SurrealSkin® Awakening Concealer

MAKEUP BY MARIO SurrealSkin® Awakening Concealer is a liquid, medium-coverage concealer built around the under-eye — the brand describes it as a pro-performance formula that visibly lifts, blurs and brightens for a more awake-looking complexion. It sets itself down to a natural, skin-like finish, so it stays put without a separate powder step.

Coverage	Medium, buildable
Finish	Natural
Formulation	Liquid, doe-foot applicator
Key ingredients	Caffeine · fermented marine microorganisms
Good to know	Vegan · gluten-free · cruelty-free

What it actually does

• Covers dark circles at a medium weight. MAKEUP BY MARIO says the buildable formula handles even very deep under-eye shadows, so you start sheer and add only where you need it.
• Addresses puffiness, not just colour. Caffeine is the headline active here — the brand credits it with visibly de-puffing, tightening and smoothing the under-eye for a more awakened look.
• Fermented marine microorganisms for a firmer look. Per the brand, these give a collagen-like stimulating effect and a visibly tightening feel on the skin.
• Self-setting, so it resists creasing. Every shade is described as crease-proof and long-wearing, locking down to a finish that reads like skin rather than makeup.
• A short free-from list worth reading. No parabens, formaldehydes or formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, SLS and SLES sulfates, triclocarban or triclosan; synthetic fragrance sits under one percent.

Brand-reported study

In a US consumer study run by the brand on 32 women: 96% agreed it felt weightless on the skin, 93% agreed the coverage landed between medium and full, and 90% agreed it hid dark under-eye circles.

Self-reported figures supplied by MAKEUP BY MARIO. Individual experience will vary.

How to use

1. Lay it down with the doe-foot. Apply straight onto skin, then blend out with a finger or the brand's F5 Brush (sold separately).
2. Under the eyes. Pick one shade lighter than your skin tone. For an extra lifted, brightened effect, carry it past the outer corners of the eyes and blend.
3. On spots, blemishes, redness or pigmentation. Match your skin tone instead. Let it sit for a few seconds before you blend, then build up to the coverage you want.
4. As a highlight. Take your under-eye shade, or one step lighter, onto the centre of the forehead, the bridge of the nose and the middle of the chin.
5. On fine lines. Use a shade that matches your skin and press it into deeper creases and laugh lines.

Pairing note: the brand designs this to sit over its SurrealSkin™ Foundation (sold separately) for a matched complexion look.

Is it right for you?

Questions

Which shade do I pick?

It depends on the job. For brightening under the eyes, go one shade lighter than your face. For covering spots, redness or pigmentation, and for blurring fine lines, match your skin tone instead. Message us on WhatsApp with your usual foundation shade and we'll help you narrow it down.

Do I need to set it with powder?

Not necessarily — the formula is self-setting and the brand describes every shade as crease-proof and long-wearing. If you have very oily under-eyes you may still prefer a light dusting of powder, but it isn't a required step.

Is the brush included?

The doe-foot applicator comes in the tube. The F5 Brush the brand recommends for blending is a separate purchase, as is the SurrealSkin™ Foundation it's designed to pair with.

How long does delivery take?

Delivery takes 3 to 21 working days, depending on availability. Pieces already in stock arrive at the fast end of that window; anything we bring in for you sits at the longer end. Working days exclude weekends and public holidays, and we'll contact you if anything is delayed.

How can I pay?

Credit card, debit card, Instapay and mobile wallets. We do not offer cash on delivery.

Can I return it?

Returns cover defective, damaged or expired items only, and the issue needs to be reported within 1 day of delivery. Once we've verified it, your refund goes back to the original payment method within 15–30 days. Shade regret or change of mind isn't covered, which is why we're happy to talk shades through before you order.