Purchased by Me
Two concealers. One in a brush format, the other in a stick format. So which one is better?
I will start with the CoverGirl+Olay Concealer Balm. I have to admit that I have become obsessed with finding the right concealer. So far, I have not found a good concealer. I really don’t have dark circles to conceal, but I want something that will give me a finished, flawless look. I saw a good review of the CoverGirl+Olay Concealer Balm and decided to try it. What sets this apart is that it really goes on like a balm. It is very creamy and soft. Lately when I have used a concealer, it gets cakey. It does not matter what serum or how much moisturizer I use. But with this product I did not experience any caking. It went on smoothly, and it evens out and finishes my skin tone.
Now what about Becca Radiant Skin Creamy Concealer? Well, in one word it sucked. When I initially used the concealer, it took a long time for me to get the product on the brush after turning the bottom. Afterwards, when I applied the product, it came on so thick I could not blend it. It settled into every crack and fine line on my face. It was not a pretty sight.
In the end, CoverGirl+Olay Concealer Balm wins. You don’t always have to spend a lot of money to get great results. So save some dollars and go and get your CoverGirl+Olay stick.
CoverGirl+Olay Concealer Balm retails for $10.49. It may be purchased at WalMart, Target and your local drugstore.
Becca Radiant Skin Creamy Concealer retails for $32.00. It may purchased at Sephora, www.dermstore.com and www.beccacosmetics.com.
Rusin D says
I'm using creamy concealer right now but before this I always used the ones that look like lipsticks 🙂
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unitedstatesofbecky says
Hey Erica – I really liked this post. I have been using a cream stick concealer for some time and I like it a lot (different brand than above) but I'm actually likely to check out the CG + Olay stick next time I get low based on your review. Incidentally, I have attempted use of the brush/cream thing before (but with a different brand than the one above) and I also had awful results…the ONE day I used it, people kept asking me if I slept okay, or if I was coming down with something. So…it made me look tired & sick? From what you said about this brand, it may very well be a problem with brush/cream concealers across the board.
Anyway, glad to see you're back and if you ever rock the pinterest or instagram, I'd be really interested to see what stuff you share. 😉
naomi says
Hi Erica, I have been interested in trying the Olay/cover girl concealer, thanks for the review!
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eskbeauty says
Thank you Naomi. The CoverGrl + Olay concealer stick is great. It is my first stick concealer and I am not going back.