Ah, the joys of finding the right concealer … it’s like being able to look five years younger in five minutes … like you had the best beauty sleep … like you have flawless skin.

That is, if you find the right concealer.

I’m not too fussy with them – so long as they do their job and cover enough of my imperfections, I’m happy. And if I get a compliment, or two along the way, my day is made.

But I do have my favourites, and right now it is La Mer’s The Radiant Concealer.

I was passed one by La Mer to try out a couple of months ago, and let me tell you – all my other cover-ups have been sorely neglected since.   

Okay, the details:

The La Mer signature ingredients are there in this concealer – tourmaline and malachite gemstones to capture light and conceal dark circles and blemishes, while marine and plant extracts reduce the appearance of dark under-eye circles, puffiness and pores. Also, with continuous use, redness and discolouration will be less visible, thanks to chamomile extract and a unique mushroom ingredient called Viapure Poria.

The concealer is supposed to be lightweight, and of cream-to-powder texture. I think the texture is a bit thick, though it doesn’t feel heavy or greasy on my skin. It does gets creamier and easier to blend in once warmed up – so, I don’t bother with a brush with this, just my fingers.

Even so, it still gives the impression of being a rather thick consistency, so it might not work so great if you have very dry skin.

But if you don’t have that issue, this works beautifully.

The heavy pigments and light diffusing particles in the concealer brightened my eye area, erased redness, slight under-eye circles, and some of my lighter spots without settling into my pores or wrinkles. It’s thick enough for my blemishes (plenty, lately!), so I pretty much end up using it all over my face. It has great staying power too, I still look fresh-faced at the end of a long day.

That said, while it might just be a concealer, it is a La Mer concealer, so expect to pay top dollar. The pan is also a little on the small size, but I’ve used mine for more than a month, and it’s hardly budged.   

This is, without a doubt, a huge splurge. But if you can afford to, consider it the price you pay for perfect skin … and a good ten hours sleep!

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After:

The Radiant Concealer has SPF 25, and is comes in three colours, Ivory, Beige, and Natural Warm. Available at La Mer counters for RM245.