shape tape creamy concealer vs Swipe Serum Concealer
Buy the shape tape creamy concealer if you want full coverage and a matte finish for dry or mature skin. Buy the Swipe Serum Concealer if you want a lighter, serum-like formula for sensitive or acne-prone skin. The shape tape is $32 at Tarte Cosmetics as of November 3, and the Swipe Serum Concealer is $30 at Tower 28 Beauty as of November 3. The $2 gap is small, so pick by coverage and finish, not price.
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shape tape creamy concealer
4.6Choose the shape tape creamy concealer if you need full coverage for dark circles and blemishes and prefer a moisturizing matte finish on dry or mature skin.
- Full coverage hides dark circles and blemishes in one layer.
- 24-hour hydration with hyaluronic acid and mango butter.
- Waterproof and 12-hour crease-proof.
- Vegan, cruelty-free and dermatologist tested.
- Larger 0.3 fl oz tube.
- Can crease under the eyes.
- Can look cakey if layered or used on cheeks.
- Shade match varies, and some find coverage short for very dark circles.
What separates them
| shape tape creamy concealer | Swipe Serum Concealer | |
|---|---|---|
| Coverage | Full coverage | Medium, buildable |
| Finish | Natural, moisturizing matte | Natural, skin-like |
| Wear time | 12 hours, crease-proof | 18 hours |
| Hydration claim | 24 hours | 48 hours |
| Size | 0.3 fl oz | 0.22 fl oz |
| Skin type focus | Dry or mature skin | Sensitive, acne-prone skin |
| Formula | Waterproof, contains silicone | Silicone-free, fragrance-free, alcohol-free, non-comedogenic |
| Shade range | Not stated on the page | 28 shades |
Price history
- shape tape creamy concealer: lowest $15.00 on Nov 2 at tarte cosmetics.
- Swipe Serum Concealer: lowest $24.00 on Oct 29.
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Specs compared
| Spec | shape tape creamy concealer | Swipe Serum Concealer |
|---|---|---|
| Wear time | 12-hr wear | 18-hr long wear |
| Hydration duration | 24-hr hydration | 48-hr hydration |
| Coverage | full-coverage | Medium |
| Finish | natural, moisturizing matte finish | Natural |
| Size | 0 fl oz, 0.3 fl oz | 0.22 fl oz |
| Crease resistance | 12-hr crease-proof wear | — |
| Skin type | dry or mature skin | — |
| Waterproof | waterproof | — |
| Dermatologist tested | dermatologist tested | — |
| Vegan | vegan | — |
What reviewers say
shape tape creamy concealer
Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 4,548 ratings. Buyers like the buildable full coverage, the creamy blend and the hydrating feel that does not dry out the under-eye. Complaints center on creasing, cakeiness when layered, and shade matching.
- Buildable full coverage
- Smooth, creamy formula that blends easily
- Hydrating and not drying on the under-eye
- Hides dark circles quickly
- Can crease under the eyes
- Can look cakey if layered or used on cheeks
- Shade and color match varies
- Coverage may fall short on very dark circles
Swipe Serum Concealer
Owners rate it highly, with 4.8 out of 5 from 1,345 ratings. They praise the lightweight, serum-like texture, the natural finish and how well it works on sensitive and acne-prone skin. The main complaints are shade accuracy when buying online and occasional dryness.
Questions and answers
- Which is better for dark circles?
- The shape tape creamy concealer has full coverage, so it hides dark circles faster. The Swipe Serum Concealer is medium and buildable, so very dark circles may need two layers.
- Which suits sensitive or acne-prone skin?
- The Swipe Serum Concealer. It is silicone-free, fragrance-free, alcohol-free and non-comedogenic, with centella asiatica to calm skin.
- Which lasts longer?
- The Swipe Serum Concealer claims 18-hour wear against 12 hours for shape tape. Shape tape is waterproof, which helps in humidity or tears.
- Is the Swipe Serum Concealer worth the extra?
- It is $30 at Tower 28 Beauty as of November 3, $2 less than shape tape at $32 at Tarte Cosmetics as of November 3. It costs less, not more, but gives less coverage.
- Which is better for dry or mature skin?
- Shape tape is built for dry and mature skin, with 24-hour hydration and cushion tape technology to reduce the look of fine lines. Swipe Serum is lighter but hydrates for 48 hours.
- Which has more shades?
- The Swipe Serum Concealer lists 28 shades. Shape tape's shade count is not stated on its page, and shoppers report match issues.
