Rimmel Stay Matte Powder

I use the translucent shade and this had quickly become my favourite powder, it’s finely milled so no matter how many times this powder is applied it doesn’t become cakey or look chalky. This powder does alright at controlling oil but if I’m out all day than I will need to reapply at least once during that time although I’m not bothered by it.

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.

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 I have large visible pores across my cheeks and this powder definitely doesn’t cover them.

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 will be repurchasing this powder once I have used it up and will recommend anyone to at least try this powder.

Have you tried the Rimmel Stay Matte Powder and what do you think about it?

Best Nail Treatment

Having been to beauty school where you start of practicing treatments on the other students there, I found my nails were becoming weak from being overused in classes. They were very thin to the point where I could bend the tip downwards, I had formed ridges in the nail plate which I personal have never had before.

Overall my nails were in a disgusting shape which for a beauty student isn’t a great look, but nothing I did seemed to help me until my teacher at the time suggested I try the Revitanail Nail Strengthening Treatment. Depending on where you buy it from can cost between AUD $25 to $30, this treatment is widely available but it really does work wonders.

To have the full effect of this treatment you apply two coats and then one daily coat after that for the next five days, remove the polish and start over again. Now it did take a good five to six months for my nails to get back into shape, although keeping in mind working in beauty means that I’m using my hands often. I also use a cuticle oil either during the day or before I go to bed, not only will that help moisturize the cuticle area but will increase the health of the new nail that’s already growing.

The consistency is thick but still easy to work with though the drying power isn’t as fast as normal colour nail polish, I did find the product does become thicker the older it gets as you can see from my current bottle. This is my second bottle and I have found that it’s hard to use up all the product before it becomes nasty looking, which you can still use but just doesn’t look nice.

I do love this product for even times when maybe I don’t have enough calcium (which I find helps with having strong, healthy nails), I recommend this strengthening nail treatment to anyone you needs it for whatever reason. It works amazingly and it’s not overly expensive for what it does, it will bring your nails back to life and give you the nails that you deserve having.

Do you have a favourite nail treatment? What shape are your nails in right now?