Pan! Lots and Lots of Pan!

I'll own up to the fact that I've been busy. Really busy. So busy, that I've neglected my blog. So, I've brought proof that I haven't given up makeup. Pan porn!

Clockwise from top left: Rimmel Stay Matte powder, Stila Convertible Color in Gerbera, Urban Decay De-Slick setting spray, MAC Sumptuous Olive, MAC Wedge, Stila Smudgestick in Lion Fish

See? Pan! Actually, the Smudgestick and the UD spray are empty. I'm rather disappointed that I used up the eyeliner so quickly - it was finished about 2 months ago! The spray didn't last very long, either, but it was a mini size. Still, I would've hoped for it to last longer than 2 weeks.

There are a few things not pictured, like my MAC Dazzleglass in Dressed to Dazzle. I love Dazzleglasses because I use them up regularly, thus meaning I can B2M the packaging quickly. Also, I complete finished MAC Shroom. You can see my progress on these eyeshadows, and the cream blush above, by checking out this older post.

Regardless, I'm back for now! And, I've been busy using up things!

Rimmel Stay Matte powder - Review

I've said it before, and it bears repeating here: I have oily skin. At least, my T-Zone is oily. Annoyingly oily. While I haven't found a perfect skincare solution (really hoping my Clarisonic can help me with this), I have found that powdering my face is the best way, at this point, to keep the shininess away. Trolling through Target, I happened upon their small selection of Rimmel products, and this gem caught my eye.

Rimmel's website claims this powder will keep you shine free for 5 hours. I'd agree with that. I like they don't stretch that to "all day," or try to skirt the time issue altogether. At the same time... 5 hours isn't long. I typically apply my make up at about 5:00 AM, and take it off anywhere from 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM, depending on what I'm doing in the afternoon. I'd be much more impressed with the longevity of this product if I was still matte by the end of the day, but, I can't knock Stay Matte for not living up to my dreams.

Stay Matte retails for $3.99 at my Target (and I assumed it'd be the same at yours). For the price, you get 12 grams of pressed powder. It comes in 3 shades, and I selected Transparent 001, which is, obviously, transparent (hence, no swatch). It's housed in a plastic compact, with a removable lid. This brings me to my only complaint about the product - it'd be a nightmare to travel with. The whole idea of a pressed powder is that it's easy to transport, and not messy to use. The lid on this powder comes off extremely easily, which would eventually end up with me, a broken powder, dirty purse, and an angry face. I wish they sold this in a standard compact.

Previous to picking up Rimmel's Stay Matte powder, I was using the Maybelline Fit Me powder. I have a MAC Blot compact floating around in my purse I should break out and use, to compare Stay Matte to Blot. I have noticed this powder doesn't really like to be layered. What I liked about MAC Blot is the fact I don't have to blot, I can just use my kabuki to apply it. Stay Matte can get a little mask-like when doing this. This is a minor complaint, though, and can easily be avoided by not reapplying, which is really easy to avoid.

Overall, I'm impressed. I haven't tried any of Rimmel's other products, but I like this quite a bit. I may need to pay a little more attention to this line in the future.