Rimmel London Stay Matte Liquid Mousse Foundation by Rimmel London, Foundation Review

Reviews / Rimmel London Stay Matte Liquid Mousse Foundation

3

Definitely gets a big "NO" from me and my combination skin. Immediately made my skin even more shiny than it would have been without it!!!

I got this about six months ago and used it three times at most. Got it by one of my favorite YouTuber’s recommendation and, once again, confirmed to myself that I should always take my skin type into consideration, when following someone else’s makeup advice. This foundation comes in a plastic tube, which I didn’t really love but it’s fine… The texture is kind of moussy, and the produ...read morect itself feels very light and blendable when you work it into your skin. I didn’t need a lot of it to get light to medium coverage which, again, works for me because I usually prefer lighter coverage just to even out my skin overall. But! When I first applied it on my face, I told myself: Wait a couple of minutes until it sets and then go on with the rest of your makeup routine. So I waited… I obviously expected it to set because the name of this product suggests that it will set to a matte finish and keep you that way for most of the day. Now my skin type is “combination”, so logically you would think that this is the perfect skin type to test this product. But no, it never set to a matte finish and stayed kind of dewy. I continued applying the rest of my makeup which isn’t anything crazy… Regular setting powder and blush, followed with some mascara and lip gloss. I mean I don’t pile on ten coats of different powders or anything like that… This foundation, not only didn’t make my skin matte, but it immediately started making my skin look even oilier than it would normally be… I mean it wasn’t just my T-zone… I felt like it tried blocking all my pores, and my pores just said: No! This is the best way to describe it. So I tried a couple of times after this unfortunate experience; used it once with a primer and once without a moisturizer. Not using a moisturizer definitely helped but not enough to make my face matte anyway. It was just less oily overall. So no, I would definitely not recommend this product to anyone. It might be worth trying if your skin is extremely dry, but I honestly don’t think that a product that’s labeled “stay matte” should be targeted at dry skin. Can’t give this more than three stars, but don’t want to give less than three because below three is where I would place something that cannot be used by anyone.

Nikatron | 150 reviews

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3

Beware: Makes you look older....

Since it is a matte foundation, it accentuates your fine lines and pores. This foundation is not long lasting at all. By half of my work shift, my skin was blotchy and the foundation was fading already and does not control oil like I was hoping. I was a grease ball 4 to 5 hours within wearing this product. The texture is the thickest I have seen on any foundation, making it kind of hard to blend a...read morend gets pretty cakey. It gives a medium to heavy coverage. It feels quite heavy on your face and I find that I hardly ever reach for this foundation. Waste of my money.

beautypoet101 | 586 reviews

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6

I thought I was the only one!

I wanted to just LOVE this foundation, and I almost felt guilty coming into this after hearing so many great reviews about this foundation! My skin is oily in the summer and combination in the winter. I really love the texture but I had a few problems with this. One, it isn't buildable as some other reviewers have commented on. A little goes along way, and when you pass that point, it looks cakey....read more The application is also tricky - I found it easiest to use my Beauty Blender. My fingers added more product than I needed and I didn't find a brush as easy to work the product in. I would put a dab on the back of my hand and use a damp BB to apply and blend into my face. Two, the colors just weren't that plentiful. There are about 8 shades and True Ivory 103 was too light and Soft Beige 200 was a bit too dark and too pink. I did blend the two together, but I hate to take that extra step if I don't have to. Three, the immediate finish of the foundation was matte (which I actually don't prefer; I like a more natural or satin finish); however, it didn't keep my oil at bay. I tried this both with and without a primer (the Rimmel Stay Matte Primer actually) and didn't notice any difference in the longevity of the product or the matteness. Within about 3 hours, I had to blot. I would prefer 4-5 hours before blotting (for an oil control foundation), especially with a primer. If you are dry, you will definitely want to avoid this foundation (even if you are combo/dry I would say) because it will stick to dry spots and make skin look a bit dull IMO. It just didn't look like "skin." I would consider this foundation a matte finish absolutely, however, it just doesn't "stay matte." The packaging is so cute and the price point at $4.99 is incredible! I just wish it would control oil better and was a bit more buildable. Also, as a sidenote, I find that this foundation almost made flaws more noticeable; probably due to the "matteness" of the product. Others have said that Revlon Colorstay Creme looks better as the day wears on, and I think this product does, too - probably because the oils from the skin make the product look more natural. I also tried applying primer OVER the makeup and used a setting spray, but I still didn't really care for the finish of the product.

pixie_dust | 492 reviews

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7

Stay Matte Mousse

This is a medium to full coverage foundation with a matte finish. The texture of the foundation is very airy and it takes a bit of time to set so you have a lot of time to blend. It isn't too buildable-- it gets cakey fast. This foundation definitely looks like you're wearing makeup when you apply it, so you will want to skip it for light looks. However, it's perfect for night or special occasion...read mores. It will also look nice in pictures because it has no SPF so you won't get a white cast. The stay time is pretty good; there was minimal fading or transferring over the day and no creasing at all. That was pretty much the only good for me, personally. I would say this foundation would be perfect for anyone with very oily skin and has an even-ish skintone. At the moment, I have combination skin and while this foundation looked nice on oily spots, it looked terrible on dry patches. You can make it work by moisturizing and using a primer though. It also isn't very forgiving with large pores. I personally can't wear this make-up without a primer as I have some acne scarring and large pores that are accentuated by this foundation. Another downside for this is that this product does contain talc. I know not everyone is sensitive to talc and if you're not, great! Try this stuff out! But I just thought I'd mention it because if you are like me, cosmetics with talc can oxides pretty badly on you and clog your pores. So if you are senstive to talc, you may want to skip this. While this sounds like a rather negative review, I don't think this is a bad foundation. I think it could work great for some people out there, it just didn't work for me. All in all, I would recommend this to women with oily skin who want higher coverage and who don't have issues with cosmetic talc. It could work nicely on normal skin as well but I would steer clear if you have dry skin.

runee89 | 299 reviews

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8

GREAT FOR SPOT CONCEALING!

I got a sample of this in the shade 100 IVORY (I'm Asian with yellow undertone) and I have been using this as concealer for my acne scars and my under eye dark circles. It gives a medium coverage that I find perfect! It blends in very well with the skin. I like to apply this first and then set everything with my BareMineral foundation. It does not make my skin extra matte or extra shiny. Stays put for a pretty long time.

piggysuperchi | 253 reviews

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4

Very average but disaster for sensitive skin

This is just an okay foundation. The texture is very nice and it is easily blended. It provides maybe medium coverage but is not buildable. It becomes cakey and obvious with any attempted layering. I was happy with the matte finish. It is not overly matte and did not emphasize dryness (I have combination skin). It does keep skin reasonably matte throughout the day. I can feel it on and it starts t...read moreo feel a bit greasy, but the appearance is still fairly matte. It does tend to break down over an 8 hour day, fading unevenly and breaking apart. I found using a primer was necessary. Most importantly for me, after wearing this for a few days, my forehead was covered in tiny, under the skin acne and my chin broke out painfully.

azdrienne | 120 reviews

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8

Works Well

I'm very impressed by this foundation. It's decently priced and gives a good coverage. However, I have always used it with the Rimmel Stay Matte Primer, so I can't testify to how well it works at mattifying on its own. Using it with the primer, while effective, can also sometimes make the face look strangely flat, so sometimes I just add a tad bit of shimmer cream to give a little dimension. I als...read moreo mix this product with another foundation because the shade I have is a touch too pale for me. I blend Rimmel Stay Matte Mouse Porcelain 010 with Cover Girl Nature Luxe Liquid Silk Foundation in 335. Sadly, Cover Girl no longer makes Nature Luxe products, but sometimes they can still be found at Big Lots and other discount retailers.

GlamGal77 | 12 reviews

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8

Great! Perhaps not for the inexperienced?

I'm skeptical about the other reviews, because I tried this foundation, and it's one of the best you can get at the drug store, in my opinion. I'm a little more experienced and trained than most, so that might be the problem. It is thick, so I used one of those egg-shaped sponges to apply it, small end to apply, fat end to blend. Like that, it looks very natural and has buildable coverage. Very light and breathable.

Bekkia | 78 reviews

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6

Nice & matte, but not much coverage or use

This is a nice, average foundation. The matte finish is pretty good and it definitely does not feel too oily or liquid-like as some competing foundations do. However, it is quite transparent, cannot be layered, and does not work too well with my concealer. So those needing heavier coverage or a wider variety of use will be disappointed. On the other hand, it's not very natural-looking and probably...read more won't work too well with a light day look, either. All in all: an ok value foundation for perhaps a lighter nighttime/occasion look.

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6

Its

It is really amazing!

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