The Journey to the Perfect Under Eye Concealer: A Review of Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Concealer

The Good Days

I miss the days of being able to waltz into any drugstore, pick up the first concealer I laid my eyes on that was the right shade, and be on my merry way. No fuss, no muss. It was as if my skin welcomed any product with open pores. Those days are long gone. How naïve I was to take those days for granted. It’s like when you look back at old photos and think, “Why was I so critical of my appearance? I looked great!” As I stand here now at the somewhat wise age of 63, I’ve found that finding the perfect under eye concealer has been a journey. A journey filled with trial, error, and an array of concealers that have left me looking more like a raccoon than a radiant mature woman.

The Struggle is Real

Fast forward a few decades, and things have changed. Mature skin has its own set of rules and regulations, and it demands respect. The concealers that once effortlessly brightened my under-eye area now seem to accentuate every fine line and wrinkle. I’ve tried countless products that promised to be the perfect concealer, only to be disappointed. Some were too cakey, others too drying, and let’s not even talk about the ones that settled into my fine lines within minutes. Enter Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Concealer. Yes, it’s a mouthful, but believe me, it’s worth every syllable. Let’s look into this stunning product and why it’s become my ideal for mature eyes.

The Quest for Perfection

My journey to find Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Concealer under-eye concealer has been long and arduous. There have been moments of hope, followed by disappointment. I’ve tried high-end brands, drugstore options, and everything in between. I’ve read reviews, watched tutorials, and even consulted with makeup artists. Despite all this, I often found myself staring in the mirror, frustrated by the products that promised so much but delivered so little. And the money wasted! That is why I started this blog. There have to be other ladies out there who face the same issues! Yet, we have been overlooked and silent about it.

The Clear Out

After clearing out my makeup table, I had six concealers left in the drawer, with only one currently being used regularly, (YSL Touche Eclat High Cover Radiant Concealer), but I have to do a lot of moisturizing and color correcting with it, and for that matter all of them. The rest are used for post-menopausal thin skin marks or age spots. Yes, I use Vitaman C serum for my face, but I’m speaking of my body.

In my 60’s the under eyes are trickier than in my 40’s. That cakey-splotchiness comes on a lot more quickly than it did back then. I do my morning ritual of cleansing and moisturizing, paying special attention to the under eye area, with Caffeine Serum from The Ordinary and a light moisturizer. Too much and it seems like most concealers breakdown and wear off. It’s hard to get the balance just right. When we lived in the high desert, I had to use a heavy moisturizer, and add a drop of Hyaluronic acid to a primer, wait 10 minutes between each layer before applying color corrector and concealer. Depending on how dry the air was on any given day, I would apply a second application of under eye moisturizer. Tedious, to say the least.

Why I Love Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Concealer

I have finally found an under eye concealer that works for my mature puffy under eye area. I have done a myriad of reviews and tested many products, but this is the first time I believe a concealer has earned a spot to be recommended on this blog. I’ve been looking for a breakthrough in concealers that the rest of science has made with skincare and makeup. It’s here.

• The shade match, 2w1, is near perfect for my light to medium skin tone, because I like to go a shade lighter for brightening the under eye area.

• I love the natural finish and it provides enough coverage for my dark circles. Laura Mercier claims the product not only minimizes the appearance of under eye darkness instantly, but over time as well. The company makes great products, so I have no reason to doubt the claim. I’m looking forward to that!

• I walked around the first day with it under one eye and couldn’t get over how hydrated the skin felt.

• I know my eyes are not what they used to be, but even in the 20x magnifying mirror, I can see no caking, creasing or breaking down of the product - not even after wearing all day.

• 22 lovely shades to choose from – cool, neutral and warm

 How to Use

•  Real Flawless is a buildable concealer and gives a natural finish. What that translates to is start out with less than you think you’ll need and add a little at a time.

•  It’s a creamy serum and I use my finger, not even a brush. A sponge will soak up to much of this magical concoction. It does set quickly, so I do one eye at a time.  A dot on the inner and outer corners, and if needed that day, a little where the darkness is greater. Then finish by gently using the warmth of your fingertip to press and create a seamless finish.

•  You may still want to finish with the tiniest bit of a brightening powder like Prism Libre Setting & Finishing Loose Powder or LM Translucent Loose Talc-Free Setting Powder Ultra-Blur. Press the brush or the puff into the palm of your hand to remove the excess before applying. Tap gently onto eye area with a blending brush or press gently with a puff.

 The Details

Reveals Healthy Skin: 94% agree product reveals healthy looking skin.*
Evens Skin Tone: 84% agree product visibly evens skin tone and improves the look of imperfections, including acne, post-acne marks, sun spots and age spots.*
Smooths Skin Texture: 91% agree product instantly smooths skin texture.*
Weightless, Perfecting Wear: 94% agree product feels weightless on skin and perfects the look of undereye circles.*
Minimizes Undereye Darkness: 88% agree product minimizes the appearance of undereye darkness instantly and over time.*
Hydrating Wear: 97% agree product makes skin feel hydrated.*

*Based on Consumer Perception Study of 30 subjects 

Reviews

4.7 STARS based on 1003 reviews – 95% would recommend this concealer

Here are just a few:

Trina R.

Beats All Others

I prefer a more natural look but I have dark circles under my eyes. This is a beautiful formula that doesn’t settle into my wrinkles around my eyes. The colour matches my skin perfectly. Will be purchasing again.

Myrna O.

Great Coverage.

I really like it, it lasts all day and I don't have to reapply.

Jeanne R.

Gorgeous And Sheer

Contains a serum which is even better. Lovely product!

Key Ingredients:

• Paracress Extract: Helps smooth + firm* the look and feel of skin by stimulating collagen

• Hydro-Lipid Matrix: Delivers immediate and time released hydration throughout the day

• Camellia Seed and Cacao Extract: Anti-oxidant rich formula helps defend against environmental stressors

• Color Perfecting Pigments and 3D Smooth Priming Powders: Ranging in hue from pink to peach, naturally fuses with your skin tone to lift dullness and sallowness out of skin, ensuring perfecting, cake-free coverage and optimal color laydown with less product.

All Ingredients, all shades:

WATER (AQUA/EAU), C9-12 ALKANE, HYDROGENATED FARNESENE, COCO-CAPRYLATE/CAPRATE, DICAPRYLYL ETHER, GLYCERIN, DIPHENYL DIMETHICONE/VINYL DIPHENYL DIMETHICONE/SILSESQUIOXANE CROSSPOLYMER, MICA, POLYGLYCERYL-6 POLYHYDROXYSTEARATE, POLYGLYCERYL-6 POLYRICINOLEATE, ETHYL OLEATE, CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC GLYCERIDES, STEARIC ACID, SILICA, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, ETHYL STEARATE, VP/HEXADECENE COPOLYMER, BORON NITRIDE, DISTEARDIMONIUM HECTORITE, MAGNESIUM SULFATE, SODIUM CHLORIDE, PHENOXYETHANOL, LECITHIN, GLYCERYL STEARATE, MAGNESIUM STEARATE, OLEIC/LINOLEIC/LINOLENIC POLYGLYCERIDES, KAOLIN, SORBITAN SESQUIOLEATE, POLYGLYCERIN-6, ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE, CAMELLIA SINENSIS LEAF EXTRACT, BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII (SHEA) BUTTER UNSAPONIFIABLES, ETHYL LINOLEATE, HYDROGENATED LECITHIN, SODIUM PCA, UREA, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, CETYL ALCOHOL, PHYTANTRIOL, ETHYL PALMITATE, SODIUM HYALURONATE, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, STEARYL ALCOHOL, TREHALOSE, TRISODIUM ETHYLENEDIAMINE DISUCCINATE, SPILANTHES ACMELLA FLOWER EXTRACT, HEXYLENE GLYCOL, POLYQUATERNIUM-51, THEOBROMA CACAO (COCOA) SEED EXTRACT, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, TRIACETIN, TOCOPHEROL, NELUMBO NUCIFERA FLOWER EXTRACT, ASCORBYL PALMITATE. +/- (MAY CONTAIN/PEUT CONTENIR) TITANIUM DIOXIDE (CI 77891), IRON OXIDES (CI 77492), IRON OXIDES (CI 77491), IRON OXIDES (CI 77499)

Oil-free. Paraben-free. Fragrance-free.

Final Thoughts

The journey to find the perfect under-eye concealer has been long, but I’m thrilled to have finally found a product that lives up to its promises. The Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Concealer has become a must in my makeup routine. It’s proof that sometimes, the best things come to those who wait.

To all my fellow mature women out there, I say this: Don’t give up hope. The perfect concealer is out there, and it’s worth the journey to find it. Whether you’re dealing with fine lines, dark circles, or just looking for a product that makes you feel confident and beautiful, the Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Concealer is at the top of the hill.

So, here’s to embracing our mature skin, celebrating our beauty, and never settling for anything less than perfection. After all, we’ve earned it. Cheers to flawless, weightless perfection! 

DISCLAIMER:

I handpick every single product I share with you because they've genuinely won my heart. I only recommend things I've personally tried and adored. A massive shoutout to all of you who've taken the time to read this review – it means the world to me! Just so you know, all these luscious items are purchased by yours truly. 🌟💄❤️