A beauty reviewer has swapped her foundation for Charlotte Tilbury's new concealer, praising its crease-free formula and light feel, ideal for warm and muggy days.
Reviewer's experience with the concealer
Emily Sleight, writing for the Liverpool ECHO, said she dislikes wearing heavy foundation in warm weather. After years of battling blemish-prone skin, she wanted a lighter alternative for summer. She noted that in her mid to late 20s, she noticed dark circles and markings, making it hard to find a light base that offered good coverage for acne scarring and eyebags.
The new Charlotte Tilbury concealer, which costs £31, is described as a formula Charlotte Tilbury has been working on throughout her career. It promises full coverage, a creaseless finish, and aims to tackle blemishes, puffiness, texture, redness, and pores. The product claims a natural matte finish and 'blurring' effects.
Key features and performance
Sleight noted the concealer's thick consistency but said it didn't feel thick on her skin, offering a light base without looking light. She chose the shade 'Cool 3', which suited her fair skin. The concealer's 'blur technology' worked on her blemishes and acne scars, and it covered her eyebags impressively without creasing, even after applying powder.
The product promises up to 24-hour crease-proof wear, water resistance, transfer resistance, sweat and humidity proofing, 24-hour moisturisation, doubled hydration after one hour, reduced appearance of fine lines, 24-hour oil control, reduced pigmentation, and is non-comedogenic. Sleight noticed her skin felt more hydrated, with a slight glow. She wasn't a fan of the applicator shape but found it applied smoothly.
Verdict and alternatives
Sleight concluded she has found a concealer she can wear without foundation, feeling comfortable and cool. She called it her go-to for this time of year, avoiding a cakey or pale look. For alternatives, the NARS Cosmetics Radiant Creamy Concealer offers medium to full coverage with a crease-free formula. A cheaper option is the Maybelline Instant Anti-Age Eraser Concealer, available at LOOKFANTASTIC for £9.44, enriched with goji berry and haloxyl.
