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Saturday 3 March 2012

Rimmel: Wake Me Up Foundation


It's not often i feel the need to praise foundation whatsoever. Infact, I've become a bit of a 'foundation-hater' the past year due to the fact i can never find one to match my skin tone and because i really dislike the cakey feeling of it on my skin - therefore the introduction of BB creams to the market has come as a bit of a godsend to me. So, when i tried a sample of the Rimmel 'Wake Me Up' foundation in a recent magazine (never one to waste samples!) i was shocked to find i actually really liked it. 

Now, i'm aware that there has been a few reviews of this floating around just recently so i'll attempt to keep this short and sweet. But the fact that i have found a foundation i actually ENJOY to wear is something short of a miracle. I shall explain why..

What Rimmel Say:
"Our first foundation that visibly awakens and illuminates skin with a radiant glow and a flawless natural-looking finish. Instant anti-fatigue effect. With peptides and a Vitamin moisturising complex"

What I Say:
Does exactly what it says on the tin (or rather the glass bottle).

It makes my skin look instantly brighter in the mornings and it glides on like a dream. The overall consistency is a light to medium coverage which i personally prefer as it doesn't seem to clog up the skin as much. I don't like my skin to look like i'm wearing makeup and this one certainly gives this finish; it also gives my complexion that lovely dewy finish that most foundations seem to lack. I've actually found i don't need to wear as much concealer when i use this, as it seems to reflect light really well and covers a multitude of under-eye circle/late night sins..

One of the things i usually hate about foundation is the powdery-chemically-false smell, but this one is really fresh and light (think Boujois healthy mix or Garnier BB Cream), and you don't feel as if you are applying something to your skin that is going to stop it from 'breathing'.

The packaging is surprisingly very good and i actually quite like the hefty orange lid..
Usually with a drug-store brand i'd expect your average plastic-y bottle and cruddy squeezy tube, but this one comes with a hygienic pump and glass-finish styled bottle of which has quite a weighty feel to it. For £7.99 I'm definitely not complaining at the quality!

I also found the shade range to be decent. I have yellow undertones to my skin and i find a lot of drugstore brands are predominantly pink in tone - the shade i bought seems to blend in well with my skin and doesn't look false. Win.

Overall..
I don't know how i could live without this little bottle of miracle-ness in my life now. It really does seem to make my skin look healthier and smoother in tone (i also struggle massively with dark circles under my eyes and this seems to solve the problem even better than a concealer does..!) I use my Loreal Studio Secrets Primer before i apply and it lasts all day without going patchy and feels weightless on the skin. If you liked Boujois Healthy Mix, then this is similar in concept and similar in fragrance.

Rimmel have definitely created a cracking product here (it's saved me a shed load of pennies too as i've found i prefer this over my Estee Lauder..waahey!). I reckon it will be a firm favourite of mine well into Spring (it also contains SPF for you sun-conscious ladiess), and i really recommend giving this a whirl.

17 comments:

  1. Glad I read this post..I would love to try this foundation.
    I wear Revlon ColorStay and basically provides me with full coverage and a long lasting face. Since its so full coverage sometimes I feel like i'm painting my face rather then enhancing it. So if this provides good coverage and light weight..I would love to try it w/ my concealer! Sorry for the ramble xxxx

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    1. Glad it helped :) It's worth a try! :) It stays in place so well even if i dont use the primer.. And it really seems to enhance my skin and makes it look fresher and brighter :) xx

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  2. I use this foundation and I completely agree with everything you've said. I'm a bit of a foundation hater myself after spending a few months in the 'orange is good' stage. I've recently toned my make up down and this is by far the best one I've used in a long long time. The colour actually matches my skin tone haha! It's on offer at the moment too in ASDA for £5.99 but £7.99 is a bargain in itself :) (As above, sorry the the ramble haha) Great post xx

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  3. I am really tempted to buy this, I tried out the sample from the Glamour magazine and I loved it! The sample was tad dark for me but it wasn't too bad, and I really liked the finish of it. This was a great review, I think you may have just convinced me to go into town and pick this up for myself!! Oh, and what shade do you wear??

    http://hollylikestoblog.blogspot.com

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    1. Definitely try it! I usually hate foundation but i really love this one..
      I use shade 200 in 'soft beige' which i think they put in the magazines but i have olivey yellow undertones so i think this is why a slightly darker one blends in better with my skin. Maybe try the next shade down to that one ? :) xx

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    2. Yeah, I think I will try the next shade down! Thanks :) xo

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  4. Agree with everything you just said! I use this foundation aswell and I could not live without it! It is amazing and definatly the best one I have ever used:D Plus it doesn't make me look orange which I hate about loads of other foundations out there! xx

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  5. I use this foundation too and I totally agree with you, its SO good! Probably the best drugstore one Ive found. Its that good quality that I feel like it should be a high end foundation rather than a drugstore one! Such a bargain for an amazing product! xoxo

    http://blondie-xo.blogspot.com/

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  6. Great review.. I think I got this as a tester in a magazine but the colour is too light for me lol!.. x

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  7. I recently bought this and so far I'm loving it! I can't believe I found a shade so close to my skin tone! xxxx

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  8. I want test this foundation, plus there's a promotion right now on Asos :)
    Kiss

    http://makeupbynora.blogspot.com/

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  9. I tried the sample of this I got in a magazine and LOVED it. I;m yet to go and find my colour match in Boots but I'm deffo going to purchase a bottle of this!

    xxx

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  10. I've really been wanting to try this, but I'm currently in love with the bourjois healthy mix one, sounds really similar from what you've mentioned, don't know if it's time to have an affiar just yet! lol xo

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  11. I have a bit of an obsession with my skin, if I'm having a good skin day, I'm having a good day in general!
    This sounds right up my street!

    Lea xx

    http://shebeginstosee.blogspot.com

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  12. I REALLY want to try this and you've made me want to even more now!

    franleanne.blogspot.com

    x

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  13. is there a magazine that has a free sample in it now? If so which magazine? I really want to try this!

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  14. is there a magazine that has a free sample in it now? If so which magazine? I really want to try this!

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