'Rimmel Wake Me Up' Review | Pastelista

   Hello everybody!

 Recently, I went on a quick shopping trip and couldn't resist picking up the Rimmel  Wake Me Up Concealer and Foundation. Obviously, that led me into buying them and excitedly looking at my Superdrug bag all the way home (I was excited, okay?) I am probably last on the bandwagon here, in fact I am last but I've still decided to do a review for all you people to hopefully, enjoy. So sit back, read along and enjoy!

                 

The presentation is okay, just your standard foundation and concealer. Nothing shone out at me but I'm not going to be expecting lots of different colours and fancy 3D writing, as if haha! It's very pratical though and informs you about everything.

Foundation Review

The first thing I noticed when opening the glass bottle was the large, orange pump at the top of the bottle. When I used this pump on my first application I was pleased as punch, it gave out the right amount of foundation and ensured I wasn't going to look like a tangerine (nice sight for you to imagine there.) Unfortuantly, being a clumsy idiot like me meant something was going to go wrong and on second application, it did. Long story short, I pulled the lid off the foundation bottle way too hard and my pump broke so I now have to apply it with much difficulty. Slight tip for you, be gentle or at least, don't act like your in a tug of war competition because it will go completely wrong!

Anyways, the shade I bought was Ivory (100) which turned out a bit lighter then expected but with a bit of bronzer I can now wear it on a daily basis. Phew. The consistency is neither runny or thick so it is basically perfect and rubs in so easily. I was so pleased and application took me not even 10 minutes, usually application takes me forever. Being a liquid foundation, it is going to take longer then others but if you're in a rush this is still a very good foundation. Once applied, you can't feel it on your face so it feels rather light and not at all cakey. The title of 'Wake Me Up' fits perfectly well because I look brightened up and a lot more refreshed. The coverage is the same as an average foundation, I wouldn't say it was brilliant but it is still good for a day to day basis. I also think the smell is gorgeous, it's not set out to be but it has this peachy smell which leaves my face smelling delicious (is that good or bad? I can't quite decide!) Overall, I love this foundation and the look it gives, it really brightens me up and I couldn't be more pleased. The price was very good, £5.99 but it was reduced from £8.99 in Superdrug. If I was going to be picky I would say the lasting time of this is not fantastic but it does last for a fair bit but I would prefer it to last for the whole day. That's not a big problem though and it will not put me off repurchasing!

Concealer 

Concealers have always been a big problem for me, the application on the ones I have tried have been horrific and there have been too many times where I have either ended up looking like Caspar the ghost or an Oompaloompa! Picking up this concealer was quite a big worry for me, I mean, the applicator was worrying, I was worried it would be scratchy! Thankfully, this time that was not the case and I bravely picked up this concealer. I am so glad I did! 

First impressions when screwing off the lid were all good, the little brush-like applicator impressed me and immediately, I was more excited then before. When I started applying the concealer the brush was so handy! It had the right amount I needed for my blemishes and dark circles so I didn't have to worry about over-doing it. The shape of the applicator is so impressive too! For my bags it's match made in heaven and it fits the circles and my eye shape perfectly. 

Once all the concealer was rubbed in, I looked so much brighter and just..alive? My only problem with the whole look was the coverage, it isn't what I'd call impressive. If you were looking for a concealer that would not show the appearance of dark circles, blemishes and blackheads then maybe this one is not the right purchase but if you just want to change the appearance of them this one is the one! Even though, the coverage wasn't great I was so pleased, it matched my skin tone perfectly and It felt like I was embracing my dark circles. Very impressive! The price is so fair, for £5.49 not bad at all, and with the sales in Superdrug most of the time you get them on sale or offer!

Altogether, I love these products and I use both daily for my everyday make-up routine, together they're amazing and I highly recommend both products! Let me know your opinions on the Rimmel Wake Me Up Range and be sure to follow for more blogposts! Love you all                                                                          ❤️Emily❤️