Everyone’s raving about this ‘clean’ concealer. So I dug into the fine print.
The real issue? The endless, unrecyclable plastic components. The outer carton is recycled paper, sure. But the pump, the cap, the tube? All virgin plastic. For a brand that leans so hard on its aesthetic, that’s a choice.
It’s Glossier’s Clean Radiant Creamy Concealer. $26. The claim? A “clean” formula with “skin-improving” benefits and “thoughtful” packaging. Let’s see.
Coverage
Buildable from light to medium — won’t mask a full-blown blemish.
Finish
A true radiant glow, not a flat matte.
Shades
32 options, but the undertones run distinctly pink or peach.
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It’s a hydrating concealer first. The “clean” claim means no parabens, sulfates, etc. — a low bar now. The hero is squalane for slip.
- Squalane: For glide, not treatment-level moisture
- Caffeine: A hint of depuffing, mostly feels fresh
- Moringa & Watermelon Seed Extract: Vague ‘antioxidant’ marketing speak
- Synthetic Beeswax: For that creamy texture — not as natural as it sounds
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The texture is slick — like a rich eye cream. Blends with a finger in 5 seconds. Smells like nothing, which I appreciate.
After two weeks, I noticed it settles into one specific line under my left eye. My right eye? Perfect. It picks favorites.
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Brightened my under-eyes for about 6 hours. Didn’t crease heavily, but faded evenly. Zero improvement to my actual skin.
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A good, hydrating concealer wrapped in a questionable sustainability narrative. The performance doesn’t justify the greenwashing.