I have suffer from mild rosacea. You probably didn’t realise I have it until I just said, because I do my best to cover up the redness. When I was approached to try out Kalme Chameleon Concealer, I was really happy to discover that there was more makeup for rosacea out there than I thought.
My normal makeup routine involved the application of various shades from a colour correction palette: green to counteract the redness, purple to brighten my forehead and salmon or beige for my dark under-eyes. It can get a bit messy, so I was intrigued by the concept of Kalme Chameleon Concealer. It sure did sound like some miracle makeup.
Characteristics of Rosacea
In case you’ve reached this point in the post and don’t really know what I’m on about, I’ll quickly explain about what rosacea is.
It’s a skin condition, which in it’s milder forms makes your skin look a reddish pink. I’ve always been a bit red, but over the past couple of years I noticed foundation alone didn’t do the job and the redness shone through. After looking into it I realised I needed to use colour correcting makeup and have been looking for the perfect product ever since.
I put Kalme Chameleon Concealer to the test
I was interested in how the concealer would look when it came out of the pump action tube, so I tried it on the back of my hand first.
My hands have a reddish complexion anyway and the concealer is green at first. After I rubbed it in, it changed colour and offered great coverage.
I like how well it performed on the back of my hand, so I was eager to try it on my face.
The best concealer for rosacea?
For some context, here is my face before I’ve got any makeup on (sorry it’s gross). I have dark circles and a pinky tone. I think the flash on my camera has bleached my skin a little for this photo. I am usually much more ruddy-looking.
So now I’ve horrified you with the before, I think you need to see my finished face.
As you can see, all the redness has gone from where it shouldn’t be and my skin tone is brighter and more even. This wonderful concealer for rosacea contains ‘soft feel’ technology, which is designed to create a soft-focus appearance. I think my skin does have more of a soft focus feel to it.
The application is smooth and doesn’t feel drying or cakey like some products. It is designed to treat the signs of rosacea, as well as cover them. The concealer offers intense moisturisation, and boasts anti-inflammatory properties for those who suffer worse than me.
I really like the feel and the finish of the product and I’m impressed at how efficiently it does its job. I’ll definitely be recommending this to my friends.
The blurb:
Anti-redness – Derma Sensitive is a patented extract of caper buds proven to reduce redness and sensitivity by up to 70%
Skin Repair – Biolin is a skin prebiotic proven to repair and strengthen delicate skin.
Moisturisation & Anti-inflammatory – Soline is a unique extract taken from sunflower oil proven to provide intense moisturisation and anti-inflammatory actions.
Pure Mineral SPF20 – Titanium Dioxide offers a mineral SPF20 to protect from UV damage while not aggravating sensitive skin.
Chameleon Concealer is FREE from parabens, perfumes, MI and SLS and contains only naturally active ingredients formulated for use on very sensitive skin.
Chameleon Concealer costs £19.95 (50ml). Available from www.skinshop.co.uk
I could do with something to hide the bags under my eyes. You look good in both pictures btw. #RVHT
Fab concealer cannot tell you have redness so it must be good. I love how the strange colour concealers Work
Wow this is amazing! I rely on BB cream to even out my skin but I need a concealer as the dark circles just won’t go! #RVHT
This is a great concealer
This looks good! I must look out for it! Thank you 🙂
Wow! It looks really amazing.
This sounds amazing
This looks a fab concealer, something I need to invest in
Looks fab! My mum suffers from Rosacea too.
would love to try that to cover my red pressure mark on my nose I’ve had since birth.
Sounds amazing
Perfect coverage leaving me feeling fab
This concealer looks amazing! I really need something to cover up my baggy dark eyes
I’m sure they’re not that bad! I have a Barry M palette with an orange colour that covers dark circles. If you use an orange/salmon colour under your eyes then put foundation on top it hides it really well!
I have redness on my cheeks sometimes, not sure if it’s rosacea or not but this looks like it would be good for me!
It might be, mine started on my cheeks and now it’s my chin, nose and forehead too! Worth a try!
I love your honest, detailed review. The before and after photos show what a good quality product this is. One for my wish list!
Wow, loving the before and after photos, looking good, I’m sold!
You look great, it conceals everything. Just what I need.
It’s quite startling to see the green colour but once on it really does work
I will recommend it to a friend this is jusr2 right for
this is just what I need for my awful skin
I am in desperate need of good concealer, I have horrendous bags and blotchy skin. This looks fab
I’m always on a search for a new concealer that will hide the dark circles under my eyes. I’ve tried lots in the past but still to find one I love…maybe this is the one!
I’ve been struggling to find something to hide the bags under my eyes. This sounds & looks fab so will definitely be trying this!
Wow I am on the lookout for a great concealer, thank you for a great review
I have used green concealer before, but you have to use it sparingly as I remember one late evening on a tube, my friend said my nose looked green
I really need to try this!
Sounds amazing!
I have never heard of this before so thanks for this review as I’ve learnt something new! 🙂
My mum suffers with rosacea so I will pass this on to her ?
OMG this concealer looks amazing!!! total coverage!!! i NEED this!!!
I haven’t tried this yet but am looking for a concealer to help even out my skin tone. I get quite blotchy skin in various places and normal foundation only makes it look worse.
That’s amazing. Natural looking conceal! I could do with this, I gig 40s style and chine doll skin is a bit part of the look!
I think this concealer looks great. I have really red cheeks so this looks perfect for me
good to know. I have reddish skin but i also work as a dr so have lots of patients with rosacea
This would literally be ideal as I have the same issues as you were describing in your pictures.
I need some for under my eyes
This looks great for covering dark circles
It has done wonders. I would really love to find one that is light on my face and covers all blemishes.
I have a friend who suffers with Rosacea so I will be passing on this review for her to read.
Needs lot of concealer cause got lots of spots
I have to wear concealer on my spots before foundation otherwise they show throug
This looks really good….i always forget to put concealer on and go straight for foundation but i might invest in this one
This sounds great, I love that it has SPF in. Can’t wait to try!
This would be great for my rosey cheeks x
Great stuff, i have terrible brown marks around my eyes
Great write up, something like this would really help for under my eyes, I’m very embarrassed about how dark the circles are under my eyes and people regularly say to me “Oh you look so tired” truth is, sometimes I am, but sometimes I feel great and to be told this is such a downer!
This Products results look amazing! i’ve always suffered with redness on my skin. I will have too 100% try this out! <3
This concealer looks absolutely amazing. Such great coerage!
Wow this looks just the ticket
i’m glad this worked for you x
Interesting review, I am always looking for something that covers effectively and doesn’t feel cakey so I will add this to the list to try out.
Looks great, I’m using Ri Ri’s Fenty and it’s fab! X
I don’t have rosacea but the concealer looks amazing. My daughter has a scar from a dog attack from when she was 2 and she’s very self concious of it. We have been trying differrent concealers for a while so will definitely be giving this one a try.
I Currently use touche eclat but this looks great.
This looks great! My most recent concealer is a NYX one but I need something that’s better at concealing my dark circles…may give this a go!
Interesting, Bill Clinton suffers too.
I’m trying to branch out with my make up… I may need this 🙂
wow can really see that its a product I will definitely be looking into buying this x
Hell yeah! My face is all kinds of uneven colour-wise
This looks like an interesting product – would love to try it – the results look wonderful
Think I’d like to try this
Love the finish fabulous product!
It’s good to know this works. My Boots green concealer scared me a little as a teen. I’ll definitely look at this so my son stops calling me “mummy red face”!
Haha yes definitely! It’s really good.
That sounds really pleasant to apply and wear. Thanks for the review.
Wow! Your after photo looks fab.
I had never heard of this brand but it may be suitable for my acne scars. Thank you.
Amazing
This looks very good indeed. It might work on age spots too.
Looks fantastic
This looks perfect for me
This looks great. As a mum with a young baby I currently just relay on the quick bb cream
I could really do with a good concealer. For my red cheeks and dark eye bags
I suffer from redness on my nose and puffy eyes .. think i need to try this 😀