L'Oréal Paris More Than a Concealer

L’Oreal maintains that their new Infallible More than a Concealer is a waterproof, non-greasy formula which won't transfer, fade, or flake so the full coverage look is locked in all day. It is available in 16 shades for every skin tone. I am always looking for a really good concealer to effectively cover dark areas under my eyes and blend in hyperpigmentation areas on my lower cheek area. The tube the concealer comes in is fairly nondescript but does clearly label the name and number of the shade making it easy to find. The product has a clean smelling fragrance which is not overpowering. The concealer comes with an extra large applicator wand at the end of which is a thick soft bristled brush. The brush is very effective. It picks up sufficient product so there is no wastage and product stays put on the brush without dripping. The formula is thick but easy to blend and apply. A little goes a long way because if you use too much, it does settle in every line and crease, especially when using it under the eyes. A very light hand is ideal with this product, especially under the eyes, and just build up slowly in other areas that need more coverage. I apply hydration first, a cream or a primer. I suggest using a beauty blender sponge to apply the concealer to one area at a time blending and blurring directly after because it dries quite fast. I start with a little bit and build up otherwise there is too much product to work with. It takes a bit of getting used to and trialling because it is a heavy formula and can look quite drying and flakey if over applied and over powdered. I have tried it under foundation or on top of foundation and both methods give good results. It definitely is a full coverage long wear concealer and with the right prep, it covered my uneven skin tone very well. It remained intact throughout the day without irritating the skin, flaking or transferring to other surfaces. However very mature skin or extremely dry skin will need proper preparation and moisturising before applying as it could be quite drying as it is a full matte coverage. I like that the product is water resistant as in humid weather I sweat a lot through my face and now I won’t have to worry about my concealer running or transferring. The shade range is excellent and gives you a really wide choice, if using for conturing purposes. It also works as an eyeshadow primer/base. I usually use Nars or Estee Lauder concealer - this concealer is a third of the price. I recommend this concealer which if properly applied gives good results and does more than just conceal.

L’Oréal has always been a favourite brand of mine so was looking forward to trying this.

The concealer sponge/brush reminds me a bit of the Tarte shape tape. It’s quite big so it’s good for covering larger areas i.e under the eyes.

I found it very full coverage with a matte finish. I prefer more glowy concealers for under the eyes but this was definitely an exception and I was pretty impressed. I put this over top of foundation under my eyes and any blemishes, and it’s last ALL DAY. It didn’t budge at all! It’s not cakey either which is always my main concern with matte products.

I also used this on a bare face with no foundation and just used to cover up small blemishes and it hid them super well!

The consistency is quite thick too so not a lot is needed, only a small amount needed.

This is the perfect concealer for all ladies that love matte full coverage makeup looks - which is why my score I have given is a 3/5 for if I would use it again just because I prefer glowy looks :) BUT I will definitely be using again!

I was pretty impressed with this product, especially considering it's not a high end brand and is affordable. It's better than other ones I've used recently for the same price and I would definitely use it again.

Something I noticed at the end of the first day I used it was that this concealer is a fantastic primer for your eye makeup - I've trialed it for almost a week and it's kept my eye shadow exactly as it was when i first put it on in the morning! This is awesome. The bottle is pretty big compared to most concealers which is good value, and it blends well and is good coverage. I wouldn't say it was FULL coverage for my under eye circles but that might be a personal thing...and it was definitely good coverage. It's the best affordable concealer I've used in a long time and overall i am really impressed. The shade was perfect for me too - looks like they have a better shade range

I was lucky enough to be sent this to trial - it is definitely not something I would have normally bought. I am quite picky with my concealers - I need a decent coverage but HATE the feeling of cakey makeup. And for, what I would deem a standard/everyday makeup brand, this product isn't bad!

Lucky for me, a lovely pimple came up right before I was sent this to trial (...you know what it's like ladies...). Turns out this was a blessing in disguise for a concealer trial! I tried this concealer out on gross pimple, one-inch scar on my chin/cheek, and on my red cheeks - for reference.

The good: it did a decent job at covering all my (un)beauty spots. No trouble covering the scar! The redness and pimple were ok (no better than any other concealer though). I do like that this concealer packaging has a wand rather than a pump (a lot less messy) and that it comes in a pretty big tube (definitely bigger than my Mac and ColourPop concealers I am currently using) so it will last a decent while. For any pale skinned girlies out there, the Ivory was a fine match for my pale skin - slightly on the yellower side if anything (I'm more neutral to pink).

The bad: although I love the wand, it was large! This means A LOT of product comes out - so be prepared to spread it around. For me, this concealer is less of a specific-spot-targeted concealer and more of a general-cover-everything concealer - not necessarily a bad thing for people like me with red skin but it can get a little messier. It also did dry out a little, more so on my chin than my cheeks so this would be a watch out for anyone with skin on the dry side.

Honestly, not a bad product and it did exceed my expectations. Would I buy it again? On sale, probably! But at the moment it just can't beat my Mac and ColourPop concealers for the combination of colour/not drying out/coverage.

I heard about this through a beauty YouTuber I follow who said it was a dupe for shape tape. The packaging is cute and it has a large doe foot applicator. I found the formula to be creamy but not super thick or emollient. The coverage is good and it blends out easily. It lasts pretty well on my oily skin throughout the day. It does crease a little in my fine lines under my eyes but a lit of concealers do. Overall a good solid drugstore concealer.

I remember loving this concealer a lot when I first got it, it seemed to cover everything. I just didn’t like how it was heavily fragranced ( it would irritate my under eyes) and wasn’t long wearing (at least on me). But if fragrance is not an issue for you and you wouldn’t wear this for long periods of time, this is a good concealer for you.

I had recently tried this concealer and loved the coverage, it was fantastic and lasted all day! I loved how easy it was to apply and blend, but unfortunately, for my skin type and my psoriasis, it was quite drying and I'm not able to wear it every day. However, I highly recommend it if you're looking for a full coverage concealer :)

I was so happy to be invited to review this product and it definitely beat my expectations. I have dry skin with breakouts so I did find I had to let my moisturiser and primer set in before using this product as it is a less creamy mixture than I am used to. Initially I had doubts but once I blended it in (it blends super easy!) I thought it was amazing and such a natural makeup look. I do think this will be one of my staples. The consistency is thick but it blends out very easily. The applicator tip is a perfect shape to cover blemishes and also give all over coverage. You only need a tiny bit as it does go a long way, some of my more acne prone areas I did double up but overall the coverage is very high without that sticky feeling. I would recommend this product to most but if you do have dry skin I would recommend using more moisturiser as I did find it a little cakey in my dry spots.

Really happy with this product. It was easy to use- had a nice applicator that was a decent size ( sometimes they are too small). Colour matched with my skin. Nice consistency. Stayed on well and blended well with a BB cream over top. Will definetly use again.

I love a good concealer and I have been using them for years as I have a lot of inconsistent colour across my face. Initially I had some small trouble opening this product which I admit did not start me as well as some other concealers. Usually the products I am familiar with are heavier and smaller in packaging. This felt a bit cheap and plasticty to me. On the plus side I did drop it (trying to open it) and it didn't damage - ahhh the positives of plastic.The shade was clearly marked on the top which I liked and I had chosen the correct colour for my skintone which is often the hardest challenge. The mix of pink and slight yellow was good in biscuit for my sun damaged skin.

The consistency was great - not too thick and not too liquid. I found the applicator large and initially this led to a bit of an "over application" which I got the hang of after the first use. It went on smoothly and didn't dry or crack or look "fake" at any point

I gienerally use a sponge to blend my concealer/foundation/colour and this product worked well with the sponge. Blending is usually another challenge for concealers and this one did perform well - it didn't disappear either!

I liked the lightness and it did seem to last most of the day. It worked well under my foundation for going out (husband said I looked great - very natural). I also tried it under a tinted BB cream and this was great for daytime. I think I will use the rest of this while travelling as it gives a great light coverage and a good colour (tested with photos that I did like).

In fact the only thing that let this product down for me was the 1980s style packaging (which I guess just shows its on trend but I like a subtle holder and the fit was quite tight (popped and felt like it was trapping air which probably means it would dry reasonably quickly if you didn't use it often). Great as an everyday work product. So it lives up to its name - it is more than a concealer but don't judge it by its package