P. Louise Rumour Base is the bestselling and multi-tasking beauty item for £10
In a world where there are countless beauty products dropping every other week it can be hard to keep up.
But, we are here to help you sift through and find the absolute best beauty buys. One of which is P. Louise's Rumour Base, which is a multi-purpose product that is flying off the shelves.
According to the brand, one tube of the Rumour Base is sold every minute, which is quite something.
So what is all the hype?
This base is not only suitable for use on the delicate eye area, but the rest of the face too. It is ultra pigmented and a little goes a long way. Simply sweep on the eyelid as an eyeshadow primer, under the eye as a primer before concealer, or colour match to apply as a concealer itself. It also doubles as a foundation, though you can loosen the texture with a moisturiser to apply as a lightweight tinted moisturiser. Alternatively, apply on specific areas of the face as a contour or highlighter. Available in 12 shades, including a clear option, all of which come in either a 15ml or 30ml tube. BUY NOW FOR £10
The Rumour Base is not only super affordable, but when you consider how many products it is in one it makes for an even more cost effective beauty purchase.
P. Louise's Rumour Base initially functioned as an eye primer to prevent creases under the eye after layering concealer or foundation, as well as an eyeshadow primer. However, it can be used in numerous other ways.
The P. Louise Rumour Base is available in 12 shades, including a clear option to blend seamlessly into the skin. Considering it is a gentle product to use on the eye area and the fact it's available in numerous shades means you can also apply all over the face as a primer or foundation too.
Apply the clear option on the eyes, as well as full face for a primer, alternatively find the perfect skin tone match to wear under the eyes or buffed all over the skin like a full-coverage foundation for a flawless complexion. If you prefer a tinted moisturiser, simply blend with a moisturiser and buff into the skin to loosen the consistency.
While it can be used as a skin base, the Rumour Base can also be relied on as a contour, bronzer and highlighter simply by blending a slightly brighter or deeper shade along the highpoints of the face.
The beauty of the Rumour Base is it is ultra-pigmented for full coverage, though it can be sheered down with a moisturiser if you prefer a lightweight texture and second-skin finish.
The cream formula is also long wearing so you can be sure your make-up will stay in place for hours of wear without creasing or catching in the pores.
The Rumour Base comes in two sizes, a miniature 15ml and 30ml version, so you can take it on the go.
With over 1,200 reviews it's safe to say this versatile product is a hit with shoppers. More Trending
One customer, Aleksandra, shared: 'Perfect base, doesn't crease. I am absolutely in love with it.'
A second shopper, named Mackenzie, added: 'This is THE BEST eyeshadow primer I have ever used. I am never going to use another primer ever again. It sits so smoothly and it's never drying. 10000/10. I love it.'
While another gushed: 'As a make-up artist, your brand is my favorite to use! I haven't found another that compares!'
So if you are whittling down your beauty kit, this product that doubles up as many other essentials for just £10 at P. Louise, just makes sense.
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