Let's Talk About Pacifica’s Transcendent Concealer
If I learned anything from Goop’s (often perused) makeup master classes, it’s this: concealer is critical. And, with the right liquid concealer in-hand your full-wearing foundation days are soon to be in the past.
Anyways, since I ran out of my recent favorite cream concealer I decided to give Pacifica’s liquid concealer a try.
Pros: Pacifica’s Transcendent Concealer provides a lovely amount of full-day coverage (all without feeling cakey). The first time I applied it I was worried because it felt so watery and looked a bit “orangey” compared to the typical tones I use. I also feared it might be a bit too sheer for daily use. My fears were unfounded. You only need to apply a few small dots over your primer, BB Cream or tinted moisturizer, and a little goes a long ways. If you do have a blemish, the concealer is also buildable, and I’ve found it works well with my RMS beauty tinted “Un” Powder and even better with my Omiana powder foundation. On the daily, I use the concealer use to lighten under my eyes for a brightening effect. I go a full day without concealer crease!
Things to Be Mindful Of: I’m hoping in the future Pacifcia adds heaps more shades to their concealer line. Right now, there are only two shades to choose from. My fingers are crossed they hope on the Fenty 40 bandwagon and introduce a more a broad range of more inclusive tones.
Also, it’s good to keep in mind that because Pacifica uses more natural ingredients, occasionally the formula can separate. Don’t fret though. That separation is not permanent. In fact, it’s a quick fix. You just need to pump the concealer’s stick back and forth a bit to remix. Easy peasy.
Do you have a no-make up hack that you swear by? My sister and I would love to hear about it! What tips/tricks and natural makeup brands do you use? Let us know in the comments below!
XOXO,
Lemon
Good for You - The COSDNA ingredient analysis reviewed this concealer’s ingredients at a 4 with twelve of the fifteen ingredients were listed as a very safe “1”. Pacifica’s products are formulated FD and C color free, Petroleum-free, paraben-free, phthalate-free, Sulfate-free, butylparaben-free, formaldehyde donor-free, formaldehyde-free, nonylphenol ethoxylate free, propylparaben-free and sodium lauryl sulfate-free. This concealer also has a healthy dose of good-for-you ginseng root extract (packed with phytonutrients for more toned skin) and sweet iris extract (for extra moisture and plumping). One ingredient to be mindful of is Perfum in the product.
Good for Others - Pacifica’s products are manufactured here in America, and they source any non-USA ingredients from Fair Trade suppliers made in safe working conditions. On a local level, Pacifica supports women's shelters in their community and they have a neat "buy one, give one" model with their newest lipstick line.
C&C Overall - If you hate heavy-feeling makeup then Pacifica is the brand for you. I love keeping things light with this watery, super-smooth feeling concealer—it adds all the coverage I need without all the caking. It spreads beautifully and is subtle enough to help you nail your no-makeup look. It even works on my acne-days (I just make sure to double layer the concealer and then dust on a powder foundation). Plus, for the price at Target (<$15) you simply can’t go wrong: It’s a win, win, win on our 3 Good’s scale!
Good for Earth - Good For Earth - Pacifica partnered up with Preserve to create a lovely proactive recycling program—and it’s pretty easy to use. Just empty/rinse out your products, then use Pacifica’s pre-paid shipping label (downloadable here) and ship your containers to Preserve. Preserve will upcycle Pacifica’s products into toothbrushes and razors. Pacifica’s boxes are also made from 100% recycled, post-consumer material and they purchase carbon credits. Pacifica is also 100% vegan and cruelty-free. Pacifica also Pacifica donates a portion of proceeds to local clean water projects.
