Battle of the Foundations!

 

Looking through my makeup bag today I wondered which of the two foundations I use, I personally like the best. The two foundations in question are Rimmel's 'Wake Me Up Foundation' and Rimmel's 'Match Perfection. Both are in the colour '100 ivory', both are in a glass bottle and both are 1fl oz 30ml.

Starting with the 'Wake Me Up', the packaging is very unique, as the bottle is more of a square shape. Anyway, onto the actual substance. The bottle says the foundation has SPF 15, which isn't much but is great to give your face a little protection. Due to the foundation giving an 'anti-fatigue and radiant glow' effect, the foundation includes little spots of glitter. Personally, I don't like that, as when I move in some lights, my face shimmers, which defeats the object of being an 'anti glow' foundation. 

The consistency of the foundation is quite lumpy and patchy, but once you rub it in, it's absolutely fine, and stays on nearly all day. The foundation is definitely less patchy and a lot more smooth and natural looking when I use a brush to apply it, although at times when I haven't wanted a full coverage, I've just rubbed it in with my fingers. The substance is VERY pigmented, which I sometimes find as a disadvantage, as it makes my face look almost orange.

Moving onto 'Match Perfection', the bottle isn't as unique for sure, but it is more practical, and definitely looks more mature and elegant. The bottle explains that the foundation has an SPF 18, which again, isn't much, but still better than the 'Wake Me Up'. The bottle also explains that the foundation has 'light perfecting radiance'. Personally, I like this foundation a lot better anyway, as it doesn't include the sparkles like the 'Wake Me Up'. 

                              

                              

The consistency of the foundation is more of a liquid, and does seem to spread a lot easier. Although, due to being more of a liquid substance, the foundation does come out a lot quicker, meaning you don't need to press the pump as much, and, to be honest, you don't need to use as much either. The substance is also very pigmented, I would definitely say it is less pigmented than the 'Wake Me Up'. The foundation also seems less patchy when you apply it. However, I do only use this foundation when I want a light coverage, as it doesn't seem to be 'heavy'.

Overall, I personally like 'Match Perfection' the most, but 'Wake Me Up' does have some very good qualities. I also think the 'Match Perfection' does match up with skin tones better. It really depends on what you would like to wear the foundation for, but I hope this review has helped in some ways!

Beth - mwah x