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Aquamarine

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I am looking for recommendations for an under eye concealer. I have dark circles (likely allergies as well as fatigue/pigmentation issues) and would like to cover them up, at least for some occasions. I usually do not use any foundation, preferring a sheer BB cream to even out some areas.

What do you all use, given that I would prefer it to work on bare skin. Is that even possible? I am a such a newbie And, while we're at it, can we find one that does not sink into my fine lines? I do use an under eye cream daily.

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Suz

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I use this one from Clinique. I never wear foundation, so I just apply it and blend into my skin. It doesn't cover completely but it does diminish the circles.

It replaces a similar product from L'Oreal that they seem to have stopped making, or at least is no longer available in my local area.

Catnip

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I have dark circles and lots of wrinkles. I've tried everything, from common brands you can buy at the drugstore to very expensive products requiring a two-step application process. Unfortunately nothing works perfectly, but my favorite is Coverstick Concealer by Maybelline. It comes in several shades, and I've learned it's important to select a color that is not lighter than your natural skin tone. If you do, you will have white circles with black circles showing through... ugh! Coverstick is creamy, stays in place throughout the day, and does not make your wrinkles look worse, a common problem. I apply it with my fingertip to bare skin. I don't use moisturizer or foundation.

This is a frustrating problem with no perfect solution that I've ever found. Good luck!

deb

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I use the Clinique Airbrush Concealer. I have tried others and keep coming back to this one.

columbine(erin)

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You could try some Paula's Choice samples and see if anything she has would work for you.

LoriFLA

I use Estee Lauder Double Wear concealer. I am not a fan of Double Wear foundation but I love this concealer. It actually covers, doesn't cake, and doesn't emphasize fine lines. Here are some reviews at Nordstrom: http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/es...../3372085?c

Another good concealer that I can recommend is Eve Pearl salmon concealers. I have the Light/Medium. It does a great job of counteracting dark circles. The only downside to this concealer is that it is a bit too moisturizing and can tend to slide. I have oily skin so maybe that is an individual issue. If you set it with a very light dusting of translucent powder it shouldn't be a problem.

I know a lot of people rave about the Maybelline Instant Age Eraser Dark Circle Treatment Concealer. I have been meaning to try this for months! It is often sold out at my local CVS or Walgreens.

You may be interested in this video from Lisa Eldridge, professional makeup artist. She addresses dark circles and treatments:

http://www.lisaeldridge.com/vi.....#.Uyn7p_3N

gryffin

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I use one recommended on a lot of blogs and magazines. It's called Cle de Peau. I have fair skin and it blends in like there is nothing there. I stays put no matter what. Never settles into lines and turns powdery, dry, imperceptible. Love it. Pricey but worth every penny and lasts forever. Nordies carries it. Dermablend is cheaper but not as natural or long wearing. Good luck!

Minnie

I like Bobbi Brown Concealer.
For very dark circles they also have a Corrector (which I have never used) which is supposed to be applied under the concealer.

Day Vies

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I use concealer with powder. Concealer is likely to be tinged yellow to cancel out the purplish undertones of dark circles. It will not match your skin but it will cover your circles as a result, you will also need to invest in a powder matching your skin tone to blend your concealer with your skin tone. I guess what I'm saying is for the best most natural looking coverage you need to use both a pressed powder and a concealer.

I use L'Oreal's True Match concealer in neutral 6-7-8 and pressed power in neutral (N8). I've tried more expensive make up lines and this is the only one I've found that really matched my skin and did not make me look orange either in sunlight or in pictures.
Happy hunting!

nancylee

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I've used Yves St. Laurent Touche Eclat for years and swear by it. Seriously, it's the best one out there…goes on very smooth and covers and brightens any problem areas. I keep extras on hand because I can't bear the thought of running out!

Pricey but worth every penny…I promise!

http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/yv.....eywordsear

K. Period.

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I wear a waterproof under eye concealer from Lancome. I love it! And that is A MIRACLE because I absolutely hate every Lancome foundation product that I have ever tried. Ever. So, you see, it has to be pretty fantastic to overcome that resistance, no? The foundation expert at my local Sephora swore by it and I made him give me huge sample before I would buy it.

Laura (rhubarbgirl)

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I use the Sephora concealer pen that's very similar to the Clinique airbrush one that deb mentions. I like it because I can get it in a color that's light enough, and pink enough (most concealers and foundation are too yellow for my skin tone). Although I am taking notes on everyone else's suggestions to try!

abc

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I use a givenchy pen.

MRL

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I like Laura Mercier concealer which comes in a little pot and is applied with a brush. One trick that I learned from the woman who first sold me on this was to apply the concealer in the inner corners (where your eyes and nose meet),
as it brightens up the whole eye area. It makes a difference on me.

Kristin L

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I use Benefit's Fake-up. I've been pretty happy with it. It's a stick that you can either dab under your eye or do one swipe under your eye and blend in. I use option 2 because I have awful dark circles. I haven't noticed this one settling in too much.

Missey

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I second the Clinique Airbrush concealer, it is a nice, iluminating concealer. All about eyes concealer from the same company is good too. Bothe are on the sheerer side.
For more coverage I have also used Laura Mercier and Bobbi Brown under eye concealers and liked both. I recently tried IT cosmetics under eye concealer in the tube. It covers like crazy, stays well and covers my hyperpigmentation well. I have dark eyelids and undereye and it works well to neutralize. You do have to have a good moisturized base with this one because it is a little on the dry side. I have found with the heavier concealers application with a good concealer brush and then patting over area with a clean ring finger is key for natural looking application.

Aziraphale

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I'm happy with a Lancome one. It's called Effacernes.

Von

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Bobbi Brown has a really great eye kit - a concealer w/yellow undertones + a yellow powder to set it. I bought it in addition to the corrector. Worked really nice on my dark circles.

Isabel

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I have terrible under eye circles. I have tried everything from YSL to ELF. Last year I stumbled across L'Oreal True Match concealer and it my miracle. I also LOVE YSL Touché L'Eclat. That is more of a highlighter but is a great pick me up, especially at night for me. Finally, Cover Girl color corrector, not the concealer, but the corrector is fantastic for me when I mixed in a little face moisturizer, I am 49 and need the moisture.

The L'Oreal works so well for me because I choose it by undertone and color. None of the others offer that.

I agree with Nancy that the YSL is worth every penny. Good Luck

Suz

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Ah. DayVies is using the L'Oreal one that I used to get and can no longer find.

What a fund of information and options! It's really interesting how varied the responses are. I have tried a few of the other listed here (St. Laurent, for instance) and those didn't work as well for me as the ones I've mentioned. So it may have to do with how well the particular one blends with your skin tone, your skin type, and your type of dark circle.

I found that video very informative -- thank you, fastkat.

Von

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I came back to add this -- I use this a lot with my regular liquid foundation and powders when I don't have the time to do the 3 step Bobbi process. It's Sleep in a Jar by Silk Naturals (love their foundation, BTW!)

rabbit

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Like Day Vies I use concealer with powder and don't wear foundation, but I wear some kind of moisturizer or sunscreen. I use Aveda concealer brushed on and then blended with a makeup sponge, and dust lightly with a big brush and Aveda dual base powder. It usually lasts all day. It's somewhat pricey for me, but it completely matches my skin and a little goes a long way (I use a tiny paint brush to get the last bits out of tube when the applicator can't reach them). It doesn't build up in crevices that I've seen.

Emily

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I had good luck with the L'oreal True Match super blendable crayon concealer. I don't wear foundation, either - I use a little of this under my eyes and on any blemishes. I apply it on moisturized skin and usually skip powder.

http://www.lorealparis.ca/cosm.....al-fair-li

Aquamarine

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Just logged back in...Wow! Thanks everyone for all your suggestions! I appreciate your thoughts and expertise. I will have to start exploring. Makeup is such a fun pick-me-up....relatively cheap (cpw) and it always fits LOL

Suz

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Yup - Emily - that is so weird - I can't get True Match at all any more at my Shopper's, and I really liked it -- great price for the quality. Oh well.

Gaylene

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I'll second Emily's recommendation of the True Match blendable crayon. I've tried several pricier concealers from Nars, Bobbi Brown, Paula's Choice, Benefit, and MAC over the years and this drugstore one is the best I've ever used. Doesn't settle into the wrinkles, stays put, easy to apply with my little finger, and natural-looking shades. I rarely wear foundation or even tinted moisturizers anymore so this little number is just right for fixing any discoloration or shadows under my eyes. Plus it doesn't count as a liquid or gel so I don't need to worry about tossing into my bag when I travel.

Gaylene

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That's weird, Suz. True Match is stocked at all our Shoppers, plus London Drugs, Walmart, and Target.

Suz

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Yeah, I know -- it's bizarre. I may check the Shopper's in TO when I'm there next. Our store here carried it until a few months ago and then it vanished.

Adelfa

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I also am a fan of the L'Oreal True Match crayon. I like to set it with Bare Minerals powder concealer.

fuzzylogic

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Aquamarine, if you have really dark circles you may require a corrector and a concealer. Recommend LM. Fuzzy