If you are reading this post, chances are you will have heard various beauty gurus raving on about this product. I may be a bit behind on getting and reviewing this product but I have finally got round to trying it! I purchased this from Boots a while ago, costing just £4.19 - what a bargain!
On the packaging it says: 'Conceals flaws and blemishes for up to 16 hours. Transfer resistant.' I agree that this lasts all day, however I have yet to wear it for 16 hours, so for that, I will wait and see!
On the packaging it says: 'Conceals flaws and blemishes for up to 16 hours. Transfer resistant.' I agree that this lasts all day, however I have yet to wear it for 16 hours, so for that, I will wait and see!
The Beauties of this product:
I have found that a little goes a long way with this product, with only a small amount needed to cover my undereye circles and blemishes. I like to dab two or three dots under my eyes and blend the concealer in using my index finger, which I find gives me the best results. This also seems to last a long time, especially when paired with a powder, and I find I only need to re-apply this once! There are currently four shades (Fair, Light, Medium and Deep) and mine is in the shade Light, which is currently too light for me (as I have tanned a bit!) but in the winter months it is perfect! Instead I find myself reaching for the 17 Hide Away Concealer (in a darker shade, although I'm not sure which one as the print has rubbed of the packaging), which is very similar. I like that the packaging is small and compact, which makes it great for travelling as well.
The Not So Good Things:
I sometimes find that this can look a bit cakey if not blended in properly, especially under the eyes, as it sinks into the fine lines and can make them look even more pronounced, which isn't good! However I find that with good blending and a bit of powder this can be avoided! I also don't like that the writing on the packaging rubs off SO quickly! I had mine for less than a month when the print had already started to come off, making it look older than it is!
The Not So Good Things:
I sometimes find that this can look a bit cakey if not blended in properly, especially under the eyes, as it sinks into the fine lines and can make them look even more pronounced, which isn't good! However I find that with good blending and a bit of powder this can be avoided! I also don't like that the writing on the packaging rubs off SO quickly! I had mine for less than a month when the print had already started to come off, making it look older than it is!
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However, overall I absolutely love this product - the formula is creamy, which is perfect for me as the skin around my spots and blemishes gets quite dry. It's also great for covering dark circles around the under-eye area and it lasts all day - basically does what it says on the tin! Plus, for under £5 who can complain!
Have you tried this concealer? Does it live up to the high standards set by high-end brands, as its reputation seems to suggest?
Jess
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