as i've said in my other post, i don't normally use concealer much, but since i got the chance to visit US, i decided to buy some concealers that's popular or being raved by people since it's my only chance to get them straight and the shade options are wider there, so yeah.. actually, i wanted to get the new UD quickie concealer but apparently, my shade is most wanted there, so i can't get one because it's sold out. so i have to pick my other choices, which are nars and kosas. the kosas one i can't get in mini size, but the nars one, i was quite lucky. it was our last day in the US and i didn't think we would walk past a sephora on our last day, but i was so wrong. when i saw there was a sephora across the street, i quickly told my husband that i would stop by real quick and luckily, i found one in my shade in mini size. at first, i was thinking it's a waste buying something that i could probably get in singapore. but when i went to singapore last time, my shade isn't available there! not even the full size one. so thank goodness that i bought mine in the US.
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| the box |
this is the description from their website: the #1. one for all. perfection. in any situation. discover the #1- selling concealer in the US in a mini size for perfecting on the go. buildable. blendable. hydrating. radiant. coveted by artists and editors for its ability to correct, highlight, and contour. anytime. anywhere. all skin tones. keep the full size at home - mini radiant creamy concealer is ready to go.
details: mini, 1.4 g. medium, buildable coverage. radiant finish. 16-hour wear. 24 hr hydration. crease-resistant. sweat and water resistant. transfer resistant. dermatologist tested. ophthalmologist tested. non-acnegenic, won't clog pores.
madeleine - L2.3 - light with neutral undertones
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| another look at the box |
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| shade name on top of the box |
the packaging: it comes in the same packaging as the full size one. one side of the box has the picture of the product inside, then some description and the shade name on top of the box. the concealer is the mini version of the full size one, because it is. it has black cap with transparent plastic body so you can see the remaining product inside from the outside. the wand is attached to the cap like any other concealer. however, i think the cap felt a bit velvety on touch, but with dark color, it's easy to get messy when you get concealer smear on your hand. the doe foot applicator is tiny because this is a mini size but it's enough. in fact, i feel easier to spot conceal using the tip of the applicator. this one is 1,4 g which is approximately a quarter of the full size one. and i love it. because that means i probably can finish it.
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| the tube |
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| shade name on the bottom of the tube |
the color: the shade selection for the mini is as much as the full size one. all in 30 shades. mine is madeleine, which is L 2.3, light with neutral undertones. i can also use vanilla which is lighter than this one, but i want something closer to my skin tone, so madeleine it is.
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| the tiny wand |
the product: it's creamy alright. maybe on par with kosas one? i'm not an expert in concealer as i probably only ever tried two or three. but it's easy to put on my face in spots using the applicator. the consistency is right for me. not to thick, unlike the catrice one. and not too runny that it doesn't have any coverage. on the coverage topic, the coverage is medium at best? it can easily cover redness but not all my acne scars.
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| swatch on my hand. yes, i know it looks darker on my arm |
the result: i like this one. i've used this over hauslab foundation and the nars foundation and both works fine with this concealer. it doesn't crease and the lasting power is decent. i don't even set this with powder most of the times and it's okay. it looks natural but still does its job. i can clearly see why this one is such a best-selling concealer.
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| left: dotted it on my under eyes and acne scars right: after (yeah, i'm not good at covering under eyes) look how the scar on my right cheek is still visible |
i have to say i like this one. the color is a match for me even though it's darker than my nars foundation. somehow it still works, so i'm grateful for it. price wise, it's damn expensive. even the mini is still expensive. availability, nars is available here but only for several products. and the shade selection is even worse than the ones in singapore. so unless you buy it straight in the US or through a pre order system, then you might not get the shade that you want. as for me, i'm glad i bought that one! and to think that i almost didn't.
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