Happy Monday everyone! I know it's been a while since I've posted anything on here, but I was home for the week and didn't get a chance to blog! But now i'm back with today's review, which is on the new Rimmel London "Stay Matte" Liquid Mousse Foundation! This seems to be either a love-it or hate-it kind of product. I was a bit skeptical of purchasing it, because I had heard a lot of not-so-great reviews on it, but I decided to go for it and pick it up. I got the shade "True Ivory", which based on the name, is not something I would usually think is the right shade for my skin. After opening it up and trying it, I found out that it actually matches my skin really well, which was surprising to me.
The formula, just like the packaging states, is a "liquid mousse" texture. I feel it is a bit more on the "mousse-ey" side, rather than a liquid, but it is not so thick as to where it takes a lot of effort to blend in. Here are some swatches of it both right out of the tube, and then spread bit over my hand.
As you can see the coloring is pretty right on, once it's blended in a bit. To apply it, I use my "Real Techniques" Expert Face Brush, which has denser bristles and apply it in a circular, almost buffing motion. I will say that when first applied, the foundation looks a little bit cakey on the skin, but after applying blush, bronzer, etc. it's hardly if not at all noticeable. I have been wearing this foundation since I applied it at 9am, and it is now 4:30 pm. Here is my face makeup to show the wear.
(Sorry for the creepy close-up! xD )
As you can see, the makeup is still holding strong! I haven't powdered since 9am, and it hasn't streaked or become patchy with time.
Overall, I actually like this foundation. While my Covergirl 3-in-1 foundation still I think tops this one, I think this is a close second out of the several foundations I have tried. This retails at around $6 at Walgreens, and my Walgreens had a dollar off coupon right in the display. I think for a drugstore foundation, this one is pretty good and I recommend trying it out!
Well that's it for today's review. I hope your Monday isn't too terrible! Leave a comment as to what you guys would like to see a review on next!
Love ya!
-Katie
