Concealer for dark undereye circles

[user79]

Re: Concealor for dark undereye circles

Ugh yeah, I've been using the MAC Studio Finish concealer and it's actually bad. The coverage is GREAT, but after about in hour, it's all creased and starting to look spotty and worn. It makes my eyes look older and wrinkly, actually. I need to find something better. Thanks for some of the great suggestions in here.

 

[matsubie]

Re: Concealor for dark undereye circles

i use select cover up.
i'm asian as well, and i use a lighter color (nw20) for under my eyes and around the eye area and i use nw25 to cover up blemishes. it works like a charm....i read you use BE but i finish with blot powder and it makes my face pretty flawless. =)

 

[lara]

Re: Concealor for dark undereye circles

I've switched to KA Sensual Skin Enhancer topped with Laura Mercier Secret Brightening Powder - it lasts all day without creasing and looks flawless.

 

[Kiseki]

Re: Concealor for dark undereye circles

I've considered getting the KA Sensual Skin Enhancer for MONTHS now, now that I comitted the extravaganza of getting SK-II's Air-Touch, I think I'll go get that concealer, but it's hard to get here in Portugal.

 

[missasoup]

Re: Concealor for dark undereye circles

Beware if using select cover up by MAC. It is one of the only products they make that does indeed have mineral oil in it. I love cargo's one base concealer for under eyes as it does cover but doesn't sit in creases and you can use it on blemishes without fearing that you will break out more.

 

[user79]

Re: Concealor for dark undereye circles

I did some reasearch on MUA and I think I'm going to try out the Bobbi Brown Corrector, and the Clarins Instant Light Perfecting Touch pen as a combination. I don't think MAC is really the HG for concealers...

 

[slowhoney]

MAC's Select Cover-Up does not do anything for me. I wish I could give it the thumbs up like many people, but it was nowhere near enough coverage for me. I also tried BeneFit's Eye Bright and that did nothing. It'd only be good for those requiring very minimal coverage or 'brightening.' My next attempt will be BeneFit Boi-ing because I heard it is very heavy duty, so maybe you can sample that in Sephora?

 

[stacey wacey]

Try Amazing Cosmetics

Amazing Cosmetics

I had a model with really dark, purple circles on the inside and bottom of her eyes and this covered it up like a dream.

 

[Ericita]

I have very very dark purple undereye, and the only thing that can deal with them without looking cakey is the Bobbi Brown's corrector.
I'm a NW20 and I use it in Light Bisque. It's like magic for me.

I've tried: YSL touch eclat, biotherm forget it, biotherm light catch, a Dior one, MAC select moisturecover, a lancome one, a clinique's... but really, nothing works as the bobbi brown corrector. I don't search anymore

 

[Devon]

I tryed Lancome Effacernes longue tenue in 02 shade. It's a good concealer, better than the MAC in the pot (I don't remember the name, I had only a sample).

 

[AtomicMishaps]

I've been using MAC Select Moisturecover in NW15 (I'm a NW20) and it's been working very well for me.

 

[Trista]

I am plagued by dark circles under my eyes and I swear by Bobbi Brown Corrector. I gently pat Laura Mercier concealer over the corrector. I really try not to pack too much on cause I don't like the reverse raccoon effect.

 

[user79]

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Originally Posted by Trista I am plagued by dark circles under my eyes and I swear by Bobbi Brown Corrector. I gently pat Laura Mercier concealer over the corrector. I really try not to pack too much on cause I don't like the reverse raccoon effect.

How does the BB Corrector compare to the MAC Studio Finish concealer? It also comes in a pot, and I didn't like the MAC one because it ended up caking and flaking off and looked really wierd after a few hours. Is the BB Corrector better? Does it look smooth and stay in place?

I bought the Clarins Instant Light Perfecting Touch pen recently and I like it so far. The product goes on very smoothly and it doesn't cake on me, and lasts a long time.

 

[Kiseki]

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Originally Posted by MissChievous I bought the Clarins Instant Light Perfecting Touch pen recently and I like it so far. The product goes on very smoothly and it doesn't cake on me, and lasts a long time.

How is it in terms of coverage though? I bough the Guerlain Issima Pen and although the formula doesn't cake on me and lasts long (for a pen concealer/highlighter) it didn't do much in terms of coverage. Does it have decent coverage power for dark circles? (Not expecting any miracles due to the formula) So far, the best pen/brush concealer I've used was La Prairie's but it's too damn expensive and I've been considering Corrector for a while.

 

[user79]

^ It does cover decently, but if you want something heavy duty I'd suggest the Bobbi Brown corrector. I think I will actually get that one as well and combine the 2, the pen is really convenient for daily use and the consistency of the product is very luxurious and blends sooo easily with just a light finger. Maybe go to a Clarins counter and get the MA to put it on you to see.

 

[Trista]

On me the BB corrector is smoother than the MAC Studio Finish concealer and blends a bit easier. It does last on me since I do apply loose powder to set my makeup. It is a bit creamy.
I never tried the Clarins concealer. Maybe one day i'll look into it since I'm always interested in trying out new products.

 

[Danapotter]

MAC Select Moisturecover all the way!

 

[zabbazooey]

Benefit Boi-ing!!! A lifesaver for me. This is now my HG concealer!

 

[nooeeyy]

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Originally Posted by theleopardcake It's true. I too, am a victim of dark undereye circles. What is the best concealor for them? I don't have any skincare/face make up from MAC, just e/s, lipglosses, etc. What do you think about Studio Fix Concealor? I want something versatile (something that will cover up my blemishes on the face as well as hiding those circles). I don't want to consider foundation though because I already use BE. Please help. I need to find something before I get my senior pictures taken!

YOU REALLY DONT WANNA COMPARE DARK CIRCLES. I HAVE SOME DARK CIRCLES THAT JUST PISS ME OFF. AFTER MANY TRIAL AND ERROR PERIODS, MAC'S STUDIO FINISH CONCEALOR HAS SAVED ME. IT PROVIDES OPAQUE COVERAGE DEPENDING ON HOW MUCH YOU WANT TO BUILD. IT HAS SPF 35, ABSORBS EXCESS AOIL AND MORE THAN ANYTHING, IT CAN COVER DARK CIRCLES AND BLEMISHES. AND IF YOU HAVE JUST A LITTLE COVERAGE YOU CAN JUST USE A A LITTLE BIT. I RECOMMEND USING A CONCEALOR BRUSH AND JUST USING YOUR MIDDLE FINGER WHICH IS THE FLATTEST FINGER ON YOUR HAND TO PAT THE CONCEALOR. THE HEAT FROM YOUR FINGER WILL SET THE FOUNDATION. I USE MAC'S SELECT SHEER PRESSED POWDER TO SET MY FOUNDATION. FOR BLEMISHES ON THE FACE, YOU CAN USE STUDIO TOUCH UP STICK WHICH YOU CAN SET WITH SELECT SHEER AS WELL.

 

[tarynlovesmac]

Like Caffn8Me said early in the thread, I use a little bit of orange lipstick or eyeshadow to neutralize the bluish/black circles. I know it sounds weird, but it really REALLY works and makes sense colorwise...