When I first began to do research on this product I was shocked that my initial google search gave all kinds of rave reviews on the product. Doing what many people do, I went in to Target and began meandering around the beauty aisle. A "Beauty Expert" came over and asked if I needed help. I told her that I was looking for a powder that would offer decent coverage. She asked what skin type I am and I replied with oily/combination. She recommended Rimmel London Stay Matte powder. I took it home and put it on for my evening out at a hockey game.
When I got home (about 5 hours after applying the powder) I noticed that my pores seemed clogged and the appearance of whiteheads was visible. I was shocked. No powder has really ever caused that kind of reaction in my skin. It was then that I turned the product over to look at the ingredients. Because I had been in such a hurry that day I made a mistake that many make.
How many times does this happen to all of us? We buy a product that an "expert" recommends and then we lose money because the product isn't good.
I will say this- the promise made by Rimmel is that you will have a matte look for up to 5 hours. Do they follow through? Absolutely. But at what cost? You want to know those Top 5 ingredients that keep your skin from looking oily?
Talc, Mica, Magnesium Stearate, Polyethylene, and Petroleum. THOSE ARE THE TOP 5!!!!!
Talc- now, since the 70's talc that is used in cosmetics is asbestos free (yeah, you didn't know they come from the same place?). Talc is the main reason you can get a matte look for 5 hours. It's also used in baby powder. it soaks up moisture and causes massive dehydration in your skin. I can't tell you how dry my skin felt even 24 hours after I took the product off my face.
Mica- While this ingredient has been used for thousands of years (in pottery and cave paint) I wouldn't classify it as safe. Or desirable. Mica is also used in drywall, paint, roofing materials, and other home improvement products.
Magnesium Stearate- Most commonly used as a lubricant for tables. It's also used to bind sugar in hard candies. It is a food additive and has caused a lot of ruckus in the supplement world.
Polyethylene- Basically, plastic. You know those plastic bags you get at the super market? Yep, those are made with the same stuff. You may as well put a plastic bag over your face.
Petroleum- If you're thinking "Isn't that used in gas?" then you'd be correct. It's crude oil. Why is it in your skin product? Because it's a harmful filler that is a cheaper option for cosmetic companies.
Your body absorbs whatever you put on it. It enters your blood stream and affects your overall health. I am not a chemist with a degree, but I am an esthetician (you know, a facialist) and I have seen my share of damaged skin from products like these that make promises that end up harming, not helping. I have spent the last few years education my friends and family over the hazards of most American cosmetics because the United States only has a handful of banned ingredients. Whereas, European cosmetics companies have to abide to legislation with THOUSANDS of banned ingredients. So next time you're looking for a beauty product, turn it over and look at the label.
*This product claims to be dermatologically tested that does not mean that it is not harmful, it simply means that it proved to do what they promised, 5 hours of matte looking skin. This is no way says that it is safe.*
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