Product Review: Canmaker Cover & Stretch Concealer UV

I am an Asian American with full Japanese ethnicity and I grew up with freckles on my face. I've always thought that it was unusual and I definitely disliked my freckles. As I grew older, the freckles became more plentiful and grew bigger in the tropic Hawaii sun. On my right cheek a cluster of freckles started to mesh together. Then a pimple appeared and the discoloration from the pimple merged together with the cluster of freckles and formed one big, ugly spot right on the apple of my cheek. No amount of lightening products has succeeded in making that spot go away. Then a few months ago, hot frying oil splattered up onto the same side of my face resulting in some discoloration on my upper lip and chin. *sigh*

I've tried different types of concealers but found that the best coverage that I got was from powder foundation on top of liquid or cream foundation. A couple of the cream type concealers that I have tried recently are The Balm and Benefit Bo-ing. Both of them didn't conceal the discolorations well enough.

Now the problem that I found with using the powder foundation applied on the discoloration that it looks great when applied--covers completely and the color matches skin tone perfectly. A problem arises when I apply my blush. In the area that I've concealed, it shows up as a white spot. Recently I had been trying some other techniques which was working out a little better.

I was online shopping at A Pop of Kawaii when I saw the Canmake Cover & Stretch Concealer UV being offered. With some trepidation, I decided to order it since it is quite reasonably priced. My order arrived quickly and I've been playing around with the concealer for the last few days. Can I just say...I TOTALLY LOVE THIS! According to the description, it covers skin problems while protecting your skin from UV rays and dryness. (Yay, this means it's hydrating!) This concealer isn't supposed to run or look powdery. The bonus is that it's waterproof. The interesting thing is that it's a flexible, stretchy powder. Please read the complete info here. 

It comes in 3 different shades and I got it in shade 2. I was debating between shade 2 and 3 because shade 3 is supposed to cover dark spots. I am still debating whether or not to try it too. It has a doe foot applicator so it comes out of the tube creamy but after you pat and blend it on, it dries to a powdery finish. Since cream finishes didn't work out on me, this is perfect. I also find that cream finishes tend to cake on me and shows my fine lines--definitely a no-no.

Naked face

After BB cream application

Concealer dotted on areas I want to conceal

Concealer blended out

After foundation applicaton (used Temptu)

I really don't have dark circles under my eyes but there is some darkening. It actually makes my undereye area look dull. I decided to try using this on my undereye area as well and WOW! It brightens my eyes! I think that it makes me look well-rested and younger (YAY!!!) Also, a white spot doesn't show up under my blush! (Double YAY!)

I am so happy with this concealer! I will definitely be using this every day.

My next review will be another awesome, awesome item that I purchased from A Pop of Kawaii. It's been a long time since I've been this excited about a product.

Although it may not seem like it, I definitely have no affiliation with A Pop of Kawaii except as a completely satisfied customer. The service is exceptional.

*Kat*