Rimmel Lasting Radiance Foundation Reviews

So I've never used a Rimmell foundation before and at first glance I didnt think this one was going to suit at all. It looks very very orange and much darker in the bottle than it does on the skin! The pump bottle is my favourite foundation dispenser, one pump is heaps for one layer of sheer to medium coverage. I diluted the foundation down with moisturiser to make it a little lighter on my winter pale skin, I think the Ivory shade will be a better match for my summertime skin colour. The foundation goes on smoothly, with or without the matching primer but I recommend using the primer for slightly better coverage. One layer gives good mediumish coverage but if you're not using the concealer from the same range simply use another thin layer in areas you want more coverage, it builds nicely. I found it lasted well during the day despite my tendency to rub my face! I did experience a little bit of cakeyness in dry areas but nothing too dramatic and I didnt feel like I was wearing a heavy full face of makeup which is always nice. Cant speak for the spf effectiveness as its done nothing but rain lately and I'm unsure about the pollution prevention bit is that even a thing?? All in all I'm now a Rimmell fan, so much so that the much more expensive brand has moved to the back of the cupboard!

This has quickly become my everyday foundation. It's lightweight enough to feel comfortable on the face, but still provides coverage and gives you that GLOW. Powders and other cream products apply easily on top of this. I find it lasts well during the day but I always apply a setting spray.

Thanks BR for giving me the opportunity to try out this foundation. I’ve never been able to wear more affordable foundations as they tend to separate on my skin throughout the day. This one didn’t and although it didn’t last a full 8 hours it still looked fresh for around 6. I normally wouldn’t go for a radiant finish foundation as I tend to get quite oily throughout the day but with a mattifying primer this base just gave me a healthy glow. I did notice in the bright sunlight that it has tiny specks of micro glitter but these aren’t visible in normal lighting conditions. I would definitely recommend this foundation for more mature skin types as the glow does tend to blur fine lines and looks fresh. I wouldn’t recommend this product to anyone with really shiny skin as it will accentuate your oils but for combination/normal or dry skin this is amazing. I will absolutely keep purchasing this foundation as it’s definitely given my high end ones a run for their money.

This foundation is a good product for a good price.

The negatives: - - extremely limited shade range. With so much focus on brands like Fenty releasing oodles of shades per base product, its kind of glaring to release a product with just 6 shades. - it lasts most of the day, but would need touching up if you were off out after work.

the positives: - it glows. It's has a lovely dewy finish. - its a light formula that's also very buildable - great price

I probably would buy this again, particularly as its so easy to pick up Rimmel.

With luminousity and spf 25, this moisturising foundation is great value for money (around $25 for 30ml). I found I needed only half a pump for medium coverage as it leans more tan than my complexion suits. This was workable as it has a good stretch and I used it juduciously. The powdery white floral scent elevates the experience of using it. It feels luxurious and light. I love the glass bottle and pump applicator. It is easy, hygienic, and provides economical distribution. It wore well and lasted the day without touch-ups. I wouldn’t repurchase this particular shade, it was not perfect for me, but the product is very good.

Like most pump activated foundations, this took a few squeezes to get out the first time I used it. Subsequent uses were less problematic.

I squeezed it out onto the back of my hand, as I do with most liquid foundations, the first time ending up with way too much, and the second, not enough. The consistency was nice, not greasy, and very speadable.

For the first try, I applied and spread it with my fingertips, doing my left side first, then the right. The product was soft, spread easily and blended fairly well, although I did encounter a couple of small streaks around my nose, where I clearly missed applying it.

After I'd finished applying it, I checked it in the mirror. Coverage appeared light-medium, and I could still see freckles through the colour of the foundation. Overall the finish was soft to touch, dried easily and didn't feel too tacky or dewy. My skin had a nice light glimmer to it.

For the second and subsequent applications, I used a brush, which gave me more even coverage and a smoother look. Although I hadn't pumped out enough, it was easy to fix.

This foundation definitely didn't dry my skin out, nor did it make it greasy, so it was perfect for my combination-dry-mature skin.

Overall this was a nice everyday foundation. I wouldn't recommend it as evening makeup, as the coverage isn't quite heavy enough. I suppose one could build coverage with this product, but I prefer a ready made product for that purpose.

This foundation seemed to blend really nicely even when I was in a rush and putting it on with no primer underneath, and that is what sold it for me. It is a medium coverage foundation that is quick and easy to apply, leaves my skintone looking even (and therefore radiant), and is buildable.

I like the pump wand, and I found it was easy to keep clean and to dispense the right amount of product.

The shade I picked online (without having tested the foundation itself) was slightly darker than I had imagined, and I was worried it would be too dark/orange. However, when I applied it, I found it so smooth and it really glided onto my skin and blended easily, leaving my skin looking really nice (this was regardless of what moisturiser and/or primer I applied underneath - although it did seem to look at its best with the primer from the same range).

It is rare that I find this with a foundation (as most tend to leave dry patches even when my skin is really primed), so I was really impressed. Due to the way it blended, it was easy to build up which was also great.

It left quite a matte finish, with my usually oily skin just slightly shiny by the end of the day. I was worried a foundation with the key word 'radiance' might just make my slightly oily face look oilier, but it really made me seem to glow and evened out my skintone without making me oily - absolutely ideal, and something I am always looking for in a foundation.

I think it will be the perfect foundation to bring back out in Summer, when my skin naturally darkens. Plus it has SPF protection which is even better! I would definitely purchase it again.

I really enjoyed this foundation. It had a definite shimmer to it which took a bit of getting used to, but I found my makeup has held up really well throughout the day while using this foundation. The colour wasn't quite a match, so I combined a little bit of the foundation with my favourite tinted moisturiser and that seems to be working well. My skin definitely seems to be a lot brighter while wearing!

FYI I'm 42 with dry skin but not acne prone and no real issues to cover up. I found this to be a light to medium coverage so if you need more coverage this might not be the one for you. It doesnt have a huge shade range particularly for deeper skin tones. The finish has a lovely sheen, not quite radiant but very nice. It lasted nicely on my skin for around 8 hours then started to breakdown, nothing crazy though. It also has SPF 25 which I like just to add that extra cover, but for some people this can irritate the skin. keep in mind this is a silicone based foundation and does contain talc. If this isn't an issue and you don't need high coverage then this is a good cheaper option to try

First impressions. Visually prior to application you can see how dewy the foundation is through the bottle. Once I applied my skin looked glowy and hydrated. It is medium coverage but definitely buildable. I use shade porcelain and it was still too orange for me which is very bizzare as my other Rimmel porcelain foundations are perfectly fine. With the SPF I did a flash test and there was no flashback which is always a plus.