Wednesday 19 August 2015

Best All-Round Concealers Under £10

Concealer. A basic essential for pretty much every makeup bag. But with so many to choose from nowadays, who even knows where to start? I spent years (and I mean years) looking for the best concealers to cover a multitude of sins, and this year I finally found a good range of them. 

Collection Lasting Perfection Ultimate Wear Concealer - in shade 'Fair (01)' (RRP £4.19)
I remember trying out the Collection (or Collection 2000 as it used to be known) Lasting Perfection Concealer when I was around 14 and I thought it was the worst thing on earth.  But a couple of years ago everyone started raving about the product and I had no idea why after I hated it so much. Reluctantly I repurchased it, and I was actually amazed! I was so surprised after disliking it so much, but now know I couldn't imagine not having a tube in my collection. I have pretty much the palest skinned face in the world and often struggle to find shades to match. And even Collection, with their extremely limited shade range, manage to cater for skin matching that of albinos. Even if it is just slighlt too pale for my skin, the 'Fair' shade (01) is incredibly good at brightened those under-eye dark circles and it covers blemishes with ease! I'd warn against those with dry skin trying this though as it can sometimes emphasise and stick to dry patches, but for everyone else its brilliant! I have stereotypically combination skin and it suits by skin type perfectly!

Soap and Glory Kick Ass Concealer - in shade 'Light' (RRP £10.00)
First of all, I know you are all thinking 'that looks like it is so much more than £10', but it isn't! Now although this is at the top end of the budget at a bargain £10, you certainly get a lot for what you pay for. This sleek Laura Mercier like packaging includes a translucent setting powder and two (yes two!) shades of concealer. One for blemishes, and one for covering up those stubborn under-eye circles. Like the Collection concealer, it has an ridiculously small shade range; consisting of just 3 different shades (light, medium and dark), but what it lacks for in shades it makes up for in camouflage power! It is INCREDIBLE at covering up blemishes. I like to use my fingers to dab it onto blemishes as it helps give a natural finish whilst hiding those horrible spots. Having both concealer and a translucent setting powder, it makes a perfect product for throwing in your handbag or taking on travelling adventures - especially since it has a built in mirror and a little powder puff! 

Rimmel Wake Me Up Concealer - in the shade 'Ivory (100)' (RRP £5.49)
This little bargain, is probably one of the best concealers I have ever purchased (and repurchased). And I'd probably never have even considered it till I ran out of concealer and my sister gave me this as a replacement. It is amazing at both covering up and correcting. This is a perfect one stop shop if you are a girl on the go! The formulation makes it perfect for blending out and adding excellent coverage where needed if you don't fancy covering your face in a thick or heavy foundation. Like the foundation from the same range (Wake Me Up Foundation), the concealer has a slight shimmer to it which aids to brighten dark areas. Don't let that put you off though, it doesn't make you look like an extra in Twilight - but it does "wake you up" (ha get it?!). 

If any of you lovely lot have any recommendations for budget concealers, please leave them in the comments - I'm always on the hunt for different ones to try out!

Thanks for reading!
Love Charlotte x
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11 comments

  1. I love the Collection and Wake Me Up concealer!!

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  2. Definitely need to try the Soap and Glory one. I am so behind. :]

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  3. Hahaha laughing at your albino comment! I swear by the collection concealer and I have ghostly like skin too. I use the Rimmel Wake Me Up under my eyes to brighten but find it doesn't give as much coverage as I like so might have to try the Soap and Glory one.

    Suzanne // Love With Fire Red

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  4. I love the Collection and Rimmel concealers but I have never actually tried the Soap and Glory one, but it looks really good - might have to pick it up!

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  5. totally agree on your pics, I have all 3 in my collection and love them all. :)

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  6. Im currently using the collection one, it works best with my combo skin =]

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  7. I definitely need to try the rimmel wake me up concealer! I just wish we had the collection concealer in the US!

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  8. I've heard lots of good things about the Rimmel Wake Me Up Concealer but I don't think they sell it here in the US. I'm not sure if you have the Maybelline Age Rewind Concealer there in the UK, but if you do, it's one of my holy grail under eye concealers to brighten the under eye (I get it a shade lighter for the brightening effect and it's amazing!) And for it's drugstore price point, it's a win win!

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  9. I keep hearing such great things about the Collection concealer, I must try it out! Great roundup!

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  10. I'm so curious about the Collection concealer but they don't sell it here :(

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  11. The Rimmel Wake Me Up concealer is one of my favourites and is one I always reach for. I have heard some great things about the Collection concealer too but I never bothered to try it. I will pick it up at some point though. These are great picks! :) x

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