We tried Lisa Eldridge’s viral pinpoint concealer – here are our honest thoughts
HAILED as the queen of flawless complexions, make-up artist Lisa Eldridge knows a thing or two about concealer.
Her make-up tutorials, which typically feature a precise 'pinpoint' technique, have been a hit with fans and pros for years, and her innovative, elegant follows suit.
Lisa Eldridge Pinpoint Concealer Micro Correcting Pencil, £27
Eldridge can disguise dark circles, hide fine lines, and camouflage spots in seconds, so you'll be surprised to learn that her make-up line doesn't feature a concealer.
Until now, that is.
Each year, the Fabulous beauty team sees hundreds of new concealer launches, but very few offer anything new or different.
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However, the , which launched this month, is unique, and you'd be forgiven for mistaking this small, thin concealer for an eyeliner - because that's exactly what it's modelled on.
With its small, pinpoint tip, creamy formula and wind-up movement, this product has all the design perks of a precise eyeliner, plus the formula of a lightweight, full-coverage concealer.
Lisa Eldridge Pinpoint Concealer Micro Correcting Pencil, £27
As is often the case with new make-up launches, social media has had a lot to say - and it's mostly been very positive.
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"It's very easy to blend, it feels very, very creamy on the skin. It's actually kind of fun to scribble on the face, to be honest," says influencer and make-up artist in his reaction video, which now has over 22k views.
"This truly excited me, it's going to be so good for travelling or on the go," says , who has over 1.6million TikTok followers.
However, make-up products are always polarising - thanks to our unique preferences on finishes, shades, and price points - so it's no surprise that the feedback on this concealer hasn't all been glowing.
"The texture is beautiful, it has a skin-like finish which borders on matte. But it is tiny and costs £27. Gram for gram, in terms of price, this makes it one of the most expensive concealers out there," said make-up artist and YouTuber to his 3.98million followers.
So, what will team Fabulous make of it? We've put it to the test...
Beauty Writer Mia Lyndon
Lisa Eldridge Pinpoint Concealer Micro Correcting Pencil, £27
My skin - which is sensitive and eczema-prone - has recently coughed up a lot of fuss over make-up, so I've been giving it a wide berth.
While I'm embracing a more natural look, and loving how much quicker it's made my morning routine (which is hilariously now faster than my boyfriend's), there are still plenty of areas on my face that I'd like to conceal.
The thought of applying a wet, heavy concealer makes me cringe, so I felt like my prayers had been answered when I discovered the .
A teeny, tiny concealer that can be applied to a precise area? Sign me up, now.
To be honest, I've been pretty unimpressed with recent concealer launches, thanks to a lack of creativity and innovation, but the Lisa Eldridge offering stands out from the rest.
At first glance, you'd think this was an oddly coloured eyeliner, and its slightly dry, buttery-soft texture even mirrors some of the gel eyeliners I've used in the past.
I applied the concealer to my skin, gently etching it over red spots on my chin area.
The formula glided on and blended effortlessly, which I achieved by softly tapping the area with my finger.
Once applied, it has a slightly matte, featherlight finish which doesn't feel dry or irritating - even on my sensitive skin.
However, I was disappointed by how little the concealer camouflaged my imperfections, barely cancelling out or covering the redness.
When applied to other areas of my face, the concealer had an instantly blurring effect that smoothed my complexion without looking cakey - it just doesn't tackle redness when applied to bare skin.
So, as soon as my skin allows, I'm going to try applying the concealer over foundation - fingers crossed it does the job!
Beauty Editor Tara Ledden
Lisa Eldridge Pinpoint Concealer Micro Correcting Pencil, £27
I am by no means a no-make-up make-up person - the more coverage, the better, as far as I'm concerned.
I've had acne for close to 15 years, and while I get spots less frequently now, I still have a lot of dark red scarring on my face that's hard to cover.
I used to follow Lisa Eldridge's make-up tutorials when I was a teen, trying to cover up my acne at its worst, so I'm familiar with her 'pinpoint' method.
In short, it involves using the finest brush possible to direct a tiny amount of concealer directly over blemishes - but I often found it hard to achieve the coverage I wanted while also blending the product out enough that it didn't draw attention to the area.
And this concealer feels like she has made a product to solve that exact problem.
However, I've recently found a foundation that's so pigmented it's rendered concealer redundant in my routine - so for one to make its way in, it has to be good.
I've tried it on a few areas of my face, over the top of foundation, and I'm blown away.
I've found it doesn't work as well under my eyes as it does on the rest of my face, but I love that I can practically erase my scars with the dab of a pencil.
Shade 3 is such a great match for my skin tone that I hardly have to blend it in at all, so it's definitely something I'll keep in my handbag for topping up make-up on the go.
If you're not familiar with the Pinpoint method, it'll get some getting used to, but so far, I'm impressed.
Sub Editor Milcah Fajardo
Lisa Eldridge Pinpoint Concealer Micro Correcting Pencil, £27
I first used this concealer on top of a lightly tinted moisturiser for a no-make-up make-up day and it did a good job at concealing my blemishes while still looking natural.
The next time I applied it, I used it to conceal and shape my eyebrows, and for touch-ups while I spent the day in town.
The pencil was surprisingly creamy, blended nicely with just my fingers and was super-easy to apply when I was on the train - which is always a selling point for me!
It's definitely a product I'd keep in my bag for when I'm on the go.
It feels so light on the skin, and it doesn't disrupt any product underneath during application.
It's not quite budge-proof, but I think a touch of powder on top of the pencil concealer would go a long way.
Deputy Fashion Editor Abby McHale
Lisa Eldridge Pinpoint Concealer Micro Correcting Pencil, £27
The place I want to conceal the most is under my eyes and this pencil was quite hard to apply in that area, plus, it felt quite harsh as the skin under my eyes is delicate.
However, once applied, it did look good, felt nice on my skin, and lasted.
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I also tried it on other smaller areas such as my nose and spots, and it worked really well.
So, I'd say that this concealer is better suited to those smaller areas rather than under eyes.