Rimmel London Stay Matte Pressed Powder Review

There has been a lot of hype surrounding this product. It was recommended to me as I was looking for a matte-finish setting powder that was translucent and wouldn't darken or lighten the look of my foundation. I bought this product in 'transparent' and it certainly is transparent, but it doesn't really do much. It reduces shine, but only slightly, and doesn't help makeup stay put, it just kind of disappears into my face. I don't think I will repurchase this product, but it is very affordable so its a decent product for someone on a low budget.

The first thing I noticed about this powder is that it goes on super smooth, and randomly smells quite nice too. It spread evenly and easily with my powder brush. It looks great when I first apply it over my foundation, (which is sometimes liquid other times mineral foundation). Very matte and smooth looking. I have oily skin and this product didn't keep shine at bay during the day. By around lunchtime my nose and forehead are shiny again, and that's not even on a really hot day. I'm not a big fan of having to apply more powder through out the day as it can build up look cakey so unfortunately this doesn't cut it for me.

so good. really mattifies your face. for such a low cost, who can complain about anything really?? apart from the fact that the matte of your foundation soon goes back to a shiny oily type after 3-4 hours, all you need to do is top up your powder!

Amazing amazing amazing! I love how this makes my skin look! I am normally self consious about my skin but i feel confident wearing this because not only does it set my foundation so i dont have to top up, stop my skin looking oily it also adds a bit of extra coverage!! I love the finish I love the price!

I love stay matte as a powder - it keeps my makeup in place all day long. Really good over the t zone to prevent shiny skin. I've just it for about 6 months now and never had any problems! This is a very affordable, good quality product

Now that i brought it i will use it up but its nothing amazing for me. There was so much hype all over youtube about it so i purchased it. I got it in translucent and as long as i dont use heaps it works as a setting powder. I found it doesnt make me super matte. It does for maybe the first 4hours then after that you can see my shinny skin coming through. But i guess for the price its good. But i definatly have other powders that i prefer over this. I dont think i would re [purchase it

This powder is my go to all time favourite. It is such a good price and truly does what it says..keeps you foundation matte and on all day! I couldn't go without it. I have been using this for about a year now and have to re-purchase as soon as I run out!!

I had heard the hype all about this product so purchased one from ASOS in Transparent. I use it all over my face with a powder brush after applying my foundation to set it.

It definitely doesn't keep my skin Matte all day. After a few hours my T-zone starts to look a bit shiny. I do like how it basically blends into the skin so it doesn't look powdery and it does smell nice but I prefer my MAC studio fix over this I think. It is a good drugstore powder if you don't want to spend a lot and just want to set your foundation. Would probably suit people with more drier/non oily skin types.

The only thing I really dislike is the packaging- it feels cheap and cracks quite easily and I wouldn't trust carrying it around in my bag all day.

I have to say that I love most Rimmel products and this one is no different. It gives a great finish to your make up without feeling heavy or looking cakey. I do have quite a shiny nose and usually have to touch up during the day but I found this really made a difference. At such a great price too it's a great make up bag must have!

I really do like this powder I go between this and my e.l.f one. It gives a great finish to your makeup without leaving it feel heavy or look over the top. With this I don't tend to have to retouch my powder through the day. This is a good product for the price and usually is on special on ASOS.com.