problems with MAC Studio Finish Concealer ?? help

[MACreation]

I use this every morning with a touch up late afternoon. But the products gets tough to remove and apply from the container. It tends to cake on since it comes out kinda hard. Is it meant to be this way? It's really hard to use with a brush and finger. And the

[lah_knee]

its full coverage so ya its thick. i wouldnt recommend touching up with this one. its too thick and WILL look cakey. if you want to touch up, use some foundation or a liquid-y concealer which is easy to touch up with and blends in well

[productjunkie]

You can touch up with this product. If you go for more of a liquid base concealer instead of the studio finish, the coverage wont be the same...
So.. I would heat it up under a light for about 10 seconds just to get it a little more smooth when applying.

[liv]

I tested this out at the counter, and the MA used it over my existing makeup, and it looked really terrible like that on me. Very obvious and cakey. I agree though, maybe warming it up on your hand or with a light would work better.

[SARAHluvsMAC]

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Originally Posted by saniyairshad

My MA told me that it is must to use a concealer brush...or else it will cake

1. she will tell you virtually anything to get you to buy a brush

2. its actually alot easier to use it with ur finger, blends much nicer (this is the only time i will ever suggest finger over brush btw)

[LMcConnell18]

maybe it needs to be replaced? mine doesnt go on cakey, and its really easy to remove from the bottle. just a sugest!

[claresauntie]

I use my fingers OR a brush, and I'll tell ya: I prefer the brush to place it under the eyes and spread it, then I use my fingers to sort of "melt" it in place, sorta like the lovely lady above just said. I find that to be the best way to work with this great product! I DO NOT use it to touch up, though, because I can't get it not to look cakey- I think on top of powder, you're asking for trouble!

[macslut]

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Originally Posted by SARAHluvsMAC

2. its actually alot easier to use it with ur finger, blends much nicer (this is the only time i will ever suggest finger over brush btw)

I don't agree. I tried it both ways and I find that using a concealer brush is alot easier. It goes on smoother.

[macslut]

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Originally Posted by SARAHluvsMAC

1. she will tell you virtually anything to get you to buy a brush

I have NEVER had this happen to me. The MAs at the counter I go to are very honest.

[elektra513]

I apply this to my cheeks (post-acne spots) with my finger and it blends nicely, and I set with powder. But then after a few hours, it's not blended anymore. The best way I can describe it is "splotchy". Should I be using a brush instead? Or melting it?

Thanks...

[_trimm_trabb]

I have studio finish and I have the same problem. I much prefer select cover-up or studio tech foundation (in my opinion it makes a great concealer).

[lsperry]

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Originally Posted by _trimm_trabb

I have studio finish and I have the same problem. I much prefer select cover-up or studio tech foundation (in my opinion it makes a great concealer).

Yep! Same here. And I apply it only one time -- never needing a touch-up during the day. Also, I custom-blend 2 different shades of the select cover-up in a 5-gram jar. It's perfect.