I should probably start by confessing that I am a big Rimmel fan - I've used their foundation for as long as I can remember. Don't get me wrong, I know that Rimmel products can't really compete with some of the more high-end make up brands like Clinique, but I think that it is VERY good for the price and if you're shopping for make-up on a budget, you'd be hard pressed to beat Rimmel.
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Rimmel Match Perfection Fix & Perfect Primer (L)
Rimmel Wake Me Up Foundation 200 (R) |
Rimmel Match Perfection Fix & Perfect Primer: I'm not really big primer fan, and I only bought this because it was 2 for £10 on Rimmel in Superdrug, but I cannot emphasise just how happy I am that I tried it. I love it and it has quickly become an "I-can't-live-without" staple of my make-up bag. A little bit goes quite a long way and, once on, it it makes my skin lovely and soft. It really does seem to smooth and resurface as it claims to on the bottle. I would also say that it does make my skin look a little brighter and on a couple of occasions I've actually gone out of the house in just this primer with no other make-up on. Okay so it was just down to my local shop but still, me going outside without foundation on is a big deal!!! When worn with foundation it definitely makes my make-up stay on longer, I can normally go through a whole day without needing to touch up if I'm using this as a base. I have tried the Laura Mercier Primer that is so popular and it's true, I loved it, but this little Rimmel is a fraction of the price and does the job almost as well.
Rimmel Wake Me Up Make Up Foundation (200): When it comes to foundation, I've got to admit, I tend to stick to what I know. Whilst there's always the possibility of finding something
better there's also a huge chance it will be
worse - for me, foundation is too important to take risks with. That said, the possibility of finding something better finally pushed me to try the new Rimmel Wake Me Up Foundation, largely based on the rave reviews it seemed to have from the blogosphere. And they're not wrong! It's really a great foundation, light and dewy, whilst also giving great coverage and, when used with the primer, it will last all day. If you look closely, it is quite shimmery, but this doesn't really bother me - especially with Christmas round the corner!!! The only thing I would say is that the shades are a little different compared to previous Rimmel foundations. I found that the 200 shade in this one is slightly darker compared to the 200 shade in the Rimmel Lasting Finish 16 hour Foundation so make sure you check before you buy and don't just presume that you'll be the same shade!!!
- J
