Sunday, October 20, 2024

Concealer Review: e.l.f. 16HR Hydrating Camo Concealer

 e.l.f. 16HR Hydrating Camo Concealer in Fair Beige

AvailabilityThis retails anywhere from $6.50 - $7  and can be purchased at most drugstores that carry e.l.f. products as well as at amazon.com and elfcosmetics.com.

Would I buy this again?: I'm genuinely unsure.

What is it supposed to do?
Quoted from elfcosmetics.com:
What it is: A long-lasting liquid concealer that provides crease-resistant full coverage with a satin finish.
Why you'll love it:Full coverage concealer with a satin finish
Long-lasting wear
Large doe foot applicator for an even and precise application
Non-comedogenic
e.l.f. Shade Match Guarantee means you'll always find your perfect match
Great for: Oily, Dry, and Combination Skin
Nothing to see here—this full-coverage liquid concealer covers up blemishes and under-eye circles while delivering a boost of hydration to your skin. The lightweight, blendable formula corrects and perfects giving you a smooth, satin, crease-resistant finish that’s long-lasting. Find your match with an inclusive selection of 25 shades.
All e.l.f. products are free from phthalates, parabens, nonylphenol ethoxylates, triclosan, triclocarban, and hydroquinone. All skincare is also free from sulfates.
All e.l.f. products are cruelty free and vegan.
e.l.f. is proud to partner with Fair Trade USA™ and manufacture products in Fair Trade Certified™ facilities. Look for the Fair Trade Certified™ seal on your e.l.f. product!

Does this come in any other shades than the one pictured above?
This comes in 25 shades.

What's the coverage/consistency like?
This has a full, buildable coverage with a creamy consistency.

Does this have any beneficial ingredients in it?
Hyaluronic Acid: Has hydrating properties, helps attract water to the skin.
Rosa Damascena Flower Water: Has hydrating properties.

Is this scented?
This has a very faint, fermented, beer-like scent that, frankly, I only notice if I'm smelling the applicator directly. 

What has my experience with the product been like?
You may remember that in my review of the matte version, I said this same shade in it was too light for me. Well, in this hydrating version it's pretty much a spot-on match. I'm unsure how I feel about it because I love that it's full-coverage, that a little goes a long way, and it has a healthy looking radiant finish. That said, I feel like it's very easy to go overboard with this concealer due to its high pigment load and that leads to a very cakey looking finish. I almost feel like this would do best blended out with a fluffy brush or a sponge to sort of blend yet sheer it out simultaneously and should be applied like watercolors - meaning in thin, light layers until the desired coverage is achieved, which frankly wouldn't take long due to its high pigment load. 

What do I use to apply the product? 
I apply this with  my memebox Artis dupe brush and my ring finger.

I feel like this review is as thorough as it gets but please let me know if you have any questions or comments. 

Disclaimer: I purchased this myself.

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