Broke after 3 uses, and return window closed….
Well, it was beautiful while it lasted! You know, for the three times I was able to use it….<br /><br />Every time I try to pump out product, it spins closed. I’ve tried forcefully holding it so it can’t spin, but the pump will not depress any longer.<br /><br />So, by the low amount of reviews and factoring in how many fellow reviewers have complained about the pump being broken, I can surmise it’s about 40% of buyers will end up with a broken pump.<br /><br />If you’re okay with this risk, here’s my review of the product while I was able to use it:<br /><br />I have Sahara-dry skin, am surgically induced post-menopausal, I’m 36, fair-skinned, have rosacea and a mast-cell condition that leave me with very red skin flushing, and have only minor sun damage for my age from childhood (limited facial lines and discoloration outside of the flushing). With that said, this went on smooth and covers redness incredibly well. However, it does gather in textured and drier areas—like the ones that seem to form in perimenopause and later around the mouth, nostrils, and eyes.<br /><br />To avoid enhanced texture, I generally apply very little makeup around those areas, or I mix it with a tiny bit of jojoba oil to thin the product out. (That can’t be applied around the eyes if you wear eye makeup though—even waterproof will run or bleed onto your face.)<br /><br />To me, considering the broken pump, it’s not worth repurchasing even if I was able to use it more within the return window—too much waste, knowingly.<br /><br />Thankfully I found Glossier’s Stretch Concealer, and found that lightly applying that with a damp and towel-wrung-out beauty blender sponge all over my face and down my neck gives me a radiant, perfect coverage that’s light, dewy, and relatively transfer-proof. I think I’ll stick with that little $20 un-fancy pot that won’t break after 3 uses. (Better coverage, longevity, and no texture issues there, too.)
Rating: 2 stars