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Rimmel Makeup Primer and Pressed Powder Price in Pakistan

Two Rimmel products. Rs. 1,448 and Rs. 1,575. Rimmel London Lasting Finish Makeup Primer 30ml and Rimmel Stay Matt Pressed Powder — both UK imports, both available on Highfy. The combination is a makeup base system: primer smooths and extends, powder sets and mattifies. Which one you buy first depends on what's currently failing in your routine.

Rimmel Lasting Finish Primer — The 30ml Question

Rs. 48.27 Per ml — Is That Reasonable?

Rimmel Lasting Finish Makeup Primer 30ml at Rs. 1,448 works out to Rs. 48.27/ml. Imported primers on Daraz and Nykaa.pk run Rs. 35–Rs. 80/ml depending on brand — Rimmel sits in the middle of that range. The primer formula fills surface texture and creates a base that slows foundation breakdown, which matters more in Karachi's humidity than in cooler climates. One pump per application, used 5–6 days a week, takes most people roughly 5–6 weeks to finish a 30ml tube. Hard to confirm exact longevity without knowing how heavy-handed you are —

What a Makeup Primer Actually Does

The Lasting Finish primer isn't a skincare step. Primers are functional: they reduce the micro-friction between skin and foundation, slow oxidation, and in Rimmel's formulation, the silicone base creates a temporary film that foundation sits on rather than absorbs into. We've all applied powder directly on bare oily skin at Imtiaz and watched it cake within 3 hours — that's what primer is solving. Layering primer under foundation under powder is the order that holds.

Rimmel Stay Matt Pressed Powder

Kaolin for Oily Skin

Rimmel Stay Matt is a kaolin-based pressed powder — kaolin being the absorbent clay that draws sebum from the skin surface. For oily and combination skin types (most of the buyer demographic for this product in Pakistan), kaolin-based powders stay matte longer than talc-heavy formulas that just sit on top and slide. The price isn't listed with a gram weight on this Highfy page, so per-gram math isn't possible. At Rs. 1,575 for the compact, it's a Rimmel UK product at import pricing. Vince and Rivaj pressed powders at Imtiaz do comparable work for Rs. 450–Rs. 650 — that's the honest comparison.

Shade Range and Pakistan Skin Tone Reality

The Stay Matt range typically covers light to medium shades — Rimmel's UK base meant the deeper end of Pakistani skin tones wasn't the design brief. If you're NC35 or darker, worth checking the shade number before ordering. And buying pressed powder online without a tester is always the uncertain part; most women I know still go to Naheed for the first purchase, then reorder online once the shade is confirmed.

Primer Then Powder — Does the Order Actually Matter?

Primer first. Always. Applying powder on top of primer without foundation in between is a light coverage option that still works — the primer smooths texture and the powder absorbs oil. Skipping primer and going straight to powder shortens wear time, the powder settles into fine lines faster, and it lifts off the skin surface more easily. But the primer is the reason the powder lasts through a Lahore afternoon in July, not the powder itself. The combination holds for 6–8 hours on most skin types, though oily T-zones may need a touch-up around the 4-hour mark — from what most users report, anyway.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the Rimmel makeup primer price in Pakistan?

A: Rimmel London Lasting Finish Makeup Primer 30ml is listed at Rs. 1,448 on this Highfy page (Rs. 48.27/ml). It's a UK import. Comparable imported primers on Daraz and Nykaa.pk typically run Rs. 35–Rs. 80/ml, so Rimmel is mid-range on that scale. A 30ml tube lasts roughly 5–6 weeks at daily use, one pump per application.

Q: Is Rimmel Stay Matt pressed powder good for Pakistani skin?

A: It's a kaolin-based pressed powder — kaolin absorbs sebum, which makes it a decent fit for Pakistan's humidity and oily skin types. The shade range is UK-oriented so check the shade number before buying if you're NC35 or darker. At Rs. 1,575, it's an import price; local alternatives from Vince or Rivaj at Imtiaz (Rs. 450–Rs. 650) are worth knowing about as a comparison.

Q: Should I use primer before pressed powder?

A: Yes, primer first — even if you're skipping foundation. Rimmel Lasting Finish Primer creates a base that helps pressed powder grip the skin rather than sit loosely on top. Without primer, the Rimmel Stay Matt powder wears off faster, especially in humidity. Apply primer, let it set for 60–90 seconds, then press the powder on with a sponge rather than a brush for better coverage.