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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 is the Beauty Editor at BEAUTYcrew. Her 'down for anything' attitude has resulted in more than a handful of hair transformations, and she doesn't mind being used as a guinea pig for the industry's most unusual products and treatments. Her work has also appeared on Refinery29, Girlfriend and beautyheaven.