London Stay Matte Liquid Mousse - 203 True Beige - Foundation, Lightweight, Shine Control, Oil-Free, 1oz

I am 59 and was a repeat devout customer of Merle Norman for years and years. Up until I met Rimmel Stay Matte! Now I have used Rimmel for years! I love it still today. The foundatiikn gives the coverage I am looking for without the high prices. The best thing is I can pick it up at any 24 hour pharmacy or store. Unlike Merle Norman where u had to wait until the store and staff were there. This base does not give the shiny effect, thus the matte name. Great product for many more years, using it every day with no build up or residue!

This has been my go-to foundation for years, and for good reason. It delivers on exactly what I need: full coverage that actually lasts all day. I have naturally oily skin, and this foundation has always worked with my skin, not against it. It has a slightly chalky texture at first, which I know might not be for everyone, but for me, that matte finish is exactly what helps keep the shine under control throughout the day. No constant blotting or touch-ups needed. What I really love is how versatile it is. I can use just a tiny amount and blend it in for a more natural, everyday look, or I can build it up for full glam, especially for things like weddings. Either way, it never feels too heavy on my skin, and it holds up beautifully. The size of the product is also a win. You get a generous amount for the price, which makes it an amazing value, especially considering how little you need to use at a time. A little really does go a long way. At the end of the day, it does exactly what I want a foundation to do: stays put, keeps me shine-free, and gives me options whether I want light or full coverage. Pros: ✅ Full coverage that lasts all day ✅ Great for oily skin ✅ Buildable for both natural and glam looks ✅ A little goes a long way ✅ Generous size for the price ✅ Long-time trusted product Cons: ❌ Can feel a little chalky, especially if you prefer a dewy or moisturizing finish ❌ May not be ideal for dry skin, unless used with a hydrating primer

The 201 classic beige color is lighter than it used to be. I had a hard time finding it for a little while and when it came back the color was different. It’s subtle but definitely noticeable. Even the color on the outside of the bottle is different than the old bottle. I still love the way this foundation covers but the color change is super frustrating! I suppose it will work for my winter shade but now I have to find something different for summer. They could have at least given us a heads up! I still would recommend this foundation for a full coverage. It goes on smooth and blends well. It doesn’t have a strong smell and lasts all day. Even though it’s full coverage, your skin still shows through a little. It covers dark spots and blemishes pretty well.

I have used around 14 years and years. However on my fixed income I cannot afford to buy Revlon so I tried out rimmel because someone told me that they had tried it and it was great. Well-being at the age for my skin is not as resilient and much drier I wasn't sure if this would work because it's a lot thicker than what realm was and I was skeptical. However I found that it actually covers well and it is just as good as the Revlon although I do put a little Olive oil lotion on my face before applying. It is at least half the price of revlon and does the trick so I recommend it to anyone.

*So I found the trick to using this makeup is applying it with a makeup brush. I put a dollop of the foundation in my clean palm and add a drop or two of highlighting liquid to give the makeup some sheen because it’s very flat. I probably would not do that if my skin is very oily. After blending the two in my hand I buff the makeup into my skin. I go pretty heavy as I have freckles and sunspots. I let this layer dry for about 5 minutes and then I repeat. I let this dry and dust on some blush and finishing powder. Funny thing is, I went to Manhattan for an interview so used this makeup and after a short while my interviewer blurted out “I have to say your makeup is flawless. It’s incredible!” And it only cost me a few dollars! This double layer technique made all the difference. I was on a train, walking the city, interviewing, shopping, eating etc and train home. 12 total hours of activity and NO chance for touch-ups and my makeup looked great still when I got home! ********************************************************** I have tried three colors from this Rimmel matte line which I’m reviewing here; •Fair Porcelain •Ivory •True Ivory (Some more appropriate name ideas for this color are; Oompa Loompah, Satsuma or MAGA Orange) Lots of pros and cons about this makeup so I’m still on the fence if I will buy again. PROS; -Covers the worst skin flaws better than my concealers do (in my case some stubborn-to-cover sun spots, freckles, blemishes) -even color on skin -lightweight and not greasy on skin even after hours of wear -Price CONS; -Wears off after about 4 hours (for me, during a northeast American winter so it’s not even a sweat-related wearing down) -while it eventually wears off on my skin’s surface, there is still foundation in each and every pore on my face. It’s a very bad look. -color range is really inconsistent. There is no gradual progression of tone for each color. It goes from Fair Porcelain (which is paper white on my already ridiculously pale skin) to Ivory (a bit dark for my skin but I’m working with it) to True Ivory, which jumps to a completely different color all together. It’s insanely orange like results from a cheap sunless tanner. If you are an Orangutan, True Ivory is your color match. -Because of the cheap price I’m not going to nitpick about “good for your skin” ingredients like most foundations have in them these days but it’s what I like in a foundation. This makeup however, has the most basic of ingredients. As I said, for the price I can deal. So in conclusion, once you can find your color match (a feat in itself) I think this is great for a few hours wear for oily skin. It is very flat in color so I add highlight drops to give it some illumination and because it’s a cold, dry winter here, I put a good moisturizer on underneath. I have no idea how this makeup will behave during summer months here when it’s hot and humid. I’ll try to update.

Product is good but sadly didnt look good on me, too cakey looking

Seriously best full coverage foundation I've ever used! It's thick and blends beautifully into your skin. It does not budge! I've even had a runny nose and been having to use tissue, it's still on! The price is so incredible as well!!! Never going back!

Feels great on my natural oily skin and blends in very well (I'm 70 yrs. old) zero irritation, color choice spot on since I've used similar Rimmel foundations products before....this one is my favorite by far...kinda thick 1st using it but just spread it out til it looks even...doesn't feel heavy at all...blends in very well...very light feeling..even if you are sweating, you don't have the urge to clean off your face...a lil bit goes a long way....I just use a few lil dots and spread it in. Does not dry out my skin at all and looks very natural like I'm not using foundation at all.

I have been buying this foundation for years I absolutely love it . This matches my skin texture and colour . I get no spots from it and no grease my face also looks flawless when I am wearing this foundation too . I 1000% recommend

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ممتاز وسعرة حلو غير دهني وتغطيته حلوة بس لونه شوي غامق

Consegnato con cura. Ottima consistenza. Copre le imperfezioni ma dona un effetto simile ad un' abbronzatura naturale. Lo consiglio 👍

Very good coverage