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This primer is white with a creamy consistency that feels like a smooth moisturiser. When it's applied to the skin it hasn't got that silicon feel that some primers, such as the Collection 2000 one which I tested in Boots, have. This primer doesn't feel like it's clogging up your pores but just providing a smoother base for your face makeup to be applied to. This product blends nicely into your skin. I don't rub it in like a moisturiser but just place it on to my skin and gently spread it out. If you rub it in too much it will just absorb into your skin and not work as well. Since using this I have noticed that my makeup remains looking fresher than usual, and when using Maybelline's BB Cream (review coming soon!) it stayed on my skin well and kept some coverage. Usually I have bad experiences with BB Creams but I think this primer helped the product to stay on my face for once.
Rimmel claim that this primer can be used on its own or under makeup. I personally wouldn't use it on its own because it leaves a shine to my skin, which I really don't like, I prefer a matte finish. However after applying foundation, concealer and powder, the shine does disappear. They also claim this primer does 5 things to your skin: "Smooths, Resurfaces, Brightens, Mattifies and Protects".
I agree that it smooths and resurfaces as my skin feels softer after using it.
I am unsure if it brightens and protects as my skin seemed the same to me.
But I completely disagree it mattifies as I still had shiny patches! However this will depend on your skin type. I have dry/ sensitive skin so this may work differently if you have oilier skin.
I am unsure whether I'll repurchase this product again, maybe if it was on offer again. At the moment I do like it and it hasn't broken me out or anything, but I would like to try some more before I settle with one primer.
Have you tried this Rimmel primer before? What are your views on it?
Amie ♥
Good review
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Thanks :) I just followed your blog xx
Deletegreat review thanks :) im searching for a decent primer - havent found one so far but might try this one!
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Give it a go :) It's nice, but like you I'm still looking around! xx
DeleteGreat review! I'm still on the look out for a decent primer - I've tried quite a few and they've all made my makeup go on worse. I have quite dry skin and they tend to dry it out a bit so when I put foundation on top it goes all patchy! Must give this one a go, though I have been lusting after the ELF Mineral Infused Face Primer mainly because the packaging's so nice LOL!
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Thank you! Oh no, well I have dry skin and that hasn't happened to me when using this :) Ooh I haven't checked that one out, I will go and look at it now! xx
DeleteI've been looking at trying this out, but I'm a little addicted to my Avon primer. I'll give it a go if it's on offer though! :) xx
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Give it a try :) It's nice and works well, just hasn't got the typical silcon primer feel! xx
Deletelovely post, just wondering how you got the scalloped border? i think i may give this a try as i have been on a hunt for a primer for so long, thankyou! xxx
ReplyDeleteThank you :) I used the free online editor www.picmonkey.com. It's in the frames section and under craft scissors :) I've been looking for the scalloped border for ages too, was so happy to have found it haha! xx
DeleteGood review. I have this primer and I don't rate it! Not that I have found an am amazing one yet! I currently use the professional but I don't think that has a massive effect either!
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Aw that's a shame :/ I don't think it's the most amazing product out there but it's still nice to use! I like the Porefession one though :) Very nice quality xx
DeleteMight have to get this when my porefessional sample runs out! Like you I didn't really bother with primer before, but now don't feel right without it!
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Definitely give it a go :) I don't think it's as good as Porefessional, I think you get a much smoother base with it but I guess you should with a £23 price tag! xx
DeleteAfter reading this post I may give this a try. Im just kinda branching out into primer-ville and feel like this might be a good (& cheap!) one to start at! I normally have quite a good reaction to Rimmel products to, so fingers crossed!
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Yeah it's a nice starter primer I think :) Thank you I've followed you back! xx
DeleteGreat review thanks doll!
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Thank you :) xx
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ReplyDeleteI love this primer so much, I don't wear liquid foundation so I need something to keep my powder on all day when I'm rushing around at uni and this works amazingly!
Thanks for the brilliant review :) x
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Oh no really?! That is weird because I do have really sensitive skin haha, sorry it didn't work out for you! xx
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