Concealer has always been a staple for us in our daily beauty routines to achieve flawless, evenly-toned skin. We love how it lets us hide the appearance of all our trouble spots effectively.
But as we all know, caking our face with makeup for extended periods sometimes leaves us with dull, blemished skin that can weigh on our confidence on days we want to go makeup-free.
Choosing between makeup and doing what’s best for your skin condition often feels like you’re having to choose between Netflix and sleep – two equally great options and an overall impossible decision to make.
Thankfully, with the IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Dark Spots Concealer + Serum makes the promise that it “covers like concealer, but brightens like skincare,” you’ll have one less dilemma to deal with!
To find out how effective it is, Daily Vanity invited 10 readers to try the concealer and share their honest reviews.
Spoiler alert: The IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Dark Spots Concealer + Serum was awarded 4.6 stars out of five! Before getting into what reviewers had to say about this product, let’s learn more about it.
All about IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Dark Spots Concealer + Serum
With long working hours, irregular sleep schedules, and the stresses of daily lives, our skin is often left peppered with blemishes, dark eye bags, or lingering pigmentation.
If this sounds like you, then perhaps a concealer that aggravates your already-disturbed skin isn’t the way to go.
With the IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Dark Spots Concealer + Serum, this innovative take on regular concealer can naturally reduce the appearance of your trouble spots with more use.
Sounds too good to be true? Here’s how the all-rounded formula works.
The serum part of the concealer contains a trio of powerhouse skincare ingredients – niacinamide, hyaluronic acid, and caffeine, which work to brighten, hydrate, and awaken your skin respectively.
This enables it to not only offer instant visible coverage, but also works in the long term to clinically improve the appearance of dark spots and undereye circles in just 12 weeks.
In the same study, the IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Dark Spots Concealer + Serum was also found to help participants in their other skincare concerns by improving fine lines and skin texture.
And did we mention it’s also incredibly convenient to use? Its dual-ended applicator enables you to pick up just the right amount of product you need, target precise spots you’re looking to conceal, and blend it out using the sponge side for a seamless, natural finish.
With its host of promising benefits, we set out to find how it faired on our trusted readers, and here’s what they had to say.
IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Dark Spots Concealer + Serum: 10 readers share their honest opinions
IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Dark Spots Concealer + Serum
Summary
After using the concealer, readers noticed that their skin appeared more radiant. They were also pleasantly surprised at how lightweight and hydrating the formula was, especially because it included skin-friendly ingredients, such as niacinamide.
Most of the readers were also satisfied with the concealer’s lasting power, as it did not crease and flake throughout the day. The dual-end applicator was also praised among all reviewers, who appreciated how it helped them to target their trouble spots and blend out the concealer easily!
Natasha, 25
Skin type: Combination-oily
Makeup concerns: Concealer appears cakey
Skin concerns: Dark eye circles, dull skin, visible pores
After applying just a swab of the IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Dark Spots Concealer + Serum, my skin appeared more even, with fewer visible flaws. It helped to cover up my scars as well.
Compared to other concealers I’ve tried, the IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Dark Spots Concealer + Serum is easier to use. I could get a more even application with it due to its user-friendly design. I especially like the packaging, as it won’t cause me to over-apply the product.
Nikki, 22
Skin type: Combination-dry, sensitive, acne-prone
Makeup concerns: Concealer creases, it is too sheer, it appears cakey, or is not easy to blend
Skin concerns: Dark eye circles, dull skin, uneven skin tone, dark spots, dehydrated/dry skin, and acne
A big concern I’ve had in the past with concealers I’ve used is that after applying them on acne, my skin starts peeling. Sometimes, they are also either too thick or too thin.
After using the IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Dark Spots Concealer + Serum, my skin appeared more radiant, and it also felt moisturised without being greasy. While the coverage is on the lighter side, I found that my blemishes were well concealed, and my pores appeared less visible as well.
I also liked that my skin felt hydrated throughout the day, especially because I have quite dry skin on the areas I applied the concealer.
As the IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Dark Spots Concealer + Serum hydrates and has niacinamide inside it, I’m not worried about pimples!
Michelle, 28
Skin type: Combination-oily, acne-prone
Makeup concerns: Concealer creases, is too sheer, fades or does not last throughout the day, appears cakey, is too thick, or is not easy to blend
Skin concerns: Dark eye circles, dull skin, uneven skin tone, textured skin, dehydrated/dry skin, visible pores, blackheads/whiteheads, and acne
I found that the IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Dark Spots Concealer + Serum was super easy to blend, which I liked because it meant that it would not be too drying. Most concealers I’ve tried in the past have felt rather drying by midday, didn’t last, or tend to come off rather easily after wearing a mask.
When I first applied the product, it felt like a moisturiser and I couldn’t tell that I had concealer on because it wasn’t too thick. The coverage is there, but not to the point of being “super full coverage”, which is something I appreciate, as full coverage concealers tend to break me out. Overall, the effect looked very natural.
By midday, my skin didn’t feel or look clogged, and it didn’t look as oily or dull as it usually does too. I also liked that the IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Dark Spots Concealer + Serum had not only an applicator, but also an attached brush, making it very convenient for people busy in the mornings and touch-ups on the go!
Raei, 22
Skin type: Combination-oily
Makeup concerns: Concealer creases or is too sheer
Skin concerns: Dark eye circles, visible pores
Some of the concealers I’ve used have felt drying, but despite that, my skin still becomes oily after a few hours of applying it.
The IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Dark Spots Concealer + Serum managed to cover my dark eye circles without being dry. Its texture was creamy and lightweight, and it felt more moisturising compared to my other concealers.
I recommend the IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Dark Spots Concealer + Serum overall, and I love the inclusion of skincare ingredients in it. It is a good formula for my skin type and conceals my eye bags well.
Crystal, 28
Skin type: Combination-dry, Acne-prone
Makeup concerns: Concealer is too sheer, is too heavy, or is not easy to blend
Skin concerns: Dark eye circles, dark spots
Throughout the day, the IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Dark Spots Concealer + Serum did not feel heavy at all, and my skin felt bright and moisturised. I liked that it was easy to use, convenient, and great for travelling.
This concealer is good and didn’t leave me feeling as if I had a “second layer” on my skin.
Xinli, 38
Skin type: Combination-oily, combination-dry
Makeup concerns: Concealer creases, fades or does not last throughout the day, appears cakey
Skin concerns: Dark eye circles, dull skin, uneven skin tone, dark spots, dehydrated/dry skin
After applying one or two light dabs of the IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Dark Spots Concealer + Serum using the brush around my eye and dark spots, I noticed an immediate visible improvement in my complexion. It looked brighter, smoother, and natural.
The area around my eyes also appeared brighter and more supple, almost as though I had more hours of sleep. I found that it works well as a highlight too.
I liked that it didn’t just conceal but also hydrated my eye area. It didn’t crease unlike other concealers I’ve tried, and felt very comfortable and lightweight.
Renel, 30
Skin type: Combination-oily
Makeup concerns: Concealer creases, is too sheer, fades or does not last throughout the day
Skin concerns: Dark eye circles, dark spots
The IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Dark Spots Concealer + Serum has a silky, lightweight, and non-sticky texture. I love how lightweight it was and easy it was to blend, along with the functionality of the product as both a concealer and serum. My skin appeared glowy and had a natural finish.
It’s great compared to other concealers I’ve tried, considering the wide range of shades provided will be suitable for all skin tones. It also does its job well as a medium-coverage concealer and was able to last throughout the day.
I would definitely recommend the IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Dark Spots Concealer + Serum to people around me as it’s easily accessible and easy for daily use with the inclusion of a brush attachment!
Serene, 33
Skin type: Oily, combination-oily
Makeup concerns: Concealer creases, it appears cakey, or it’s difficult to blend
Skin concerns: Dark eye circles, dull skin, uneven skin tone, dark spots, dehydrated/dry skin, and acne, visible pores, blackheads/whiteheads
I have tried numerous concealers over the years, but many of them are either too dry or did not even help to cover the imperfections on my face. The IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Dark Spots Concealer + Serum was easy to blend and even came with a blending brush, which can be used on days when I do not want to get my fingers dirty.
My overall experience with the IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Dark Spots Concealer + Serum was great! My skin looked more radiant after using it. The concealer helped to cover my dark eye circles significantly too.
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Marie, 31
Skin type: Dry
Makeup concerns: Concealer creases, is too sheer, fades or does not last throughout the day
Skin concerns: Dark eye circles, dark spots, dehydrated/dry skin, and visible pores
The shade I got for the IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Dark Spots Concealer + Serum was a perfect match for me, and blended well with my skin tone and undertones. It was also fuss-free and easy to blend out using the brush attached — it only took a few seconds without leaving any streaks or dragging out the undereye area.
After three days of used, my skin indeed looked brighter, lifted, and very hydrated (without using eye cream!) I only used a pea sized amount everyday, and the colour lasted for eight hours. However, it started to crease around the 14th hour.
There was a glow to my undereye area where I applied the concealer, which usually only appears if I use an eye skincare product before using my regular concealer. I love that the IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Dark Spots Concealer + Serum works just as great on lazy days where I don’t apply any eye skincare.
Besides that, I no longer need to use my fingers to blend, blend, blend!
Jenxel, 34
Skin type: Combination-oily
Makeup concerns: Concealer creases, is too sheer, fades or does not last throughout the day
Skin concerns: Dark eye circles, dull skin, uneven skin tone, dark spots, and dehydrated/dry skin.
The packaging of the IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Dark Spots Concealer + Serum looks really cool. I particularly love the in-built blending brush! It’s super user-friendly. The shade looks light, but it blended well and felt lightweight too.
The texture of the concealer is very fine and silky, and my skin looked hydrated and smooth upon application.
With concealers I’ve used in the past, my makeup tends to crease along fine lines, and the concealers also oxidise after a few hours of application, causing it to appear dry and patchy after hours of use.
After using the IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Dark Spots Concealer + Serum, my skin remained sufficiently hydrated with no signs of patchiness along my fine lines. While it’s also easy to touch up using this product if required, I found that I didn’t have to do so as the coverage lasted the whole day for me.
At the end of the day, what are we concealing? Imperfection. If the concealer can work its magic to improve the imperfection, then that’s the kind of concealer we all need.
IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Dark Spots Concealer + Serum retails for S$47 and it is available at Sephora in-stores and online.
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