I have never been one to wear concealer on a daily basis. The thought of applying another layer of makeup to an overly sensitive area, never appealed to me. After all, the products I encountered have either been too heavy, or too light, too emollient, or too dry, I could never find the right product with the right consistency–that is, until now. Diorskin Star Sculpting & Brightening Concealer ($36 USD/ 6ml) has changed my unenthusiastic outlook. Ladies, this is the concealer that has been missing from my makeup life–this is the peanut to my butter, the milk to my shake, the salsa to my chip…you get the idea 🙂
The Pros to Diorskin Star Sculpting & Brightening Concealer 003 Sable/Sand:
- Extremely pigmented.
- Silky smooth consistency glides on the skin and blends out seamlessly.
- Very little amount is needed to achieve amazing coverage.
- Natural semi-matte finish (due to the titanium dioxide and silica) looks like second skin.
- Incredibly hydrating without any creasing.
- Can be blended with fingers or a synthetic brush.
- Unbelievable lasting power..seroiusly does not budge throughout the day.
- Adorable plastic packaging is compact and easily portable for travel.
- Five shades provided to accommodate a variety of skin tones.
- Compatible with my Guerlain Powder Foundation.
- Formulated without fragrance, mineral oil or parabens.
- Made in France.
The Cons to Diorskin Star Sculpting & Brightening Concealer 003 Sable/Sand:
- Blotchy results can occur if the conceler is left unblended for too long.
- Colors are a bit deceptive. 002 was originally the shade I wanted to get, but it turned out to be more of a highlighting shade. 003 swatched a bit on the dark side, but once applied to the eye area everything melded beautifully. Try before you buy.
- Can be easily overdone if a heavy hand is used during application. Take it one dot at a time.
- Can attach to dry spots if skin is not properly moisturized before hand.
- Formulated with silicones.
- My purpose for purchasing this color was to conceal the green veining next to the bridge of my nose. I know, the general consensus when it comes to concealers is to use one shade lighter than our foundation coloring, but that method was only adding to my sallowness. Finding a color closest to my foundation actually concealed my problem area, rather than highlighting the issue.
- For the above photo, I dispensed a small amount of concealer to the back of my hand, and used my finger to apply a light coating directly over my veining issue. This method ensures one does not accidentally deposit too much product, to the affect region all at once. My issue is not that serious, but for those who have severe discoloration, applying light gradual layers will yield more natural and blended results.
- For the above photo, I blended out the concealer with my finger, but a synthetic brush (Sonia Kashuk Concealer Brush) works just as well for natural results.

Diorskin Star Sculpting & Brigthening Concealer 003 Sable/Sand with Guerlain Lingerie De Peau Nude Powder Foundation in 03 Beige Naturel.
- For above photo, I added the lightest dusting of Guerlain Lingerie De Peau Nude Powder Foundation in 03 Beige Naturel to set and incorporate the color with the rest of my makeup. Not bad, if I do say so myself.

Comparison Swatches:
Sunday Riley Dry Touch Concealer 125W, Edward Bess Soft Beige Concealer, Diorskin Star Concealer, Estee Lauder Maximum Coverage Foundation 03 Creamy Vanilla.
- Sunday Riley Dry Touch Concealer was purchased with the same intent, but as you can see, this cream formula has a strong pink undertone that did not mesh well with my coloring. In addition, the lasting power was not that impressive and the texture felt heavy.
- Edward Bess Soft Beige Concealer was sold to me by the man himself (who I must say, is a true gentleman) to act as a highlighting shade. Even though the lasting power is wonderful, sadly the color was too light for my purpose. Furthermore, the texture is not as lightweight as Dior.
- Diorskin Star Sculpting & Brightening Concealer 003 Sable/Sand seemed too dark, but when applied to the desired area, the color magically adjusted to my coloring. If you can tell, the texture is also the lightest of the bunch and this formula adheres to the skin beautifully.
- Estee Lauder Maximum Coverage Foundation 03 Creamy Vanilla is just as pigmented as Dior, but the texture is heavier and drier. This was my go-to concealer on the rare occasion I actually wore concealer, but now Dior has dominated the playing field.
- Diorskin Star Sculpting & Brigthening Concealer can be found at Nordstrom, Sephora, Bloomingdale, Saks, Dior.com, or any location that sells Dior Cosmetics.
THE VERDICT: If makeup could talk what would it say?
Makeup would tell you Diorskin Star Sculpting & Brigthening Concealer 003 Sable/Sand is the best concealer I have ever used. The hydrating formula, creamy texture, natural results and superb lasting power make this an all around winner. This is the nut to my bolt, the cherry to my sundae, the milk to my shake…I could go on. Try Diorskin Star Concealer and see for yourself and this may very well be, the best to your friend. Yeah, I had one more in me 🙂 Be well, stay safe and be happy.
-Maria
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