Spend vs. Save : MAC Studio Finish Concealer

So which one is the MAC Studio Finish Concealer dupe? Read on to find out..

From Left:
MAC Studio Finish Concealer in NC20 SPF 35 (7grams) - Php 870
NYX Concealer in a Jar in Beige (7 grams)- Php 250
VOV Cover Foundation in #2 Natural Beige ( 20 grams) - Php 500+

COVERAGE:
MAC - full coverage
NYX - light to medium coverage
VOV - medium to full coverage

TEXTURE & CONSISTENCY:
MAC - kinda dry; make sure to warm it up first
NYX - very creamy
VOV - is perfect! Not too dry or creamy on normal temperature.

FINAL WORDS (used on my undereyes)
MAC - love its full coverage but sometimes it creases. Make sure to blend very well. SPF 35 is a great plus too!
NYX - easy to blend but does last the entire day and does not completely cover my dark circles.
VOV - a muti-purpose product! Can be used as foundation or concealer. They say this is a dupe of Cinema Secrets concealer. Nice coverage but sometimes it melts/creases if the weather is hot.

Swatches

Excited to find out who's the MAC Studio Finish Concealer dupe?!

For me its VOV's Cover Foundation..

Since MAC SF is a full coverage concealer, NYX didn't do the job of concealing my dark undereye circles. VOV for me is a great dupe and its multi-purpose too! Its cheap too coz for 20 grams you'll get a lot of product!

Concealer Reviews..

Here's a product review of the concealers I've tried..


MAC select cover up $15 - my HG concealer! I have this in NC20. Instantly brightens my undereyes, this also serves as my eyeshadow primer. Its so lightweight & doesn't crease throughout the day.
Available in MAC Counters for around Php 800.

From MAC's site: " Liquid camouflage for the skin. Texture-free, virtually invisible. Comes in a tube. Blends in. Brightens and lightens dark areas, erases spots, evens-out skin tones. Makes skin flaw-free. Use pre-foundation, or on its own. Don't reveal it, conceal it!"




VOV Cover foundation $10 - a foundation & concealer in one! I only use this as a concealer for my undereyes & pimple marks! Its creamy and buildable. Have this in #2 or natural beige...
Available in VOV counters for around Php 500.

Click here for my full product review.






NYX concealer in a jar $5 - Got this from swap. I just love how quickly this blends on my skin. Im shocked coz the pot is kinda small, but a little goes a long way. Have this in Light shade.
Not available in the Philippines.

From N.Y.X.'s site : "Provides natural & lasting coverage of discolorations & imperfections without looking caked-on or clumpy. Super concentrated so just a little will do the job."




The Balm Timebalm Concealer $18 - The consistency is great, but after a few hours of applying its really cakey.. to think I set it with loose powder!
Available in Beauty Bar for around Php 900.

From TheBalm's site: "Use this uniquely smooth anti-wrinkle concealer all day to cover dark circles and protect your delicate eye area from enviromental stress. Apply it to a clean face before you go to bed to fight wrinkles while you sleep and wake up looking fab. Timebalm is packed with beneficial ingredients including Vitamins A, C, and E, soy bean oil, panthenol, linoleic acid, and phospholipids to help you look absolutely stunning around the clock."




Maybelline Perfect concealer in light $7- Texture is smooth but I didn't like the coverage, it's not enough to cover my undereye circles.. Limited shades too, only 2 are available here in the Philippines.
Available in Maybelline Counters for around Php 400.




New York Color Cover stick $2 - First I bought the Light shade, it looks too "light" on me. Next, I bought the Medium shade, didn't match my skintone 'coz it has a pink undertone.. I gave up!
Not available in the Philippines.

From N.Y.C.'s site: "Evens out skin tones for a flawless look. The soft formula will not pull or tug around your gentle eye area. Use yellow Corrective Cover Sticks to conceal dark under-eye circles and freckles. Green cover sticks hide blemishes and red blotches. Blend well under foundation. Create a fresh, natural look that lasts all day. "


Palladio Herbal treatment concealer $7 - had this in yellow coz the SA said its for dark undereye circles. Its really obvious on my skintone. I want to try other shades though..
Available in Beauty Bar for around Php 400.

From Palladio's site: "The Herbal Concealer is a fusion of proven scientific skin treatments like Alpha-Hydroxy Fruit Acids that help eliminate fine lines. Enriched with 5 beneficial Herbs: Ginseng, Green Tea, Gingko Biloba, Chamomile and Aloe Vera. Cucumber to reduce puffiness and build up of toxins that causes dark circles.


P.S. Im still looking for my HG concealer for pimples / pimple marks. If you found a good one, please let me know.. =)


Edit : More Concealer Reviews here.

FOTD - Profile Pic

FACE
Nivea Whitening fluid spf 15

Maybelline Clear Smooth Gel Foundation
MAC select cover up concealer in NC20
New York Color (NYC) loose powder in translucent

EYES
VOV Eyeshadow - Pearl white
E.L.F. Eyeshadow quad in Luxe
Elianto gel eyeliner in black
Maybelline Unstoppable shiny black mascara

CHEEKS
MAC Sheertone Blush in Afterdusk

LIPS
Smith's Minted Rose lipbalm
Nichido Magical coral lipstick
MAC Lustreglass in Pinkarat

I heart Makeup..

Hey there ladies! Just want to share my favorite makeup as of the moment.. =)

* LANCOME Palette - i love the colors! it has 4 long lasting eyeshadow colors that I can use throughout the year (from summer to fall) and a classic matte red lipcolor!

* MAYBELLINE Powder Foundation in N11 - i use this dry when I'm in a hurry to put on liquid foundation. It evens out my skintone & is very good in controlling oil.

* MAC lustre lipstick in Lightly Ripe - from the Cult of Cherry Collection. My friend Dona gave this during my birthday. The shade is medium pink, and is perfect during daytime especially when layered with MAC lustreglass in Pinkarat.

* MAC lipglass in Pink Lemonade - a light peachy pink gloss that makes my lips look plump!

* MAC lustreglass in Venetian - a sheer cherry red color with shimmers. Perfect for nighttime parties!

* MAJORLICA MAJORCA mascara by Shiseido - my lashes look like falsies when I use this. It has a unique comb- like wand that separates lashes while making it look full & long..

* MAYBELLINE aqua gel foundation in Natural - a sheer foundie that evens out my skintone & covers slight imperfections without the mask like effect. I prefer to use this with a damp makeup sponge so that it really blends well coz this tend to dry quickly.

* SKINFOOD Mushroom Multi-care BB Cream SPF 20 - i use this most of the time alternating it with my Gingko BB Cream. This serves as my makeup base, foundation & sunblock! Really cuts my makeup application in half. Definitely a keeper! Click here to read my review.

* SMITH'S Rosebud salve - instantly relieves chapped lips!
According to Sephora's website : " This cult-favorite, multi-purpose lip balm soothes dry lips, calms and heals irritation, and soothes the sting of minor burns. Try dabbing on dry elbows or knees to condition, and relieve dryness. Also an excellent remedt for the treatment of diaper rash."

* MAC sheertone blush in Springsheen - a light peach shade with golden shimmers! Really warms up my skintone. I like pairing this with my MAC lipglass in Sexy sweet (Belle Azure Collection), a shimmery peachy bronze shade.

* LANCOME eyeshadow brush - made of soft hair that makes blending eyeshadow a breeze! This brush is part of their Makeup Set.

* SHU UEMURA Eyelash Curler - another cult fave. Curls my lashes without pinching my eyes like most curlers do.

* MAC select cover up in NC20 - double purpose! a concealer & an eye primer. I just set this with loose powder. Prevents my eyeshadow from creasing.

* VOV cover foundation in natural beige #2 - i use this as a concealer for my under eye circles & pimple marks. Click here to read my review.

VOV Cover Foundation Review

VOV - Makeup of the Stars

**Click to enlarge** taken from VOV site

Company Info :

Vision of Vision or VOV in short, is a high end cosmetic & skincare brand from Korea.

Their products include lipsticks, blushes, eyeshadows, BB creams, concealers etc..

For more info, check out their website.

Also, check out this post from Manila Standard Today.

My sister introduced this product to me 2 years ago coz im looking for a good & inexpensive concealer to hide my dark undereye circles & slight pimple marks.

She's an actress in ABS-CBN, and her makeup artist (MUA) uses this on her and other actors & actresses as well. She loved the product so much that she asked her MUA to buy one for her. It even took her MUA over a month to buy this product coz its always out of stock!
I told my sister to buy one for me (coz its not available here in Cebu). I even lost hope because its been over a month, my sister still said its always out of stock! Hmpf..

When I went to Manila during the holidays, I passed by the Cosmetics Floor in SM Megamall. There I saw VOV! My heart jumped coz I totally forgot about their Foundation!! I immediately rushed to their counter and asked the Sales girl if they have the Cover Foundation. Luckily they still have stocks! Yey! At last after months of waiting.. =)

Product Info :
A cream foundation that offers medium to heavy coverage. The longer it stays on your skin the more natural it looks. I use this as an undereye concealer and pimple marks. A little goes a long way, so its very tipid.. Just make sure to set it with loose powder.

Product Size :
22 grams

Price :
Less than 500 pesos

Shades:
Available in 4 shades that can be mixed together to exactly match your skintone.
Luckily I don't have to do that coz I found my match in Shade #2. For your reference I'm NC20-25.

Addiction Factor :
Will definitely buy again as soon as it runs out.

Rating :
4 out 5. I wish the pot has a mirror for easy application.


Note: For review purposes only. I'm not selling this product. =)