This Christmas eve came with a twist. When everybody around was getting richer and richer with presents, I got a phone poorer (damn you thief). So what if it was begging to be replaced? So what if its depreciation value was nearing a zero? (okay maths genius I know depreciation never gets 0 ). So what if all my cousins and friends considered it a good news? It was my phone! It was probably the most “in” gadget I could ever get with that bright orange back panel. Yes you guessed right, it was my dear Corby. My best friend’s first reaction was “Blackberry! It’s an omen!” (Refer Miss Malini’s Blackberry contest which was ending on 25th).I was almost convinced that the blackberry was made for me! Did I tell you how much I loved my phone? Its like I was emotionally attached to it, who stood by me in its thick and thin (read the times I dropped it from unbelievable heights). Okay enough of cribbing.
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| colorbar instant coverup stick concealer |
- Chamomile for soothing and vitamin c for anti oxidant benefits.
- Soft and creamy with high color payoff.
- Handy for instant concealing
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| colorbar concealer swatch |
I’ve never been lucky with concealers. While the Oriflame concealer is my very own Touch de Eclate except that it doesn’t conceals! The others end up being my eye and lip primers. But I can safely say that the curse has been uplifted now. By the way, Bharti requested this review. I wouldn’t have probably reviewed it for the next 3 months given how lazy I am!
This concealer has got 3 shades and even though I’m medium toned; I went for the darkest shade to be on the safe side. And it was a hit! As you can see, it is a chubby stick pencil which looks a lot like those NYX Jumbo eye and lip pencils. The texture is creamy and thick but very easy to blend. The coverage it gives is medium. Let me show you how it works on my under eyes. I don’t have much dark circles to begin with *touchwood* (yes I’m superstitious!)
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| colorbar concealer unblended |
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| colorbar concealer blended |
It hides my veins and makes the area look brighter. I’m guessing it will cover the dark circles nicely too. Here is one more test. There is this little spot on my arm, let’s see how it covers it:
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| colorbar concealer test on spots |
As I said, it is not full coverage but medium enough to lighten it. But when you use it along with your foundation, the spots are covered fully. It stays on my oily skin for about 3-4hours and in these winters, it lasts even longer. It doesn’t settle into the fine lines but since it’s a stick concealer, you need to moisturize the area first.
The only pet peeve is the sharpening part. It doesn’t work with my Lakme sharpener. I think I would be needing the Colorbar sharpener soon. Damn these clever tricks! Colorbar doesn’t work with Lakme, Lakme doesn’t work with Inglotand the cycle goes on. Why can’t they come in a standard size?
So is it for you?Yes if you are looking for a concealer for daily use which is creamy, blends nicely and is easy enough to work with without needing any makeup tools. The shade selection is limited but if you find a good match then nothing like it. Even though the stick is quite small but I don’t mind it considering the quality it provides.
























{ 29 comments… read them below or add one }
that calls for a new phone girl..
n this concealer stick is quite liked by one of my friend but I haven’t tried it yet,,
:)
nice stuff vanity……… looks a must have..
i quite like these, nice & creamy though I wish they had more than 3 shades.
sorry abt ur phone sweety, maybe its a sign how about galaxy tab/BB?
ah srry abt ur phone! this product goes on my wish list … hehehe… ll pick it sumday …
The concealer seems nice. :)
nice..but it looks quite orangy types..!!!!
m using etude house’s concealer right now..n i luv it.. :*
looks nice one…thanks for review
I like this too. I’ve been using this since nearly 7 months & it looks so natural.
Planning to get it the concealer looks good !
Ouch sorry abt yr phone. I know that hurts!!!! And this sounds pretty nice wil check out!
@Ani good to have :)
@indian beauty central the shade selection is always a problem..specially with drugstore brands
@indian beauty central i wish! how about nokia 1100? :P
@riddhi jholapara def! everyone deserves atleast one good concealer :)
@Sara.H it is Sarah :)
@kanika may be its the pics..but its not orange! yellow it is. do a review on it sometime?
@Namita my bdy is next month..so lets see. def pick up the concealer..you now have two ppl who vouch for that ;)
@sahar awan pleasure :)
@Gauri exactly..it looks very natural
@Madeeha it is..do pick up :)
@PeachesandBlush it was my 2nd time yaar..dat hurts the most!
Awww…thts sad.get a new one now.Don’t get Tab plz. i hate it when i have to take the jumbo tab out of my bag when it rings and search for the hands free(i don’t like it being stuck thr to my ear the whole time). :/ and before i start abusing ur comment space let me share my view on the concealer as well. :P
I tried on both the pot and this stick at the store and while both of them looked equally good at that time,the pot one was still thr after long. guess i’ll pick up the pot only.Don’t like sharpening things for lazy me!!!! ;)
hahahaha @fone:P
I have a bb and trust me its amazing, you must get yourself one too!
..and i have heard the best things about this concealer. hmmm. time to get myself one.
Hey! You don;t have dark circles . Why were you worried about concealers then!!!
This looks pretty on the go to me!! But sharpening is a big problem!!!
nice review!!! i myself have been planning to review this since sooo long but i guess ihave just been pain lazy…. this product is awesome isn’t it? :) my only complain is that it needs to be followed up by a compact :(
aww..sorry about the phone :(
This looks quiet creamy and nice..brightens ur eyes well..
Wow-I really need to get this one-I find Creamy concealers difficult to blend-so this one is a good solution for spot applications as well-thanks for the review :):)
Gud reviews:) i tried too it. It blends and cover my blemishes, pimple scars. But on my dark circle it tends to give ashy look. I dont use foundation. Plz suggest