There are so many new product launches in the beauty industry that you can start to feel fatigued by it all. But every once in a while, a product drops that captures your attention and gives you those 'bout to get glam warm and fuzzies. That's exactly how I felt when I learned about Opte, a literal "digital skin printer." I'll get into all the details in a second, but spoiler alert: it works.
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How Opte's Digital Makeup Printer Works
In short, Opte is a hand-held device that prints makeup on top of discoloration with extreme precision. You simply run the device over your skin, and it detects areas of discoloration, including post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH), melasma, freckles, sunspots, acne blemishes, and more. In real-time, it deposits a perfectly matched concealer on top of the discoloration. The result is a natural, flawless-looking finish. Think of it as an extremely high-tech digital concealer.
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It's Makeup & Skincare
In addition to concealing discoloration, Opte's Optimizing Serum helps fade discoloration over time. It's a vegan formulation that's made with 11 powerful ingredients, including niacinamide to fade discoloration, propylene glycol to hydrate, sodium hydroxide to balance your skin, and mineral-based pigment to instantly camouflage. After consistently using the device for two months, you can see an improvement in skin tone. Once you hit that three-month mark, you'll notice that spots have begun to visibly fade.
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Setting Up My Opte
To say that I was excited to unwrap and use my Opte is an understatement. I couldn't set it up quick enough! This set-up process takes about 15 to 30 minutes, but there's a video guide you can follow on the website, and they include a pamphlet, as well. Once you know what all the parts are, refilling the serum cartridge is a cinch.
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My Experience Using Opte
Using the device itself is a no brainer. Honestly, it requires less skill than applying actual concealer, which has the potential to not match your skin or look unblended. All you have to do is roll is over your skin and it'll do the work for you. The key is moving slowly so that it has time to deposit the concealer. It'll even click when it detects an area of discoloration.
The Opte does deliver on coverage. My skin is already fairly even, so the results aren't over-the-top extreme on me. However, I do have a couple little spots I am self-conscious about, and because I'm so fair little areas of redness can also be an issue for me.
I rarely wear full-coverage foundation and almost always rely on a simple BB Cream or tinted moisturizer. Depending on what kind of a skin day I'm having, I'll apply one of those products first and then go over trouble spots with my Opte. If my skin looks particularly clear — or if I'm in a rush — I'll just use the Opte with some blush and mascara.
Whatever route I take, the device creates a complexion that is noticeably more even. Most important to me, it creates a natural-looking finish. I was worried the pigment wouldn't match my skin and look obvious, but that doesn't occur.
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