Rimmel Clean Finish Foundation vs. Rimmel Lasting Finish 25 Hour Foundation Review: Swatches and Comparison

Hey Lovelys, I recently got two drugstore foundations by Rimmel and I thought I would do a comparison of the two.

Rimmel Clean Finish Foundation

Rimmel Clean Finish Foundation in 250 Classic Beige

Pros:

• Very natural shade. I got this in 250 Classic Beige. It was slightly too dark for my skin tone but it still looked very natural.
• Reduced the appearance of pores. This is actually one of the few foundations that minimizes the appearance of pores especially in the T-zone area. I think the powdery finish to this foundation helped reduce the look of pores.
• Spatula wand make it easy to scoop out the product

Cons:

• Slightly hard to blend. It dries quickly so you have to blend right after you put it on or else it becomes slightly blotchy looking.
• Can get cakey looking if you build up the product. Would be better for someone who wants a light to medium coverage.

Rimmel Clean Finish Foundation in 250 Classic Beige: Swatch

Overall, I think this is worth trying if you are looking for an affordable light to medium coverage foundation. I would say that the coverage is somewhat comparable to a BB cream. I really like the color match but it did make my T-zone really oily at the end of the day so I wouldn't recommend this for combination to oily skin.


Next up, Rimmel Lasting Finish 25 Hour Foundation

Rimmel Lasting Finish 25 Hour Foundation in 200 Soft Beige

Pros:

• Feels lightweight on the skin
• Great staying power

Cons:

• Harder to remove than usual as it kind of stains the skin

Rimmel Lasting Finish 25 Hour Foundation in 200 Soft Beige: Swatch

Left: Rimmel Clean Finish Foundation in 250 Classic Beige
Right: Rimmel Lasting Finish 25 Hour Foundation in 200 Soft Beige

Overall, the Rimmel Clean Finish Foundation is darker and has more dewey finish whereas Soft Beige has a yellow undertone. I noticed that both of these foundations oxidizes and become slightly darker at the end of the day. I would opt for the Rimmel Lasting Finish 25 Hour Foundation not only because it feels lighter on the skin but it also lasts longer.

What is your favorite drugstore foundation?

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Tina