Rimmel Lasting finish 25 hour foundation review
I have acne prone, dry combination skin which can get oily throughout the day. My skin is mostly dry though, especially on the t-zone area. I love trying new foundations but have to be careful that they don't dry out my skin! There's nothing worse than your make up going flaky!
Because of my problem skin, I like to have medium to full coverage! This foundation is great stuff!
I got the rimmel lasting finish in Ivory and its great because I can build it up without looking orange or mask-like! I use a good moisturiser before applying any make up to prevent flaky skin, and foundation just tends to look better if I've got hydrated skin.
This foundation really does give good coverage, not so good that I don't have to use concealer under the eyes and on blemishes (some reviews I read claimed that the foundation alone was good enough...) but it just depends what kind of coverage you're after! I set my foundation with Rimmel's stay matte powder (careful to avoid too much around the nose area as it can be drying). Another powder I like is Rimmel clear complexion.
Another thing about this foundation is that even though it is long lasting, and can be built up to a full coverage, I feel that it gives my skin a glow, rather than a totally matte look, which can make the skin look dull even before you've applied your matte powder! This foundation is super long lasting, like it suggests '25 hours' and although I've not tried it for 25 hours, it certainly stays on all day pretty much perfect! Good stuff! :)
Short reviews on other foundations I'm in the midst of trying!
Maybelline 24 hour
I use this foundation when I need my make up to last. For example when I'm at work, I'm usually running round and up and down stairs, so I need it to resist sweat etc. I have to make sure I'm super moisturised beforehand as this foundation is quite drying (but it lasts and has good coverage!)
Revlon photo ready
This foundation doesn't have as good coverage as I'd like! Also I find it's got an orangey tinge to it. I'm not sure wether I've bought the wrong colour for my skin, but there's something just not satisfying about it. Plus, it's quite expensive at £13 so in my eyes it's not worth it.
Max Factor lasting performance
I'm liking Max Factor products at the minute! I actually bought a blusher, eyeshadow and nail varnish and got a free make up bag with some trial sized products in. Eyeliner, mascara (love it!), lasting performance foundation. The foundation is only a trial size but it's lasting quite well as I only wear it on nights out as it is very much full coverage and perhaps more than I'd like during the day! It's great for the night as it covers everything and there's little need for extra concealer! I set this make up with 17 (Boots) powder and I end up with a healthy colour on my face, no need for bronzer! I'll definitely be buying this foundation when my tester size runs out!
I hope this review has been helpful and has given you some insight in to some of the 'full coverage' foundations out there! They're really the only foundations I go for, as I need the coverage due to acne scars and current blemishes! Feel free to leave a comment or ask me any questions regarding foundations, skin types etc :) Lucy x
