Probably one of the more accessible products in this concealer series, the Garnier PureActive Tinted Spot Roll-On is primarily an acne product, so if you are looking for coverage and spot prevention, this would be it. That said, this is my everyday go-to concealer whether I have breakouts or not. After using this consistently for around 3 years, it has proven itself quite worthy.
The product is housed in a roller pen. Why? Because the metal roller aids in cooling spots when applied. But I would advice against rolling it directly on the skin, as it is unhygienic especially around acne, and also to avoid over-application. The ball itself is quite large, so spot concealing is actually hard to achieve.
The best way is to pick up some of the product on the ring finger, dab and blend. That controls the amount of product, while keeping contamination to a minimum. Each tube contains 15 ml of product.
The product is highly pigmented, so a little goes a long way. Spots tend to be quite dimensional, so applying the product on the top and base of the pimple is ideal. Once blended, it creates the illusion of flat skin. To work in conjunction with this, before concealing, apply an astringent like Clinique Scruffing Lotion No. 2, to dry out and flatten the zit. This product then helps to maintain it throughout the day.
For normal concealing around areas of redness, several thin layers are advisable. This helps to achieve a natural look. The product is very buildable and easy to work with. But its best feature yet, is its flat matte finish, which looks like actual skin. The formulation it seems, is perfect. There is however, only one colour available that I know of: Medium to Medium Dark.
Throughout the day, on normal skin, the product gets a bit oily but it does not oxidise. It is possible to touch up after about 7 hours, but I often go a full day without reapplication. So if done well and with minimum sweating/rubbing, the product can provide all day coverage.
My only issue is with the overall packaging. A simple tube would have made much more sense. Unlike other roll-ons for undereyes, etc there is no need to dab so the ball tip works great. In this case, you will still need to touch & blend, so why not skip the ball and go with a pump or squeeze tube. The product is almost identical to the Light Instant Fairness Tinted Eye Roll-On (below), so all the more to have a different packaging.
While this is a unisex product, the shape and colour is very feminine. It is a shame that it is not of a more neutral design, as most men will feel rather weird having this on their bureau or toiletries bag. The pen is a soft pearly beige, and the curvy bottom-heavy shape does not help things either. Apart from these minor grievances, this 2in1 is quite phenomenal, considering its price point and performance.
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