Rimmel Lasting Radiance Foundation Reviews

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

I chose shade 100 Ivory from trial confirmation. There wasn’t too many to choose from – 6 in total. Feel that’s a good thing, too many to choose from gets so confusing, constant changing my mind, especially when shopping online.

We were asked to trial the product fairly & for the committed time, even if the colour wasn’t quite right. Upon, arriving my heart sunk, thinking that the colour chosen was far too dark. Such a usual thing when buying online without doing a colour match. Colour test on the inside of my wrist appeared too dark, even the 100 Ivory colour which was the second lightest. It really just seemed too orange/bronze like. I wouldn’t have purchased it in store based on this BUT I have been proven wrong.

When applying, after smoothing and settling in, the colour actually gives a sun kissed glow without looking like more than just a BB cream has been applied. Radiant describes well. Gives a much smoother cover than just BB cream. This is not a bad thing for me; I have days where I want much more cover and days where this look would work with just some powder to set.

The cover is even and easily applied (I use the Nude by Nature BB cream brush), short bristles. Other products I have used can be patchy & uneven after one layer. Preferred to put on top of hand and apply with a brush, saying that it was also quite nice to just apply with fingertips. Doesn't dry too fast or dry to glunky.

I applied with Primer and Without Primer – both ways were the same. It gave me enough time to gently just work it in, blending without drying too fast.

This is where I am happiest with this product, for a fuller cover just adds another layer. The first layer still stays flexible enough to continue blending in.

I have normal skin, had no reaction. States being a medium cover foundation, anti-pollution with SPF25. Anything with SPF a favourite for me. Anti-pollution not a draw card, pretty sure foundation isn’t really going to save me from pollution. Also claims I’ll get 24 hour hydration, I never need to wear foundation for 24 hrs. I found after 4 hours a touch up was needed, but that’s ok, would always just touch things up anyway with lippy etc.... I also don’t use a setting spray, to be honest if I wanted full day coverage with all the bells and whistles for say a wedding I probably wouldn’t use this foundation. But for all the days in-between I’m very satisfied.

A versatile, adaptable, fresh product that does a great everyday job, with the price point being $25.00 from Farmers, The Warehouse, Countdown...the convenience is appreciated, it gets 4 ticks from me, what a amazing price!

Not a “holy grail” product, just a decent & not too complicated stable. If there are days or weeks when you just need something to do a great job and can be relied on this is the one.

BR, thanks for introducing me to a great brand and product......not going to overlook Rimmel at all now.

I am so impressed with this foundation, the shade I received was ivory and it's perfect. The consistency is natural and doesn't look caked on and thats what I'm after. The pump makes it easy to use and doesn't allow me to waste any product. I like the orange packaging too it looks very classy. Overall I would like to keep using this foundation and will be recommending to all.

Not quite sure about the skin fighting pollution, but I found this foundation rather pleasing.

I applied only the smallest amount to my sponge and applied all over. The foundation had a great texture, it spread nice and evenly over my face and did not leave any blotchyness or did not look caked on.

I can’t comment on the SPF25 - though it sounds great!

I felt I had a good amount of coverage when applied and was pretty happy with the coverage at the end of the day as well.

I really liked this foundation, I found it to be a good everyday wear. The scent of the foundation was pleasant and the coverage could be light to medium. It appeared to last the day. The foundation rubbed in perfectly and had a nice glow to it. Super easy to work with.

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!