Friday Face off - Concealers!

Another new feature for the blog. On Fridays I will try to compare two products from different natural brands and take a look at their ingredients and how they work. And of course I'll put my two cents in on which one I think works best.

First up - concealers. I love concealers, I could give up foundation, but not concealer. Tarte and Korres are two great natural brands. They both offer great concealers, with similar applicators. Korres has their Wild Rose Concealer and Tarte offers They Eraser Concealer. Since we hit Wild Rose in our Natural Know How last entry, let's start with the Korres Wild Rose Concealer.

Manufacturer's description:



A concealer that provides to intense coverage for skin imperfections and dark circles, as well as treating hyperpigmentation and the first signs of aging.What it does:Korres Wild Rose Concealer contains ultra-fine pigments that reflect light in multiple directions for a luminous effect. Wild Rose extract increases skin radiance and moisture while also offering antioxidant benefits and diminishing fine lines, wrinkles, and hyper-pigmentation. This brand favorite is clinically proven to brighten, firm, and hydrate skin while functioning as an eyeshadow base and preventing creasing. What it is formulated WITHOUT: Parabens, Sulfates, Synthetic Dye, Synthetic Fragrance, Petro-Chemicals, Phthalates, GMOs, Triclosan. What else you need to know: Skin that benefits from the Wild Rose Collection: Skin that has newly developed expression lines, is environmentally stressed, needs all-day hydration, or has post-acne problems. This product does not contain mineral oils, propylene glycols and ethanolomines.

Tarte's The Eraser Concealer:



This concealer contains Skinvigorating™ ingredients like safflower seed oil, a vegetable-derived oil that has moisturizing capabilities, and arnica flower extract, which is known to reduce the appearance of dark undereye circles. The concealer also contains cucumber extract, known for skin-soothing properties, vitamin C, an antioxidant that helps prevent premature signs of aging, and vitamin E, an antioxidant that acts as anti-inflammatory emollient. Dermatologist-tested. What it does: Unlike other concealers that just cover the problem, Tarte The Eraser Smooth Concealer contains Skinvigorating™ ingredients that help treat and soothe irritated skin and blemishes. What it is formulated WITHOUT: Sulfates, Synthetic Fragrances, Synthetic Dyes, Petro-Chemicals, and Phthalates

Each of these has a brush applicator. I hate brush applicators. I hate the twisting, and the bristles on the brushes feel very plastic and strange to me. Neither of the applicators on these concealers changed my opinion on brush applicators. I don't know about you, but I usually toss the brushes that come with blushes or powder foundations. But you can't toss the brushes on these because they are attached! Boo!

Overall, they both offer great brightening, and are especially effective under the eyes. For me, I think I'll stick with the Korres, their lightest shade is very well suited for someone pale such as myself. The concealer itself was incredibly smooth and gliding right over my skin. The Tarte color was slightly off, and the coverage didn't look as natural, and didn't layer as well as the Korres.

The Tarte Eraser Concealer is available for $22, at $20 the Korres Wild Rose Concealer is a slightly better buy. Sephora carries both lines, and they are also available online if you don't have a Sephora near you.

Cheers!

The Diving Loon