Rimmel Fix & Perfect Foundation Primer
I tried Rimmel Fix primer for the first time three years
back. I wanted to buy a primer for smoothing my skin so that foundation could
go on better. And Yes, I had also fallen into the bandwagon of using a primer.
Rimmel Claims:
Create a perfect canvas for foundation application Use on
its own or before applying foundation for a longer lasting effect Smoothes and
evens out your complexion Prolongs the wear of your foundation Minimizes Pores.
Ingredients:
Aqua/Water/Eau; Cyclopentasiloxane; Aluminum Starch
Octenylsuccinate; Propylene Glycol; Phenyl Trimethicone; Ethylhexyl
Methoxycinnamate; Dimethicone; Polyethylene; Talc; Dimethicone PEG-10/15
Crosspolymer; Magnesium Sulfate; Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane
Crosspolymer; Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer; Phenoxyethanol; Lauryl PEG-9
Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone; Lecithin; Parfum/Fragrance; Silica
Dimethyl Silylate; Methylparaben; Gossypium Herbaceum (Cotton) Powder;
Tocopheryl Acetate; Butylparaben; Ethylparaben; Isobutylparaben; Propylparaben;
Silica; Dipropylene Glycol; Tocopherol; Triethoxycaprylylsilane; BHT; Hexyl
Cinnamal; Limonene; Butylphenyl Methylpropional; Benzyl Salicylate; Linalool;
Geraniol; Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone; Citronellol; [May Contain/Peut Contenir +/-:
Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499), Mica
(CI 77019), Chromium Oxide Greens (CI 77288), Ultramarines (CI 77007)]
Packaging:
Plastic squeeze tube with twist on cap. Travel
Friendly.
Quantity:
1 fl. oz. / 30 ml
Price:
$6.99 (bought on sale at $4 = INR 220)
Color:
Flesh Tinted Orange.
Consistency:
Smooth, Silky, Light weight, Creamy consistency
and the same time it is liquidy enough for easy application.
Fragrance:
Yeah it has some slight floral kind of smell. Although
it’s not over powering and it disappears in some time but still it has a slight
fragrance (usually all face products from Rimmel have a fragrance).
Application Technique:
After I moisturize my skin, I apply pea
size amount of this primer with my fingers. A damp brush can also be used. And blend
it well into skin. Let it sit for another minute so it gets settled.
Effectiveness:
- Orange color blend flawlessly in my skin without leaving any
colored cast. It brightens up my face to an extent but on itself it is hardly
noticeable.
- It smoothes out the skin. My skin feels silky and velvety after
it completely dries off.
- Evens out skin texture and allow foundation to go on
smoothly.
- Pore size is somewhat improves but nothing major.
- It controls oil on and around my nose (although my skin
doesn’t gets super oily) and helps my foundation to stay for longer.
- I apply it on my lower eyelids too so my concealer goes on
way better than just only moisturized skin.
Pros:
- Light weight,
- Smoothes out skin,
- Gives Silky texture to skin,
- Adds on to foundations lasting power,
- Blends well
Cons:
- Orange colored – can be an issue for fair skin.
- Pores filling properties, it works to an extent but won’t
make much of difference for large open pores.
Final words:
For me it is an above average product, and esp. for that
price.
I don’t normally wear a primer underneath a foundations
until it is quite humid or I need a flawless application of makeup or I just
need to wear makeup for more that 5-6 hrs. I really like this product for doing that. It doesn't let my foundation to oil up in humid weather. It smooths my skin adding a
slight bit of brightness and gives me a flawless foundation application. As far
as reducing pore size is concerned, it doesn't make much of a difference. My skin holds onto foundation much better with
this primer and it can stay for an extended period of time.
Few people may not like the color aspect of this primer, for
fair ladies, it might leave an orange cast behind. As for duskier skin, it will
help in brightening up the face.
I have tried Loreal and Oriflamme products but compared to
them the smoothness aspect of this primer is better. I am a huge fan of
Smashbox Photo finish primer which is a clear gel like consistency. It feels
way smoother and fills in pores way better than Rimmel but price tag plays a
major role for me. But my all time favorite primer is from Benefit which
really fills in pores.
Stay Beautiful :)
Shweta
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