RIMMEL LASTING FINISH 25 HOUR FOUNDATION

Foundation is considered  as second skin and very rightly so.Finding the foundation that matches your complexion,skin tone and color is like getting 70% of your makeup done flawlessly.I recently got to know that Rimmel has introduced a new,long wearing foundation in the market.

Being an OILY I am always attentive towards words like long wear,extra staying power, matte etc.This time HYDRATING was what I wanted along with the above mentioned qualities.So,I thought that I must try this new foundation.Was it able to win my love and loyalty?Read on to find.
       

          RIMMEL LASTING FINISH 25 HOUR FOUNDATION In SOFT BEIGE

 

       

I ordered it from Beauty Arena.Cost me around PKR1295.Here is the haul post.The shopping experience was delightful as always.Cash On Delivery and delivery in two days.Great customer service.

Ok,now the Product... The foundation comes in a tube packaging,which,although better then a bottle,lacks the efficiency of a pump dispenser system.I sometimes pour more product then I want,which obviously goes waste.

It has a mild floral scent which I like. 

The consistency is thick.As you can see in the comparison swatch,the consistency is not as runny as Revlon Color Stay Makeup With Soft flex.(Click on the name to read complete review).

HOW IS THE RIMMEL 25 HOUR FOUNDATION SIMILAR TO REVLON 

COLOR STAY FOUNDATION?

I chose Revlon Color stay foundation to draw the comparison,because:

1)-They have almost the same texture and thickness.

2)-These two foundation are very much similar in a lot of other areas like 

      coverage,finish etc.

3)-Both have pink undertones.

DIFFERENCES BETWEEN THE TWO FOUNDATIONS:

1)-The first difference is that Rimmel Lasting Finish 25 hour foundation(If you find your perfect match) doesn't give a very white look in daylight,like Revlon Color stay.

2)-Rimmel 25 hour foundation is not as suitable for oily skin as Revlon color stay.

3)-It's staying power is not as great as Revlon Color stay.

MY OPINION OF THE RIMMEL 25 HOUR FOUNDATION:

The first and most important thing about this foundation is that it is difficult to blend with fingers and sponge.You will get a good finish only if you use foundation brush with this foundation.

On application,you have to blend quick as it sets fast and becomes hard to blend..It is also a little sticky which increases the difficulty in blending. So,for good results,I apply to one area of my face at a time.

At first it looks a little tacky,but then adjust to give a semi matte finish,which was a little disappointing as  I was expecting a dewy finish.The reason I had  selected this foundation ,after reading plenty of reviews, was  that it is supposed to give a dewy finish.But strangely it didn't work for me that way.The hydration I was expecting just didn't appear on my skin.

It looked tacky and caked up at first,but then adjusted a little.Maybe I had a shade mismatch so the whitish look never went away :(  However,in the comparison swatches above you can see that the shade is a close match to my other foundations.So,may be its the slight pink undertone which causes this. 

After some research and discussing the problem with a very experienced and seasoned fellow blogger,who had used it,I arrived at a conclusion. According to my theory,to get a good shade match you need to pick a shade darker then your skin tone/regular foundation shade because,this foundation  looks darker in the tube and before application.After application,the foundation sets and the shade turns a little light thus giving a near match.

 

The dry spots around my nose were highlighted to give an ugly look.So,if your skin is very dry or flaky,it might exaggerate the condition for you,(creasing in the laugh lines...ugh). So,yes it does highlight rough areas.

It just didn't work as good as my HG foundation Bourjois 123 Perfect Foundation, which adapts to my complexion beautifully and stays as long as I don't remove it.(12 hour is my experience).

The coverage is from medium to full.It has to applied carefully with moderation.Layer it up more and you end up looking like Count Dracula.

Wear time is pretty decent.Stayed on me for 7-8 hours, (25 hours claim is just that...a claim).I had to go in for touch ups very frequently.Like after one hour,I had to use my Rimmel stay matte pressed powder..So,it is not for oily skin at all.

This foundation is a great one for dry skin.However,on oily skin it can start looking splotchy after sometime.So,people with oily skin should avoid it,especially in summers.Also,I think if you have troubled skin or breakouts,this might make them look bad and flaky.

{NOTE:I have very oily skin,with some post acne scars.Some dry spots near nose area in winters}.

Shade range is very limited. So,finding the right match can be a little tricky.

BEFORE and AFTER:

Note the ashey finish of Rimmel Lasting finish.Would have been less noticeable if I had an exact shade match of my skin :( .

IN COMPARISON WITH BOURJOIS 123 PERFECT FOUNDATION:

Note the almost natural look of Bourjois and the slightly made up look of Rimmel.Also bourjois gives a smoother look.

                       

                        

I wore both foundations at a time,one on each cheek to compare.The difference in finish became visible after an hour,when Bourjois(left) adapted to skin and Rimmel(Right) looked  artificial.As you can observe the Bourjois foundation gives a more flawless look,whereas Rimmel foundation looks whitish,especially near the bottom left of the photo,at the laugh line(arrow).

RECOMMENDED:

If you have normal to dry skin and want a  foundation with a decent stay time.People with combination skin can try it in winters too.

RATING:

Rimmel Lasting Finish 25 Hour Foundation and Bourjois 123 Perfect Foundation are available at leading super stores and online  at BEAUTY ARENA..

[UPDATE:This made into my list of regrets of 2013.Read full post here.]