Too Faced Born This Way Multi-Use Sculpting Concealer Review
Hi Divas
I hope that you are all healthy, safe and well during this crazy and uncertain time. If you have been going through any type of hardship with all that has been going on in the world, I pray that God will strengthen you and uphold you through these trying times. I, myself have gone through a lot of loss but I am thankful to the Lord for holding me up in these deep waters. I will do a more in-depth post as to what has been going on with me personally at a later stage. For now, I want to get your minds off all the anxiety and do a fun review. I purchased the well acclaimed Too Faced sculpting concealer in Sephora at the end of last year. I have been keeping it safe till now, as I wanted to use it in the colder months. I have combination skin and generally prefer matte consistencies in my makeup routine. This new concealer is part of the Born This Way range which focuses on hydration. I absolutely adore the Born This Way foundation and therefore could not wait to get my hands on the concealer, to compare formulas and see if they pair well together.
The Multi-Use Sculpting concealer is packaged in an astonishing 15ml of product. This is more than twice the size of a standard concealer, as most come in 6 ml tubes. It looks like a jumbo size compared to other concealers and resembles a mini version of the Born This Way foundation. I love the adorable ''Mini Me'' design. I am always a sucker for Too Faced packaging and this one got me hook, line and sinker. The main difference in the concealer besides the size when compared is the jumbo applicator, where as the foundation has a pump. The applicator looks like a giant doe foot and carries a lot of product. It is attached to the screw on top and is flexible enough to work around the face and disperse product evenly. The doe foot feels soft on the skin and the applicator angles are comfortable to use. The only thing I dislike about the packaging is the funnel base at the entrance of the glass bottle. It becomes very gunky when pulling product out, as a lot of residue remains in the funnel. This can get very messy overtime, if you don't clean it after each use.
The concealer is marketed as a hydrating, long wearing, photo friendly and non-comedogenic product. It is said to cover, contour, highlight and retouch with super coverage pigments. As the foundation, it is infused with Coconut Water, Alpine Rose and Hyaluronic Acid for a more hydrating and radiant formula. This is a very versatile product and can be used in place of your foundation for an overall natural base. You could also highlight and contour for a complete full coverage glam look. The product is very convenient for every day travel and Makeup Artists as it can perform in a multitude of ways. It comes in 35 shades which is quite impressive compared to other brands on the market. I love that the shades match the corresponding foundation shades which make it so easy to choose when shopping. I am the shade Warm Beige in the foundation and chose the shade Natural Beige in the concealer. It is one tone lighter than Warm Beige and has a neutral undertone. I wanted something a little brighter than my foundation shade for my under eyes. It is not too light to spot conceal or use all over the face.
The concealer has a cream like texture and glides well on the skin with the applicator. It is not thick or runny and does not dry too quickly either. The consistency blends out effortlessly on the skin using your fingers or a sponge. It sits comfortably on the delicate skin under the eyes and does not crease or bunch up in the area. The formula of the concealer is medium to full coverage. It has a buildable consistency but can become cakey after two layers. The concealer covers amazingly well and you could seriously skip foundation if you want a natural look as it blends and covers evenly across the face. As this is a more moisturising formula, I love that it covers my dark circles and blemishes without my skin feeling heavy, tight or dry. It gives a satin like appearance and since I am combination skin, I like that it does not give me an unnatural sheen or dewy appearance. It mimics the ''my skin but better'' look. The creamy texture blends effortlessly with other makeup products too. It performs amazingly with the Born This Way foundation. An absolute match made in heaven. They complement each other so well.
Unfortunately I do not own the Too Faced setting powder but all my other powders set the concealer with ease. There is no flaking or creasing on the skin. The formula wears really great throughout the day in all types of weather and activities. I wore it on hot and cold days and it held up great on both occasions. The product mixes well with the oils on my face which seep through during the day. My skin looks radiant and feels hydrated but does not look overly glowy or shiny. The coverage is wonderful and it is long lasting. This hydrating satin finish would be a winner for all skin types; dry, combination and oily. Each would enjoy the versatility and long wearing comfortable formula. I would definitely purchase it again as it is great value for money. A little goes a long way and the jumbo size will last you a really long time. I recommend this concealer for those who want a hydrating texture with the option of natural and full glam benefits!
Thank you so much for reading.
Hope you found this review helpful.
Divalicious Kisses!
Xxxx
