Most drugstore brands offer a variety of concealers to solve several skincare concerns, and elf Cosmetics is no different. While they have discontinued some less effective concealers over the years, they do offer four different liquid under eye concealers. You might be wondering which is the best for your skin and your needs. I am doing an elf concealer review to lay out the claims and results of each offering. At the end of this post, you will know how each elf eye concealer performs before you make a purchase.
elf Under Eye Concealer Review
elf Flawless Brightening Concealer Review
I am starting this elf concealer review with the elf Flawless Brightening Concealer. This is a brush tip pen concealer, in which you click the button on the opposite end to dispense the product. It is not difficult to get the product going the first time around.
This concealer comes in 18 shades. It claims to keep your eye area looking fresh with a buildable formula. The pen format is perfect for travel. It should conceal uneven skin tones while creating a bright and flawless complexion. You are to shake it well while pointing the tip downward. Click the button slowly until you see it start to come out.
The key ingredients are hyaluronic acid to lock in moisture for a plumped up look, and Vitamin C to rejuvenate the skin.
I find that this concealer meets its claims very well. This concealer is not meant to be full-coverage. It does feature buildable light-to-medium coverage while it also brightens the skin with a satin finish. I prefer to blend this with a brush or sponge instead of the brush tip, but elf also recommends that. Many enjoy using this concealer for light, or even no-makeup days, and it is perfect for that!
Rating: ★★★★★
elf Flawless Concealer Review
Second is an elf Flawless Concealer review. I do want to say that elf is starting to discontinue this concealer, as many shades are now removed from their website. You can only get it in six shades now, which cater to medium to deep skin tones.
This concealer claims to have a satin finish with natural coverage to smooth and to blur the appearance of imperfections. It should provide you with flawless coverage. The formula should be creamy and buildable for daily use.
The key ingredient is Squalene to moisturize with lasting hydration.
Again, I find that this concealer does meet its claims. This is another fine choice if you want a lighter coverage for a more natural makeup look. It provides medium to high-medium coverage with a satin finish, while it is also creamy and moisturizing. The only thing I can get technical on is that I do not see any special blurring effects, but it still gets the job done. Not everyone wants a super glam high-coverage concealer every single day.
Rating: ★★★★★
elf Hydrating Camo Concealer Review
Third is an elf Hydrating Concealer review. I feature this as part of the best elf products of all time! It was released after the original 16hr Camo Concealer, as its formula is really the opposite. Your skin type will dictate which Camo Concealer is the best option for you, and each make a nice compliment to their Camo CC Cream.
This concealer comes in 25 shades. It claims to have full-coverage with a satin finish for all-day wear. The large doe foot applicator should be easy to work with. This formula is great for all skin types, while it also gives a boost of hydration.
In terms of key ingredients, it has sodium hyaluronate to lock in moisture, and rose flower water for soothing properties.
This is one of my all-time-favorite concealers, and I typically reach for it for special occasion looks! It is absolutely high-coverage with hardly any building needed. A little bit goes a long way, but you do not have to worry about it getting out of hand. The finish is satin, but really it looks natural, not too matte or shiny. I love how creamy and hydrating it is! This concealer is so smooth and flawless.
Rating: ★★★★★
elf 16Hr Camo Concealer Review
The last of the concealers in this elf concealer review is the elf 16hr Camo Concealer. It was created as a dupe for a high-end concealers and it still gets a lot of attention.
This concealer comes in 26 shades. It claims to have a 16 hour wear time, with full-coverage and a matte finish. This formula should not settle into fine lines or creases.
The key ingredients are chosen to moisturize and to control shine at the same time. It features avocado oil to moisturize, and kaolin clay to control oils.
I know that a lot of people love this concealer, so much so that I think my negative review is an unpopular opinion. I really wanted to love it more. This concealer is extremely full-coverage. Even when I apply a tiny dot to an area, it seems to keep going and going. I will never understand how people put so much of it on in one area! Besides that, it is seriously matte, to the point where it can look too dry. I would never recommend it to someone with dry skin, but keep in mind that I have combination skin and I am not impressed. This concealer makes me afraid to try the others that it is a dupe for.
Rating: ★★★★☆
As a part of this elf under eye concealer review, I went ahead and swatched each concealer below. These swatches help to depict the finish, coverage, and differences between the fair shades.
elf Eye Concealer Frequently Asked Questions – FAQs
I am ending this elf concealer review with some frequently asked questions about their concealers:
Is elf concealer high coverage?
Some elf concealers are high coverage. The Camo Concealer line, covering both the 16hr and Hydrating concealers are formulated to be high, or full coverage. Meanwhile, their other concealers provide a light to medium coverage.
Is elf concealer good for acne prone skin?
elf concealer is not known to be good or bad for acne prone skin. I recommend checking the ingredients before purchasing if you know of any that could irritate your skin. Personally, I have not had it trigger any breakouts.
Does elf Camo Concealer cover dark circles?
elf Camo Concealer does cover dark circles. It is extremely full-coverage, and a little bit goes a long way. Besides that, it has a matte finish that will disguise any imperfections and blemishes.
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Conclusion
In summary of this elf concealer review, each elf concealer serves a different purpose, but they do meet their claims, for the most part. These reviews evidence that you should pick a concealer according to your skin type, as well as what type of finish and coverage you are seeking. By now, you should feel confident in selecting a concealer. elf does a great job by really giving high-end brands a run for their money, and you can definitely get the look for less with this selection. Until next time, continue to let your true beauty shine.
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