Is this £6 under-eye concealer worth the hype?
As someone with a skincare routine on the higher-end of the spectrum, I’m always looking for more affordable recommendations. Two of my favourite recent discoveries include the £13 Panorama Mascara by L'Oréal Paris (I’ve tried and tested both the brown and black shades) and the £12 Oat Cleansing Balm by The Inkey List (read my thoughts here).
And I’ve got a new one to add to that list: the £6 Putty Colour-Correcting Eye Brightener from e.l.f. Cosmetics. I first spotted it in a video on TikTok – the creator claimed it was ‘the best product’ to brighten dark circles and I knew I had to give it a go.
e.l.f. Putty Colour-Correcting Eye Brightener, £6, Boots
I wouldn’t say I have the darkest circles, but the area under my eyes could definitely benefit from a bit of TLC and I don’t love the way concealer sits there. However, this product from e.l.f. isn’t a concealer, but an under-eye brightener – and so my interest was piqued.
I popped into my nearest Boots branch to pick up one of the little miracle jars, only to find a near-empty e.l.f. display. An oversight on my part as I should have remembered that as soon as a beauty product goes viral on TikTok, it sells out in-store. Luckily, there’s such a thing as next-day delivery.
One of my first impressions is that there aren’t a lot of shades to choose from – six to be exact – due to the fact this isn’t a concealer. I sit on the paler end of the spectrum, especially in winter, so I opted for ‘Fair’ and that was definitely the right choice in hindsight.
It’s important to note this product promises medium coverage – if you’re looking for full coverage, this might not be for you. That being said, I found that when applied with a brush (more so than with my finger), it did a good job at reducing the appearance of my dark circles thanks to the colour-correcting peach hues and iIlluminating pearls.
The brightener is also infused with skin-loving ingredients such as squalane and hyaluronic acid to hydrate, smooth and awaken the under-eyes, which is the main reason why I love it – it reminds me more of a skincare product than a makeup product.
Plus, it only costs £6. What’s not to like?
