Top 4 Budget Drugstore Concealers

Saturday, January 10, 2015



I'm not a big concealer user to be honest - well, I wasn't until I found some serious gems at the drugstore. In the past year, I've managed to accumulate so many amazing concealers and today I thought I'd do a drugstore roundup for all of us that are on a budget. Here we go ...

Essence Stay All Day 16h Concealer

A very creamy, but not too thick concealer that is the perfect shade to blend in with my skin but still lighten my dark circles. Applies with a doe foot applicator and does indeed last for quite a while - it doesn't just disappear like others do. Great for under eye circles, but I don't like it as much for blemishes. I think it's one of the least expensive ones at around 2-3€.

Collection Lasting Perfection Concealer

I really shouldn't even mention this one, as we all know it's all that ... I do have to say this is my least favourite out of the bunch though! It's very thick, almost to the point of being hard to use. But I decided to include it because it's inexpensive, has great coverage and is amazing for fair-skinned ladies - I have the lightest shade which is perfect for Snow Whites out there. It's about 5 pounds in the UK (available on Boots).

Catrice Velvet Finish Concealer

My absolute favourite. No other concealer gives me such a perfect, porcelain finish. It covers up dark circles with medium coverage and feels so hydrating and moisturizing on the skin, it smells nice and doesn't sting or dry my skin (I have quite sensitive eyes). Absolutely lovely and a bargain at around 4€.

Essence Pure Skin Anti Spot Cover Stick

Another bargain, around 2€. You surely think I'm crazy showing this stick which probably reminds us all of the concealers we used in primary school. But I find there is just no better for blemishes than a stick concealer! This one works well at drying as well, but I like to clean it and sanitize it every so often. While all of the others are more appropriate for under eye circles, this one is for you if you're battling blemishes.

There you have it, some amazing concealers for a fraction of the high-end price.
What is your favourite concealer?

Share your opinion:

  1. Tegale od Catrice moram pa sprobati :)

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  2. I used to absolutely love the Collecion Lasting Perfection concealer but it's been replaced by the NARS creamy concealer now. I still occasionally use the Seventeen Phwoarr concealer though, it's pretty heavy duty!

    Catherine, xo || Lady Liquor

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    1. Ahh, I need to try the NARS! Everyone raves about it x

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  3. Me veseli, da nič ne zamujam z Collection korektorjem:). Meni pa ni všeč Pri Catrice Velvet korektorju, da ni dovolj prekriven. Upala sem da bo bolj, čeprav mi je pa všeč, da je dokaj svetel odtenek in da je vlažilen. Za mozolje mi je všeč tudi Catrice Camouflage Cream. Na sploh pa je moj najljubši korektor še vedno Revlon Colorstay.:)

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  4. Adding these to my wishlist!
    I'm using Rimmel Wake Me Up and their Illuminating one as well...also budget-friendly :-)

    Lovely Little Bits

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    1. Lovely! I saw your comment and tried to find them at a Rimmel counter on holiday, but they only had Match Perfection :( x

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  5. Super post! Ravno pravi čas, ker mi korektorjev zmankuje pa potrebujem nove - najbrž bom sprobala oba od essence ;)

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  6. I love the collection one as I the coverage is so good, another great one is the Maybelline Age Eraser x

    http://xxchloescloset.blogspot.co.uk/

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  7. Defiantly need to try more of Essence, but I do love the Collection one...like everyone!

    Annabel ♥
    Mascara & Maltesers

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  8. I love the essence one for under eyes as well! I originally bought it simply because I wanted something super light for cream contouring, but I realised that the coverage isn't bad for something so light and "barely there".

    nueyork.blogspot.com

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  9. Tudi meni je najboljši Revlon Colorstay Undereye Concealer - je precej prekriven in zelo zelo dolgo obstojen, se ne nabira v gubice in ima SPF 15.

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    1. Odlično, moram preizkusit - hvala za nasvet :) Pohvaljen je tudi njihov Photoready concealer, čeprav meni puder iz te linije ni bil všeč.

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  10. Dolga leta sem bila zvesta Essence 16h , od kar smo pa dobile tale Catrice velvet sem ap na Essence čist pozabila, res je super, odtenek je perfect, fajn mi posvetli pod očmi, ne draži, pa še zdrži dolgo časa...pa še SPF mi je + :D

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    1. Js sm pa misla, da je ta Essence 16h nov! No, važno, da je dober. :P

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  11. Omg thank you for sharing this. I am like a concealer freak because I am obsessed with concealers.
    Now, I cannot wait to try them out <3

    xo
    colorsinmybubble.blogspot.com

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  12. Meni je tale od catrice top. sem pa uporabljala tudi essencovega, a mi nekako ni zdržal dolgo.:/ :)

    super post.xoxo

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    1. Škoda, ampak me veseli, da ti je Catrice všeč :)

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  13. Would like to try the Catrice one!!! I am such a fan of this brand)
    xo
    Stacy

    http://tastyrumors.blogspot.com/

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  14. The Collection concealer is my current drugstore fave! Love love love! And I love how you photograph these concealers too, Živa! <3

    www.angerawrs.co.uk

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    1. Thank you so much for always leaving such sweet comments <3

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  15. thanks for sharing your top drugstore ones! I am always on the search for good concealers to try. xx. gigi. www.gigikkitchen.com

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  16. Meni je Catrice premalo prekriven (čeprav ga zadnje dni obožujem za highlighting), je pa moj go-to concealer hitro postal Maybelline Fit Me, božanska zadeva.♥

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  17. Vedno je fajn imeti v torbici kakšen korektorček =) jaz pa ga uporabljam od Maybelline!
    http://cherryfashion-k.blogspot.com/

    xx
    K.

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