Even though makeup isn’t a must for me, I like having concealer on hand in case of a blemish that I’d like to cover. The format of Nature Republic Botanical Stick Concealer caught my eye - I’ve never owned a stick concealer before. It comes in 01 Light Beige and 02 Natural Beige and is available on* Jolse. I chose the 01 option since I’m very fair.
The concealer twists out (similar to lipstick) and has a creamy texture. I wouldn’t say it’s too soft - you can still get a very precise application.
How to use
Dab on the areas of concern (blemishes or dark circles)
Blend
My impressions
Most of the time when doing makeup, I don’t use concealer under the eyes (I don’t have many issues there, plus sometimes the more product there the worse everything looks). I did try it under the eyes for the purposes of testing, and I don’t like that. It’s too hard to apply and spread, so I would recommend a more liquid formula for the delicate under eye area.
I reserve this product specifically for pimples, and for that it works well. Because the stick has a flat tip and more narrow sides and edges, I can turn it in different ways to get a very small area or coverage or a larger one. Nature Republic Botanical Stick Concealer is the right combination of firm and creamy - easy to apply but stays in place. I struggle getting enough coverage on dark blemishes using liquid concealers - they don’t stay in place. This does, and then I simply blend out the “edges” of the application area.
I do wish Nature Republic (and other brands) would expand their color range. I think one shade lighter would work better for me, and of course deeper skin tones are totally left out here.
Overall, not a bad product, but I do not think I will repurchase. It just didn’t wow me. If it came in a lighter shade, then I think I would get it again.
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This product was sent to me for free. This is not a sponsored review.
Nature Republic Botanical Stick Concealer ingredients: Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Phenyl Trimethicone, C12-15 Alkyl Ethylhexanoate, Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Ceresin, Mica (CI 77019), Polyethylene, Microcrystalline Wax, Polyisobutene, Silica, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, VP/Hexadecene Copolymer, Kaolin, Yellow Iron Oxide (CI 77492), Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) Wax, Red Iron Oxide (CI 77491), Black Iron Oxide (CI 77499), Fragrance, Dimethicone, Glyceryl Caprylate, Caprylyl Glycol, Mangifera Indica (Mango) Seed Butter, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract