Review Summary -
The reviewer uses the shade NC 20, which is intended for NC 35 skin tone, and shows comparison swatches against Too Faced Born This Way sculpting concealer in the shade almond, Tarte Shape Tape in light/medium, and Laura Mercier concealer in the shade 2W.
The Mac concealer is 7ml, the same size as the Laura Mercier concealer. The Too Faced concealer is 15ml and the Tarte Shape Tape is 10ml. The claims about the concealer are that it is smoothing, 24-hour wear, medium-to-full buildable coverage, and has a natural matte finish. The reviewer prefers the 24-hour wear concealer because it is easy to use and can be blended with a sponge. The Born This Way concealer is her benchmark for concealers, and she compares it to the Mac concealer.
The Too Faced concealer has a very high coverage for the small amount provided and is good value for money. The shade range for Mac is impressive, but some people have issues with the tones running pretty yellow, so there are not as many options for neutral or cooler undertones. The Mac concealer has the same smell as the Studio Fix foundation.
The Mac concealer has a small applicator, so it takes more effort to get the product where you want it, but it blends out quickly and nicely. The coverage is similar to the Born This Way concealer, and it brightens up the under-eye area. The concealer works well with the loose baking powder used for setting it. Overall, the Mac concealer provides good coverage, brightening and it does not crease at all.
M.A.C. Studio Fix 24 Hour Liquid Concealer NC30
