I don't know about you, but sometimes my skin needs the equivalent of a cup of coffee to start off the day. And well, this foundation claims to do just that (in the color "natural beige")! Who's skin doesn't need a little pick me up every so often?
Facts about my skin:
Skin tone: Olive tone
Skin type: Oily and acne prone
Problems: Occasional breakouts on the chin and cheeks, acne scars, large pores in the t-zone, an oily t-zone, and the odd wrinkle.
Facts about my skin:
Skin tone: Olive tone
Skin type: Oily and acne prone
Problems: Occasional breakouts on the chin and cheeks, acne scars, large pores in the t-zone, an oily t-zone, and the odd wrinkle.
The Product: Rimmel Wake Me UP Foundation ($12 CDN)
The foundation itself claims to be:
- A light moisturising texture applies smoothly and leaves skin feeling soft and comfortable all day
- Gives an instant flawless, natural-looking finish
- Provide visible anti-fatigue effect with peptides and a Vitamin Moisturising complex
Packaging: The packaging on this (1 oz.) foundation is great for a drugstore line. The container itself if glass, and I like the design of it. It also has a pump - which I'm all for since anything I have to physically pour out means I will make a mess.
Colors: It comes in a total of 5 shades, and I found this particular color "natural beige" to be quite dark. I definitely need a tan to pull this color off. For the witner months, I would need a lighter color.
The consistency of this foundation, feel like a face moisturizer. It is not runny by any means, but does not feel heavy on the skin. The scent is fresh, with a hint of floral - very different than the usual 'foundation' scent.
- A light moisturising texture applies smoothly and leaves skin feeling soft and comfortable all day
- Gives an instant flawless, natural-looking finish
- Provide visible anti-fatigue effect with peptides and a Vitamin Moisturising complex
Packaging: The packaging on this (1 oz.) foundation is great for a drugstore line. The container itself if glass, and I like the design of it. It also has a pump - which I'm all for since anything I have to physically pour out means I will make a mess.
Colors: It comes in a total of 5 shades, and I found this particular color "natural beige" to be quite dark. I definitely need a tan to pull this color off. For the witner months, I would need a lighter color.
The consistency of this foundation, feel like a face moisturizer. It is not runny by any means, but does not feel heavy on the skin. The scent is fresh, with a hint of floral - very different than the usual 'foundation' scent.
The Results
I was on the fence on this foundation at the beginning, but I have grown to love it. I would even recommend this foundation even for those who only use higher end foundations. I think this foundation delivers on its claims. As for the anti-fatigue effect, I think it provides a hint of a highlight/shimmer which really makes the skin look dewy and well moisturized.
Here's what I loved about it:
- coverage is so natural, and with 1 layer I'm usually good to go. However, for more coverage (when I sometimes have a unicorn growing on my face) it builds beautifully without caking
- it lasts on my skin with little oxidation, and it didn't move around my skin with time (or melt on hot days)
- the scent is quite pleasant, it smells fresh which is a great pick me up in the mornings!
Here's what I loved about it:
- coverage is so natural, and with 1 layer I'm usually good to go. However, for more coverage (when I sometimes have a unicorn growing on my face) it builds beautifully without caking
- it lasts on my skin with little oxidation, and it didn't move around my skin with time (or melt on hot days)
- the scent is quite pleasant, it smells fresh which is a great pick me up in the mornings!
Left: Bare skin; Middle: Rimmel Wake Me Up Foundation (1 layer); Right: 1 layer after 8 hours wear
Here are my tips on how to best use this product for acne prone/oily skin:
- start with a light moisturizer. I found using a heavy moisturizer (especially in the summer) made me an oily city within a few hours
- use a light setting powder only in the areas you need it - I just used it on my t-zone to set the foundation
- make sure you blend the foundation well on your skin, I found using my F80 Sigma Kabuki worked best
- start with a light moisturizer. I found using a heavy moisturizer (especially in the summer) made me an oily city within a few hours
- use a light setting powder only in the areas you need it - I just used it on my t-zone to set the foundation
- make sure you blend the foundation well on your skin, I found using my F80 Sigma Kabuki worked best
| Over-all Rating: 4.5 / 5 | Usability: 4 / 5 | Packaging: 5 / 5 | Value: 5 / 5 |
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