First Impressions: Rimmel's Lasting Finish 25 Hr Skin Perfecting Full Coverage Foundation

First Impressions: Rimmel's Lasting Finish 25 Hr Skin Perfecting Full Coverage Foundation

Thursday, 26 March 2015

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Sorry for the two week absence folks, uni work has once again reared it's ugly head and I have had no choice but to spend my days in the library, slaving over a keyboard and trying to figure out why postmodernism matters (Hint: It doesn't!). Luckily that's all done and dusted for the moment and it's business as usual. 

Now that's out of the way let's talk about Rimmel's Lasting Finish 25 Hr Skin Perfecting Full Coverage Foundation in 100 Ivory shall we? 

Let's start with the positives, leave the Negative Norah bit for later. It  gives great coverage, I mean seriously good coverage. It also has great wear time, I'm not sure if it lives up to it's 25 hour promise (because seriously who needs to wear foundation for 25 hours?!) but it lasts really well, all day in fact  and (bizarrely) looks better the longer you have it on.   

Now onto the negative. The formula has a thick, almost gloopy consistency that is quite patchy when you first apply it, it takes a lot of working into the skin to get an even base, and even then it does tends towards the cakier side of things. It's really mattifying - as a rule I prefer a dewy or satin finish - and quite drying, because of this it doesn't feel very nice on the skin. It takes a really long time to absorb, it just sits on the skin and feels kinda tacky for up to an hour after application, which is really weird considering how drying it is. 

Now by the looks of things this foundation has recently been reformulated, so I'm not sure if mine is from an older batch with a different formula. Either way I found this particular bottle to be lacking. I expect a lot from my foundation and this just didn't cut it. It's disappointing because I think Rimmel's foundations are some of the best on the high street, particularly the Match Perfection and the Nude Lasting Perfection foundation but this one just doesn't live up to it.  

Have you tried Rimmel's Lasting Finish 25 Hr Skin Perfecting Full Coverage Foundation? Love it? Hate it? Let me know on twitter, by commenting below or dropping me an email at lolarocknroses@gmail.com. Also check me out on instagram, bloglovin, facebook & pinterest. 

I'll be back on Sunday with my March Beauty Favourites. 

Until then...

Love love love xxx

First Impressions #3: Clarins Skin Illusion Natural Radiance in109Wheat.

First Impressions #3: Clarins Skin Illusion Natural Radiance in109Wheat.

Tuesday, 4 November 2014

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On Sunday I was feeling a bit adventurous with my make up and thought I would test out a new foundation from the Sample Box. Now the Sample Box, as you could've guessed from the name, is an old Ted Baker Beauty box that is filled with all the beauty samples I've collected over the years, and every now and then when feeling particularly bored with my make up I'll go through it and have a little play.  

So whilst I was digging through the Sample Box I came across a sachet of Clarins Skin Illusion Natural Radiance in the shade 109 Wheat and thought I'd give it a try. 

I have to say I love it! The formula is beautiful, it applies so easily, literally melting into the skin. The coverage is amazing, my skin's been really rebellious lately, there have been blackheads and breakouts galore, but this gorgeous formula covers all blemishes and problem areas like it ain't no thing. It's amazing. It lasts ages too and felt so lovely on the skin. Having never used any Clarins make up before (I'm a massive fan of their skin care though) I was so impressed. The only thing I will say is that the shade I used may have been a tad too dark for my skin tone, especially for this time of year so I might have to test out a lighter shade next but I will definitely be adding this to my Christmas list. Please Santa? 

(What's on my face: Clarins Skin Illusion Natural Radiance Foundation in 109 Wheat, Rimmel Wake Me Up Concealer in Soft Beige, Rimmel Kate Eyeshadow Stick in 100 Rose Gold, Bourjois Volume Glamour Max Holidays, Rimmel Kate Lasting Finish Lipstick in 30)

 Have you tried Clarins Skin Illusion Natural Radiance Foundation? What did you think? Let me know on twitter, by commenting below (if you do comment I always try to reply so do check back), or dropping me an an email if you really fancy it lolarocknroses@gmail.com.  Also take a sneaky look at my instagram, facebook, Bloglovin & pinterest if you're interested :)

So that's me for today but I hope everyone has an amazing week and I'll be back on Thursday. 

Until then...

Love love love xxx 

First Impressions #2: Rimmel Match Perfection in 200 Soft Beige

First Impressions #2: Rimmel Match Perfection in 200 Soft Beige

Wednesday, 20 August 2014

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So it is Wednesday which usually means it's 2 Stars & A Wish time (read the latest here) round these here parts. But so inspired was I by my recent fixation with foundation I thought I would continue along the same vein as Monday's post and tell you all about my first impressions of another recent addition to my ever growing make up stash. Rimmel Match Perfection in 200 Soft Beige.

Rimmel Match Perfection Light Perfection Radiance Foundation in 200 Soft Beige

 Rimmel Match Perfection Light Perfection Radiance Foundation in 200 Soft Beige. I have swatched it on the back of my hand but I'm not sure if it shows up very well. That's Barry M's Gelly Hi-Shine Polish in Pomegranate on my nails if you're interested ;) 

 I was already a fan of Rimmel's Match Perfection concealer in the same shade (read about it here, here & here)  so I was pretty sure I would like the foundation. However when I first applied it I wasn't particularly impressed. I'm not entirely sure why it just felt a bit... meh. However once it was on I really liked it.  The formula is nice, it's quite runny but goes on smoothly. It gives medium but buildable coverage and I think it made me look really fresh faced and glowy without making me look shiny. Whilst it's not the best foundation I've ever used it is good and at the low price of £6.99 (just over half the price of Revlon's Photoready foundation, read about it here) it's an absolute steal. 

This is what it looks like on. I'm also wearing Rimmel London Match Perfection Concealer, MAC blush in Dame, the Sleek Face Form pallet in Fair, MUA Eyeshadow Pallet in Heaven & Earth, MAC eyeliner in Feline, Revlon Lash Potion Mascara 7 Clinique Chubby Stick in Super Strawberry.  

Have you tried Rimmel Match Perfection foundation? What did you think? Love it? Loathe it? Let me know on twitter or by commenting below. If you do comment I do always try to reply so do check back. Also check out my facebook, BlogLovin, instagram and pinterest for your daily fix :) 

Love love love xxxx

First Impressions: Revlon Photoready Foundation in 004 Nude

First Impressions: Revlon Photoready Foundation in 004 Nude

Monday, 18 August 2014

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Hi Guys,

                 Happy Monday! Hope everyone had a fantastic weekend. I took my niece and nephew to see Rio 2, which I actually enjoyed. Who'd have thunk it?! Anyway...

Revlon Photoready Foundation in 004 Nude

In the last week or so I have developed something of a fascination / obsession with foundation. And one of my lastest purchases is the Revlon Photo Ready Foundation in the shade 004 Nude. I have worn this twice and the first time I was absolutely blown away and loved it. The second time it was hastily applied and I was not as impressed, although I think this was due to the fact that I was in a rush and didn't blend it very well. 

I've swatched it on the back of my hand but you can't really see it. I apologise for my rank hands.

Overall I really like it, it does take some working into the skin but other than that I can't really fault it. It gives medium to full coverage but doesn't look cakey at all. The finish is actually quite dewy which I like, the formula is really nice as well it's not too runny but it's not too thick either. Whilst I don't think the colour would work for me in the wintertime at the moment it's perfect. 

Have you tried Revlon's Photoready Foundation? If so what did you think? Let me know on twitter or by commenting below, if you do comment I always try to reply so do check back :) Also check out my facebook, BlogLovin, instagram & pinterest. 

Love love love xx