Pimples, scars, unsightly discolorations and dark under-eye circles - the hunt to eliminate these facial monstrosities is never-ending. Although heavy duty foundations are enough to cover the stubborn anomalies, spot treating alone would be enough for most. And so we turn to concealers.
Concealers in the low end market tend to be watered down. It's very difficult to find a product that works on one's skin and gives flawless coverage. It was much like a treasure hunt - and I believe I've found one of the gems. This is a review on the Revlon PhotoReady Concealer.
This product was released along with its foundation counterpart. It comes in a black twist up tube (much like a lipstick) with a transparent cover. The packaging is sleek, sophisticated looking and sturdy. However, the transparent cover and the black color tends to get messy during use. Nevertheless, it is compact and easy to toss into your makeup bag for any touch-ups during the day.
The shade variety is fairly average, ranging from the Light to Deep and 4 other shades in-between. The consistency is creamy and blends like a dream as long as you have an even skin texture (a primer is recommended otherwise). This compact tube packs some highly pigmented coverage that is medium to buildable. The travel friendly tube contains 3.2 g of product. Considering the amount of pigment, this product lasts quite a long time.
Concealers in the low end market tend to be watered down. It's very difficult to find a product that works on one's skin and gives flawless coverage. It was much like a treasure hunt - and I believe I've found one of the gems. This is a review on the Revlon PhotoReady Concealer.
This product was released along with its foundation counterpart. It comes in a black twist up tube (much like a lipstick) with a transparent cover. The packaging is sleek, sophisticated looking and sturdy. However, the transparent cover and the black color tends to get messy during use. Nevertheless, it is compact and easy to toss into your makeup bag for any touch-ups during the day.
The shade variety is fairly average, ranging from the Light to Deep and 4 other shades in-between. The consistency is creamy and blends like a dream as long as you have an even skin texture (a primer is recommended otherwise). This compact tube packs some highly pigmented coverage that is medium to buildable. The travel friendly tube contains 3.2 g of product. Considering the amount of pigment, this product lasts quite a long time.
Personal experience and conclusion
I have gone through 2 tubes of this product. I have severe dark spots from pimples that I would pick at (yes, a nasty habit) and it was insufferably frustrating to find any drugstore full coverage concealers in the Middle East.
At AED 40, this concealer is worth the price.
One layer - patted in - is enough to cover faded spots. 2 layers is enough for the darker ones. I use the shade medium, although it is a tiny bit lighter than my skin tone. I apply it over my BB cream and underneath my powder foundation.
Pros: No break outs from this.
It doesn't slip and slide unless you consistently touch your face.
Doesn't contribute to any oiliness (I already have oily skin).
It lasts an entire work day (8+ hours).
Fairly inexpensive.
Cons: Shade selection is very limited.
Lack of hygiene-focused packaging.
Tends of emphasize dry spots.
Other than being a slight shade lighter (easily corrected by the powder) and the occasional dry skin patches, this concealer is definitely worth a try for one plagued by discoloration and spots.
However, the question lies on the 'need' of it. It is repeatedly advised to let your skin breathe and heal properly. Hence it falls under the desire to eliminate blemishes.
All you need to do is decide where your priorities lie.
- L
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