Bourjois Happy Light Matte Primer

Bourjois Happy Light Matte Primer

Happy Light is the newest range from Bourjois. The range is supposed to be formulated to make your skin look good in any light.

There are 4 products in the Happy Light range:
- Happy Light Foundation
- Happy Light Concealer
- Happy Light Luminous Primer
- Happy Light Matte Primer

This blog post is all about the Happy Light Matte Primer, to see my review on the Happy Light Foundation click HERE.

First Impressions
The packaging is nice, very similar to the Happy Light foundation as it has the glass bottle and a pump applicator. I like having a pump applicator in a primer as I feel it is more hygienic and it ensures that you do not use too much, so points to Bourjois there.

 

The primer itself has a slight pinky peach colour and feels like a cream/gel primer rather than a silicone one. (i.e. more like Smashbox Light rather than Smash Box original/Benefit Porefessional if you have them).

I went on well and I left it a few minutes to absorb before I put my foundation on (I didn’t use the Happy Light foundation with this as I wanted to test them separately). It made my skin look slightly more matte and did make my skin look more even and smoothed over my pores (to a point) and was lightweight.

After testing this primer I didn't see much difference in the longevity of my foundation and there was little to no oil control. These are the reasons that I wear a primer under my foundation so this product really didn't do anything for me - while it did minimise the appearance of some of my pores there are products that do a way better job of that (Benefit Porefessional for example) so this primer is very disappointing.
 
What Bourjois says about this primer:
Mattifies and refines pores
For normal to combination skin
Wear alone or under foundation
1 shade suits all

I agree that it refines pores and that you could wear it alone (like you could with any primer!) and that one shade suits all. But I don't think it really mattfies for that it is suitable for combinations as it doesn't work in any oily sections, maybe it would work better on normal skin.

Price
This primer is currently priced at £10.99 in Boots.
www.boots.com - Bourjois Happy Light Matte Primer

Rating
Overall I feel I have wasted my money on this one which is really disappointing as the foundation is so good. So I would give this 1/5 purely because I like the packaging.

Thanks for reading!

Love Hannah xoxo

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Bourjois Happy Light Foundation

Bourjois Happy Light Foundation

 

Happy Light is the newest range from Bourjois. The range is supposed to be formulated to make your skin look good in any light.

There are 4 products in the Happy Light range:
- Happy Light Foundation
- Happy Light Concealer

- Happy Light Luminous Primer
- Happy Light Matte Primer

This blog post is all about the Happy Light Foundation, to see my review on the Happy Light Matte Primer click HERE.
 

 

First Impressions

The packaging if this product in uniform with the rest of the Bourjois foundations i.e. Original Healthy Mix and 123 Perfect. 

I like the glass bottle and the pump as it looks smart and clean.

The coverage is medium (which you wouldn't expect form the name) which is good as you can sheer it out with blending or build it up for a higher coverage.

This foundation has a satin finish making it somewhere between matte and dewy, it looks really natural. I have quite oily skin and I find that this is not too dewy for me so I think it will suit most skin types skin types.

I have both the Healthy Mix foundation and the 123 Perfect foundation from Bourjous but I like this one so much more, as the Healthy Mix gets oily too quickly and the 123 Perfect doesn't last very long on me.

How Long Did It Last?
On my oily skin it lasted about 6 hours before needing a powder touch up, and even then it just looked a bit dewy (not oily), which is really good for a foundation not formulated especially for oily skin.

Colours

There are only 5 colours in the range which is pretty bad to be honest, they are also very light colours, which is good for those who have fair skin but not for those with darker and more tanned skin tones. Although I think that this is quite common for Highstreet/Drugstore foundations as none of them seem to go very far down the deeper end of the shade spectrum.

I picked it up in the shade 52 which is about right for me.

What Bourjois Say: (from www.bourjois.co.uk)

Happy Light foundation gives a luminous and flawless complexion in any light. It’s translucent  pigments correct without masking giving your complexion a flawless radiance.

Its supple texture glides smoothly onto the skin for a flawless complexion with no caking. The result is your complexion is left luminous and flawless for 16 hours in any light with an ultra-natural finish.

They also add that it gives 8 hour hydration.

I agree that this foundation does give a luminous, radiant, natural finish. It does go in well and doesn't cake, it also isn't drying on the skin.

However I don't think that it would last 16 hours as it will wear off throughout the day but when it does wear off it does it naturally and doesn't go patchy or cakey.

Price
Happy Light foundation is currently priced at £11.99 at Boots in the UK, which is a standard amount that you would pay for a Bourjois foundation.
However Bourjois is often in a 3 for 2 offer so take advantage of that when you can!
Boots.com - Happy Light Foundation

Rating
Overall I think this foundation is brilliant and I have found myself reaching for it a lot (which is saying something with the number of foundations I own). I also feel that this would truly be a great foundation for any skin type as the finish is very natural and its neither greasy or drying. I would therefore give it 4.5/5 as the colour range lets it down.

Thanks for reading!

Love Hannah xoxo

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Revlon ColourStay Foundation for Oily/Combination Skin Review

Revlon ColourStay Foundation Combination/Oily Skin

ColourStay must be the most popular foundation by Revlon as the YouTube and blogging world have been all over it since it's release.

I must admit that I was really slow on the uptake of this one and only recently bought it, even though I have really oily skin and this seems to be a holy grail product for my skin type.

 

First Impressions

My first impressions of this foundation were that the packaging in the glass bottle was good, it didn't look cheap like some drugstore foundations do, although I am disappointed that it doesn't come with a pump as I feel it is messy, unsanitary and rather wasteful if you pour it onto your hand. I also think that with the price point being £12.95, which puts it at the higher end of the drugstore range, they could have made a pump for it! 

First Application

My first time applying this foundation was awful as it caked up, was really heavy on my skin and I had also bought the wrong colour which didn't help, it just looked a mess. I had never had this from a foundation before, I really couldn't understand why people kept raving about it.

However I then looked into some of the reviews and tutorials for it and realised that with this particular foundation it was best applied with a damp sponge. Once I had learnt this I have it another go, mixing it with a slightly darker foundation to get the right colour and this time applying it with the new Real Techniques Miracle Complexion Sponge and it was brilliant, the coverage was much sheerer so you could build it up with more layers if needed and it wasn't cakey at all, the damp sponge made such a difference!

 

I have now bought the right colour and this has turned into one of my favourite foundations as it drys matte and stays put all day without getting too shiny.

How long does it last?
Even on my oily skin, I found that this foundation does last all day and still looks good. I also found that once it has set it doesn't transfer either. I also didn't need to apply extra powder.

N.B. I did use Smashbox Photo Finish Primer to give a smooth base before applying this foundation.

 

Colours

There are 9 different shades in the range which is relatively good for a drugstore foundation but like with the majority of foundations it doesn't go into the tanned or darker skin tone ranges far enough in my opinion, however it does cater to those I the range from very light to medium skin tones.

 

Price

This foundation is currently priced at £12.49 at Boots in the UK, but at the time of me writing this there is a 3 for 2 offer on the Revlon range.

Boots - Revlon ColorStay

A few words of caution...

Make sure you colour match before buying this foundation! As I mentioned I bought the wrong colour, this is because I was quite lazy and didn't test it first, I assumed that I would be the colour Ivory (or in the lightest colour in the range) as I am with many of my other foundations, however Revlon ColourStay goes into the very light skin tone range so I am actually in the shade Natural Beige which is three shades darker.

This foundation like many other long lasting ones drys very VERY quickly so I would avoid dotting it all over you face first and just apply and blend it into one section of your face at a time.

I have also read that some users of this foundation find it difficult to remove which I can understand as it is a long lasting foundation (Revlon claims it can last up to 24 hours) but I removed mine with Loreal Micellar Cleansing Water and it was fine. 
 

 

Rating

In all I think that this foundation, when applied correctly, is absolutely perfect for oily skin.
I give this foundation 4.9/5 (would have been 5/5 if there was a pump!).

Thanks for reading!

Love Hannah xoxo
 

Micellar Cleansing Water

Micellar Cleansing Water

Micellar Water Cleansers are the newest craze in the beauty world and it all started off with Bioderma a short while ago.

This type of cleanser is usually advertised as gentle no-rinse cleanser and makeup remover. 

The way they work is that the cleanser removes impurities using micelles, which breaks down and dirt and makeup in your skin and you wipe these particles away with a cotton pad.

I'm not really sure if the science behind it but I did see that lots of bloggers and vloggers were raving about them so naturally I had to give one a go.

I first looked into Bioderma but at the time I couldn't get it in the UK so I looked at some other recommendations and the L'Oreal Skin Perfection 3 in 1 Purifying Micellar Solution seemed to be compared to Bioderma and it was easily available I the UK go I gave it a go.

I am one of those people that loves make up wipes (even though I know how bad they are for your skin), I am just too lazy to cleanse, tone and moisturise twice a day.

So this kind of product is great for me as it removes makeup, cleanses all the grime out of your skin and tones as well.

L'Oreal say:
Swiftly dissolving all traces of make-up, the 'micellar' solution acts like a purifying magnet on the skin's surface to capture and draw out excess oil and impurities rather than spreading them around your face like some wipes can. So gentle, skin feels soothed and toned. No need to rinse or rub.
I think that this is correct as it is really gentle on your skin and leaves it feeling fresh and clean. You also do not need to rub when removing makeup, I tend to apply the solution to a cotton pad and put it over my eyes for a few seconds and swipe all my makeup off, I also removes waterproof mascara you just need to leave the cotton pad on your eyes a bit longer.

The only think that I do not like is that it is quite drying even on my oily skin but I just moisturise straight after and its fine.

Overall I would recommend this product for all the lazy people put there like me as it works really well and this is better than using make up remover wipes.

This particular Micellar water is also really quite cheap compared to other ones as you can currently get a 200ml bottle at Boots for £4.99.
http://www.boots.com/en/LOreal-Paris-Skin-Perfection-3-in-1-Purifying-Micellar-Solution-200ml_1299734/ 

Thanks for reading!

Love Hannah xoxo

 

September Favourites

My Makeup Favourites from September

Hello October, where did you sneak up from. Now Summer really has gone.

Anyway, now for my September favourites!

 

My first favourite product that I have been using and loving throughout September is a new purchase, it is the New Rimmel Stay Matte Mousse Foundation.

This stuff is bloody brilliant if you have oily skin as it stays put all day and looks flawless. It is also really really inexpensive too!

 

My next favourite is an eyeshadow pallet, it is the Sleek pallet in Au Natural. It is pretty much a cheaper version of the Urban Decay Naked Pallets but the quality and colour pay-off is great. I have a couple of the Sleek pallets and this one is my favourite as it is so wearable, has matte and shimmery shades and it's only about £10.

 

My next favourite is a blusher that is also from Sleek, this one is in the colour Coral. It is literally all I have been wearing this month as I think it is beautiful. It has a slight shimmer which gives your cheeks dimension rather than it being matte. It is also quite versatile as you can use it lightly for a sweet and pretty look or build it up for evening glam. I also like that the Sleek products have a handy mirror in the lid.

 

Maybelline's Gel Eyeliner is my next favourite. It is the only eyeliner I really use because it stays put all day (even on my oily lids) and is so black, not a washed out kind of black like some liquid eyeliners. You can also use it on your waterline and it stays there too! It also lasts ages to, I've had the same pot for about 6 months and there's over half of it left. After I bought it I saw that other people were comparing it to the one from Mac and Bobbi Brown and saying it was just as good, and it's way less money. Although Gel eyeliner may be scary if you haven't used one before but practice makes perfect and it really is worth it. I also picked it up in brown too for a more natural look.

My favourite lipstick this month is Rimmel Kate Moss in 03 because it is just the best nude lipstick, its only about £5 and it lasts for ages.

My last favourite is a brush by Real Techniques. Its the Expert Face Brush which I use to apply my foundation and sometimes blend in my concealer too. Compared to this, normal foundation brushes and sponges are rubbish, It is definitely worth the hype! I have a few of the Real Techniques brushes and this one is definitely the best and there isn't anything really like it around. After using this I don't think that I could go back to using another brush or a makeup sponge - it is that good!

Those are all my favourites for the month of September!
What have you been loving this month? Let me know in the comments or leave a link to your blog and I'll check it out.

Thanks for reading!

Love Hannah xoxo

Instagram: hannah_price93

 

Choosing the Perfect Foundation | 5 Top Tips

How to Choose the Right Foundation

Choosing the correct foundation is probably the most important thing to get right when looking at makeup. This is because it will be very noticeable of you get it wrong and it is the base of you makeup and whatever you put on top will look wrong if the foundation isn't right.

I am a bit of a foundation addict and like to try out lots of different ones, last count I think I have 15! So you would think that because I buy them often, I'd get it right. Wrong! I still get foundations wrong if I don't follow the correct steps to getting the right one.

Some of the foundations I own.

I have put together 5 top tips to make it easier for you to get the correct one.

1) Know Your Skin
You need to know what skin type and tone you are to know which foundation to wear.
Do you have dry, normal, oily skin or a mixture? Many makeup brands have foundations for specific skin types so look for the ones in your skin type.

You should also look into the undertone of your skin as this will affect the foundation that will match your skin, is it more pink or more yellow? Or maybe it is neutral. If you are unsure you can always ask a makeup artist at a counter in the drugstore to check it for you.

2) What Do You Want The Foundation To Do?
Unsurprisingly different foundations do different things! So have a think about what you want the foundation for, to mattify skin, to brighten up dull skin, to give a healthy glow?

Also think about the coverage you want - light, medium or full.

3) Do Your Research
Research different products for your skin type and tone. See what other people with similar skin to you recommend.

Don't buy a foundation because you like the packaging or because your friend uses it as it probably wont be any good for you.

4) Colour Matching
I think the worst mistake you could make with foundation is getting one too dark for your skin and looking orange. This is not an attractive look and I think if in doubt go a shade LIGHTER than your skin as once blended out it will look better than a darker foundation would.

I found this video by makeup artist Lisa Eldridge really helpful for colour matching.
Choosing The Right Shade Of Foundation

I also use a website called Findation.com which helps to match foundations to your skin based on other ones that you know do match.

Basically you enter in the brand, product and shade of two or more foundations that you know are right for you (the more you put in the more accurate it will be). It then shows some others in the correct colour for you. This website is great because it has both high end and drugstore foundations and you can input foundations that have been discontinued.

I would highly recommend this website but would still advise you to still go and test the foundation out first before you buy it.

5) Go Outside
Also lighting in shops is really bad because they use florescent lights. Try to go outside when you have the tester on your skin as the natural light gives a better gauge of whether the colour is right.

If you have followed all these steps you should have the perfect foundation for your skin, yay!

Remember throughout the year your skin colour changes, i.e. in the summer it will be more tanned so you may need a slightly different shade on the hotter months.

I hope all of these tips have helped, thanks for reading!

Love Hannah xoxo

Instagram: hannah_price93

Highstreet/Drugstore Foundation: Collection Lasting Perfection (Oily Skin)

Collection Lasting Perfection Foundation Review

If you're into makeup which I imagine you are, you will have heard of the Collection Lasting Perfection Concealer.

But did you know that there is a Lasting Perfection Foundation too? I didn't until I went to repurchase the concealer and saw it. As the concealer was so great (full review HERE) I thought I would try it out and see of the whole range is any good.

 

 

First Impressions
As many do, this foundation comes in a glass bottle with a pump applicator. The frosted glass and simple black writing make this foundation look classy and more expensive that it is. The pump on the other hand is a bit rubbish and the spring gets stuck and tough to push, but that may just be mine that is faulty.

The texture and formula is lovely and it goes on the skin really well and looks truly flawless, it also gives a healthy glow. I would say that Lasting Perfection is a medium coverage and covers blemishes well.

How long did it last?
Unfortunately Lasting Perfection Foundation does not last as long as the concealer on oily skin. After applying it in the morning I needed to re-powder at lunch  time and again when I had got home. However as this foundation is not specifically made for oily skin touch-ups have to be expected, just remember to carry powder with you!

Colours
There are 6 shades available in the collection, the colours are as follows:
- Ivory
- Natural Beige
- Vanilla
- Biscuit
- Golden
- Honey

I bought the shade Ivory for my fair skin and it goes well with the matching concealer and my skin tone.

 

What Collection say
- Ultimate wear foundation provides up to 16 hours of flawless skin
- Lasting Perfection Foundation will take you from dawn to dusk and back again, with no need for reapplication
- SPF20 to keep skin safe in the sun

I am not convinced with these statements as on oily skin it lasts nowhere near 16 hours and I would need to reapply if I was wearing the foundation for a really long period of time. This may, however, be true for different skin types.

Price
Lasting Perfection Foundation is currently priced at £5.99 at Boots, but they only stock 4 shades.
http://www.boots.com/en/Collection-2000-Lasting-Perfection-Foundation_984439/

Superdrug stock all 6 shades and there is currently £2 off making them £3.99!!
http://www.superdrug.com/search?q=collection+lasting+perfection+foundation

Products used with Foundation
- Smash Box Photo Finish Primer
- Real Techniques Expert Face Brush
- Rimmel Stay Matte Powder in Transparent

 

Rating
Although it didn't last particularly long on my oily skin I would wear it if I only needed makeup for a short time (5-6 hours) and not all day, I also think that foundation would be great for normal to dry skin as it wouldn't need touching up so often if at all. So all this being said I would give it 3.5/5.

Thanks for reading!

Love Hannah xoxo

Instagram: hannah_price93

Highstreet/Drugstore Concealer: Collection Lasting Perfection (OilySkin)

Collection Lasting Perfection Concealer

Anyone who is into makeup knows that the Collection Lasting Perfection Concealer is one of if not the best drugstore concealers around and the blogging and vlogging world have been hyping it up.

I was aware of the buzz around it and thought I should give it a go. I can see why everyone was talking about it - it is brilliant.

First Impressions
It has a thick and creamy consistency and has good coverage so can cover dark under eye circles and blemishes alike.

It is also light enough to wear alone on good skin days.

Lasting Perfection has a doe foot applicator which is handy as you can put as much or as little you want onto your skin, it's also less messy.

How long does it last?
Collection advertise this product as concealing flaws, imperfections and blemishes for up to 16 hours and I would have to agree.

I usually have to touch up my concealer especially on red blemishes but with this one I didn't. this means that it didn't slip off my oily skin during the day (hooray!).

Colours
Lasting Perfection Concealer comes in 4 different shades:
- Deep
- Medium
- Light
- Fair

I got mine in Light which matches my skin tone and foundation really well.

What Collection say
Collection advertise this concealer as:
- Ultimate wear concealer conceals flaws, imperfections and blemishes for up to 16 hours
- Transfer proof and water resistant for full and long lasting coverage
- Provides beautiful, shine-free, blemish-free skin for every waking hour

I would agree with these statements 100%.

Price
This little tube of magic is also under five quid! It is currently available at Boots for £4.19.
http://www.boots.com/en/Collection-2000-Lasting-Perfection-Concealer_984434/

Rating
I love this concealer and would give it a perfect 5/5.

There is also a lasting Perfection Foundation that I've got my hands on and I will be reviewing it soon!

Thanks for reading!

Hannah xoxo

Instagram: hannah_price93

Highstreet/Drugstore Foundation: Loreal True Match Review (Oily Skin)

Loreal True Match Foundation

This foundation seems to be pretty iconic at the moment with bloggers and vloggers alike. everyone is going on about it, so I thought I would see what the hype was all about.

First Impressions

The foundation comes in a glass bottle with a pump applicator which I like because its less messy. I think the packaging is quite smart and doesn't look cheap or tacky which some highstreet/drugstore foundations do.

True Match has a medium to high coverage as it covers blemishes and gives a flawless appearance.

I usually use a light or light/medium coverage foundation so it looked quite different on that other foundations I have tried, but if you prefer a fuller coverage foundation then this would be great.

I applied this foundation with a brush which gave it a perfect finish, but you should apply with what you prefer.

How long did it last?

This foundation didn't last very well on me, maybe as I have oily skin. Even though I used a primer it only lasted around 5 hours before it started to slide off (yet it is oil free?). I did just touch up with powder and it was OK but it wasn't as flawless as it previously was.

I do think that this was due to my oily skin and if you have normal to dry skin you should be fine.

Colours

Available in 22 shades which is amazing for a highstreet foundation so everyone should be able to find something to suit their skin tone.

I got the colour Rose Ivory which was a great match for me.

What Loreal say
Loreal say that:

"True Match super-blendable liquid foundation perfectly matches the colour and texture of your skin, hiding imperfections with its fine, creamy texture.
The result: Flawless coverage"

I think that this was correct when I first put it on but throughout the day it changed and wore off my skin. However typically products that are bad for oily skin are good for dry skin and the other way round, so this may be good for dry skin.

Price
This foundation currently retails for £9.99 at Boots.
http://www.boots.com/en/LOreal-Paris-True-Match-Foundation_16049/

Products used with Foundations Smash Box Photo Finish Primer
Real Techniques Expert Face Brush
Rimmel Stay Matte Powder in Transparent

Rating

due to the high coverage and low longevity of the foundation I would only use it on a night out so I would give it 2/5.

Thanks for reading!

Love Hannah xoxo

Instagram: hannah_price93

Highstreet/Drugstore Foundation: NEW Rimmel Stay Matte Review (Oily Skin)

NEW Rimmel Stay Matte Foundation

I decided to buy this foundation as I had previously bought the original Stay Matte foundation and really liked it so when Rimmel decided to reformulate it I had to give it a go.

First Impressions
The packaging I think looks quite cheap and I like a pump applicator better than a tube.
Differing from the original Stay Matte Foundation which was a liquid, this is a mousse. I think that this is good as there aren't many mousse foundations on the market and Rimmel didn't have one.
The texture is very light (it being a mousse and all) and goes on the skin well. It is most definitely weightless and you cannot feel that you are wearing any makeup.
It doesn't give you a 'healthy glow' but with oily skin, who wants shine!
I also think this version of the Stay Matte Foundation is way better that the previous one.

How long did it last?
In short it lasted all day, and kept my super oily skin matte. It still looked good when I got home from a busy day at the office.

Colours
This foundation is available in 6 different shades which I think the majority of people could find a match for their skin tone. This is also an improvement from the original which only had 5.

What Rimmel say
Rimmel have described this foundation as:

- A Feather-light, liquid mousse that blends flawlessly for natural-looking skin and all day shine control.
- Silky smooth formula for a perfectly matte, baby-soft finish
- Lightweight texture won’t feel heavy or greasy
- Minimising the appearance of pores

I would agree with these statements 100%, it is weightless and stays matte all day (woop!).

Price
The foundation currently retails for £5.99 at Boots which is ridiculously cheap compared to other foundations.

http://www.boots.com/en/Rimmel-London-Stay-Matte-Foundation_1378522/

Prodcts used with Foundations
- Smashbox Photo Finish Primer
- Real Techniques Expert Face Brush
- Rimmel Stay Matte Powder in Transparent

Rating
Overall this foundation is the ONLY one that leaves my skin truly matte throughout the day, I could imagine it flaking on dry skin though. However for me I would give it 5/5 and would highly recommend it for oily skin.

Thanks for reading!

Hannah xoxo


　

Highstreet/Drugstore Foundation: Bourjois Healthy Mix Review (Oily Skin)

Bourjois Healthy Mix Foundation
I thought I would try this foundation because I watched an old video from Zoella 's YouTube channel where she tried it and although she didn't like it on her dry skin she did recommended it for oily skin.
Zoella's Channel: http://www.youtube.com/user/zoella280390

First Impressions

The foundation comes in a glass bottle with a pump applicator so you can get the right amount out.

Healthy Mix has a light to medium coverage as it covers blemishes whist still letting your skin show through.
There is a fruity scent to this foundation which some may not like, but I don't mind it.
I applied this foundation with a brush which gave it a flawless finish, but use a sponge or your fingers if you prefer.
The formula leaves your skin with a nice glow and makes it look awake.

How long did it last?

Coupled with the other products I used (details below) it lasted all day, even through work in a busy office! But as I have oily skin I did have to touch up with powder a few times.

Colours

Available in 8 shades which is good for all skin tones.
I got the colour Vanilla (52) which was a great match for me.

What Bourjois says
Bourjois claims this foundation will:

• give skin a radiant boost
• leave it looking flawless for up to 16 hours
• even out complexion while letting in the natural light for that healthy looking glow
• leave you skin beautiful, radiated and hydrated

I think that although there are a few fancy words, this is mainly correct. My skin tone was evened out, and looked healthy and glowing. However, I don't think that this foundation would last 16 hours (not on me anyway) even though I did use a primer and a power.

Price
This foundation currently retails for £10.99 at Boots but Bourjois is usually on a 3 for 2 offer.
http://www.boots.com/en/Bourjois-Radiance-Reveal-Healthy-Mix-Foundation_1313681/
Products used with Foundations
Smash Box Photo Finish Primer
Real Techniques Expert Face Brush
Rimmel Stay Matte Powder in Transparent

Rating
Overall I thought this foundation was really good and would give it 4.5/5.

Thanks for reading!

Love Hannah xoxo

Highstreet/Drugstore Foundation: Rimmel Wake Me Up Review (Oily Skin)

Rimmel Wake Me Up Foundation

This foundation gained a lot hype around it on blogs and YouTube, so I thought that I would try it for myself.

First Impressions
The foundation comes in a clear glass bottle with an orange lid, which I think looks great. It also had a pump applicator which is more hygienic than the squeezy tube ones.

As the foundation is liquid it is runny but not watery and goes on the skin really well.
I did notice that there is a slight shimmer in it but it is very subtle and for someone who has always preferred matte foundations for my oily skin, this shimmer wasn't overpowering at all and I quite liked it as it gave a nice glow which made my skin look healthy.
I buffed it into my skin with a brush but it would still go on well using a sponge or your fingers (but not sponge fingers :-P).
I would say that this foundation gives a medium coverage as it covers up blemishes and discolouration but doesn't look too full on.

It also is SPF15 which is an added extra!

How long did it last?
Now I have quite oily skin and find foundations don't tend to last very long, even with a primer.
I applied this foundation at around 7.30am and it lasted all day through until around 9.00pm when I took my makeup off, yay! I just had to touch up my powder once.

Colours
This foundation comes in 6 shades which is quite limited, especially if you have tanned or dark skin as there is nothing in the range that would suit.
I first picked up the colour Ivory (100) which is the lightest colour and found it slightly too light so I also bought the next shade which was True Ivory (103) and found that when mixed together they were perfect for my skin tone.

What Rimmel say
Rimmel have described this foundation as:

• Having a light, moisturising texture applies smoothly and leaves skin feeling soft and comfortable all day
• giving an instant flawless, natural-looking finish
• giving visible anti-fatigue effect

I would agree with these claims 100%.

Price
The foundation currently retails for £8.99 at Boots but it is constantly on offer somewhere if you look around.
http://www.boots.com/en/Rimmel-Wake-Me-Up-Make-Up-Foundation-30ml_1246748/

Products used with Foundations
Smash Box Photo Finish Primer
Real Techniques Expert Face Brush
Rimmel Stay Matte Powder in Transparent

Rating
Overall I thought this foundation was great and would give it a solid 4/5.


Thanks for reading!

Love Hannah xoxo