Tuesday, October 20, 2015

Save vs. Splurge

I always love finding affordable products for higher end versions. I finally found a drugstore concealer that I really, really like. A few months ago I'd gotten the Lancome waterproof, anti-crease undereye concealer. While it's a great concealer it's quite pricey, as most great concealers seem to be. I've been on the hunt for a great drugstore concealer for a really long time. There are some I've tried that I've liked, but they weren't anything amazing. A little over a week ago I picked up Maybelline's Master Conceal. What drew me to it was that it came in a tube much like my Lancome version. It claims to be a full coverage high resistance concealer.




The Lancome version is on the left in the shade Ivory. It has a more yellow tone to it while the Maybelline one has a pinkier undertone and is in the shade Fair. Both are the same consistency, a semi-thick liquid and both are incredibly brightening. 


Both blend out fairly easily which I like considering it's being put on a delicate area. From the swatches you can see the Maybelline concealer is actually slightly fuller coverage and sits a bit thicker on the skin.


Completely blended out the coverage is pretty similar, with the Maybelline one being slightly fuller coverage. Set with a powder the Maybelline one lasted almost a full day. I'd say it starts creasing and wearing around the 8 to 9 hour mark while the Lancome one lasted my full 12 hour day. I've worn the Maybelline one in the heat (basically being a sweaty mess) and also in a downpour and it stayed put in both instances.

As far as which I'd prefer, I'd say the Maybelline concealer is just as good as the Lancome version. It doesn't last as long but you're paying literally a fourth of the price. The Maybelline one is slightly thicker and fuller coverage so if that's something you look for I would highly recommend this concealer. I'd say for me I'll probably repurchase the Maybelline concealer over the Lancome one when both run out.

Lancome Concealer : .52oz - $31
Maybelline Concealer : .4oz - $8.99 but you can often find it on a sale in most drugstores

Let me know of a drugstore concealer you find comparable to the high end ones! XO

16 comments:

  1. This is great! I love finding drug store dupes for high end products, there's no need to fork out so much money :)

    -Sarah
    sarahmua.bloglspot.co.uk

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    1. Agreed! I LOVE makeup but have a hard time shelling out so much money, always love a good drugstore dupe! Thanks so much for stopping in gorgeous! XO -Kim

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  2. I really want to pick up a drugstore concealer for a few drugstore makeup tutorials I have planned, so I think I'm going to get this one! Thanks for the great review, Kim!


    xo, Liz
    http://lipstickandconfetti.com

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    1. Liz, this one is definitely a great one, can't wait to see your tutorials! Thanks for stopping in beautiful gal, hope you're having a great week! XO -Kim

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  3. Wow, what a great price point difference. You know I've been searching for a good concealer so I'm going to give this a try!! Thank you beautiful friend!!

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    1. I had you in mind when I wrote this! I know we both like a good drugstore product! Thanks for stopping in my sweet friend, love and hugs! XO -Kim

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  4. Ahh why haven't I seen this before?! It sounds perfect for me (and pale enough for once). I'm definitely going to check this one out Kim, thanks for the review!

    www.sophieslittlesecrets.co.uk

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    1. I don't know how I never bought this as I love drugstore makeup and am always finding something new, but I'm sure glad I got it! It's definitely a great quality drugstore concealer! Thanks for stopping in beautiful lady! XO -Kim

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  5. That's good to know they are almost identical, I guess when the price is that much cheaper it doesn't matter that it doesn't last as long as you can always touch up.

    Raindrops of Sapphire

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    1. Definitely! I have super oily skin so I'm used to touching up my makeup so it really doesn't bother me. Thanks so much for stopping in! XO -Kim

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  6. Thanks for the review Kim! I am always up for buying the drugstore versions of makeup in order to save money. The only place where I splurge is on foundation and powder because they usually do a better job than I can of matching the correct shade to my skin.

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    1. Hahaha so true, skin matching is definitely the hardest part of makeup! I am a huge lover of Lancome makeup as it is such great quality but I'm such a drugstore junkie! Thanks for stopping in my beautiful friend, hope you have a happy Wednesday! XO -Kim

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  7. What a great post and review! thanks for sharing, I will definitely be checking out the maybelline concealer now.

    lifeisashoe

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    1. Thank you so much for stopping in, I hope you're having a lovely week! XO -Kim

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  8. Oh I love this review in comparison! It's always so nice to find more affordable products which do the same great job!! Such a sucker for drugstore makeup here though most of my faves are on the pricey side #guilty :)
    xox Nadia
    http://mielandmint.blogspot.co.uk/

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    1. LOL they are pricey for a reason, most of the pricey items ARE great quality and worth it so don't feel guilty LOL. I'm just terrible because I'd rather spend my money on food hahahah. So I like to find drugstore options. Thanks for stopping in gorgeous girl! XO -Kim

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