Originally,
I purchased this as part of a 3 for 2 offer at Boots. I’d read some hype about
it being a close dupe to YSL Touche Eclat though I had not tried either before.
So, I took advantage of the offer and got it for free.
I
definitely jumped to conclusions with my first impressions. At first, I really
liked the product but for me it did not have the coverage factor when
concealing my problems area (mainly under eyes). I got completely sucked in and
assumed it was a thick concealer and couldn’t understand why people has been
raving about it.
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| The Lumi Magique Concealer is available in 3 shades: Light, Medium and Dark |
Eventually,
after reading more product information online I begun to understand the mixed reviews
surrounding the product They say: “L'Oreal Lumi Magique Concealer helps
brighten the appearance of eyes. Helps cover any imperfections. Can be used to
highlight cheekbones, brow bones and the cupid's bow.”
Perhaps there is some confusion over
the expectation of the product. It is very easy to assume that this is a proper
concealer. After all, it does use the word ‘concealer all over the product and
it’s advertising. However, I think it’s slightly mis leading to the costumer.
This is definitely more of a highlighting product and the consistency isn’t
thick enough to be classed as a concealer.
Although
the packaging is sleek and handy for travel size it annoys me at the same
time. It comes in a pen with a
built in brush, that you have to twist the base to dispense any product. I hate
not knowing how many twists I need to get enough product. Too much twisting and
you end up with waste product that dries out the brush.
Using
my regular concealer (Collection Lasting Perfection Ultimate Wear), I hide my
dark spots and under eye baggage. Then, I apply the L’Oreal Lumi to brighten
and highlight areas around the eyes, brow bone and bone structure. It’s great
for making me look wide-awake after a rubbish nights sleep!
A
technique that’s worked better for me is rather using the brush to apply
directly onto the skin – place the product on the back of your hand and use
your middle/ ring finger to lightly dab the product to cover the dark spots. I
found this makes a massive difference as its can be blended onto the skin.
Overall,
it’s not a bad product once you’ve applied it with your fingers rather than the
brush provided. It does what it
says – highlights and brightens the appearance of eyes. But it does not conceal
or cover imperfections in my opinion. I don’t think I will be re-purchasing
again. Just because I think there are better, more competitive highlighters and
concealers on the market that are effective. I may have rated this more if the
packaging was better.
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