It was easy to achieve an untraceable, natural-looking finish without the pigment completely disappearing into my skin, which can be hard to find. I used a damp makeup sponge to blend the concealer, but I'm sure you'd have no issues using your fingers or a brush instead. When I first gave it a try, I used the shade 005 under my eyes and 001 on my face and dabbed a few dots where I wanted to cover. Out of the tube, the formula itself is thick and creamy - and so pigmented that one little dab completely covers the area it's applied to - but it blends to a smooth finish. Its small size also helps get right under your eyes and allows for spot correcting discoloration. Unlike twist-ups, all you have to do is give the tube a squeeze, and the product starts to flow from the sponge tip. I was excited to try the Revlon ColorStay Skin Awaken Concealer because 1) it's a bargain at only $12 and 2) the sponge tip is one of my favorite application methods for concealers. The formula contains caffeine (hence "awaken" in its name) to help address puffiness and tired-looking skin, and vitamin C to help brighten dark circles and spots. It has a sponge tip for easy application and offers buildable, natural-looking coverage with a lightweight feel. The concealer promises to cover, brighten, and hydrate for up to 24 hours of wear. Still, I've never given up my mission of finding ones that can check both of those boxes, and the new Revlon ColorStay Skin Awaken Concealer ($12) does just that. It can be hard to find one concealer that does it all, so I often end up using two different products: one for under my eyes, and one for covering blemishes on my chin and cheeks. I don't like wearing heavy makeup, but if I'm going to try to conceal something - like my bluish undereye circles, postinflammatory acne marks, or present pimples - then I want them gone. I want my concealer to look natural while simultaneously being full coverage - a high bar, I know.
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