Product Review: Maybelline Instant Anti-Age Concealer

Instant Anti-Age Concealer (£7.99)

For many months, I listened to raving reviews about the Maybelline Instant Anti-Age Concealer (£7.99), but was never convinced by the seemingly unhygienic sponge-like applicator.  Whilst browsing the aisles of Boots a while back, the little bottle caught my eye, and since I really have never tried anything like it before, I decided to finally give it a whirl.

   

 Of course, this concealer was worth all the hype.

    Despite my first thoughts about fluffy sponge applicator, it really is no different to using a regular dough-foot applicator that comes with most concealers.  I did find, however, that the sponge can often apply too much product underneath my eyes and starts to crease and look cakey; to prevent this, I put some product on the back of my hand and dab it on using my ring finger.

    The consistency is beautifully light and covers any signs of dark circles with hardly any product at all.  The concealer bends so easily and doesn't settle in any fine lines (although I would still recommend setting with powder!).  I use the shade 'light' and pat it on in a triangle shape to lift, brighten, and fool the world into thinking that I have had a perfect 9 hours sleep.  Not only great is it for hiding dark circles, but the natural consistency means it is also really good for covering redness around my nose and any pesky blemishes I may have.
    Overall, Maybelline have hit the nail on the head with this release, and I don't think I need to be trying any other under eye concealers for quite a while!

Have you ever tried this concealer? What did you think?

Amour Ellie xxx