Review: BYS Concealer

Hello everyone!!

For the past months, I have been on the quest for the perfect concealer for my skin type and skin color. Though I don't have a lot of acne marks and skin imperfections, my skin tends to look dull and uneven so I need a concealer to even it out plus I do have some dark spots due to past acne breakouts that need cover-up. I have actually bought this concealer last February and I have been planning to do a review on this but after using it for a bout a week, I kind of thought that I need more time to test it out. So after about 3 weeks, here is what I thought of this product.

First, here is my picture without any face makeup (just some brow powder):

Skin type: Normal to Dry skin

Problem areas:  large pores, dull and uneven skin tone with some dark spots due to acne marks, redness around the nose area

PRODUCT INFO:

Name: BYS Concealer

Shade: Medium

Price: P199.00/12ml

Bought from: Watsons, Market Market

 It is quite small and handy. 

Ingredients:

The product is quite thick but somewhat liquid-y and  dries easily.

I got the shade medium because it was the only color that kind of matches my skin tone (yellow tone), most of the shades that I tried int the stall where more of pink tone.

In the picture above, I did not apply any primer on my skin. I just a applied a bit of moisturizer and dotted small amounts of the concealer on my under eye area.

Here (above), I used my fingers to blend the concealer using a patting motion rather than a swiping motion. I have noticed that the products dries easily and I really need to work fast. Plus, the concealer transfers to my fingers leaving less product on the face. As I have said the products dries easily and once it dries, I should stop blending or less the product rubs off . I have tried using a synthetic concealer brush to blend the concealer and I find it much easier and I was able to blend better. However, I still have to work fast because once the product dries, even though I use the brush, it will still rub off.

As you can see ( above), there was very little difference. I was very surprised because once the product dries, it kind of leave an invisible film of concealer on my skin.

Since I was not satisfied with the coverage, I applied another layer.

Hmmm...see any  difference? I do admit that it did brighten it up a bit but considering the amount of product i have used, it should have given more coverage right?

Here, I noticed that it did not cover my dark spots well plus it left a visible yellow film over my dark spots.

I was not satisfied with how the product performed and I had a hard time blending it but I don't want my money to go to waste so I decided to try with after I have applied my foundation on especially on the areas where I have dark spots.

Here (above), I just used my San San Liquid Matte foundation

As you can see, there was no visible yellow concealer and it did cover my dark spots. I have also noticed, that when I put a layer of foundation before applying the concealer, it did not dry up fast and it was super easier to blend.

MY THOUGHTS:

What I like:

• Affordable
• Packaging is cute and hygienic
• No strong smell or odor

What I don't like:

• The formula is thick but does not provide good coverage.
• When used alone, (not over foundation) it dries fast and is difficult to blend.
• Cannot be used alone
• Tends to rub off easily 

Recommendation:

• Use on top of foundation/tinted moisturizer
• Use a concealer brush or synthetic foundation brush when blending.

OVERALL:

All in all, I do not recommend this concealer. I did not like it at all. Now, I only use this when I have a lot of time and when I use foundation.  I will never repurchase unless they change the formula.

*Have you ever used this concealer?  Please do tell me if you have. I want to know if it is only me who had problems using this product.

Take care!!

~~Maia