A Boots own brand concealer has been flooring shoppers, with some even saying it’s as good as high-end brand Estée Lauder.
The £2 product from the newly relaunched nostalgic brand 17 comes in 10 shades and promises a ‘velvety finish’.
Shoppers have already been leaving rave reviews for the budget beauty buy - so naturally, I had to see what all the fuss was about.
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The brand was discontinued in 2018, but celebrated its homecoming in February, telling customers they can build a whole makeup look for £10.
Prices start at £2, such as the concealer, and are no more expensive than £5 for bigger products like foundation and eyeshadow palettes.
I picked up the Second Skin Enhancing Concealer in the shade 001N, and it was the ideal shade for me. It’s a neutral undertone, but you can also get it in cool or warm tones to suit your skin.
The concealer then comes in 002 cool, warm and neutral shades, 003 cool, warm and neutral, then 004 in just neutral.
It would be great to see Boots extend their shade range to accommodate people with darker skin tones, because this is still an industry-wide inclusivity issue.
Applying the concealer after moisturiser, I found it glided across the skin smoothly, living up to its velvety claims.
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The budget-friendly concealer is dermatologically tested and promises to be ‘highly pigmented enhanced with a mineral mix complex, which perfectly masks imperfections and blends in seamlessly’.
I did find it blended well and a small amount of product goes a long way. I wouldn’t say it’s highly pigmented, but it is buildable without being cakey to offer a more full-coverage look.
I was pleased with the results, which offered a crease-free appearance under my eyes, making them look brighter and smoother.
Other Boots shoppers have also adored the £2 product, with one writing: "I've used luxury brands that cost 10x this and didn't work as well."
A second added: "I cannot believe how good this concealer is! I usually use a brand that's £17 a pop and I never thought I'd find a rival, however this £2 beauty is it! Great applicator, lovely consistency, no creases and really brightens my eye area as much as my usual one! It's a firm 10/10 for me!"
Another commented: "I just tried this concealer and l am very happy with it... This is easy to blend, the consistency is creamy and just right. Also it didn’t make the fine lines around my eyes look obvious as some concealers can make you look “caked up” instead of concealed but this also covered the dark rings under my eyes!
“It wasn’t heavily scented. All in all a very nice, effective product worthy of its 5 stars! Works as good as my Estée Lauder at a fraction of the price!! 10/10!"
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As well as concealing my dark circles, it also did a good job at covering my blemishes, as I typically get hormonal breakouts on my chin area.
For £2, you can’t ask for more from it. I was pleased my skin still retained its texture, but looked just that little bit enhanced.
The range, loved by celebs like Tilly Ramsay features 170 vegan beauty staples - all of which are cruelty free.
You can buy 17's Second Skin Enhancing Concealer from Boots' website.
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