RimmelLondon Stay Matte - 003 - Primer, Ultra-Lightweight, Controls Shine, Doesn’t Feel Greasy, 1oz

I don’t wear makeup, but you’d never know it thanks to the Rimmel London Stay Matte Primer. This little tube has become an essential part of my daily morning routine, and I never leave home without it, whether I’m heading to work or packing for vacation.The ultra-lightweight formula is exactly what my skin needed. It goes on smooth, never greasy or heavy, and immediately gives my skin a soft, matte finish that lasts all day. Even without foundation or powder, this primer leaves my face looking fresh, even, and shine-free and it somehow still feels like I’m wearing nothing at all.What I love most is how it makes my skin look youthful and healthy. It blurs imperfections, reduces the appearance of pores, and gives me the confidence of a polished look without layering on makeup. It’s also a great base if you do wear makeup because it grips product beautifully and extends wear time.This is one of those simple, no-fuss products that quietly transforms your skin and routine. If you’re looking for a way to look refreshed, smooth, and shine-free with or without makeup, this is the one to try. A true staple that earns its place in my bag every single day!

I'm a guy who has been getting into skin care. While my face looks a hundred times better I cannot get over the fact that no matter the moisturizer I use it leaves behind a "shiny" "glassy" look to it. While this look can be desirable by women I think it just makes a guy look dirty/greasy. This product works as intended and I will be buying another tube once this one runs out. I apply it as my last layer ontop of a serum/moisturizer+sunscreen. It does its job very well and depending on the weather will work all day. On especially sweaty and hot days it will work about 4-5 hours. Which is still really good and at that point everyone around you also has a greasy sweat covered face haha. Great product and highly recommend it for a finished matte look. I'll also add that it seems to smooth out the skin, but this could simply be because the face is less shiny which its the shine that really highlights rough high/low spots in your complexion.

This product is very light weight east to transport. The texture is thick but not sticky or tacky. It lasts long and give a seamless finish. Works very well and totally worth the money

Loved this primer! Cannot believe I never knew it existed. Cannot get anymore matte. I paired it with Catrice foundation and MAC studio fix powder and sprayed the Urban Decay All Nighter and so far so good. My nose still looks intact.

This was my first time trying a setting spray in a "real" environment (outside the air conditioned home). It was just okay. It smells very nice, almost like a light cucumber melon of some sort. It didn't irritate my face or make my make up run. I used it before and after spending 3 hrs in 90 degree weather with eye make up and face concealer on. I was also wearing an oil control, mattifying primer.This spray felt refreshing. I can't say it helped my make up set any better than it normally would. And although it "felt" refreshing, I didn't see a huge difference.For reference, I wore the mattifying primer, a water proof concealer (lightly spread all over and then on target areas), waterproof liquid liner, powder eyeshadow, and a light touch of bronzer. These were all my go-to, tried-and-true beauty products. I gently blotted sweat from my face with a paper towel before applying this spray. The only credit I can give this product is that it helped my concealer not look creased under my eyes. And it just felt great in the heat, especially with the cucumber scent. I used it again about 3 hrs later, in the same way. By the time I was leaving the outdoor event, I needed to used blotting papers to keep my oily skin under control and to keep my make up looking as fresh as possible. I only had to touch up my concealer once in certain areas.My daughter tried this product, too. She wore heavier makeup that day. I must warn: Hold the bottle a good distance from the face when spraying. She did not, and it made some of her make up run. Other than smelling nice, she said she didn't notice much of a difference throughout the evening. (She only used the setting spray once before we left the house.)I'll give it another shot today at work, under less extreme conditions. (i.e., temperature controlled buildings, short drives thru the midwest summer heat, etc.) If I have better or worse results, I'll update this review.For now, I can't say it's worth recommending. I've worn the same makeup under worse conditions, and the mattifying primer and blotting papers (or even just light dabs with a damp paper towel) usually kept my face looking as natural as possible (no excess shine or feeling like I had product sliding off due to my combination pily skin). It's hard to attribute much to this setting spray. I can at least say it did not make anything worse, which is more than I can say about some other brands' setting sprays.

Long lasting, smooth, no skin irratations, keeps my makeup on for lengthy hours and doesn't irritate my skin. Washes off easy. Keeps shine under control even in this hot humid Texas heat.

Why did you pick this product vs others?:I have been experimenting with different primers and Rimmel London Stay Matte - 003 - Primer is my new go-to primer.Initially the thickness and texture is a little off-putting. First, I dab this over my trouble spots such as, cheek rosacea and larger pore areas and also around my crows feet, and then to the rest of my face. When I smooth it out over my face , the texture becomes a little more silky to apply. After it dry's, I go ahead and apply my foundation with a brush. The foundation goes on much smoother.I thought I was imagining this, but after quite a few hours of wearing it, my skin feels like it is being "tightened", especially in the 'crows feet' area near my eyes. This sensation is very similar to using a "5-minite wrinkle eraser" product. If I use the primer alone, I get the same sensation, so, it's not from my foundation, etc. Again, this seems to happen after about 6 hours after application. I like the way it feels like it is tightening up the wrinkles.Since I only use a small amount, it's a good value for the price.I am very happy with primer and intend to continue to use it.