Wednesday 11 July 2012

Wednesday Beauty Buys

Match Perfection Concealer by Rimmel

This was not the product I had intended to review this week, but I am so pleased with it I have decided to give my opinion on it asap!



I had been looking for a concealer for my seemingly ever increasing black bags under my eyes , mainly caused by lack of sleep from being up night after night with poorly children . This year has been a constant stream of  coughs, colds, pneumonia, chicken pox, chest infections, asthma, sickness bugs - I could go on! I am sure a bout of lovely hot sunshine would kill all these germs off.....
 Anyway , on a whim I picked up a tube of Rimmels Match Perfection 2 in 1 skin tone adapting concealer and highlighter from Boots. It promises to banish signs of fatigue and illuminate the eye area. Yes! It contains an oxygen complex and allows skin to breathe. It almost sounds too good to be true, but as I was feeling in the need for something different I got a tube of it and have tried it for a couple of weeks now. I am still using my Mac long wear foundation and use this around the eye area and any other areas that I feel need a little extra touch! I really do feel that this does what it says - it melts into my skin colour and gently conceals uneven skin tone without dulling it down. I know it works as it is getting carried around in my handbag with me!


I was so impressed I have decided to try their Match Perfection Fix and Perfect Primer also which is on offer at the moment at £4.99 and has some great reviews. I haven't always been a big fan of Rimmels products - I find they can be a little hit and miss, but if I find a good one it usually is very good value and worth stocking up on.





A few days into using this my hairdresser said to me my skin was glowing and if she didn't know any better she would have said I was pregnant as I had that look to my skin! ( You know that "I'm glowing" stage, not the "I'm exhausted" stage!) I like compliments like that as it doesn't happen too often anymore.


My verdict on both these products would be that they are great value for money and do the job as well as any of their more expensive equivalents. They have become part of my daily routine. Well done Rimmel this time!

Definitely a winner for me! 



9 comments:

  1. I must confess I don't think I have used any Rimmel products since I was a teen. I am terrible and always go for expensive make-up but I would be keen to give this a go so thanks for sharing x

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    1. I'm the same - I naturally tend to go for the more expensive or spa products and stay safe, but sometimes by taking pot luck with a cheaper product that has good reviews, you strike lucky and these have been great for me! I'm thinking of stockpiling a couple whilst they are reduced! x

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  2. Thank you so much for this review! I will definitely have to give it a shot because I have been looking for a good concealer forever and they always leave me wanting more. Also, loved your post about shellac nails. I am dying to try them but haven't yet! Just found your blog and have loved getting to know you better! I'm excited to follow along!

    new follower :)
    bonnie
    bonnielouisa.blogspot.com

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    1. Bonnie - thank you ! The shellac are amazing - if you hunt around you can get someone who will do it for a reasonable price - I'll post another picture next week so you can see how they last! XX

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  3. I'm the same - I naturally tend to go for the more expensive or spa products and stay safe, but sometimes by taking pot luck with a cheaper product that has good reviews, you strike lucky and these have been great for me! I'm thinking of stockpiling a couple whilst they are reduced! x

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  4. I look forward to your Wednesday Beauty Buy posts each week (you know me by now!). Dark cirles and bags - that's me all over! Going shopping this weekend so will have to have a little look! xx

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    1. I know - I feel like mine are taking on a life of their own at the moment !! Was up in the night with son number 2 feeling unwell again! Oh well - will slap a bit more on this morning! X

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  5. I found great information in your blog:) NIce

    Cheers:)

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    1. Thank you Tammy - thats good to hear! xxx

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