The Face Pencil vs Givenchy Prisme Libre Skin-Caring Concealer
Buy the Jones Road Face Pencil for precise spot touch-ups and a natural, skin-like finish at $28.00. Buy the Givenchy Prisme Libre concealer for a radiant finish, 24-hour wear and a larger 0.38 oz tube. The Givenchy costs more per unit, but it holds roughly four times the product of the 0.1 oz pencil.
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The Face Pencil
4.4Choose the Face Pencil if you want a portable pencil for dabbing over blemishes and redness, with medium buildable coverage and a clear base that won't look chalky.
- Precise pencil tip for blemishes and redness
- Clear base avoids chalky undertones
- Easy to blend by tapping
- Cruelty-free and contains shea butter
- Simple for beginners
- Sharpener sold separately
- Only 0.1 oz per pencil
- May need several layers for full coverage
- Shade 12 is aimed at medium neutral skin
What separates them
| The Face Pencil | Givenchy Prisme Libre Skin-Caring Concealer | |
|---|---|---|
| Format | Creamy, dense pencil for spot application | Liquid in a tube |
| Coverage | Medium, buildable; may need layers for high coverage | Multi-purpose liquid, buildable |
| Finish | Natural, skin-like, no chalky undertones | Radiant |
| Wear time | Not stated; meant for touch-ups through the day | 24 hours |
| Size | 2.9 g / 0.1 oz | 0.38 oz |
| Skin types | Combination and normal | All |
| Shade | Shade 12 for medium skin, neutral undertones | C105 for medium skin |
| Extras | Sharpener sold separately; cruelty-free; shea butter | No sharpener needed |
Price history
- The Face Pencil: lowest $28.00 on Oct 29.
- Givenchy Prisme Libre Skin-Caring Concealer: lowest $37.32 on Oct 28.
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Specs compared
| Spec | The Face Pencil | Givenchy Prisme Libre Skin-Caring Concealer |
|---|---|---|
| Skin type | Combination, Normal | All |
| Skin tone | Medium | Medium |
| Net weight | 2.9 g / 0.1 oz | — |
| Coverage | medium buildable coverage | — |
| Form | Pencil | — |
| Package information | Tube | — |
| Package type | Box | — |
| Recommended uses | Face Makeup | — |
| Age range | Adult | — |
| Shade 12 | for medium skin with neutral undertones | — |
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What reviewers say
The Face Pencil
With 4.4 out of 5 from over 26,000 ratings, buyers mostly find it easy to use and natural-looking. Complaints center on the separate sharpener and the layering needed for heavier coverage.
- Simple for beginners to master
- Natural, skin-like finish
- Effective at concealing redness
- No chalky undertones
- Sharpener sold separately
- May require multiple layers for high coverage
Givenchy Prisme Libre Skin-Caring Concealer
Reception is generally positive, with owners praising the brightening, skin-like finish and easy blending. Complaints tend to focus on the price and on creasing under the eyes when the concealer is not set.
- Natural, radiant finish that looks like skin
Questions and answers
- Which is better for covering blemishes?
- The Face Pencil. Its dense pencil tip puts product exactly on the spot and blends by tapping. The Givenchy liquid works too but spreads over a wider area.
- Which lasts longer on the skin?
- The Givenchy. It is rated for 24-hour wear. Jones Road does not state a wear time and positions the pencil for touch-ups during the day.
- Is the Givenchy worth the extra money?
- If you want long wear, a radiant finish and a bigger tube, yes. The 0.38 oz Givenchy holds about four times the product of the 0.1 oz pencil.
- Which suits dry or mature skin?
- The Givenchy. Its radiant finish flatters dry skin, and it is stated for all skin types. The pencil is listed for combination and normal skin.
- Do I need a sharpener for the Face Pencil?
- Yes. Jones Road sells the sharpener separately, so add one to your first order.
- Which is better for under-eye brightening?
- The Face Pencil in a lighter shade is made to lighten under the eyes. The Givenchy liquid also works there, but set it with powder to limit creasing.
