This is definitely a concealer that I feel like most people would have heard of if you follow the beauty industry even a little. It’s always sold out and so when I finally had the chance to pick up the legendary Maybelline Age Rewind concealer, I did!
I got mine in the shade Light as I like a bit of a brighter under eye area. In terms of the packaging I like that it’s a twist but I’m not sure about the sponge. The main reason is that it’s not easy to clean and so bacteria would just multiply like crazy on it. But aside from that I think it distributes the concealer evenly through out the sponge, allowing for easy application. You couldn’t however blend with it as you constantly just get more product on the skin.
The coverage this gives is really good. It definitely helps to hide my dark circles and the veins on the lids too. It does start to dry pretty quickly however and so it can be a little hard to blend. My biggest issue with this concealer however is that it sticks to my dry patches like crazy. It emphasizes the dry skin I have under the eyes and down the cheeks so much and makes it so obvious that it looks ridiculous. Regardless of how much I blend it seems to just cling to these patches.
I’m not sure if I got a dodgy one as I haven’t heard a review like this before but it was definitely a let down. Although it’s lightweight, it is hard to blend and it does stick to my dry skin. So for me, the hype was certainly not worth it.
Have you tried it before? What did you think?
Love,
Sofia
I love this product! Really got along well with it and it stays put all day for me.
Sincerely, Sarah xx
I’ve never thought about the fact that you can’t clean the sponge – that’s not ideal! I have SUCH bad under-eye circles; I really want to give this a go adn see if it lives up to the hype too
Steph – http://www.nourishmeblog.co.uk
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Yeah it’s a bit annoying you can’t clean it! It is very pigmented so definitely check it out 🙂 xx
Ah so interesting to hear what you thought of this. I don’t like the sound of it very much so I’ll probably give it a miss!
The Makeup Directory
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No worries! xx
I’ve definitely heard and saw that product A LOT. I’ve been wanting to try it but I never got myself to actually buy it. It’s great I stumbled upon your post, I think I’ll just look for another concealer 😀
xx Alyssa // STYLE VANITY
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Yeah I think it’s definitely over-hyped! But glad I could help 🙂 xx
I used to love this but now that I am much older, I find it emphasizes my fine lines like crazy.
Shireen⎜Reflection of Sanity
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Yeah that’s not good!!! I find it does get a bit weird too! xx
Always wanted to try this but maybe ill give it a miss as i have quite dry skin. Great post xxx
http://www.basicallyalice.blogspot.co.uk
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Thanks! xx
Got me interested. Will try for sure!
Nistha
https://www.fashionistha.com/shein-romancing-with-zara/
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Give it a go! xx
This has just been released here so I’ve never tried it before. Your review made me curious to pick it up, though, and see if we’ll have the same reaction to it.
Jorj | Mad Cherry
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Yeah definitely let me know if you try it out! xx
I remember I used to love this concealer a lot! But then I couldn’t find it again, as you said, it was always sold out! I have been thinking about getting it again just to see if it is as good as I remember 😛
Thanks for the review!
Andrea.
Seize your Style
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Haha try it out again and let me know! xx
I’ve never tried this concealer but I’ve heard great things about it. I’m not buying concealers anytime soon because I love the Tarte Shape Tape too much!
Hannah
Floraful
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I want to try the Shape Tape sooo bad too! xx
OMG I was exactly the same with this concealer! Didn’t like it and didn’t get what all the hype was about! It just doesn’t blend well.
Have an awesome day!
xx Kris
https://dreamingofpink.wordpress.com
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Yesss I so agree! xx
I’ve tried this before and really liked it, but I’m not sure how I’d feel now that my eye area is dryer. Totally agree with you on the sponge, I wish they changed the applicator to something more hygienic!
Jenny | Geeky Posh
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Yeah I really wish they did too! xx
Great to hear your thoughts on this. I am yet to try it! Have a great weekend.
Gemma x
http://www.jacquardflower.uk
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You too! xx
I definitely do not like the idea of not being able to clean it!
Jennifer
Effortlessly Sophisticated
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Yeah it’s not super hygienic is it! xx
Oh no – it sounds like my dry skin would hate it! xx
Beautylymin
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Yeah it might! xx
Omg this has been my favorite drugstore concealer for years now! So much love for that product
Enclothed Cognition
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Glad to hear! xx
I tried this concealer and I loved it because it was so easy to use and natural looking!
http://violettedaily.com
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Yeah it’s definitely natural looking! xx
This concealer is so many people’s favourite that I would never have assumed that it was drying! It is good to know, thank you for the honest review!
http://fannyanddailybeauty.com
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No worries! It was weird when it did that! xx
Shame you didn’t like this product as much as others, I don’t think it would be very good for me if it sticks to dry areas as I have a lot of those, also, the sponge is bugging me a bit!
Lauren x Huggled
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Yeah the sponge definitely isn’t ideal! And yeah, it was so unfortunate, I’m trying to use really hydrating skincare at the moment and then I might try it again but yeah! xx
I was thinking about trying this, but as soon as you mentioned it’s drying it’s a no from me haha! Great review xx
Hannah | luxuryblush
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Haha yeah maybe see if you can test it beforehand if you know anyone who has it! xx
I totally need to try this out! I’ve heard amazing things, and this post is wonderful 🙂
Anika xo | anikamay.co.uk
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Yeah but I don’t think it’s good for dry skin 🙂 xx
Hi Sofia! This concealer is my holy grail and love it so much. It does dry pretty fast on the face and might not be creamy enough for your skin type. Maybe you can try to use a bit more moisturizer under the eye and then apply this. Who knows it won’t stick on the dry patches. Hope that helps.
Nathalie
http://www.nathalie-alexandra.blogspot.com
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Hi Nathalie, I have tried that and I still find it sticks! I don’t have super dry skin either so I’m not sure!! Maybe just got a bad one! 🙂 xx
I have never tried this concealer but I have heard of it many times. I’m glad I skipped this purchase after seeing your review. Definitely don’t want a concealer that sticks to my dry patches.
https://styledwithamanda.blogspot.com
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Yeah so many people talk about it!! So unfortunate that it was a let down 🙁 Yeah if you have dry skin maybe don’t give this a go! xx
I used to use this concealer but also found it pretty drying. I’m now using creamier products!
Di from Max The Unicorn
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Yeah I think I definitely prefer creamier ones! xx