Rimmel Lasting Radiance Primer Reviews

I was expecting the primer to be white (like my last Rimmel primer), so I was surprised to find that it was a creamy yellow/gold colour and also noticeably shimmery. As soon as I thought about it though, it made sense since it is a radiance primer. It was a nice consistency - slightly thinner than other primers I am used to, but not runny.

The scent was quite strong - it reminds me of the Clean and Clear orange 'Morning Burst' cleanser. I quite like it and I think that is to do with the sense of nostalgia it gives, but if you are sensitive to scents it may be too much.

When I first applied it, I could definitely notice hints of shimmer on my face and it seemed to be showing up on some dry patches so I was a bit worried. Then I realised that it was only in my super close up mirror that the shimmer was actually noticeable and really the overall look was just glowy - honestly no one would actually notice the particles of shimmer unless they were extremely close! I would have liked it to be slightly more hydrating though.

Once I added foundation, the shimmer wasn't noticeable at all. It is like adding the foundation tones down the shimmer in the primer but brings out the luminosity overall, which is great and what I assume Rimmel was aiming for.

It is a great base for foundation, and I like that the shimmer is noticeable but not too overwhelming when worn alone. I will definitely continue to use this primer under the foundation from the same range, and I am excited to try it under other foundation formulas too.

This is the first time I have used a primer, and this is definitely a new step to my morning regime.

Every morning, I moisturised as usual, then after a few minutes I applied this primer. I used only the tiniest amount on my makeup sponge and applied all over - again, I waited another few minutes before applying my foundation creme.

Once the primer dried, I felt it looked pretty natural and I wouldn’t hesitate to wear primer by itself.

There were no miracles, such as instantly smooth out complexions, as per their advertising!

Overall I was impressed by this primer and how my skin looked after applying and will definitely be using it in the near future.

I found the primer to be both hydrating and illuminating. It appeared that there were teenie tiny sparkles in the product which definitely gave me a glow. The consistency was very light-weight and soaked into my skin super quickly. It definitely helped the foundation and concealer to stay throughout the day. And lastly, I found the scent of the product to be pleasant.

I trialled this primer alongside the foundation and concealer in this range. I absolutely loved using them all together to really get the glowing base that the products promise - and they definitely deliver on that!

I loved the primer because it was nice and sheer and did not feel too sticky. It worked well with the foundation and didn’t make me look dry or streaky, which is always important.

It definitely has a shimmer to it though - almost luminous! So I personally wouldn’t use it alone to replace my tinted moisturiser for a regular day but it is definitely a go to for the start of a glam look.

This primer is perfect for getting that dewy look. It was a thinner consistency than I expected as I am usually used to a thicker primer. I found this was best applied with a brush and you don't need a lot of product. My foundation looked good for the whole day but I did get my usual dry spots on my forehead.

I dont have a lot to say about the primer apart from the fact that my makeup lasted longer after using this and I found it went on smoother as opposed to not using the primer. The primer was a little hard to apply but that could be because I'm a rookie and have never used a primer before. I will continue to use though

I really enjoyed using this concealer. I found the colour Ivory actually matched my skin tone and helped cover dark circles and lines. It also blended really well and seemed to instantly erase my problem areas.

I love Rimmel products. I have not used many primers at all so was excited to try this. It comes in a 30 ml squeezy tube. I wish it had a flip top lid. It is a yellow colour and a semi thick consistency. It has a subtle fresh scent.

I use this after moisturising my face. You do not need much as it spreads really well. It makes my skin feel smooth and soft. It dries super fast and doesn't leave any horrible, tacky feeling at all.

My foundation glides on super easily. I have also worn this by itself and it makes my complexion look fresh but nothing amazing. It does not make my skin turn oily and I get no breakouts from this.

I feel like it works well with the matching foundation and concealer but doesn't really make a huge difference so I don't feel like I need to add this into my routine. Didn't wow me at all and there are much better primers out there.

First impressions...this primer comes in a pretty standard squeezy tube, easily applies to your fingers or directly on your face.

The texture is a bit thinner than what I usually go for in a primer, I don't feel like it fills in pores or fine lines.

It does apply quite easily and feels hydrating, and it wears well under foundation which I found lasted throughout the day, but it has quite a lot of shimmer in it which isn't necessary for me as I already wear a dewy foundation.