BYTERRY HYALURONIC HYDRA - CONCEALER {REVIEW}

Not only have I added to my collection of BYTERRY products

recently, but I've also been successful in removing another beauty

product off my beauty wish list...

The 

BYTERRY HYALURONIC HYDRA-CONCEALER 

is a newish addition to the hugely popular HYALURONIC HYDRA range

 and is a collection of products that I just happen to adore.

Just to re-cap

BY TERRY was the first brand to encapsulate Hyaluronic acid in 

a powder formula.

Fifteen years ago, Terry de Gunzburg took a fingertip portion of 

pure lyophilised Hyaluronic acid and found herself amazed by 

this ultra-fine white powder. 

Fascinated by the lightweight, imperceptible, almost invisible texture,

 she decided to create an unprecedented product inspired by this raw material. 

It took years to develop the formula for her now iconic Hyaluronic 

Hydra-powder, 

the flagship product of the Hyaluronic range.

This Hyaluronic family now includes tinted and pressed versions of the

 cult setting powder as well as a primer, a foundation, a concealer,

a new collection of Hydra Lipsticks and a face cream.

For now my personal Hyaluronic family includes the foundation, 

the concealer and I really want to add the face cream, which is available 

here in South Africa and although the Hydra Lipsticks are still to be

launched, they will both be added to my wish list very soon.

To read my foundation review

In a nutshell the Hyaluronic acid skincare concealer is an

 87% skincare based formula. 

It Hydrates,

Disguises dark circles, 

Plumps and blurs the skin, 

Brightens and protects,

 Buildable coverage and finally its Long-Lasting. 

Its unique formula of Hyaluronic acid locks moisture into skin, smoothing

 and plumping out fine lines while boosting elasticity. 

Smartly combined with Horse Chestnut seed extract that stimulates the 

micro-circulation, dark circles are instantly brightened, micro-vessels 

are less visible, skin looks even.

Hydrophobic coated pigments ensure a long-lasting lumi-matte finish while

 the mineral coated powders complex provides a soft focus.

Available Internationally in 6 auto-adaptable shades.

The light, silky texture sets to a lumi-matte finish and my shade was

the well matched 400 Medium.

Here in South Africa we only have 3 shades: 

400 Medium

500 Medium Dark

600 Dark

Packaged in a chunky pen you click to release the right amount of formula

onto the soft wide bristle brush and gently dab onto dark circles, blemishes

 and imperfections, fine lines and wrinkles. 

Using your ring finger, tap lightly to gently blend. 

Apply a second coat if necessary, as this concealer is easy to build.

The lightweight long lasting formula hydrates and is non-drying and 

leaves a non cakey finish, which any of us mature ladies welcome, as so

 many concealers can be drying and as the day progresses leave a cakey 

or creased look.

Something else we welcome is a concealer that brightens under the eyes

 and makes them look more awake and less fatigued and this one

 does just that.

Dark circles are disguised, which is my major concern, the fine lines and 

redness are diminished and again is a box I seriously need ticking.

On paper it seemed like it was a concealer that truly ticked all of my

concealer boxes and being a sucker for treatment based make-up, so

how could I or anyone else not like it, well the truth is I absolutely 

ADORE

this product and BYTERRY have nailed it again and I would go as far to say

 it's my No 1 concealer of all time.

BYTERRY 

HYALURONIC HYDRA

CONCEALER

6.3G

R

795

BYTERRY IS EXCLUSIVE TO

Metro Cosmectics 

IN SOUTH AFRICA

£‌

36

$

49

To read all my previous BYTERRY reviews Click Here

 

URBAN DECAY STAY NAKED CORRECTING CONCEALER {REVIEW}

I recently took advantage of the URBAN DECAY 50% Off Sale and used it

as a way to stock up on some of my much loved tried and tested products and at

the same time I popped into my basket a couple of products that I've been 

wanting to try out.

If you would like to check out what I bought in the big sale then click on the

 Pink Link below

URBAN DECAY SALE HAUL

 and for all those much loved faves you will find Pink Links

within the Sale Haul post.

Similarly with a mascara ,I'm always the hunt for a "best" concealer one to

help conceal and camouflage my problem area and that's my dark circles under the 

eyes along with redness around my nose area.

The 

STAY NAKED 

CORRECTING CONCEALER, 

on paper, seemed to be the one and I couldn't pass by the opportunity to purchase 

one at half the normal price.

The URBAN DECAY NAKED Collection is the Holy Grail of the URBAN DECAY 

product line-up and to accompany their hugely popular long wearing, full coverage

 Stay Naked Foundation, the Stay Naked Concealer is a perfect side-kick for the 50 foundation shades, as there are 25 shades of concealer with nine intensities, three master tones and five undertones to camouflage, accentuate and sculpt as you see fit.

The patented, wave-tip applicator makes it easy to get the right level of coverage. Use the flat side for precise, light application or lean into the curve for a heavier dose of product.

As with many duel sided applicators I tend to just apply and not worry too much

as to which side I'm using and this applicator was no exception. I still found it easy and effortless to apply, especially under the eye area.

This product is suitable for all skin types, its vegan and cruelty free.

Under advice I opted for 30NN a light neutral with a neutral undertone, which seemed to be an ideal shade for my skin tone.

The Stay Naked concealer is a buildable, full coverage concealer that is

 long wearing (up to 24hrs),waterproof and doesn't transfer.

I enjoyed that it had a breathable, flexible formula and didn't look cakey, 

or dry despite giving a matte finish.

Even though the formula is ultra-pigmented,it's also lightweight and it covered

the darkness under my eyes and the redness around my nose surprisingly well.

Not having used the Stay Naked Foundation myself I would imagine, used with

its namesake concealer, it would be a formidable "Stay All Day" duo and I can

understand the love for this combo.

URBAN DECAY 

STAY NAKED

CORRECTING CONCEALER

10.2g

R

400

£

23

$

29

URBAN DECAY SOUTH AFRICA

MAYBELLINE INSTANT ANTI AGE ERASER {REVIEW}

Every now and then I find myself being drawn to a beauty product that I wouldn't 

normally look at and its generally due to other bloggers/influencers raving about it. 

Maybelline Instant Anti-Age Eraser Concealer 

was one such product where the hype proceeded its appearance here in South Africa.

I've been hearing about this product for what seems like an age, so

I recently buckled under social media pressure and purchased one.

I feel duty bound here to inform you that all previous "pressure" purchases have 

not ended well and I hope this doesn't end up being featured in any upcoming

blogpost...

"Products I Regret Purchasing"  

or 

"Products I Didn't Finish and Why".

Concealing products are a little like mascaras, as they're both "huge" business

for the cosmetic companies.

We as consumers are constantly replacing these two items, hence we're always being 

drawn in by the claims that X,Y,Z performs better than the one before etc. etc.

As you can imagine over a life long career in cosmetics and beauty I have

tried so many concealers and having gone through the cover spots and blemishes

phase, to pigmentation during pregnancy phase I'm now at a new cover and conceal phase.

I'm now looking for a product that will cover and conceal dark circles

 and shadows under my eyes and I have to say that

my favourite brand when it comes to concealing is

benefit as they have all of my concerns literally covered.

To read all my benefit concealer reviews

Lets see what the Maybelline Instant Anti Ageing Eraser has to offer.

Immediately I'm excited by the name choice, as who doesn't want to 

Instantly Erase signs of Ageing?

I know I do and this concealer is specifically for concealing dark circles and giving 

much needed radiance to the under eye area.

Let me first deal with the packaging, which I personally found highly irritating 

from the onset, as you have to keep clicking round the top plastic section in order 

to dispense the actual product onto the sponge applicator.

After saying that, the sponge applicator glides effortlessly over the skin and the

 product is easy to blend.

However with use the sponge applicator becomes, for the want of a better word,

 "Gross".

*Maybelline do say that The Eraser Eye is protected with an anti-microbial system. 

Do not wet applicator. Wipe off excess eye concealer with dry tissue only.*

Seriously! what a "faff"

(I'll refrain from showing you pics of the sponge applicator after several weeks use)

What Maybelline have to say:

Instant Age Rewind® Eraser Dark Circles Treatment Concealer. 

"This concealer for dark circles and fine lines instantly creates a radiant,

refreshed looking eye area. Infused with goji berry and Haloxyl™.

I enjoyed the ease of using this product and the shade match (Fair) was good 

for my skin tone.

On the concealing front I thought it performed reasonably well and it did 

brighten the under eye area thanks to the perfecting coloured pigments,

but on me, I found that the concealer, with wear, settled into the

 fine lines under my eyes (not a good look),which doesn't 

generally happen with my other concealers, whether they be budget or high end.

   Based on this short coming and the awful condition of the sponge with use,

I personally wouldn't buy again, but I can understand why this concealer is popular.

I'm pleased to inform you that this product won't be included in any future posts namely :

"Products I Regret Buying" 

or 

"Products I Didn't Finish and Why" 

MAYBELLINE 

INSTANT ANTI AGE ERASER

Concealer

6.8 mls

R
179.95

(Clicks currently have a 3 for 2 promo on) 
Maybelline

£
8.99

€
9.59

$
6.99