I managed to squeeze both makeup and nails in one post, so this is like a double review! Today I’m sharing swatches and thoughts on RickyColor Coordinating Kit in Unpaid Intern [fun name, isn’t it?].
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| RickyColor Coordinating Kit in “Unpaid Intern” |
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| RickyColor City Stick in “Unpaid Intern” |
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| RickyColor Nail Polish in “Unpaid Intern” and RickyColor Top Coat |
The kit contains four products: iPhone5 Case with “Unpaid Intern” color print, RickyColor nail polish in “Unpaid Intern”, RickyColor Topcoat nail treatment, and RickyColor City Stick in “Unpaid Intern”.
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| RickyColor iPhone5 Case in “Unpaid Intern” |
The iPhone Case is made with bendable plastic, it’s the kind of material and quality that you’d find at souvenir shops; I saw similar cases custom made with people’s family photos or pets on them. I’m guessing if someone was a huge fan of this particular color, it would be a fun idea to match their phone case with nail polish.
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| On the nails: RickyColor Nail Polish in “Unpaid Intern” sealed with RickyColor Top Coat |
Unpaid Intern polish color is part of RickyColor in-house nail polish lineup, which I reviewed a couple weeks ago. The formula is opaque after two coats, and goes on smoothly and evenly [as you can see in the swatch above]. I topped it with RickyColor Topcoat nail treatment, which gave my nails a nice glossy finish. This duo lasted four days on my nails before the polish started chipping.
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| RickyColor City Stick in “Unpaid Intern” – arm swatch and lips closeup |
Last but not least, the kit contained Unpaid Intern RickyColor City Stick, which can be described as a frosted light pink. The color goes on evenly, without accentuating lip lines, and the formula seems fairly pigmented. The twist up stick itself was easy to use even without the mirror, and I found that very convenient. The color lasted six hours on my lips before showing signs of fading, and that’s after several cups of tea and a few light snacks. I was afraid that frosted pink might make me look too 70’s, but I think I can actually make it work! What do you think?
P.S.: The lipstick contains mineral oil, I thought I’d mention that in case some of you avoid this particular ingredient in your cosmetics.
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| On the lips: RickyColor City Stick in “Unpaid Intern” |
THE VERDICT
This is a great idea for a company to make coordinating kits like this one, because I know a LOT of people who would love to have matching nails, makeup and phone cases with their favorite colors. All of the products in the kit performed well, and lived up
PRODUCT RATING
RickyColor Nail Polish in Unpaid Intern – 92%, A
Formula 10/10 | Application 10/10 | Pigmentation 10/10 | Longevity 7/10 | Product 9/10
RickyColor City Stick in Unpaid Intern – 96%, A
Formula 9/10 | Application 10/10 | Pigmentation 10/10 | Longevity 10/10 | Product 9/10
PRICE & AVAILABILITY
$20.00 for 1 kit. Available exclusively at Ricky’s.
Ingredients:
Lipstick – Paraffinum Liquidum (Mineral Oil), Triisodecyl Trimellitate, Diisostearyl Malate, Ceresin, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Polyisobutene, Microcrystalline Wax (Cera Miscrocristallina), Synthetic Wax, Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) Wax, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, VP/Eicosene Copolymer, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyenthanol, Piroctone Olamine. MAY CONTAIN (+/-): Mica (Cl 77019), Titanium Dioxide (Cl 77891), Red 27 Lake (Cl 45410), Red 6 (Cl 15850), Yellow 6 Lake (Cl 15985), Red 7 Lake (Cl 15850), Blue 1 Lake (42090), Yellow 5 Lake (Cl 19140), Iron Oxides (Cl 77491, Cl 77492, Cl 77499).
Gorg! I’ve been to the store but never gotten the kits! GREAT IDEA!
They’re kinda fun, aren’t they? 🙂 And thank you <3
I’m assuming these are from Ricky’s in NYC? Cool young concept, and I like the nail polish
That’s right, Allison, RickyColor is their in-house line of nail polish and makeup.
Both the polish and lippie are very pretty and look great on you. I love pink and these are a nice shade.
Thank you Erika! Agreed, this is a very lovely shade of pink.
I love how everything matches. The polish and case are cute
Me too, I’m that boring matchy-matchy person 🙂 This color is perfect for any occasion.
I like the lippy!
Never heard of Ricky Color but the nail polish is such a pretty shade of pink.
I love the nail polish shade!
Such a fun collection! I love color coordinating 🙂
I really like the pink. I love the colors and both looks amazing on you. Love matchy matchy. So beautiful!!
Thank you jamie, I’m a matchy-matchy person myself. I think it’s a fab way to colorblock with some other matchy-matchy shades 😀
The lip shade looks so pretty on you!
These are pretty! What a cute kit!
Th polish is very pretty.
Cute! I like the nail polish. The lippie looks good on you, but it might be a little light for me. Nothing wrong with a little frosted lip.
What a very cute set. The lippie is to die for. Looks great on you.
This looks gorgeous on you!
seriously pretty combo girly!
What a cute kit and great wearable shades!
That’s a pretty pink!
I’ve never heard of this brand but it all looks so nice on you!
Unpaid intern, what a satire. But it’s true and it’s happening! Catchy name aside, you made the lippy look “paid”, LOL. You’re gorgeous what else can I say?!
Your comments crack me up, Kath 😀 Thank you!
I LOVE the lip pie color!
This looks like a nice kit. Loving the nail polish and lippie shade, but for me personally the iPhone5 case is pretty useless, since I don´t own iPhone 😛
Pretty shades! I always get so bummed when companies only include Apple cases since many of us don’t own them.
I know how you feel! Although I do have an old iPhone 4s that could squeeze into that case, I haven’t used it since I got the new Nexus.
girl…you are lookin good! Loving these colors on you!
Thank you, doll!
This kit wins on the name alone! Gorgeous color!
Haha, I know, right? Their product names always make me smile 🙂
That lippy looks great on you 😉 I have heard of this brand a lot lately but haven’t tried anything from them. this looks like a cool set.
Thank you, Honey! This is a really great idea, and I haven’t seen anything like that before.
I love how pink everything is ! & as always it looks great on you
Thank you Betzy, you are so sweet 🙂
Where do I start? First, I had no idea Ricky’s had their own cosmetic line. They were one of my favorite stores when I lived in NYC. Second, what a brilliant idea to package coordinating lipstick and nail polish. My Mom was always matchy matchy with her lips and tips so I know there are women out there that are loving this. And third, that color is just gorgeous! Love the shimmer on the lippy.
I definitely added Ricky’s to my “places to go” list when I visit NY, the brand just seems so young and fun! I’m glad you like the idea of this kit, and just like yours, my own mom was into matchy matchy thing 🙂