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Lightweight, natural makeup is a swipe away with this concealer

Here’s what our Review Crew® had to say about this hydrating budget buy

By Briar Clark

BEAUTYcrew Beauty Editor / October 26 2020

Here’s what our Review Crew® had to say about this hydrating budget buy

By Briar Clark

BEAUTYcrew Beauty Editor / October 26 2020

The product

Trends may come and go, but no-makeup makeup will always remain one of our favourite go-to looks.

So, when we heard our Review Crew raving about a concealer with a lightweight natural finish, we knew we had to know more…

COVERGIRL Clean Fresh Hydrating Concealer is a budget-friendly, hydrating concealer that’s light on coverage and says no to the dreaded cake. It’s blendable formula is perfect for those effortless no-makeup makeup looks that have become a staple in everyone’s 2020 beauty arsenal.

Our panel of Review Crew® testers put this vegan and cruelty-free concealer to the test.

The panel

Beauty Crew sent COVERGIRL Clean Fresh Hydrating Concealer to a panel of women aged 16 and older looking for a concealer with all-day wear that does not cake, crack or crease.

The lowdown

Here’s what the Review Crew® loved about COVERGIRL Clean Fresh Hydrating Concealer.

The hydrating formula: Our members loved that the hydrating concealer didn’t sink into any fine lines or dry out through the day, meaning it didn’t accentuate tired eyes or blemishes.

Perfect for no-makeup makeup: A number of our members mentioned this concealer has become their go-to for no-makeup makeup days, due to the lightweight natural finish that blends seamlessly into their skin.

The affordable price point: Our reviewers really loved the uber low price point of this concealer as well as the fact it’s stocked in supermarkets, making repurchase a breeze. Simply add to cart on your next weekly shop – sorted.

The verdict

“I've tried it on some recent hotter days and it still seems to last. I get quite dark circles and some fine lines under my eyes but this does a great job of blending and hydrating that area without accentuating the lines. It also has good coverage for blemishes and scars. I was previously using Tarte 'Shape Tape' but I would say that this Covergirl concealer is as good and for a better price. I especially love that the brand has gone cruelty-free and I'd say this will be my new go to for under eyes.”

Michaela K

REVIEWcrew® Member

“The packaging is cute and lightweight, with a curved doe-foot applicator that picks up the perfect amount of concealer from the tube. The shade 530 works well on blemishes, but I would prefer something slightly more pale for under the eyes. In saying that, I prefer how this covers my eye bags and it doesn’t crease on me. It leaves a natural finish on the skin and blends in seamlessly. It’s definitely one that I am now reaching for on a daily basis as it’s right up my lightweight, no makeup makeup street.”

Kiarrah T

REVIEWcrew® Member

“I’ve always been a big fan of hydrating products, and this concealer did not disappoint! It is long lasting, has a sheer to medium coverage and definitely feels hydrating. The concealer doesn't crease or dry out under my eyes which is something concealers usually do. My only issue is I had to use a fair bit of the product to give me a medium coverage under my eyes to cover my dark circles. But it is perfect for those no makeup - makeup days.”

Georgia W

REVIEWcrew® Member

Like the sound of this anti-ageing essence? Read more COVERGIRL Clean Fresh Hydrating Concealer reviews.

The products for this Review Crew® trial have been provided by COVERGIRL to Bauer Media and BEAUTYcrew for the purpose of trial and review by Review Crew® members.

*This combined average star rating for COVERGIRL Clean Fresh Hydrating Concealer is based on a total of 50 reviews submitted and is correct as of 23/10/2020.

Main image credit: Bauer Media

Briar Clark

Briar Clark got her start in the media industry in 2017, as an intern for Marie Claire and InStyle. Since then, her keen interest in fashion and beauty has landed her gigs as a Digital Content Producer and Beauty Editor with titles like Girlfriend, Refinery29, BEAUTYcrew and beautyheaven. She loves the way seemingly innocuous topics like skin care and style have the ability to put a smile on people’s faces or make them think about themselves a little differently. A big believer in self love and experimentation, Briar has made a point of becoming the Australian beauty industry’s unofficial guinea pig for unusual treatments and daring hair trends. When she’s not testing out the latest beauty launches, Briar is big on broadening her horizons, mostly in the form of food but she’s also partial to travelling to new destinations both near and far (and of course, allocating an extra bag to bring their best beauty offerings home with her).