Monday 27 May 2013

Review: Rimmel Stay Matte Pressed Powder


I have to say, I'm quite the sheep when it comes to makeup. Countless praises of a product time after time makes me want it. Seeing how popular it is, I just want a taste of it, and see how great it is. So here is the Rimmel Stay Matte Pressed Powder in Translucent. After dabbling with a cheap Ulta3 Loose Powder (which actually isn't extraordinarily cheap considering it retails for $7.95 but I managed to nab for $3) which wasn't all too bad except that the shade I had gotten was too dark, I wanted a translucent pressed powder which would be easier to apply. With a 25% off sale on ASOS a while back, I managed to purchase the famous Stay Matte Pressed Powder for a mere $5.

L-R: Rimmel Stay Matte Pressed Powder in Translucent, Real Techniques Powder Brush

Packaging is simple, cheap plastic with a lid that doesn't stay on too well- this is definitely not travel friendly unless you wrap a rubber band around it to secure it. However I'm not too fussed as I don't travel with pressed powder as I don't tend to become oily throughout the day. I probably just purchased this product for curiosity's sake, however I liked the idea of setting face makeup and mattifying around the upper nose area where my glasses sit, as they tend to slide down.



Even though touted as a translucent powder, the Rimmel Stay Matte Pressed Powder appears to have a hint of colour- which will show up if you go super heavy with application (and I mean very heavy!). However with a normal swipe you pick up the perfect amount of product which can be applied very easily and is translucent. This product claims to provide up to 5 hours of natural shine control and to minimise the appearance of pores. This pressed powder definitely mattifies but since I don't have visible pores, I can't comment on the latter.


I love using the Rimmel Stay Matte Pressed Powder with my Real Techniques Powder Brush which applies the pressed powder like a charm, the softness of the brush is just divine! I'll definitely recommend Real Techniques for anyone who wants to purchase any makeup brushes- their quality is impeccable and are so soft. 


For anyone wanting to try a translucent powder, definitely give the Rimmel Stay Matte Pressed Powder a go, seeing as it it very affordable (retailing for $12.95 but is constantly on sale). They do come in a variety of shades but I'd recommend the translucent one for those who are too lazy to select their shade!

Have you tried the Rimmel Stay Matte Pressed Powder? What do you think of it?
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68 comments :

  1. Stephanie Lau27 May 2013 at 02:31

    love the rimmel stay matte! it has a great pore filling effect which i love :)

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    1. Karen27 May 2013 at 11:53

      That's great to hear it has the pore filling effect, what a great product :)

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  2. Unknown27 May 2013 at 03:21

    rimmel + realtechniques brush..
    i never try any rimmel but i always want too
    too bad its not available here :(

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    1. Karen27 May 2013 at 11:53

      Oh where do you live? The Real Techniques brushes are amazing!

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  3. Unknown27 May 2013 at 06:18

    I have heard a lot of good things about this powder.. I like Rimmel in general, their lipsticks and eyeliners are really good.. I used to love their 25hr foundation but didn't really like their wake me up foundation though a lot of ppl love it. But i'd love to try this powder :D

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    1. Karen27 May 2013 at 11:54

      Their lipsticks are great especially for their price and their Scandaleyes range is great :) I haven't used any other foundation from them except the Wake Me Up one- which I love because it suits my dry/normal skin :)

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  4. Emily27 May 2013 at 06:31

    This will definitely be my next powder I will be trying!

    ahemitsemme.blogspot.com

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  5. Tasha27 May 2013 at 09:22

    I am such a sheep - I constantly buy products that have been raved about and almost never buy ones I've never heard of! I really like this powder as well, really awesome for the price (you got your super cheap too!)

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    1. Karen27 May 2013 at 11:55

      Haha that's exactly like me! The powder is great for what you pay for- I guess what everyone looks for is if a product is worth its price, and this one definitely is :)

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  6. Sue // www.suelovexx.com27 May 2013 at 13:16

    My HG pressed powder for several years <3 could not live without this!!! Will forever repurchase haha.

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    1. Karen27 May 2013 at 17:54

      It's just so affordable and does the job well! :)

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  7. pokie27 May 2013 at 13:51

    :D you're a sheep!!

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    1. Anonymous30 May 2013 at 00:55

      Bro, I think you're right, she is a sheep.

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  8. Unknown27 May 2013 at 14:00

    I thought I was following you but I wasn't!!! D: I am now though :P

    This is my HG pressed powder. I'm going to be trialling an Essence one soon though so it'll be interesting to see how that one measures up!

    Sarah
    morethanadored.blogspot.com

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    1. Karen27 May 2013 at 17:57

      Oh I thought you were too! Haha. This powder seems to be a lot of people's HG which is pretty amazing for such an affordable product :) Looking forward to reading how the Essence one goes!

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  9. M.27 May 2013 at 14:14

    I love this powder! My only gripe is the packaging - I have to put a hair band around it to keep the lid on!

    dolcebeautyx.blogspot.com.au

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    1. Karen27 May 2013 at 17:58

      Oh I definitely agree that one gripe is the packaging- it really could do a little better seeing as there are a few pressed powders around the same price range as the Rimmel yet have much sturdier packaging!

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  10. Jem27 May 2013 at 15:34

    I've wanted this powder for sooo long - perhaps after my current one runs out. Great photos!

    http://jemaroons.blogspot.com

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    1. Karen27 May 2013 at 17:58

      Oh dear it'll take forever until you run out of your current powder, these products last for ages! Thank you :)

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  11. Sheri27 May 2013 at 17:24

    I've heard so many great things about this powder but I take years to finish up one powder xD

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  12. Anjelleee27 May 2013 at 17:55

    Yes! I Love the Stay Matte Powder! I actually find the price quite expensive but by the time I run out of this powder it's always on sale anyways.

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    1. Karen27 May 2013 at 18:15

      Haha I wouldn't have thought it was expensive, especially seeing as it's always on sale too :) It's good because it'll take ages for it to run out!

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  13. Unknown27 May 2013 at 19:08

    I've been using this too! I love it so much. Onto my second one at the moment :)

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  14. Ivy27 May 2013 at 20:36

    $5 is an awesome price to get this for!
    I feel like everybody uses this powder! I've wanted to try it for a while but I have plenty of product left in the powder I'm using now so I might wait until that runs low before I get this. Thanks for reviewing!

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    1. Karen27 May 2013 at 20:54

      It is quite a bargain, considering how long it'll last and how well it performs :) Shame about the cheap flimsy packaging though :(

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  15. Olivia N.27 May 2013 at 21:12

    thats amazing how you managed to score the powder for only $5! i never knew asos stocked makeup, but i shall check out there makeup section now! thanks for the tip :)

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    1. Karen28 May 2013 at 12:10

      ASOS has a couple of beauty brands stocked, which is awesome because they already sell them cheaper than RRP and they have free shipping too! :)

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  16. Ashii27 May 2013 at 23:32

    I love this powder so much. I haven't found any problems with the lid becoming loose but it's mainly been sitting in my dormant makeup bag so it hasn't been moving too much. Thank god too, because it randomly crumbled on me one day when the pan got bigger. I only get slightly oily during the summer and this kept my makeup in place all day. I'm glad that you love it to! xx

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    1. Karen28 May 2013 at 12:12

      Fair enough! Yeah travelling around with it wouldn't be a good idea but leaving it dormant won't be any problem :) It really does keep makeup in place all day which is great!

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  17. maxine_marcelino28 May 2013 at 01:47

    i learned a trip from michelle phan's website regarding travelling with powder cosmetics! you can insert a cotton into the packaging/compact and the cotton can serve as your "bubblewrap". ;)

    Max<3

    http://www.maxinemarcelino.com/

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    1. Karen28 May 2013 at 13:01

      Thanks for the tip Max! I don't think I've seen that video from Michelle Phan before :P

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  18. maxine_marcelino28 May 2013 at 02:07

    oh btw, I just followed your blog! i really enjoy the simplicity of your blog design and it's one of the things I look for in the blogs i follow. :)

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  19. Rebecca28 May 2013 at 09:22

    I've wanted to try this, but I do always keep my powder in my bag and the crappy packaging has made me wary! I use the Maybelline Dream Matte powder which is like the rival of this powder, and I'm happy with it. But they seem to be quite on par with each other as far as performance goes!

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    1. Karen28 May 2013 at 13:02

      I've read a few things about the Maybelline Dream Matte powder and it does seem like a rival! I must agree that its packaging is better than the Rimmel though, but I haven't tried out the powder before. Maybe one day I'll give it a go :)

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  20. Nikki28 May 2013 at 16:01

    I'm currently using this powder and I really like it. I used translucent because none of the other shades are light enough for me. That's one of the draw backs that I'm starting to notice with Rimmel- they don't have a wide enough color range.

    fairestsfavorites.blogspot.com

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    1. Karen31 May 2013 at 18:58

      I agree- Rimmel has quite a small range of shades which can only suit a few people! Lucky they have a translucent powder though :)

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  21. sleepandwater28 May 2013 at 23:07

    I think Tanya Burr is the one person that swears by this and she definitely is convincing! I was wanting to pick this up when Chemist Warehouse had their 50% off sale a while ago (not the one they currently are having) but Translucent was sold out! They only had the coloured ones which didn't entice me. I normally skip powder anyway, but I might check this out next time I come across it at a good price. I loooovveee that powder brush though, Real Techniques make amazing brushes for such an affordable price :)

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    1. Karen31 May 2013 at 18:59

      Aw no translucent is always sold out at Priceline too! I wasn't enticed by the coloured powders though either. And yesss, Real Techniques make such beautiful yet affordable brushes, they are a dream to use :)

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  22. The Made Up Maiden30 May 2013 at 23:34

    Great review, I'm going to keep this in mind for when I next buy a pressed powder!

    I know this was a review on the powder but I'm now very tempted to get that RT brush..I've been looking for a powder brush forever, and I tend to like big, fluffy ones! Wasn't too impressed with the Core Collection though.

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    1. Karen31 May 2013 at 19:03

      The brushes I was impressed with in the Core Collection were the buffing and contouring brush- the foundation one was disappointing and the lip/concealer brush I don't use very often. But this powder brush is extremely soft and fluffy, definitely worth it!

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  23. Gemma Etc.31 May 2013 at 04:04

    I really like this powder, it's really worth the hype. It's so cheap as well <3 xx

    Gemma ♥ | MissMakeupMagpie.co.uk

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  24. lizchewy31 May 2013 at 18:18

    I am a makeup sheep too!! Whenever I see multiple positive reviews on a product, I just want to get it. I want to get this powder since I have very oily skin but the Rimmel counters in Malaysia don't carry this powder >-<

    Liz
    www.lizchewy.com

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  25. Unknown2 June 2013 at 08:40

    I've been tring to find a review on this pressed powder for ages, thank you! I'm definitely going to try it and I will probably get it in translucent as I can't be bothered to find my exact colour hhaha

    Alicia
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    sephorababe13.blogspot.com

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    1. Karen2 June 2013 at 16:30

      I love how it's so affordable and it is quite nice! Haha I am so lazy too :P

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  26. Jessica2 June 2013 at 19:12

    I agree with what you said, it totally is not a travel friendly powder. the lids just crack in my bag! luckily I'm not much of a powder person! Etude House has such lovely powders and packaging I just go for them ^^

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  27. Elli2 June 2013 at 21:45

    Great review!! Thank you ^^

    Xoxo
    velvetpencil.blogspot.com

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  28. Kim2 June 2013 at 23:51

    I haven't tried rimmels before, anyhoo, I'm more interested in the brush you used here! <33 thanks for the review

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  29. Sakuranko3 June 2013 at 00:53

    Looks really interesting this powder I want try this powder!
    xx

    www.sakuranko.com

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  30. Erika3 June 2013 at 14:09

    I love this press powder - effective and affordable! I've actually tried the other shades and to be honest, they all apply pretty translucent, so I'm not too picky when it's time to repurchase - haha! Great review!

    Erika ♥ | iblushbeauty.blogspot.com

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  31. Unknown3 June 2013 at 15:04

    Instagram sent me here! Stay matte is great and soo affordable which is always a plus! Great blog xx

    beautylifemichelle.blogspot.com.au

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  32. Unknown8 June 2013 at 11:03

    Great review darling! I haven't tried this product and am in need of a new pressed powder so I may look for one in my shade!

    x

    Anyway, I wanted to personally invite you to enter my Sephora & Zoya giveaway!

    http://mash-elle.blogspot.com/2013/05/zoya-ulta-100-follower-giveaway.html

    Xo, Michelle

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  33. Pretty Little Lives8 June 2013 at 21:31

    I love this powder but I'm not a fan of the packaging I always find the lid won't stay on!
    I enjoyed reading this post, you a lovely blog! :)

    Natasha Carly x
    Pretty Little Lives

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  34. M.May9 June 2013 at 17:29

    Ah I'm so tempted to purchase this! With the 50% off at Chemist Warehouse, this is very affordable! However, I currently have 2 pressed powders sitting in my makeup stash unused. XD

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  35. ☆*:.｡.With ❤ Tiffany.:*☆10 June 2013 at 08:40

    Haha I'm quite the makeup sheep too :3 And oh my, Rimmel is so expensive in Austrailia! I usually check out drugstore products for eye and lip products but this pressed powder actually looks really good. I'd probably get the translucent one out of sheer laziness :p Thanks for the review and for entering my giveaway! New follower here, love all the drug store reviews <3

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    1. Karen13 June 2013 at 16:50

      Makeup is so overpriced here in Australia :( Haha the translucent shade is perfect for the lazy person! Thank you :)

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  36. Mishelles Sleepy Time11 June 2013 at 16:24

    I love this stuff :) I'm pretty sure I have used up atleast 4 of them!

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  37. trishie12 June 2013 at 14:47

    The powder sounds great but i'm not a fan of the packagin.

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  38. Sakuranko14 June 2013 at 08:51

    Oh the powder looks really nice. So bad for me, but I never tried any product from RIMMEL before.
    Thanks for your review!
    xx

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  40. Unknown24 June 2013 at 06:14

    hey,
    thanks for your lovely comment on my blog :-)

    i love to read your blog. It is very helpful, when i am about to buy some new cosmetic products :)

    best wishes, Fee
    berlintrends.blogspot.com

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  41. Kelly1 July 2013 at 13:06

    I love that Stay Matte Powder!! I definitely agree with you about that lid though...it doesn't screw closed! So annoying :(
    I've been applying mine with my e.l.f. Powder Brush, and it works pretty well!

    I love my 3 RT brushes...I don't have that Powder Brush yet. I'll have to add it to my wish list for sure!!
    Your blog is beautiful -- such clear photos. Just followed you on Bloglovin :)

    <3 Kelly | The Patch Diaries

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    1. Karen2 July 2013 at 23:08

      I know, the lid is terribly flimsy! The RT powder brush is amazing, definitely worth it :) And thank you very much!

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  42. Michelle Louie12 July 2013 at 00:41

    I think Im going to pick this up! I heard the translucent was a bit light on the skin so I dont know what colour to get >.<
    Love your blog! Im a new follower on bloglovin :)

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  43. covetingnow2 August 2013 at 16:50

    i love themmmmm ~~ :)) they r great for making me look less oily :)) and its cheapp..
    grear post !!

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  44. NKW23 August 2013 at 00:52

    Wow! Such a great deal! :)
    I recently bought my Rimmel Apocalips Lips Lacquer from ASOS too and it was cheaper than in stores!

    http://beautyxtravel.blogspot.com

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  45. Mike Walden Program17 September 2013 at 17:59

    I bought this powder on the recommendation of the positive reviews here on MUA. And while I certainly don't hate the powder,

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  46. Unknown1 November 2013 at 22:50

    my fav product <3 I love it to the core

    check out my recent post :http://www.vanitynoapologies.com/2013/11/mac-riri-woo-lipstick-review-swatches-comparison-ruby-woo-russian-red.html

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  47. Anonymous28 April 2014 at 18:06

    Where to get Rimmel stay matte Foundation in Kuala Lumpur..Trying for so long no counter is selling ??Please ...help

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