Recommendation for under-eye concealer

[faretra]

Hi
I invariably have dark circles under my eyes. When I was a student, I used to leave them alone, combined with heavy smokey look (I do think the effect looked good on me). However, now that I am older, wiser and professional, I have started doing more or less preppy, natural, airbrushed, clean looks (I am trying to restrict myself to natural colors, although I do love intense eye make-up).
So I need to hide the dark circles (which persist, even if I have slept for 10 hours). I went twice to the MAC location in my town (in Greece). The first time, they recommended Studio Finish Concealer SPF 35 NC30. However, I find this very hard to apply, as it is not creamy at all. I have stopped using it altogether under my eyes (I don't like using pressure on this sensitive area). Because I am very frugal, I now use it as a base for lipstick (works wonders!).
The second time, I purchased Studio Sculpt Concealer NC30. I like this better, but it is still not as creamy as I would have liked.

Basically, I would really appreciate a recommendation on something that is good quality (after all, the under-eye area is so fragile), creamier than these two concealers, and efficient with dark circles!

Thank you so much

 

[Dreamingeagle24]

I recommend Bobbi Brown Corrector and Concealer. I ti sthe best thing I have ever used to hide my under eye darkness. I use everything else, MAC, but for under my eyes nothing seems to compare to this, for me.

 

[cazgh]

I recommend the armani colour correctors in pink and yellow! You can mix the 2 together to get the exact shade, use the yellow to neutralise the dark and then the pink to lift. You need a tiny amount of product and the results are staggering!

 

[iluvmac]

I highly recommend Mac's Select Moisturecover. It's the only one that works for me. Very thin texture, creamy but effective. I suggest to choose an NW shade, though.

 

[InspiredBlue]

How about YSL Touche Eclat?

 

[jazmatazz]

MAC Select Moisturecover could be a good option for you

 

[DirtyHarriet]

YSL touche eclat to brighten the area under your eyes

and/or

Bobbi Brown creamy concealer

both are the only eye products that worked for me.

 

[MissAlphaKitty]

As I am getting older, I find myself being sensitive to the fragile nature of the under eye area. Within the MAC brand, I had best results with select moisture cover. In attempts to find a textureless solution, I have moved to thin applications of MUFE full cover concealer over a salmon base of MUFE HD concealer in #350 ( to cancel out blue). Super moisturizing underneath with MAC Prep&Prime SPF 50 as a base underneath to make the colour from disappearing through the day.

 

[dietcokeg]

benefit erase paste is great, however it doesnt last long at all which i hate.

Ive heared nothing but good things about YSL touche eclat, it is pricey but iam sure it will be worth it if ur willing to invest in a great concealer.

Bobbi Brown concealer is also supposed to have great coverage and is long lasting.

 

[mariserinb]

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Originally Posted by dietcokeg benefit erase paste is great, however it doesnt last long at all which i hate. Ive heared nothing but good things about YSL touche eclat, it is pricey but iam sure it will be worth it if ur willing to invest in a great concealer. Bobbi Brown concealer is also supposed to have great coverage and is long lasting.

i use benefit erase paste, too. i apply it with a concealer brush then tap my finger over it to smooth it out, then put pressed powder over it. it's the only thing that has covered my super-dark circles. and for me it lasts all day. only downside is that if you apply it too thickly it can crease. but it's super pigmented and you only need a little.

 

[InspiredBlue]

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Originally Posted by dietcokeg Ive heared nothing but good things about YSL touche eclat, it is pricey but iam sure it will be worth it if ur willing to invest in a great concealer.

It lasts ages and ages, so the price isn't so bad over time.

 

[MELPI]

when a product isn't creamy, you should mix it in with your moisturizer first. i am frugal, too. i have to make some use for everything!

 

[lekzie]

Tarte - Dark Circle Defense Natural Under Eye Corrector

Eve Pearl - Magic Salmon Concealer

They are both similar to the Studio Sculpt Concealer, but much creamier and work exceptionally well. There is a smaller version with just one or two shades of the Eve Pearl on her site that is less expensive as well. If you have a Sephora around you, check out Tarte... if you wind up buying it and not liking it, you can always return it

For reference - I have the Studio Sculpt Concealer in NW30 and the color is almost a match for the darker shade of Tarte (Med/Deep) and the middle shade in the Eve Pearl Trio. Hope that helps!