Lasting Finish Lipstick
Lasting Finish is useful for someone investigating a classic lipstick, but the finish exception makes shade identification especially important. Rimmel’s US page lists satin and notes a matte exception for shade 111. Decide from the exact shade rather than allowing a family-level satin description to override an explicit exception in the manufacturer information.
- Formula family
- satin
- Described finish
- Satin; shade-dependent
- Evidence
- Documented product research
Fragrant lips editorial · Research-based interpretation · No hands-on score
A routine it could suit.
Consider it when you want a traditional lipstick routine and can identify the shade number precisely. Compare the chosen finish with an existing favorite under the same light instead of relying on a broad Lasting Finish recommendation.
- Classic bullet
- Satin preference
When to reconsider.
A finish-specific range may be a clearer route if you find the shade exception confusing. A new collection carrying similar Lasting Finish wording is not automatically the same product as the version described here.
The family includes a matte shade exception, so the product name alone does not determine the finish.
What sets it apart.
The official US page describes a creamy texture and satin finish, with an asterisk identifying shade 111 as matte. This is a concrete example of why a product line cannot always be placed into one finish category without qualification.
- The official US Lasting Finish page lists satin finish with a matte exception for shade 111.
- The same page describes a smooth, creamy texture.
Find a shade direction.
Check the shade number and the documented finish exception before comparing color on your skin depth. A satin reference cannot stand in for the matte shade 111. Then assess depth and warmth against your own natural lips under consistent light.
| Reference | Color families to compare |
|---|---|
| Light | Compare a muted rose, peach-rose or light-brown reference for a quieter look. A deeper red or berry creates a more deliberate contrast. |
| Medium | Compare rose-brown, warm pink-brown or terracotta references at a similar depth before changing undertone. Increase depth or brightness when contrast is the goal. |
| Tan | Compare caramel-brown, rich rose or terracotta references with your own lips. Check whether lighter shades become a deliberate contrast or look different from your intended effect. |
| Deep | Compare cocoa, plum-brown or rich rose-brown references for a closer-depth look. Bright or light shades can also be deliberate choices; their coverage needs to be visible in a real example. |
These are optional color-family starting points, not verified matches to this product’s shades. Skin depth does not determine undertone, and neither fixes a person’s color preferences. Check the exact shade and its appearance on your natural lip color.
Lip shapes & goals to try.
Rimmel London Lasting Finish Lipstick can be explored on any lip shape. The examples below connect its satin format with optional application goals. They do not rank shapes or predict a wear result.
Full lipsFollow a naturally full outline
Apply inside the existing border, then decide whether a precise or softly blended edge suits your goal.
Fuller lower lipTry optional upper-lip definition
A close-tone liner can emphasize the upper edge while leaving the lower edge softer.
Fuller upper lipLet proportions lead
Follow the upper contour and compare a slightly lighter central lower-lip application if you want a different emphasis.
A useful comparison.
Questions before choosing.
- What is the exact shade number?
- Does the matte exception apply to the shade under consideration?
- Have you distinguished the original line from newer similarly named collections?
Read the context.
Matte, satin or sheer? Start with the finish. ↗
Color gets the attention. The finish often decides whether a lipstick belongs in your everyday bag.
GuideBuild a three-lipstick wardrobe you will actually use. ↗
One familiar shade, one deliberate statement and one experiment can teach you more than a crowded drawer.
GuideUse undertones as a clue, not a rule. ↗
A practical color comparison for people who have never felt at home in a rigid warm-or-cool category.
Evidence & limits.
The product image was supplied by the site owner. Any pictured swatches are part of that supplied image, not an independently documented Fragrant lips wear test. Pictured shade labels and regional packaging do not establish an independent shade match or the appearance of every current US version.
Manufacturer references: Rimmel London — official product information. Original addresses and research notes are retained in the editorial archive. This page combines documented product features with editorial interpretation.
Shade-specific application feel, transfer, wear and removal have not been independently observed. The pictured color does not establish a shade match.
See the research notebook, our editorial standards and the blank wear-test worksheet. For corrections, contact Fretcy.