I was running low on foundation so I decided to give the Rimmel London Stay Matte Liquid Mousse Foundation a try. I had never tried any foundation in this consistency before and I was unsure about it but it was pretty inexpensive so I went with it anyway. The first thing I noticed was that there were quite a few shades to choose from. Shade range is something I've always found to be a problem with Rimmel, but I was impressed that they had several light colors to choose from.
I believe the one I got, 091 Light Ivory, is the second lightest shade in the range. The lightest was too pink, I believe, but on my face, the shade I got is slightly too pink for me as well. The first couple of times I applied it, I loved it. It covered everything and almost eliminated the need for a concealer in some areas. But at some point, I noticed it was just too thick so I started adding a little moisturizer and/or some of my MAC Pro Longwear concealer to it to thin it out and add a little sheen to it. That method worked for a little while but overall, I'm just not happy with this foundation. It settles in lines really badly, is too thick and cakey looking (even applied with a wet beauty blender) and throughout the day just looks worse.
I can't exactly comment on whether or not it kept me matte, because it's been cold outside and my skin hasn't been oily at all this winter so everything I've used has been matte all day.
I like medium to full cover foundations but I guess the texture for this one is just what isn't working for me... I hate to be so negative about a product, but I do want to be honest and since this product is still fairly new I figured a post on my experience with it would be relevant.
Have you guys tried this foundation yet?
I tried this and total agree! I'm not a fan, it's just tooo thick and cakey! I always find the rimmel tones too pink aswell
ReplyDeleteSian x
http://madeinascot.blogspot.co.uk/
Yes! I definitely have a hard time matching my skin tone to their products!
DeleteI've never liked Rimmel's shade range either, the pale colours always look orange on me! Such a shame this is so cakey xx
ReplyDeleteI've usually just found that they don't make their lightest shades light enough. Unfortunately they had light shades this time, just not the right tone for me!
DeleteI got this in my influenster box to try out complimentary.. I tend to stay away from anything matte as I am dry.. I am still testing it and trying it different ways to see if I could make it work :)
ReplyDeleteI understand that...my skin has been unbelievably dry this winter so I'm going to keep this and maybe try it when it gets a little warmer out and my skin gets some of the natural oils back!
DeleteGood to hear an honest review! Not going to purchase this anytime soon
ReplyDeleteEmma| With A City Dream
I'm glad it was useful! :)
DeleteThe formula looks interesting, but it's a bummer it doesn't set on the skin very nicely!
ReplyDeleteI was intrigued...not that it's a new concept, but I had never tried something like this before! The coverage was great, but like you said, it just doesn't sit well!
DeleteI've never tried it but I always appreciate an honest review... it makes me trust you so much more when everything isnt always positive. Thanks for another great review post!
ReplyDelete-Alex
www.monstermisa.blogspot.com
So glad to hear it! :)
DeleteThanks for the review! I am still in the testing phase of this but I definitely see where you are coming from!
ReplyDeleteI hope it works out for you!
DeleteI have the same problem with the shade ranges from rimmel it's annoying! I have just started a beauty blog, would be so grateful if you checked it out!!
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I agree. Sure, I'll go do that now :)
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