As someone who often has blemishes, post-breakout marks and other skin imperfections that I want to cover up, having one of the best concealers in my make-up bag at all times is an essential for me.
And I've just stumbled upon a game-changing new product.Top makeup artist Lisa Eldridge is renowned for her 'pinpointing concealing' technique – so much so that she has even trademarked the term.This method involves covering marks or blemishes with a tiny amount of concealer and blending it out, rather than covering the face with a thick layer of make-up, giving a very natural result.
It was probably only a matter of time, then, until Lisa launched a product to quickly and easily do exactly this: enter, Pinpoint Concealer Micro Correcting Pencil, £27.
Here's why I think it's a must for spot-prone skin... READ MORE: Shoppers 'amazed' by new eye cream that 'gets rid of dark circles' and has 20% off at Debenhams READ MORE: Ekin-Su's 'rich and feminine' perfume was the perfect pick for her dramatic Love Island arrival Pros Really precise application Blends well Waterproof and smudge-proof Good range of shades Doesn't take up much space in your make-up bag Excellent customer service from the Lisa Eldridge team Cons Not really suitable for use on very dry or flaky patches of skin If you have a lot to conceal, it'll wear down quickly As someone who nearly always has something on my face that I want to camouflage (sometimes just the odd patch of pigmentation, sometimes multiple blemishes) but who still likes a natural look, I've been unknowingly doing Lisa's pinpoint concealer technique for years, using a teeny tiny liner brush to dot my favourite NARS Soft Matte Complete Concealer just where it's needed.
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