Rimmel London Lasting Finish 35 Hour Foundation

This foundation comes in a cute glass bottle with a plastic pump top. It has subtle Rimmel branding and is quite attractive.

The foundation is of medium consistency - not runny nor thick and gluggy. It has a light pleasant scent. My shade is 100 Ivory which is a good shade for my skin. It applies easily and evenly and as it isn't thick, it doesn't cake. It stays on evenly throughout the day.

I like that it is vegan and cruelty free and has SPF20. I haven't tried sleeping or showering with it, but I wouldn't do either of those with any other foundation either.

I wouldn't say my skin looks radiant but it looks clear and even and that is great. It is $20 at Chemist Warehouse which is a great price.

I will continue to use it and would buy it. I do recommend trying it.

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 was very excited to try this foundation. I put it to the test for a day of Christmas activities and functions. I was happy with the colour and it applied well with no irritation to my sometimes sensitive skin. It felt lightweight but with good cover. A SPF is important to me so was pleased to see that. Overall it lasted the day well but I wouldn't say it was sleep proof although I do usually try to remove my makeup at night anyway.

Used findation.com to get my shade. Definitely a bit too warm, however able to work with it as I tan in the summer. Pump top for easy dispersal. Slight hint of scent. Build able full coverage. Wears well through the day, received compliments which is always lovely.

Not a foundation pro by far. Applied with a flat top brush and buffed into the skin. Final look was great. Lasted through my work day which is what I really wanted to trial this for. Breathable foundation and probably most importantly not heavy. Lightweight to do the job.

I enjoy using this foundation as it is easy to use. Have looked at the rest of the shade range instore and found a better suiting colour that I am looking to purchase.

Bonus points: affordability, ease of access to purchase.

The colour was a little warmer toned than expected for a shade advertised as neutral undertones (sesame), though it does end up more neutral on the skin than it looks in the bottle. I would definitely recommend swatching in store, I think the online swatches are tending a bit dark.

The consistency is pretty liquidy which blends out nicely. I got decent coverage with a thin layer, and it was buildable up to more full cover. Texture looks good on the skin, not cakey and not immediately clogging my pores. The finish is pretty matte even without setting powder. A comfortable wear, not sticky or drying.

I did a couple of test runs with it to see how long it would last.

Day 1 Applied 11.20am with no primer or setting powder. 2pm: creasing a bit around the eyes and oxidising back to warm toned a little bit 5pm: some fading I tend to get breakouts with full coverage but nothing from this the next day.

Day 2 Applied 12.55 with primer and setting 5.30: fading around the nose 7pm: getting shiny 10pm: a lot of fading

I'm past my days of staying up for 35 hours in a row but I'm not confident this would last 35 hours.

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.

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

The Rimmel London Lasting Finish 35 Hour Foundation boasts impressive claims, offering unbeatable hydration, up to 35 hours of wear, and a clean, cruelty-free, and vegan formula. Infused with hyaluronic acid, vitamin E, and 2% niacinamide, it aims to provide full coverage, improve skin radiance, and offer SPF20 protection. Despite its promises, I experienced a few dry spots on my cheeks and under my eyes, raising concerns about its hydrating claims. However, it definitely lived up to being sleep-proof, waterproof, crease-resistant, and transfer-resistant.

I tried the Rimmel London Lasting Finish 35 Hour Foundation. It felt nice on my skin and didn't feel thick. I find getting a good foundation hard, finding one that doesn't make you look like you have too much make up on. It did feel natural on. I would like to trial it a bit longer as I didn't get a chance to try it on a hot day. But at this point I would recommend it.

Rimmel's 35HR Lasting Finish Foundation is a game-changer for those who crave flawlessness all day long. True to its name, this foundation goes the distance, providing impeccable coverage, even after you've slept in it!

The lightweight formula effortlessly glides onto the skin, creating a smooth and natural finish. I found it builable and easy to blend - what more do you want from the application side of things?

The packaging is sleek and practical, nothing to shout about, nothing to hate on.

Shade range looks ok, typical of NZ ranges it doesn't have much choice for darker tones. In fact it's the quite narrow range that led to me not giving this a perfect score.

Lngevity and radiance don't often go hand-in-hand but Rimmel's 35HR Lasting Finish Foundation strikes the perfect balance, offering a reliable and radiant foundation, that will go the distance. It's not that flat matte of the noughties, this is more a light, silky powder finish.

Now will you need 35hours of wear? Would you want to not wash your face for over a day? Probably not, but hey the option is nice to have right? Even this tired old mum might get invited to a non-stop weekend rave again!