The SAEM Cover Perfection Liquid Concealer Review

From what I've experienced, Korean concealers are in general quite creamy, thick and highly pigmented. If you were by any chance surprised by Korean BB's coverage, you can probably imagine the next step towards perfected skin. Should I dare to bet on Korean concealers instead of old and bland European interpretations? Well, not quite. While Korean concealer stash is highly pigmented and rich but there are some flaws - same as with European versions. Still, dark circles and wide areas (in need of coverage) are pretty much a good match with Korean style of concealers, especially with a newly discovered The SAEM Cover Perfection Liquid Concealer. Why? Upon brand claims, it contains olive oil for extra nourishment, pigment fitting gel for a flawless finish and it's easily mixed into foundation for higher coverage.

The SAEM Liquid Concealer (7,98$, 15ml, Jolse) comes in a handy squeeze tube with a thin applicator for precise application and sanitary reasons. This tiny little tube contains a generous amount of 15ml, which is frankly, half of the amount in standard foundations. If we put the concealer itself into the spotlight, we can easily notice highly pigmented and creamy texture. Blending it out, The SAEM concealer offers medium to buildable high pigmentation. Since it's so potent and creamy, you should be careful with application as it gets a bit cakey with heavy layers. Also, another negative side is that it can enhance large pores so avoid area around your nose. Longevity is pretty standard, nothing extraordinary yet not bad. I get an average of 5-6 hours of wear.

If I take into consideration the all in all colour selection from The SAEM Liquid Concealer range, there are only 2 shades in total which can complicate things a little bit. The lightest shade, #1 Clear Beige is a perfect choice for light (but too dark for fair) skintones while #2 should take care of medium skintones. For me, this shade is a tad too dark (think Bourjois Healthy Mix Concealer 51) but still works on my lighter/blueish under eye area. Colour is quite yellowish, which makes it suitable for covering blue dark circles or making a better match with yellow skintones. Olive oil also provides extra moisture to delicate eye area. Under eye area truly looks more moisturised than without it. Also, I need to point out, that this concealer doesn't move or feel greasy in any way. I'm predicting it has only the tiniest amount of oil in the mixture. Due to still creamy but thick consistency, it's easily mixed with foundations for extra coverage as The SAEM suggests. Skin looks flawless but not heavily covered if we use thin layers. 

The SAEM Cover Perfection Liquid Concealer is worth the look at only 7,98$ a piece. It has medium coverage and it's perfect for covering larger areas or dark circles due to nourishing oil and gel technology. Personally, I love to use it around my chin if mixed with lighter foundation or around eye area as it blends out seamlessly. The SAEM brand definitely grows on me - Lip Oil and Eco Soul Matte lipstick are a total blast. This brand is easily found online, usually with free worldwide shipping. Jolse has pretty much the biggest selection of The SAEM makeup line here.

Red Chocolate Matte Lipstick on a Button

You've heard it right. Chocolatey red shades are definitely not typical for Korean market, but I've managed to find a matte, vampy lippie on a single click. Gimmicky push button allows you to control the needed amount in a pencil-like form. Matte lips on a click is yet another innovative thingy from far far away South Korea. 

The Saem Eco Soul Kiss Button Lips Matte (2g at 8,98$ on Jolse) is the range we're looking at. After a successful release of their standard version (without matte effect), they've managed to follow western inspired matte trend. With only six shades in total, which is actually the main withdrawal, The Saem brings to the table a softer, satin-like matte interpretation. Three shades for cool toned complexions and three for warm skintypes. Sounds fair alright. Lipsticks are definitely not entirely matte but rather satin with a kick of moisture on the first note. After an hour or so, texture changes into longlasting matte finish. They don't budge much but you might consider blotting out the first layer for slightly more matte-r finish. Formula is comfortable, glides effortlessly and is slightly velvety, which makes me having no complaints. Product itself has a fruity scent of watermelon with peach and the clicking mechanism works perfectly. The tilted tube makes application easier. As for longevity, they easily stay put for at least 7 hours or more with even finish. I choose the most unique, vampy shade - 06 Bittersweet Chocolate, suitable for cooler complexions. I expected a smoky muted burgundy with grey tones but instead, it's actually a red with a chocolate twist. It's hard to describe but I would say it's a dark vampy cool red with an added brown for slightly more blood-like colour. Does that make sense? It's slightly darker, cooler and brown in real life. 

You all know I'm not a red-type of person but vampy or burgundy red with a special twist...I'm on it! This will actually stay in my lippie collection due to uniqueness and cooler spectrum which suits my skintone. The only downsides that I can highlight is the amount (only 2g, compared to standard 3,5-4g lipstick) and matte label, which isn't entirely true (more like satin finish at first but transfers into full matte after 2 hours). Still, it will perfectly pair a beige cozy sweater and add a bit of colour to my face. The click button is a innovative funky idea for younger audience but catches even my (experienced?) mind. Again, another successful trip to downtown Asia for only 8,98$ a piece. The Saem brand with free worldwide shipping is available at Jolse.com. 

Why You should Try Lip Oil Tints

I've been eyeing lip oils ever since I've first heard about them from Clarins and YSL. Painfully priced Clarins Instant Light Lip Comfort Oil (I've mentioned it here) didn't really deliver what I was expecting from so-called lip oils. I've imagined them to be super comfortable, light and way more nourishing than a regular lip balm. While Clarins is comfortable, it's heavy (almost sticky) texture doesn't appeal to me as much as I would like. It's pleasant but bordering between a lipgloss and a lip oil. YSL Tint In Oil sound promising but the price point might just kill your new oil enthusiasm. After hearing all praises about amazing Clarins & YSL concept, I secretly thought to myself: ''Now, if there's already a European version of lip oil, there must be already tons of lip oils on Korean market by now.'' There's no coincidence I was right as Korea is after all, the leading beauty market for innovative new products. The Saem Eco Soul Tint In Oil appealed to me the most with cute packaging (think Dior Fluid Stick), 5 vegetable seed oils for true nourishment, 6 unique shades and eco friendly concept. 

The Saem Eco Soul Tint In Oil (4g at 9,98$, Jolse, FREE worldwide shipping) comes in a heavy and sturdy packaging with simple but beautiful design. With constant use I don't have any problems with spilling and it's still safely rolling in my handbag. As I've mentioned, there are 6 shades to choose from (check all shades here) - my absolute first pick was PP01 Wild Berry. On the pictures, it looks like a warm toned straight up medium purple that absolutely captivated me. Surprisingly in person, it's a much more toned down pink purple almost bordering on a fuchsia hot pink but having a tendency to look purple under certain angle. It doesn't have any shimmer or glitter particles. What I love the most is semi translucency and lightweight formula. This is not a bold lip product in any way, rather just an even lip tint with a benefit of super nourishing oil film. Formula is clearly a match made in heaven and lip glosses are truly a blast from the past. If you love regular lip tints, you will absolutely adore this. It applies as a nourishing true-in-texture oil with a tint. Lips look super juicy and soft while oil starts to slowly disappear with hours. After 3 hours or so you're left with the most even stain. Stain itself prolongs wear for additional few hours. I didn't have any issues with transfering over my lip line which was my main concern with lip oils.

This has been my go-to lip product for work days. It's nourishing, comfortable, fuss-free and easy to apply with a heart shaped applicator. I truly can't seem to find an obvious flaw other than lips might feel slightly uncomfortable/irritated at the end of the day (if you don't constantly re-apply oily film). Stain is a beautiful cooler pink-purple while oil smells like grape gummy bears. I utterly enjoy this unique concept and if you're planning to save a bit of money, The Saem Eco Soul Tint In Oil is a perfect example for a truly wonderful lip oil. You can buy Korean makeup bits online on Jolse.com where they also ship for free worldwide. Jolse is also on Ebay if you're feeling more secure buying items there.