Lately, I've been going mostly bare-faced. Most makeup I use is for my brows, some mascara, and if I am shiny (sunscreen galore), I use the Rimmel Compact powder.
It's exactly what I've been looking for - which is a dupe (okay not really, but similar) to the AC Studio Fix Powder Plus compact powder foundation. But let us talk more about it in the post.
Review: Rimmel Lasting Finish Compact Foundation
Rimmel London Lasting Finish Compact Foundation is a lightweight, soft-touch powder foundation. It controls shine without feeling dry on your face. The fine powder blends seamlessly to provide medium, buildable, natural looking coverage that lasts all day. It comes in a convenient compact container with pressed powder for easy on-the-go make-up refresh. Available in a range of 12 shades.yet lightweight coverage, that lasts all day and control shine without feeling dry
I had in mind that for sure there aren't 12 shades of this, but then I went to check out and found that yes, it comes in 12 shades. Even here in Slovenia and honestly I'm shocked. I don't think I had such a problem finding my shade, so maybe that's why I can't remember there being so many options.
Anyway, I have it in the shade 002 Pearl which is a light pinkish shade.
The powder itself is very finely milled and feels like nothing on the skin. It takes using the sponge to get some coverage. It also doesn't have any perfume, it smells powdery.
Here's an original photo from Rimmel for easier picking of the shade. Looking at it I should have chosen the 001 Fair Porcelain shade because my hair is currently dyed in a deep mahogany color.
But nonetheless, I am very happy with my pick of the compact foundation. It's everything I wanted and needed it to be. Plus it comes with a small sponge under the powder compartment. I never thought I'd use it, but it's practically the only thing I use to apply it.
It packs enough powder for a nice and even layer. Of course, if you need a lighter layer, you can use another brush. I like using a kabuki with dense bristles. That gives an even application.
I use it after using a cream or sunscreen because it mattifies quite a bit. And if you have dry skin it may accentuate those dry patches. But comparing it to the compact powder I was using before - MAC Studio Fix Powder Plus - it's less drying and unforgiving.
The Rimmel compact powder also gives me a more even skin tone. I have some overall redness and some marks from random acne, but with the powder, all is well. I can go out looking semi-human again.
The staying power is fine. I don't know how much it does exactly because I can't keep my hands off my face, but it will easily survive a day out. I may get a bit shiny if I get sweaty with it on, but otherwise, it doesn't budge.
Also please keep in mind my phone camera likes to dramatically enhance all the nice things on my skin. Especially if I use the back camera. It just likes to enhance all the fun parts of having skin. :)
PROS:
+ Inexpensive (about 12 eur for 10g)
+ A Little bit goes a long way (I have it since November '23 and it's still full with daily use)
+ The sponge included is *chef's kiss*
+ Depending on the application the coverage varies from light to medium
+ The dent in the packaging (to open it) is the perfect size if you have faux nails
+ Sturdy packaging, comes with a mirror
+ 12 shades to choose from
+ Vegan
CONS:
- I only wish it would come in a prettier package, like darker
OVERALL:
There aren't many products that I own that I have to search for their negative properties so I can write about them. But honestly, the Rimmel Lasting Finish Compact Foundation is a simple product. It does what it's supposed to and it does so without drama.
The packaging is sturdy, and the sponge included is decent and does the job well (I know, I know, it's a sponge and who uses them?! Well, surprise, I do lol). I get enough coverage so I don't have to use a liquid foundation, which makes me happy.
With age, I realized that I enjoy simplicity when it comes to decorative skin products and Rimmel does deliver.
I also like that it's inexpensive too. My Mac powder was all fine and dandy but in the end, I couldn't get the powder from the ridges. I felt like I threw money away. However, I broke those pieces off and used it as a regular powder for a while, but I hated it. Give me compacts all day!
