Laura Mercier Undercover Pot
This was from the Flawless Face kit and the product that I'm most excited to try.
Packaging:
Large plastic container that feels quite decent. The bottom portion is clear and contains the loose setting powder with a sifter but no control mechanism. This means that a lot more powder is dispensed and if you're not careful can go everywhere.
The top portion is a twist off metallic maroon compact that opens to reveal the secret camouflage (left) and secret concealer (right). The inside of this compact is a mirror which opens up far back enough to get your fingers into the separate portions without having to worry about hitting the mirror.
The top portion is a twist off metallic maroon compact that opens to reveal the secret camouflage (left) and secret concealer (right). The inside of this compact is a mirror which opens up far back enough to get your fingers into the separate portions without having to worry about hitting the mirror.
Smell:
None.
Colour:
Secret Concealer - peach undertone. Full coverage with a matte finish.
Secret Camouflage - 2 for fair to light complexions with yellow undertones. Full coverage with a natural finish.
Powder - yellow undertone. Light coverage with a matte finish.
Secret Camouflage - 2 for fair to light complexions with yellow undertones. Full coverage with a natural finish.
Powder - yellow undertone. Light coverage with a matte finish.
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L- Secret Concealer R- Secret Camouflage |
Formula/ Texture:
Secret concealer is thick, creamy and smooth. It is very pigmented giving a full coverage satin finish. It has a longevity of 8hrs and is easy to blend with fingers and a brush. It is the first thing applied on bare skin or over foundation. Apply to areas you want to brighten and minimise dark shadows. This is specifically for the under eye area which it blends naturally with the skin. The camouflage really does neutralise any darkness under the eye as well as brighten without looking over the top bright.
Secret camouflage is think, dry and stiff. It is pigmented giving a full coverage matte finish. It has a longevity of 8hrs and requires a lot more blending with either a brush or fingers. I found that with the texture of the concealer, fingers work better to into the skin. It is applied second. Apply over shadows under eyes, scars and blemishes. The concealer does cover pigmented scars and blemishes, however though if your blemishes are really red then a bit of that will show through. It did settle a little into fine lines under my eyes which has to be fixed up half way during the day. The colour wasn't too light for my skin either.
Loose setting powder is thin, velvety and smooth. It is sheer giving a light coverage satin finish. It has a longevity of 8 hrs and is easy to apply with a brush. It is the last thing to be applied. The powder sets the cream products locking it into place. There is a decent amount (4.09g) of powder included too.
Honestly I don't think the loose setting powder is unique and any translucent powder you have on hand will work for the undereye area. I use my Bare Minerals Well Rested. I don't care too much for the concealer as I find it personally too dry and I think any other concealer would do the trick. Disregarding the powder, the top half of the pot is freaking awesome for not only awakening the eyes but for concealing them in a natural way.
Now the naming of the two 'concealers' is confusing as the diagram on the bottom indicates. To me a concealer is generally yellow based, so this should correspond to the left side of the pot that is more yellow based. Camouflage means to disguise and as this is what the right side of the pot does, I feel like this would be more appropriate.
I would like to mention from the picture how much faster the camouflage is being used up compared to the concealer. I use the same amount under each eye but now it appears I'll be left with much more concealer then I need. I have now started to conceal redness around my nose as well as any blemishes in an attempt to use it up which is working well.
I love this!! There is no creasing or settling into fine lines. I think it's the peach camouflage that is the key here as it neutralises the under eye area. Any brightening powder will emphasise this. All the products are available separately and I would 150% purchase the secret camouflage again. I am interested to see how this compares to Bobbi Brown's Corrector.
Secret camouflage is think, dry and stiff. It is pigmented giving a full coverage matte finish. It has a longevity of 8hrs and requires a lot more blending with either a brush or fingers. I found that with the texture of the concealer, fingers work better to into the skin. It is applied second. Apply over shadows under eyes, scars and blemishes. The concealer does cover pigmented scars and blemishes, however though if your blemishes are really red then a bit of that will show through. It did settle a little into fine lines under my eyes which has to be fixed up half way during the day. The colour wasn't too light for my skin either.
Loose setting powder is thin, velvety and smooth. It is sheer giving a light coverage satin finish. It has a longevity of 8 hrs and is easy to apply with a brush. It is the last thing to be applied. The powder sets the cream products locking it into place. There is a decent amount (4.09g) of powder included too.
Honestly I don't think the loose setting powder is unique and any translucent powder you have on hand will work for the undereye area. I use my Bare Minerals Well Rested. I don't care too much for the concealer as I find it personally too dry and I think any other concealer would do the trick. Disregarding the powder, the top half of the pot is freaking awesome for not only awakening the eyes but for concealing them in a natural way.
Now the naming of the two 'concealers' is confusing as the diagram on the bottom indicates. To me a concealer is generally yellow based, so this should correspond to the left side of the pot that is more yellow based. Camouflage means to disguise and as this is what the right side of the pot does, I feel like this would be more appropriate.
I would like to mention from the picture how much faster the camouflage is being used up compared to the concealer. I use the same amount under each eye but now it appears I'll be left with much more concealer then I need. I have now started to conceal redness around my nose as well as any blemishes in an attempt to use it up which is working well.
I love this!! There is no creasing or settling into fine lines. I think it's the peach camouflage that is the key here as it neutralises the under eye area. Any brightening powder will emphasise this. All the products are available separately and I would 150% purchase the secret camouflage again. I am interested to see how this compares to Bobbi Brown's Corrector.
Available:
From Myer & David Jones counters for $34 for 4.09g/0.144oz.
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