Rimmel fix and perfect primer review!
Well I’m sitting on my bed with my netbook and havn’t been able to think straight all day but I really want to write on my blog and tell you about a lovely new product I got sent by Rimmel because it’s a new must-have that should be in every make-up junkie’s kit!
It’s the new Rimmel fix and perfect primer! I know I did an older post about Maybelline’s primer and in no way am I saying it’s not good because it is but this (Rimmel’s) primer has a different texture and I wanted to write about it!! 🙂
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| Fix and Perfect primer. |
Let me start by saying I didn’t think it would be as good as it is…when I first put it on my skin it was like I was wearing moisturiser but the after effect is what’s best! Letting it sink into my skin for a few minutes I loved how soft and smooth it made my skin feel…it didn’t feel greasy but being used to Maybelline’s primer it felt a lot lighter hence why it has more of a moisturiser feel to it.
I put on my foundation and it blended wonderfully….my foundation looked smooth and even with a newfound glow/healthiness look to my face! I was happy and surprised at how good this primer was.
It lasted the whole day and I have to say it did keep my face matte but around my nose and chin there was a little bit of shine….nothing a bit of powder or shine paper can’t handle but it didn’t keep my face 100% shine free.
Between the two primers I have blogged about I can’t decide which I prefer only because they are so different from each other.
I’m going to draw up a little (mini) bulletpoint thing for each one.
Rimmel Primer.
- Feels light like a moisturiser.
- Sinks into the skin – leaving it smooth.
- Keeps Make-up in place.
Maybelline Primer.
- Feels light but heavier than moisturiser.
- Sinks into the skin but you can still feel a smooth silk feeling.
- Keeps make-up in place
There’s not much difference between the two but with Maybelline’s primer you can feel a silkiness on the skin almost like a very thin barrier on the skin which is great as primers are used to protect your skin from Make-up and help it stay put.
Rimmel’s primer sinks into the skin but leaves it feeling ever so smooth meaning your make-up blends with no effort.
I’d recommend Rimmel’s primer with no hesitation at all and I do think I’ll be buying this once it runs out as I like how it makes my skin feel bright and smooth.
My mama prefers Maybelline’s primer only because she can feel a different type of smoothness to her skin which she prefers and that’s fine. Different people, different preferences! 🙂
Packaging.
I’ve mentioned above haha….I think it looks boring, nothing really catches my eye so I wouldn’t look twice at it but as people say don’t judge a book by it’s cover! 🙂
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| 5 in 1 Results on the front. Smoothes. Resurfaces. Brightens. Mattifies and Protects. |
Verdict.
I’m going to mark this an 8/10. It feels lovely on the skin and keeps make-up in it’s place but shine does start showing around the nose and chin area from around mid-day. If you’re a girl on the go take some powder with you or blotting paper just for little touch-ups throughout the day.
You can buy this from Boots for £6.99.
As always make sure you check out Rimmel’s website for info about new products at: http://www.rimmellondon.com/uk/
And you can also find and ‘like’ them on facebook where they give you all the latest updates on-the-go at: http://www.facebook.com/rimmellondon
Let me know what you think! Comment and tell me! I reply to every person who comments…do you love or hate using primer! I want to know!!! 🙂
Lots of love..Layla xxx
Rachel – let me know what you think if you buy it!
Sandy, it’s lovely to hear from you! I’m glad you like the primer… a lot of people have said it feels lovely and I couldnt agree more! yes the makeup blends better after too! xx
I bought this two days ago and it makes my skin really soft. good review, it’s exactly as you say. my skin looked and felt smoother and my makeup went on a lot better x
i really want to try this primer!