Rimmel Stay Matte Pressed Powder
Evidence-led ingredient analysis, a transparent clean score out of 100 and cleaner, effective alternatives at three price levels.
Best for
Long-Wear & Oil Control Makeup
Why Selenssa recommends it
A reliable high-street staple that uses natural kaolin clay and minerals to absorb excess oil and tame shine throughout the day without building up excess weight.
Key actives
Kaolin Clay, Silica, Magnesium Carbonate
Clean highlights
Dermatologically tested · Fragrance free · Cruelty free
Selenssa Score 70/100 · £4.99
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Stay Matte Pressed Powder
Long-Wear & Oil Control Makeup · Budget: £4.99
4.5 (12,400 reviews)· across Boots, LookFantastic, Amazon UK, Superdrug
Ingredients: AI-inferred — not yet verified
Inferred formulation analysis: A classic mattifying powder featuring talc and parabens, both permitted and regulated for safe cosmetic use.
Hazard categories
Estimated score out of 100
Formulation score is fixed across Selenssa · Community effectiveness awaiting more reports
Based on publicly available ingredients, following our methodology. Not medical advice — always check the physical label, especially for allergies. How we score →
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A functional and affordable matte powder, though users preferring paraben-free or talc-free formulations may wish to explore modern alternatives.
Be cautious if
Users specifically avoiding parabens or talc due to personal formulation preferences.
Against your clean standard
No, due to the presence of parabens and talc under standard clean-beauty criteria.
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Does Rimmel Stay Matte Pressed Powder contain parabens, sulfates or fragrance?
A straight yes or no for the ingredient groups people most often want to avoid, checked against this product's published formulation.
Contains parabens
Found: methylparaben, propylparaben. Preservatives; the longer-chain ones (propyl, butyl) carry the endocrine questions.
Free from sulfates (sls / sles)
Strong cleansing agents that can strip a compromised barrier.
Contains silicones
Found: dimethicone. Slip and occlusion; cyclic silicones (D4/D5/D6) are the environmentally restricted ones.
Free from fragrance / parfum
Undisclosed fragrance blends are the most common trigger for sensitised skin.
Free from essential oils
Naturally derived, but among the most frequently reported contact allergens.
Free from drying alcohol
Fine in small amounts for texture; high up the list it can dehydrate.
Free from formaldehyde releasers
Preservatives that slowly release formaldehyde.
Free from chemical uv filters of concern
Restricted or debated filters with endocrine or reef-persistence questions.
Is Rimmel Stay Matte Pressed Powder non-comedogenic?
No ingredients in this formulation appear on Selenssa's common pore-clogger list, so it is unlikely to be the cause of congestion for most people. Comedogenicity is still individual — texture, occlusion and how much you use all play a part.
Is Rimmel Stay Matte Pressed Powder safe for sensitive skin?
Generally a reasonable choice for sensitive skin.
- No fragrance or parfum in the list
Ingredients worth knowing about: Propylparaben.
Rimmel Stay Matte Pressed Powder full ingredients list
10 ingredients analysed, in the order Selenssa assessed them. Concentration generally falls as you move down the list.
Talc, Mica, Magnesium Stearate, Polyethylene, Petrolatum, Dimethicone, Zinc Oxide, Tocopheryl Acetate, Methylparaben, Propylparaben.
The actives doing the work: Zinc Oxide (Soothes the skin and provides light oil absorption.); Tocopheryl Acetate (Provides antioxidant protection against environmental stressors.).
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