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Collection Cosmetics Lasting Perfection Concealer, 16-Hour

Although designed to be multiuse, this product is also perfect for contouring, full face or targeted concealing, thanks to its infamous fluffy doe-foot applicator and stretchable formula. It’s recommended to focus on blemishes/spots, and areas with larger pores, as the niacinamide is added to help fight spots and aid in the reduction of pore size. Collection claim that their Lasting Perfection Concealer is a ‘lightweight, second-skin matte concealer a smooth, crease-free soft base’ and I would say they’re being perfectly legit. No sales fluff here, gals and guys — this is the real deal!And this is me with my finished makeup. The concealer is the only thing I used for coverage, before following with Collection’s pressed powder in translucent. Aqua, Isododecane, Talc, Dimethicone, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Hexyl Laurate, Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate, Butylene Glycol, Silica, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Hydrogenated Microcrystalline Wax, Sodium Chloride, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Phenoxyethanol, Aluminum Hydroxide, Trimethoxycaprylylsilane, Imidazolidinyl Urea, Methylparaben, Disodium EDTA, Butylparaben, Ethylparaben, Propylparaben, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-t-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate [+/- CI 77891, CI 77492, CI 77491, CI 77499]. I bought Shade 5 Fair, Shade 10 Buttermilk and Shade 8 Beige. Before the new release, I had a routine of mixing Shade 5 (previously shade Fair) and Shade 10 (previously Warm Medium) together. It seemed to create the perfect yellowy-pale tone for my skin! The iconic 16 hour wear cult classic that won’t let you down. This multiple award winning concealer is multi-purpose, water resistant, fast drying and completely transfer-proof, providing you with full coverage all day. But, even better, the new shade Beige (a light shade with a yellow undertone) seems to do the job in one step now. So, instead, I’ll probably use Fair to highlight and Buttermilk when I’ve got a tan.

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This long-lasting miracle working concealer helps cover and conceal whilst fighting those nasty blemishes and visible pores. It soothes and softens the appearance of visible pores, uneven skin tones and fine lines. This flawlessly vegan concealer is suitable for all skin types, including those with sensitive skin or rosacea-prone skin. With up to 16 hours of waterproof coverage, Lasting Perfection Blemish Concealer keeps your complexion perfectly put and flawless all day long. There’s now a fair shade range catering to numerous skin tones and undertones, which I’m sure will grow even more with time. Here’s what’s available:

It’s definitely long-lasting, and I could easily go a whole day (say, 8 am to 8 pm) without touching up and still feeling content with the state of my face. As with most makeup products, it does show some signs of wear after a whole day of wear — it creases a little under the eyes and redness slowly starts to peak through — but compared to others I’ve tried, it’s still a winner. Gently sweep over areas of concern using the doe foot applicator. Apply in thin buildable layers until you find your desired level of coverage.

Lasting Perfection Concealer, 16-Hour Collection Cosmetics Lasting Perfection Concealer, 16-Hour

If you’re looking for something affordable but with amazing coverage, this is your jam. I’ve seriously struggled with my skin but hid it from practically everyone I knew for years — which, if you’ve read my blog, was totally not the right decision. But regardless of that story, it did an amazing job at covering up my red, swollen, cystic acne. Moral of the story? Even though this concealer boasts incredible coverage, it’s not cakey or obvious like you might expect. Okay, I’m not saying it’ll look like you have no makeup on whatsoever, but it is incredibly blendable and creamy. I used to use this to spot conceal my angry spots and cysts. I’d apply a small dab straight onto the centre of the spot and blend it out with a clean finger or sponge. If a spot was particularly prominent, I would sometimes have to go in with a second layer — but after doubling up, the redness would always be gone. Shade 9 Light Vanilla– For medium skin tones with a pink undertone. [Previously named 2, Cool Medium]With that said, I personally don’t think makeup helped or hindered my acne. I tried going without it for three weeks (as an experiment) and my skin didn’t improve or get any worse. I’ve also never noticed any correlation between where I put this concealer and where I put spots — for example, I usually put some on my chin and between my eyebrows, but rarely get spots there. Okay, I’ve rambled for long enough now — if you’ve got this far (props to you), you probably wanna see this thing in action. Shade 10 Buttermilk– For medium skin tones with a yellow undertone. [Previously named 3, Warm Medium] So, if you know you’re potentially sensitive to any of the ingredients listed, do a patch test first. But considering thousands of acne-prone girls like myself rave about this concealer, I honestly don’t think the ingredients are much to worry about. Just make sure you’re removing your makeup well at the end of the day and you’ll be good to go! One tiny, teeny downside, though — when I was taking Accutane for my acne, this wasn’t such a good match for my skin. My skin was very dry and flaky and I found that this product clung to any dry patches — but in all fairness, I found that to happen with most products I tried at that stage. Anyway, I’d say this is worth using with caution for those with very dry skin. My normal skin type is normal-oily and slightly acne-prone (yep, even now) and it works perfectly again now.

Lasting Perfection Ultimate Wear Concealer,1 Fair Collection Lasting Perfection Ultimate Wear Concealer,1 Fair

The buildable concealer is transfer-proof, water-resistant and enriched with glycerin, Vitamin E and Kangaroo Paw Flower Extract – a flower extract that works to help plump, firm and smooth skin for a more radiant complexion. But this used to do the job perfectly. Once blended out (gently) with a small sponge, you couldn’t see any transition between the concealer and my bare skin. I’d then just set over where I’d applied concealer very lightly with a translucent powder. It was such a relief to find something that meant I could hide my spots, but keep my real skin shining through.

Apparently, this concealer can last a solid 16 hours of wear. I can’t say I’ve ever timed the number of hours I’ve worn this specifically, but it has seen me through many drunken late nights out in my time! Available in ten shades: Extra Fair, Fair, Cool Medium, Warm Medium, Medium Deep, Cool Dark, Warm Dark, Cool Fair, Warm Fair, Cool Deep. Benefit Okay, my under eyes do look a little cakey here — but that was down to me applying too much powder to dry skin, not the concealer. Claims: Collection claim this is a ‘vegan, mattifying, full-coverage concealer that lasts up to 16 hours. Second-skin matte concealer that covers and conceals in one application. Stay confidently flawless with the full-coverage skin-like formulation. Perfect for camouflaging dark circles, discolouration, redness and more.’