This review dives deep into the KOSAS Revealer Concealer, a multi-tasking product marketed as a concealer, eye cream, and spot treatment all in one. Promising a radiant, dewy finish for all skin types, including dry skin, this medium-coverage formula features skin-loving ingredients like arnica, caffeine, and peptides. We put it to the test, comparing its performance and texture against other popular concealers using different application methods. This detailed analysis explores its claims of being both effective and gentle, particularly on mature or dry skin.The review examines the concealer's application, coverage, longevity, and its behavior on dry skin patches. We'll discuss the shade used (shade 3, a fair cool-toned shade), the texture, and how it performs throughout the day. We'll also assess the overall wearability and see if KOSAS's claims of a comfortable, non-creasing formula hold true, ultimately determining if this concealer lives up to the hype, especially for those with dry skin concerns.
Pros And Cons
- Medium coverage
- Good application with a damp sponge
- Nice finish
- Comfortable on dry under-eyes
- Doesn't accentuate dry skin
- Fades gracefully
- Good for dry, mature, or flaking skin
- Slightly yellow undertone for cool undertones
- Can cling to dry skin (though not overly noticeable)
- Doesn't provide significant smoothing of lines
- Doesn't last a super long time (less than 8 hours)
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Product Overview and Claims
The KOSAS Revealer Concealer is a medium-coverage formula marketed as a concealer, eye cream, and spot treatment in one. It promises a radiant finish suitable for normal, combination, dry, and oily skin types. Key ingredients include arnica (for skin healing), caffeine (for brightening), and peptides (for collagen support).
The brand boasts a year-long development process resulting in a unique, clean base with a luminous, dewy finish that's non-tacky. KOSAS highlights its vegan, cruelty-free, and gluten-free status, emphasizing the product's suitability for 'skincare freaks.' The concealer comes in 16 shades; this review focuses on shade 3, described as fair with cool undertones.
Shade Comparison and Initial Application
The reviewer swatches KOSAS Revealer Concealer (shade 3) against four other concealers: Charlotte Tilbury Magic Away (shade 2), Pat McGrath Labs Sublime Perfection (shade L), NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer (Vanilla), and Too Faced Born This Way (Very Fair). The application is tested using both a dampened makeup sponge and a Sephora Pro #71 concealer brush.
Initial impressions suggest the KOSAS concealer has a slightly yellow undertone, despite being described as cool. However, the reviewer finds the application smooth and creamy, achieving medium coverage with a single pass using the sponge.
Full Face Application and Wear Test
After applying the concealer to the entire face using the sponge, the reviewer notes the finish is preferable compared to the brush application. The brush application picked up dry skin, while the sponge provided a smoother look. The reviewer uses Pat McGrath Labs Sublime Skin powder to set the concealer, addressing minor creasing.
The reviewer mentions the product is a bit clingy to dry skin patches but not overly noticeable except when zoomed in. The concealer provides the promised medium coverage, blending easily and smoothing out fine lines under the eyes.
8-Hour Wear Test and Final Thoughts
After an eight-hour wear test, the concealer shows minimal creasing or dryness. While some fading is observed, clinging to dry patches is minor and mainly visible upon close inspection. The reviewer considers this a graceful wear-off.
The reviewer expresses a wish for longer wear time, but overall, the concealer's comfort, suitability for dry skin, and non-accentuation of dryness are praised. The review concludes with a 90% rating, highlighting the concealer's suitability for dry, mature skin, and good coverage.