If this is the first time you're planning to dable into a Bobbi Brown concealer, then read on. If you're already acquainted with Bobbi Brown's epic concealer range, we suggest you also keep reading as this may well be the best one yet. Bobbi Brown's latest launch comes in the form of the Skin Full Cover which is a 23 shade concealer, promising to give you your-skin-but-better from a few small dots on your under-eye area.
The formula is fluid and featherweight with 16 hours' worth of wear that promises to stay colour-true, no oxidisation in sight. However, the magic is in the wand. The concaved doe foot mimicking a petal is what is winning the hearts of the makeup-obsessed girlies. It gathers just enough product and feels so damn soft as it makes contact with your skin.
That natural all-day wear finish that still delivers high coverage for those pesky blemishes or under-eye dark circles might just make Bobbi Brown's newest concealer the perfect desert island product. Not sold yet? Words aren't enough for us either, so we decided to put it to the test. Here are five people with five different complexions and their truest and most honest thoughts.
Bobbi Brown Skin Full Cover Concealer, £26, John Lewis
Shei Mamona, GLAMOUR’s Beauty Writer
Shade: Walnut
During summer days, all I wear as my base makeup is concealer. That natural tan and glow directly from mother sun means that my skin doesn’t require much else. The tan will mimic the contour, the warm of the skin will mimic the blush, the face grease will mimic the highlighter (don’t act like this ain’t you), you know the drill…
Because it gets so hot, I want to minimise the amount of product I use, and that’s when this concealer comes in like a dream. Can we talk about the petal-shaped wand, which is like nothing I’ve ever seen before? It gives you perfect and even distribution of product, and it looks so freaking adorable. A little goes a long way and with very little product you can get impeccable coverage without even looking like you have any makeup up. It’s so lightweight you will likely even forget you’ve put any on. The shade range looks great, I used Walnut and the colour stayed true to that all day long without oxidising. Another win…
The price point is on the higher end for a small concealer, however, it will last you the long run and the results are just whew… *chefs kiss*
Rating: 9/10
Sophie Cockett, GLAMOUR’s Commerce Editor
Shade: Warm Beige
Okay. I *love* this concealer. It has only taken circa seven years for a new formulation to lure me away from another, undisclosed drugstore favourite. But Bobbi Brown's Skin Full Cover Concealer has officially done it – and I've been recommending it to all my friends.
It's high coverage, granted, so if you like something a little sheerer, this might not be the product for you. But for the hiding of dark circles and blemishes in one single swipe, you needn't look any further. It's creamy in consistency, blends like an absolute dream, and doesn't cake into my fine lines after a long day at the office. So good, in fact, that I've managed to scrap wearing foundation.
I chose the shade Warm Beige, and while I'd be inclined to pick up another, slightly lighter colour to lift my under-eye area further, I've been really impressed.
Rating: 9/10
Luca Wetherby-Matthews, GLAMOUR’s Social Media Manager
Shade: Warm Natural
Listen up, because this is about to be your new Holy Grail concealer. There are *so* many things I love about this concealer, so let's start at the top. The applicator! I'd never seen an applicator like this, it's a concaved doe foot with a dip to hold product in — meaning you have extra control over the amount of product you want to apply each time. The consistency is creamy and lightweight, and blends really easily into the skin (I use a brush).
Once blended, it made my skin look brighter, with a super natural finish. I didn't apply loads, so you can definitely amp up the coverage a lot more than I did, and I think it would be a great concealer to transition between day and night. My favourite thing about it is that even after a full day of wear, it looked like I'd just applied it — no creasing, no separation, no greasiness. I'm obsessed!
Rating: 10/10
Denise Primbet, GLAMOUR’s Commerce Writer
Shade: Ivory
While I’m not one to use foundation on a daily basis, applying concealer is definitely a step that I try not to skip. Having tried many hyped concealers, I was really excited to try this Bobbi Brown Skin Full Cover and see how it compares to the likes of Tarte Cosmetics Shape Tape and the Nars Radiant Creamy Concealer.
Right off the bat, the tube resembles your average concealer on the market, but once you open the lid, it reveals a unique petal-shaped applicator that instantly makes you want to try it out.
I applied it underneath my eyes, a little on the tip of the nose, and on my cupid’s bow. The formula felt creamy yet lightweight and incredibly hydrating. There was barely any creasing, despite the fact that I didn’t set it with powder until the very end of my makeup routine. I was also impressed with the petal-shaped applicator, which gathers just enough product for you to apply to an area of your face without having to dip into the tube twice. The coverage is also really buildable, meaning you can easily use it for a more full glam look.
Rating: 8/10
Lottie Winter, GLAMOUR's Associate Beauty Director
Shade: Beige
For me, concealer is one of the most important products in my makeup bag. In fact, I rarely leave the house without at least a dab of the stuff, especially when it comes to under-eye bags. I'm always on the lookout for a product with high coverage, while also being creamy and blendable so that it won't settle into creases.
Bobbi Brown's Skin Full Cover Concealer is exactly that. It's lightweight but provides total, long-lasting coverage (you can apply the tiniest amount for minor blemishes or really build it up in areas of concern). Plus, it doesn't feel dry or cracks throughout the day. It stays radiant, blended, and totally natural for hours on end.
As for the shade, I went for Beige, which has a neutral undertone, and even though I would probably be better suited to a shade lighter (especially during the winter months), it was flexible enough to blend out really well into my skin tone.
Rating: 10/10
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