The Review: Rimmel Stay Matte Foundation

I love me a good medium coverage foundation, so when this one was released a few months back I was super excited. However, at the time I had what could loosely be called a tan, and none of the shades matched up to me, they were either too orange or made me look dead. Fast forward to the darkest depths of winter, and I am back to a pale shade of Morticia Adams, and Ivory is a good match.

This foundation reminds me of my younger self. The first foundation, hell, the first beauty product I ever fell for was Maybellines's Dream Matte Mousse. This is kind of similar, but better. The reason I loved Dream Matte Mousse was the coverage it gave my acne-prone skin, and the finish. This has the same great coverage, and flawless matte finish, but it's lighter, not as drying.

It's not an easy foundation to figure out how to apply, it's thick and because of that it's easy to apply to much. I've taken to using half the amount I think I'll need, really warming the product up in between my fingers to soften it a bit, and then using my fingers to massage it into my skin, really working it and spreading it out. Brushes just don't work with this product, but I do occasionally use a buffing brush once it's applied to blend it out at the edges. 

The best thing about this foundation though, is it's staying power. You can honestly put this on first thing in the morning, go to work or school, go out in the evening, and come back even in the early hours to find this still perfectly intact. It's incredible. 

All in all, I really like this product. I wouldn't recommend it if you have really dry skin, but for normal or oily I'd go right ahead. If you're after a good coverage foundation that lasts all day, this is your guy!

Have you tried this foundation?