Concealers

[Suziech]

What is a good concealer to cover up dark circles under the eyes and crows feet?

[Chrissty]

Hi Suzi,

A yellow colour is the most common instant fix for dark circles under the eyes. There are a lot of products that are sold specifically for this purpose and they are generally available in your local store.

Puffiness makes matters worse, and you will again find that there are a number of good products to help here too often called "eye reviving gel" or similar.

With crows feet use moisturiser designed for the eye area, and use just a light dab of "your skin tone" concealer in the area (I find the new lightweight "Matt-mousse" foundations great for this)....If you do use too much (or the concealer is too heavy) it often looks OK when you apply it, but 20 minutes later it all creases up and the area looks worse than ever.


Chrissty

[SpazOutLoud]

I use Rimmel London's concealer stick applied with a brush. I also use Ben Nye's 'highlights' colour wheel. If it works for special effects I've done it'll cover your dark circles. ^_^

Use a brush for this to help blend it in better than your fingers or a sponge.

[Genevieve Swann]

This is not really a reply but a question. Has anyone tried Bare Minerals, if so do you like the results? Genevieve

[Chrissty]

I use Loreal "True Match" mineral foundation and I find it both light and natural. This type of product is particularly good if you have slightly oily skin, and it is easy to touch up during the day.

The product replaces a light foundation, and blends-out minor skin imperfections, but is no good for covering 5 o'clock shadow.

Chrissty

[Genevieve Swann]

Thank you, Five o'clock shadow is an issue for me. Usually I can go about 10 hours though.

[Chrissty]

Thank you, Five o'clock shadow is an issue for me. Usually I can go about 10 hours though.

Might be OK if you can get away with a lightweight concealer..

I've got mine tamed to a light fuzz after 24hrs at the moment.. 

Chrissty