Rimmel: Wake Me Up foundation

Hello!

I have tried many foundations since being diagnosed with acne and it is almost impossible to find one that gives a good coverage, is light, soft textured and gives a smooth finish. The Rimmel 'Wake Me Up' foundation is brilliant for a dewy glow during the day and a flawless finish in the evening, without having to cake it on layer after layer. It doesn't feel oily on the skin, and blends in well with many concealers. I often find that concealers can be a lot lighter than a foundation and therefore may look patchy upon the skin if applied after foundation.

I apply it with a foundation brush as I find that even after one pump, a lot of foundation does come out and is often difficult to apply with fingers. I have found that you'll need at least one or two layers to get an even coverage as even the palest shade (which is what I have, number 100: Ivory) is a little bit orange, especially if not rubbed in properly under the chin area, causing an unattractive orange line.

Overall, it covers up my spots well and doesn't irritate my skin/spots. My skin is very blemished and after washing it with a facial wash, my skin goes very red and blotchy. Not a good look. I leave my skin to calm down before applying this foundation, otherwise I apply too much and my make up looks heavy as opposed to natural.

Furthermore, the foundation settles well onto moisturiser and sinks into the skin quickly. Overall, I would give this foundation an 8/10 due to its coverage and flawless finish.