Rimmel Stay Matte Silky Beige Price in Pakistan
This bundle carries the Rimmel Stay Matte Pressed Powder in shade 005 Silky Beige, priced at Rs. 1,575 — one shade deeper than the Sandstorm variant listed elsewhere on Highfy. 'Silky Beige' points to a warmer, medium-depth tone within Rimmel's shade range, aimed at a different segment of skin tones than the lighter options.
| Product |
Size |
Price |
| Stay Matte Pressed Powder - 005 Silky Beige |
PC |
Rs. 1,575 |
Reading Rimmel's Shade Names Correctly
Numbers Increase With Depth Across Most Rimmel Powder Lines
Shade 005 sitting above shade 004 suggests Silky Beige runs slightly deeper than Sandstorm, though the exact difference in undertone — warm versus neutral — matters as much as the number itself for a good match.
'Beige' Naming Usually Signals a Neutral-to-Warm Undertone
Unlike shade names referencing cool or pink tones, 'beige' typically leans neutral-warm, which suits many South Asian skin tones common in Pakistan better than a cooler-toned powder would.
Matching a Setting Powder Matters Less Than Matching Foundation
Since this powder is meant to set makeup rather than provide coverage, a slight shade mismatch is far less visible than it would be with foundation — close enough is often good enough for a translucent-leaning setting step.
Same Price Regardless of Shade Depth
Both Silky Beige and Sandstorm cost identically at Rs. 1,575, so there's no financial incentive pushing toward one shade over the other — the decision is purely about which one actually matches skin tone.
Who Silky Beige Is Likely to Suit
Medium Skin Tones With Warm Undertones
This shade likely works best for medium-depth skin with golden or warm undertones, common across much of Pakistan, rather than very fair or very deep complexions.
Anyone Layering Over a Medium-Coverage Foundation
Using this powder to set a foundation already close in tone reduces the risk of the powder itself standing out, since it's working as a finishing layer rather than the primary color source.
Those Sensitive to a Grey or Ashy Cast From Cooler Powders
Warmer-toned powders like this tend to avoid the grey, flat look that cooler-toned setting powders can sometimes create on warmer skin, particularly visible in photos with flash.
Anyone Whose Skin Tone Shifts Seasonally
Tanned skin from sun exposure during summer months can shift someone from needing a lighter shade to needing something closer to Silky Beige, so reassessing shade match seasonally rather than assuming it stays constant year-round is worth doing.
Product Details & Benefits
Stay Matte Pressed Powder 005 Silky Beige — Rs. 1,575
The same long-running oil-control formula Rimmel has offered for years, in a medium-depth, warm-neutral shade suited to setting makeup on medium skin tones without shifting the overall color underneath.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How is Silky Beige different from Sandstorm in the same Stay Matte line?
A: Silky Beige generally sits a shade deeper and warmer than Sandstorm, making it the better fit for medium skin tones while Sandstorm suits lighter tones — checking swatches side by side helps confirm the difference before choosing.
Q: Will this powder look ashy in flash photography?
A: Warmer-toned powders like Silky Beige are generally less prone to the ashy flashback effect that cooler or overly light powders can cause, though testing under different lighting is still worth doing before an important event.
Q: Is one shade enough, or should both Silky Beige and Sandstorm be kept on hand?
A: For most people, one correctly matched shade is sufficient — keeping both only makes sense for makeup artists or anyone regularly doing makeup for others across a range of skin tones.
Q: Does this powder work well for contouring alongside setting makeup?
A: It's designed as a setting powder rather than a contour shade, so while a deeper tone like Silky Beige could add slight warmth, a dedicated contour powder will always give more defined, controllable results.