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- I tried Il Makiage's concealer after first taking the brand's color-matching quiz.
- It gave me the correct shade and I was surprised by how well it covered my dark under-eye circles.
- I had to reapply throughout the day, but overall it's one of the better concealers I've used.
IL Makiage F*ck I'm Flawless Multi-Use Perfecting Concealer Check price at IL Makiage Out of all the beauty products I use, I've always been pickiest about concealer. Having very dark under-eye bags, I've tested hundreds of brands to find the stand-outs that can fully erase the purplish shades under my eyes, along with any blemish that might crop up. That meant my concealer collection never strayed from the same two products, until I tried Il Makiage's F*ck I'm Flawless Multi-Use Perfecting Concealer ($31).
While Il Makiage has a concealer palette along with a correcting cream concealer, its multi-use liquid concealer is the best option if you're looking for a cover-up that'll work for different areas of your face. The vegan, oil-free, and paraben-free formula is extremely lightweight, offering medium coverage that can be built up to full coverage with a smooth matte finish. The flexible applicator features a pointed tip to help target different areas of your face and add just the right amount of product you need to conceal everything from blemishes to dark spots to under-eye circles and hyperpigmentation.
The F*ck I'm Flawless Concealer is available in 30 different shades – an extremely wide range to choose from – and in order to get the right shade for you, you'll be prompted to complete a color-matching quiz like you would if you were buying Il Makiage foundation. I found this step to be very helpful and simple. A few short questions about the type of coverage I preferred and my skin tone and undertone gave me a color match in under a minute.
First impressions
When I finally received the concealer, I was a little nervous the shade would be too light for me, but after swatching it on my skin and watching the shade melt away, I realized the color-matching quiz was spot on.
To get a feel for the coverage and how it wears, I opted to put the concealer on without any other makeup. The first thing I noticed once I applied the product and blended it in with a makeup sponge is that the concealer truly is lightweight. Initially, I was afraid that meant its ability to conceal dark circles wasn't that promising, but I was wrong. After building up the coverage, the concealer did its job and brightened the area tremendously and covered a few blemishes. The matte finish also prevented it from settling too deeply into fine lines, and the formula didn't feel heavy or sticky.
How the concealer holds up through the day
Throughout the day while wearing the concealer, I was impressed by how it held up to both sweat and rain. After a few hours of running around during a drizzly day, the makeup didn't run or come off. Initially, I applied the makeup in the morning, and noticed by midday some of the darkness under my eyes was beginning to peek through. That being said, my under-eyes still appeared bright, thanks to the color and moisturizing properties of the concealer.
By midday, I did need to reapply the concealer, and I decided to add a translucent setting powder to see if that could extend the life of the concealer's wear, which it definitely did. To really put it to the test, I left it on during my workout. Despite the decent amount of sweat I managed to work up, the concealer stayed put.
Cons to consider
Those used to heavy-duty concealer may be a bit skeptical that Il Makiage's lightweight concealer can actually hide blemishes and dark spots effectively. It does take some building to get the coverage level to where you want it, but it will do the job. The biggest downside, though, is that you will definitely want to set it. It's an added step, but once you do set it, it will stay on all day with minimal fading and no need for reapplication.
If you also have extremely dark under-eye circles like me, the concealer could use some color corrector underneath. Another step, but it helps take away any purple/brown hues that might peep up during the day as the formula begins to fade.
The bottom line
If you're looking for an everyday concealer that doesn't require you to wear a full face of makeup, and will cover dark circles and blemishes well, the F*ck I'm Flawless Multi-Use Perfecting Concealer is a solid option. Overall, the buildable coverage and the variety of color options make it one of the better concealers I've come across.
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Kristin Magaldi Kristin Magaldi is a freelance commerce writer and editor currently working on Insider Reviews' style and beauty content. You can also find her work on Buzzfeed, Best Products, HelloGiggles, and Bustle. Learn more about how our team of experts tests and reviews products at Insider here. Read more Read lessncG1vNJzZmivp6x7o8HSoqWeq6Oeu7S1w56pZ5ufonyowcidnKxnkpqutsDYaKClZZ2WuKqtxp5knKeemLKiuMSrZKudpp6yuA%3D%3D