Concealer concentrate: Amazing Cosmetics Amazing Concealer
Monday, December 17, 2012 at 10:49AM The Amazing Cosmetics Amazing Concealer (P1,200/5ml at Stuff in Style) has completely done away with modesty and went straight to being blunt. "The world's best concealer", it says on the box. That's quite a hefty claim! It's a tiny tube of concentrated concealer that's so pigmented, you must use it with a pencil eyeliner brush. You can cover pretty much anything.
I heard about this concealer when beauty bloggers abroad started raving about it. I didn't know it was even available in the Philippines, so it's a nice surprise to know that Stuff in Style carries it.
Here's my review and demo!
What I love about the product
- Covers all manner of dark marks and imperfections, including eyebags. It's pigmented and opaque. You only need a small dot to cover everything. Yes including dark circles.
- Concealers as pigmented as this usually end up being too thick and caky to use on under eyes, but the Amazing Concealer is fluid enough to work on that area. It looks natural when used sparingly and blended properly.
- Stays on all day, even on oily skin. I didn't notice any fading or smudging.
- Has a finish that looks like skin, not like a thick matte blotch on the face.
- Doesn't cake and bunch up as long as you use a very thin layer. I cannot emphasize enough that this concealer MUST be used sparingly.
Has a foil seal to keep the concealer creamy and fresh when you open it
What I don't like about the product
- The shade I have is Medium Golden. I thought it would be more yellow to match my skin tone but it's rather beige on me. Not obvious, however it's not a perfect match so I apply an extra layer of foundation on top of the concealer to blend it.
- Starting out you'll need to practice to get the right amount per use, and how to properly blend it. This is time consuming even when you've learned how to do it right since you have to be very precise on where you apply it.
Neutral
- Initially I thought this concealer was a total rip off a P1,200 for a very small amount (that's the travel size which is 5ml while the full size is 15ml at P1,800). But after using it for a month or so I realized that I only need half a drop to cover everything on my face. That's how concentrated it is. So in the long run the P1,200 seems reasonable to me!
Application tips
Squeeze out a small dot on the back of your hand. Use a thin, pencil-point eyeliner brush to directly apply this concealer on your spots (learned this from the phenomenal Lisa Eldridge). You have to be precise since this is super opaque and you don't want to cover good skin if you don't have to. Pat the concealer with your bare fingers to blend it in. Don't swipe to get full coverage!
This is already too much for one use. Half of this amount is the sweet spot!
For under eyes, apply three lines sweeping outwards. Blend with your fingers by gently swiping the concealer outwards. Why swipe? So your concealer will appear as if it's one with your skin. It must fill in the lines and appear just slightly lighter than your actual dark circles.
Set with powder.
Done!
Recommendations
If you have very dark blemishes, red angry pimples, and serious eye bags, you must try the Amazing Cosmetics Amazing Concealer. It can cover those things provided you're willing to put in extra work, perhaps for a special occasion. It's also great for oily skin since it stays put once set.
It's very similar to the Make Up For Ever Full Cover Concealer. However this has a more fluid texture, and gives more leeway for you to work it in properly before it dries. Amazing Concealer can also be used on under eyes, something I would not recommend with the MUFE concealer.
If you have fairly good skin with only minor blemishes, you should go for lighter concealers. :)
Verdict
Love it. I honestly don't use this everyday though as it can be time consuming to apply correctly. Besides, I don't need full coverage on a normal day! This is reserved for events or anywhere where I might get photographed.
I've been reading reviews and it seems that while there are people who adore this concealer, many also dislike it with a passion and think it's just hype. At first I thought it was a crappy product because it made my skin look weird and caky, but I did finally learn how to use it properly after trial and error. I guess this concealer isn't for everyone!
What's your current concealer?
Reader Comments (17)
You weren't kidding about the ~amazing~ price. Looks like a great item for a pro kit. For undereye concealing patting actually works for me, but I'll have to give your sweeping technique a try sometime.
I use the Time Balm concealer and I cannot go anywhere without it. I guess you could say that I am a concealer junkie. I would love to try Amazing Cosmetics Amazing Concealer for days when I have a serious breakout. Thanks so much for your review. I am so grateful for tips like this since I no longer have to figure out which concealers to try out.
It sounds promising, bentang-benta! I'm forever in search of the best concealer, i have dark under eye circles and numerous nasty pimple marks on my cheeks. I happened to use an expired blush months ago..:(
I am not much into concealers Ms.Liz. I think foundation is enough already but hey, with your review, I think it is really needed for having a FULL coverage face. I only have one concealer -- Krave Correct and Conceal concealer. I sometimes use it alone when I am just doing errands... foundation feels so heavy on me.
Thanks for this, Ms. Liz!
Quite pricey for a concealer. MAC concealers are about 1thou a piece and works quite well. This is even more expensive than MAC. My concealer for the moment is the one from Cinema Secrets which works great both for undereye and pigmentation. Thanks for sharing!
PS @madel: Is Time Balm oil-free?
I'm using artdeco's camouflage cream. I'm fine with its coverage but it can be hard to apply because it's not easy to blend. I'd like to try the amazing concealer though!
Half a drop for the entire face? Wow that is so tipid. Thanks for the concealer tutorial! :) I always end up with messy concealer because I tend to be so gigil with the brush most of the time. haha
Ahaha Amazing prize indeed! Looks ok but I'm afraid beige tones look ashy on me :c I'm too yellow haha! I actually always use this technuiqe when applying concealer cause I can just hide blemishes and skip foundation for a natural look and this sort of technique of applying concealer is actually made famous by Kevyn Aucoin, I heavily recomend his makeup book Making Faces!
I've seen this about 4 years ago on one of Michelle Phan's tutorials and been waiting for it to be sold here. Glad to know that Stuff in Style has it. :) thank you for sharing. :)
I used to be a fan of MAC's Studio Finish concealer until I switched to Bobbi Brown! I think her shade range matches me more (I'm somewhat in between NC30 and NC25 in MAC, so BB's Warm Beige or 3.5 suits me better) and the concealer is definitely CREAMier. MAC tends to dry up quickly. :)
Wow. The price is hefty, but I think it's worth it naman based from your review. I've heard this before but I never thought it's really good. I'm planning to buy Kuma concealer. If you're going to choose between the two, what's your bet? Is it Kuma or AC? Right now, I'm very happy with The Face Shop's Phytogenic concealer which is only for 795 which I got for free from their event. I'll be waiting for your answer Ms. Liz. Thank you! :)
Hi Liz, nice detailed review. Which one is better though, Cinema Secrets Ultimate Foundation or this one?
first time i'm seeing this concealer ms. liz... W hich is the best among all the concealer you've tried? whenever i'm concealing my under eyes, it tends to cake up... and it always have traces of my lower lash... hay... probably it's the construction of my eyes.. i'm a monolid and when i smile it turns out to be a "chinky eye" lol... I am using bb cream for my face since it's more gentle that foundie but it always turns to be like that...
Nice find. It sounds like something make up artists would live for. I don't have the time or patience for such an application though but maybe for nights out this will be great! Awesome review and tutorial on how to apply it too!
Omy! pricey concealer, though it looks very promising. Will definitely add this to my 'to-try' list, since you recommended it. I'm tired of concealers that cake up when you get sweaty, plus they look like blotches in your skin, not a good sight when you are under bright lighting. hehe
Thanks for the tip!
I first heard about this concealer in Youtube and the beauty guru said the same thing about using it sparingly. But yeah kinda pricey, for that range I'd rather go Bobbi Brown or Laura Mercier. Thanks for the review!
I've heard a lot of raves about this concealer, but I'm still happy with my current one--Mac Studio Finish. It covers my undereye circles well and lasts pretty much all day. I also want to try the K-palette concealer, as per your review :)