I think I might have found a new favourite foundation! Hooray! I don't really know why I bought this to be honest, I was just in Boots and I was bored so was just buying things for the sake of it I think. Anyway, out of my boredom came this brand new foundation and I have to say I'm a big fan.
I don't know if you remember but quite a few years ago Rimmel bought out a Stay Matte foundation that was in a nude coloured tube (a quick google search and you'll find it) and I was a big fan of it then. I'm not sure if this is some revamped new version or if it's a completely different formula but what I do know is it gives great, matte coverage.
First of all I love the updated, purple/white tube/bottle or whatever you want to call it. When I was in the shop I wasn't actually too sure about the shade as it was coming out pretty orange on my hand, under the awful lighting, but as it was an Ivory shade I thought I'd try it anyway and see what it was like in natural light. I'm really pleased I did because the lighting in the shop absolutely did it not justice at all. I really think places like Boots should re-evaluate the lighting they have as it really messes with the look of products... but that's a rant for another blog post.
The foundation is exactly like a mousse. It has the same consistency as a chocolate mousse you'd eat from a yogurt pot or something. It's thick, bubbly and airy and it applies like a dream. I use a Real Techniques Expert Face Brush, which really helps work it into the skin. The matte finish is great for skin like mine as it glides over imperfections and impurities instead of liquid or powder foundations which seem to sink into the skin and shows off every dry bit.
It's got a nice scent to it too. I'm not sure if this is on purpose but some foundations can smell really awful. Luckily this one is ok. I found that you don't really need much foundation at all, which means it will last absolutely ages. I was quite happy with the coverage, which is a good light to medium. It doesn't feel thick and cakey on your skin like a lot of others and it lasts a good long while too.
For £5.99 it's really worth purchasing!
Have you tried the Rimmel Stay Matte Liquid Mousse Foundation yet?
Your skin looks great and that eyeshadow really makes the green in your eyes pop, cherry!
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I haven't used this in years. I had it in the old packaging and I really like it then x
ReplyDeleteI tried this foundation the other day and loved it! Your skin looks flawless x
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This looks really good on your skin :) I'd definitely try this after reading your review.
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You're gorgeous this sounds good but I checked and hey don't have a shade dark enough for mixed race skin boo hoo x
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