This top-rated concealer with SPF is the only summer staple we plan to wear
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We love nothing more than a concealer that can magically mask the dark bags under our eyes, any blemishes.
While concealer may be our make-up essential, when it comes to skincare the hero is SPF. However, we rarely see a product that combines the two – until we found Kalme's Chameleon Concealer SPF20.
The Chameleon Concealer SPF20 is a multi-functional essential that is a make-up and skincare hybrid, we never knew we needed. Come the summer months we prefer minimal make-up, as we'll be sweating it all off, which is why we lean to a concealer as the sole beauty product we wear. But we also need SPF, and this creation ticks both boxes.
The Chameleon Concealer is a hybrid of concealer, colour-corrector and sun protection.Formulated with a patented caper extract (Derma Sensitive) and Biolin, which work to hydrate the skin, reduce redness, as well as strengthen the skin barrier. The mineral sunscreen protection offers SPF20, while the advanced tone-matching concealer colour adapts to your skin tone to correct redness on the skin, as well as purple under eyes.Dermatologically tested and safe for use on sensitive skin. BUY NOW FOR £29.95
What may confuse some is the Kalme product comes in one colour, and this is because it has been formulated with advanced tone-matching technology that adapts to the skin. When applied to the skin it appears green, but the lightweight liquid formula cleverly matches your skin tone, colour corrects and conceals, for flawless coverage, and without looking orange.
Its genius technology matches the skin, covers any blemishes, redness, rosacea flare ups, as well as dark under eye circles. Not only does it cover the targeted areas, it also smooths the skin, and achieves a naturally flawless finish, whether you apply on targeted areas or blend lightly over the skin as a primer/foundation.
The fuss-free concealer blends effortlessly into the skin, but also hydrates the skin too. The formula blends patented caper extract, known as Derma Sensitive, as well as prebiotic Biolin, which combine to reduce redness, hydrate the skin, reduce capillary leakage, and protect the skin barrier.
The lightweight formula offers SPF20, which offers the all-important UV protection we need all year long, especially in the summer. The mineral sun protection is suitable for sensitive skin too.
Whether you apply on specific areas, all over the face for an even base, if it's the only beauty product you wear, or you layer under other products, is entirely up to you. But, it just proves how versatile this product is and why it's a failsafe item in your beauty cupboard.
Shoppers are thrilled with its results. One customer, named Liz, gushed: 'This product is amazing. I get very flushed cheeks in certain temperatures, with Kalme concealer it's not visible, I love this product.'
Another customer, Susan, added: 'I can't live without. Smooths out the skin and levels out the skin tone. Perfect product!' More Trending
While Tracy weighed in: 'I have had rosacea for years and tried all types of concealer/make to cover the redness. Kalme concealer has been the best by far and this is my go to for everyday use.'
The Kalme Chameleon Concealer can be purchased as a one-off at £29.95, or as a subscription, which could save you more. The monthly subscription could save you 25% as it slashes the price of the make-up and skincare hybrid to £22.47, or subscribe to a three-month top-up for £25.46.
If you want to save even more (of course you do, who doesn't?) we have an exclusive discount that could save you a further 10%. Simply enter 'METRO10' at the checkout, though this offer expires on 31st May.
Plus, if you're in the market for a thorough skincare regime, Kalme has a variety of bundles on offer.
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