Rimmel Hide the Blemish Concealer – Sand
I started using this concealer years ago as it is what my mum uses and I used to steal hers. After spending a few years dabbling with other brands of concealer I ended up coming back to this one. It has always been about £3.99 from Boots, earning you 12 advantage card points which always come in useful! Rimmel concealer comes in four shades, ivory, soft honey, natural beige and sand, none of which would be suitable for darker skin tones.
The cover up stick comes in a plastic case just like lip balms and the actual concealer looks just like a brand new lipstick. The concealer doesn’t come stuck to any plastic or cardboard so on an environmental front Rimmel has done quite well! To use you simply pull off the cap and twist the base, just like any lip balm or lip stick, which is probably the reason why there are not instructions needed.
I have quite bad dark circles under my eyes and get the odd spot, so I rely on concealer and it is a must in my make up bag. It seems that even within the same brand the colour that best matches my skin tone differs depending on the product, for example I have to get Rimmel’s foundation in natural beige and this concealer suits me best in sand, with beige being too orange. Due to this I would recommend that people always try the testers before purchasing, as you can never be exactly sure as to what shade you are.
I apply the concealer under my eyes, to the sides of my nose and on to any other spots or blemishes that appear with a concealer brush after putting on my foundation. . Rimmel claims that this ‘creamy concealer stick that blends to camouflage any skin imperfections’ and can give your ‘complexion a smooth even appearance’. After setting it with powder it would seem that I have a nearly flawless look, with any blemishes only visible up close. One thing I really like with this concealer is that it is quite rich and moisturising, definitely living up to Rimmel’s claims of being creamy, which is really useful as my skin can be prone to dryness and when a non moisturising concealer is added to dry skin it looks horrible and flaky.
The concealer lasts ages as well, you can get a good 4 months out of one stick, so this is very good value for money. If you don’t fancy paying £3.99 for a product you have never tried before, try buying one cheaper on ebay – links to which can be found further down the home page.
I would recommend this concealer for anyone wanting a natural make up look or for bridal makeup and every woman wants to look flawless on their big day!
Pros: Lives up to Rimmel’s claims of being creamy and giving a smooth and even appearance, lasts for ages and is good value for money.
Cons: By the end of the day it has started to wear off, but you would expect this from most products!