I bought this foundation on a bit of a whim really after reading so many rave reviews from other bloggers about it and needless to say I was not disappointed. I can't remember the last time I actually purchased a drugstore foundation as I have remained loyal to Clinique for the last five or so years so I was keen to see how this measured up.
Rimmel Wake me up is one of those foundations that is supposed to make you look glowy and awake with light reflecting particles to leave you looking radiant. On the skin all my imperfections were blurred away and I was left with fresh looking skin. However it does feel a tad heavy on the skin although it doesn't particularly look it and I would say it provided a medium coverage and the finish is natural and dewy. I was also surprised at how thick the foundation felt when pumped on to the back of my hand as I have been used to the runny formula of Benefits hello flawless as opposed to this which feels more gel like.I found this foundation lasted 5 or 6 hours before I needed to powder which I was impressed with. It also has a really nice scent which I personally like, however I think this might put some people off. Another drawback would be the limited shade range, only being six choices I don't think this is a perfect match for me but is close enough.
Overall I am really enjoying this foundation and whilst it's not converted me from my beloved clinique I certainly wouldn't mind using it again.
Have you tried this foundation? What are you drugstore favourites?
I'm off to Oxford this weekend for the first time ever !hope you all have a lovely weekend x
I'm off to Oxford this weekend for the first time ever !hope you all have a lovely weekend x
I'm always reluctant to try this because people I know have said that it has a lot of noticeable glitter in it but it looks really lovely blended out in the swatch so maybe I'll finally give it a try! :)
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For a dewy foundation I didn't find there to be much shimmer at all!but if you're not a shimmer fan it's probably best to have a play with a tester just to make sure it's not too ott for you :) xxx
DeleteI'd love to try this, it really does sound good but with the limited shades I actually can't find a colour light enough for me :( x
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aw no :( I struggled with the shade too!its the lightest they do but it's a tad dark for me so I only tend to wear it if I've fake tanned xx
DeleteI really want to try this now x
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it's quite nice :) you should give it a go!xx
DeleteI've read some glowing reviews on this as well! The annoying thing is that they don't do it in a shade that would match my skin tone! ARGH.
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Aw no that's such a shame halima :(!!xx
DeleteI've really wanted to try this for ages but the lightest shade isn't light enough for me! x
ReplyDeleteAw no :( tbh I found that the case too so I just use it when I've tanned xx
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This looks great! I really want to try it but my skin is so pale I don't know if it will come off as orange :( love your blog, followed! Great post :) xxx
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Aw thank you! Yeah the lightest shade isn't really all that light which was a bit disappointing because I'm quite pale too. Always forgetting us pale girls ha :( xx
DeleteI've heard so many good things about this foundation. I love the background you've used for your photos too. :)
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It really is quite lovely :) aw thankyaaa, everyone loves a bit of lace haha xx
DeleteI use this foundation, and in the same colour too! Really like it.
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Aw Jodie thank you so much xx
DeleteOoh, thanks for the review! This sounds super interesting! :)
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we absolutely love this foundation. The product definitely fulfills ints claims of waking up you skin!
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Sounds like a nice foundation :)
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great post;)
ReplyDeletereally like this product and the price is so good;)X
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Yeah it's such a bargain!xx
Delete'All imperfections blurred away' I'm sold!!
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it's really good coverage!xx
DeleteI have also done a review on this product and i am so in love with it. I have repurchased it over 4 times now and for me that means it must be good.
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My favorite drugstore foundation right now is the Rimmel London Match Perfection Foundation. I feel like it's not too dewy and not too matte. It's the perfect combination -- and it's super affordable!
ReplyDeleteI'm going to have to try the Wake Me Up Foundation!
It's so interesting reading everyones opinions on Wake Me Up.
ReplyDeleteI might have to try it out!
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