Rimmel London Lasting Finish 35 Hour Foundation

I like Rimmels Foundations and have used them before in the past, but to be honest, I didn't really find this was any better than the 25 hr lasting foundation. I got the soft beige, which was maybe slightly the wrong colour but wore it to to work for the week with some powder etc. I didn't find it anymore hydrating with the Hyaluronic Acid in it and I still think the Loreal is better. By the end of the day it had worn off my chin so definitely not 35hr staying power. Great that it had SPF 20 in it. I felt it didn't last the distance for me unfortunately. Not sure I would purchase again.

First impressions, the smell is really nice. A really good thickness and consistency. Gives a nice light coverage that lasts, doesn't rub off. Easy to blend. The pump let's out a good amount so you don't get to much for application. Over all, love it!

This is really a stunning product. SPF 20, non sticky and really lasts long. It doesn’t come off on my clothes and is very easy to blend.

I do like the Rimmel foundation range. Have never been disappointed when it comes to lasting. I always start off with a clean face. I always use moisturiser and the sunscreen then my makeup.

I have the Ivory shade, which is is spot on. Some brands can be a bit too dark/light in ivory, this product is spot on.

When apply the Rimmel London Lasting Finish 35 Hour Foundation, it went on smoothly. Blended well. It has a good coverage. In order to keep this good coverage for 35 hours, you would need to reapply. I always had mine on for a max of 16hours and can tell the coverage is not a full as when applied, but it was still a good coverage. I did not notice any smudges on white tops which is good! It does feel a bit heavier than my usual foundation, but this could be because it’s long lasting.

Although this offered a flawless cover and you look beautifully airbrushed, the smell has really put me off. I have never been concerned about my foundation smell, and always preferred no added scents but this smell is very noticeable. I’m unsure how it smells whilst on my face, but when taking it off with my micellar water, the pads smell awful! My Beaty sponge is washed on a daily due to the smell.

This is a great foundation with long lasting coverage. It’s just the smell that has put me off.

This product has great application, not too thick but good coverage. It smells wonderful, I might’ve guessed my colour slightly wrong- but that was a me problem. It blended well, and I used it everyday that I had it. I really liked the smell- which is a weird thing to say but sometimes these things on your face are too close to your nose. The pump was good and an appropriate amount comes out. The packing looks just like it did years ago which dates it a little, the price point is good and the colour range large. It stayed on well and didn’t feel sticky - I would buy this again and recommend to my kids (teens) it also didn’t affect my sensitive skin - all round win here

I was excited to try this foundation and overall there were many great features. The pump bottle was great, one pump was exactly enough. The foundation smoothed effortlessly onto my skin and blended easily. My skin looked smooth with a matte finish. It prvided full coverage. The spf 20 was a win as was the hydrating ingredients. Unfortunately it did have an unpleasant smell and by about lunchtime it felt like the foundation was sliding off my face. A quick mirror check showed it still looked good and by 7pm there was still no need for touchups. I did not test the 35hour/sleepwear of the foundation as the feeling of it sliding off was still there. I did continue to try it over different moisturisers, however it felt the same. Due to the unpleasant smell and how it felt on my skin, I dont think this foundation is for me.

I had high hopes for this foundation. It has some amazing skincare ingredients , is affordable and promised to be long wearing unfortunately I just couldn’t get it to look good. I love the glass packaging and the pump as it makes it much easier to dispense. I did notice a smell and while I think it was fragrance it didn’t smell very nice. This did vanish as soon as it was applied. I tried the shade Sesame and the match was perfect. I used a sponge to apply it which is how I apply all foundation but I struggled to build up the coverage and had to use 2 and a half pumps, so maybe a brush or fingers will do a better job. It applies easily and feels very lightweight on the skin. Unfortunately it started to break apart around my nose after a couple of hours and became really patchy on my cheeks about 5 hours in. I tried it with 2 different primers and got the same results. It also seemed to eventuate a couple of dry patches on my skin. I have oily/combination skin and it seemed to work quite well on the oilier parts of my face. I will try it again using my fingers to apply it and maybe without a primer underneath as it does look quite natural on the skin but I would not repurchase this foundation. I do really appreciate the chance to trial it though.

I loved the 25hr predecessor as it had a great consistency and lasted an amazing amount of time, but as I've aged, my skin has gotten drier so I stopped using it. But this new 35hr version definitely didn't have that problem. The longevity was good also, which I was pleasantly surprised by as I use double wear every day! I also appreciate the hyaluronic acid in this.. I'm not sure but my skin didn't seem to dry out by the end of the day which is nice, though that could have been a recent switch in skincare also.

I chose shade 210 Golden Beige and it matched my complextion perfectly. It was definitely a full coverage foundation, easily covering my freckles and any discoloration. It sat smoothly on my skin with a nice matte finish. I tried this in varying conditions using different moisturisers and sunscreens as the base and it wasn't phased. I did however make the mistake of forgetting my moisturiser one day and the foundation looked dry and patchy up close and dotty in all of my pores. It was not a good look. I found it didn't rub off easily or transfer to clothing, but it only lasts on my skin for no longer than 8 hours before I need to top up with a powder or reapply more. It was waterproof, not reacting to splashes at Aqua aerobics . Overall, I would definitely buy this again. 8 hours is plenty of time for me. I would never need 35 hours. And Animal free is a big bonus tick. Try it. You won't be disappointed.

I recently tried the Rimmel Lasting Finish 35HR Foundation, in the shade 160 Vanilla, and was really interested to see if this full coverage, lightweight cruelty-free and vegan foundation would withstand the busy working day.

I selected the shade 160 Vanilla online, from looking at swatches on both a models arm and face. The range has an abundance of shades to choose from – including those for a neutral, cool, or warm undertone. When the bottle arrived, the shade appeared a lot darker than I had expected given the example on the model online (especially with my skin coming out of a gloomy Dunedin NZ winter). Although the 160 Vanilla fits within the neutral category, I found it still gave my skin a subtle warmth to it, and with a lighter coverage didn’t look too dark on my complexion.

I didn’t test out the Sleep-proof or waterproof claims, so couldn’t say if this is truly a ‘35HR foundation’, however Lasting Finish has some serious lasting power getting me through the day while still feeling comfortable. The hydration boost combined with vitamin E and hyaluronic acid gave my skin a real boost while the coverage was buildable, allowing me to achieve the level of coverage that I desired while still feeling lightweight. This foundation is comfortable to wear and didn’t dry out my skin which was great. Being an SPF20 is a bonus, as I love skin products with SPF within them – although I still put my sunscreen on daily no matter what!

This is a budget friendly foundation, sitting around $20.00 NZD for a 30ml glass bottle, depending on which retailer you purchase from. It’s a bargain!