Rimmel's not usually a brand I turn to for base makeup but I saw a sale on at Farmers and had points to spend so thought why not try something new! This comes in a simple plastic packaging with a decent amount of powder for its price.
The powder itself is easy to pick up with a poofy brush (I like the real techniques powder brush) and feels light dabbing onto my face. It does a good job mattifying my foundation, especially in my T-zone. This is great if you want your makeup to look shine free, e.g. for photos or a night event. It doesn't have much scent and didn't irritate my sensitive skin. My foundation is usually quite long lasting anyway, so I'm not sure if it did much to prolong my foundation but at least it didn't crease in my fine lines or settle visibly. It's not the finest powder that I've used, but it's not gritty and disappears on my face when applied. So although I do still prefer my usual setting powders, I think this is definitely good performance for its price. Also since its transluscent and colourless, this would probably suit most skintones.
I'd recommend this for anyone looking for a quick easy setting powder that they can carry around in their handbag or something. Just put a sponge puff inside and you've go a on-the-go mattifying powder.
I brought this in addition to a mattifying spray as I have combination skin and find that it does not always do the job of keeping me oil free throughout the day. I think this is essentially just a talc powder but none the less it does do a job job of making the shine disappear on my face as soon as I sweep it on. I use a large powder brush and swirl it over my face once I have done my make up. It instantly takes the shine off in a couple of applications. The only downside, as I said before is due to its color; if you apply too much it can make you look very pale. Therefore it may not suit every complexion (I am fair with peachy undertones). However, for the price and how long it will last I think it is a good investment.
Tips: Don't use too much as you will start to look a bit pale.