TOP - 17 18hr Stay Time BOTTOM - COLLECTION Lasting Perfection
Collection- Lasting Perfection Concealer (£4.19) So it seems everyone and their Grandmother has heard of this 'holy grail', 'best concealer ever'. I must admit, I did dive to Boots the first chance I got when this product was released and have used it almost every day since. I did however, always find the product slightly too orange for my skin tone, therefore instead of seamlessly covering up my blemishes, in certain lights it made them stand out more! The product comes in 4 shades: Fair (as shown above), Light, Medium and Deep. On saying that, it still was the best, long wearing, concealer I had tried. That is until I discovered this little beauty:
Seventeen - 18hr Stay Time Concealer. (£4.00) This is not available on the Boots website yet, however is available in stores. I had never really been drawn to any 17 products, however as I was browsing the shelves of the drug store, the little words 'Extra Fair' (as pictured above) caught my eye. Basically, the product is the exact same idea as the Lasting Perfection, only much cooler toned, and a MUCH better match for paler skin tones. I also find this product a little less cakey than the Collection version and it is transfer resistant. Although marketed as '18 hour stay time', it is more like 8, maximum coverage, then it starts the break down a little. However, 8 hours of full coverage concealer that isn't drying OR cakey? YES PLEASE.
Overall, the SEVENTEEN concealer is the clear winner for me, never again will I be going back to the Collection concealer. Need one more push in 17's direction? The writing doesn't fade off the packaging!!
