Maybelline Cover Stick Corrector Concealer
, ($5.99). Excellent coverage in an easy-to-manage stick.
- Completely conceals blemishes, dark circles and other imperfections
- Waterproof
- Can be worn alone or under foundation
- Color Correctors: yellow corrects dark circles, green corrects redness
For Best Results:
Dot or glide onto your skin to conceal imperfections. Blend lightly with your fingertips until skin looks smooth.
My thoughts:
I bought this concealer because I was out and I felt like trying something new and inexpensive.
So…
The coverage is good. I mean, it didn’t completely cover my dark under eye circles (most concealers don’t anyways, not even those expensive, high-end department store products) but it did minimize their appearance and I couldn’t be happier.
Even though this concealer is somewhat thick, it goes on very smooth and I had no trouble blending it. I didn’t experience any creasing and it didn’t settle into fine lines. And best of all, it’s cheap and super long lasting.
The only problem with this concealer is that there aren’t that many shades to choose from. I bought this concealer in medium beige and the color is okay but it would’ve been perfect if they had a shade in between light beige and medium beige. Also, just be careful when you apply more than one layer of this stuff, because if you layer it too many times it can start looking cakey. But if you’re only trying to cover a few flaws then this stuff works wonders.
Overall, for what it costs, this concealer works well.
CoverGirl Fresh Complexion Concealer
($4.99) Glides on smoothly to help conceal dark circles and imperfections. This lightweight formula contains skin-brightening pigments that diffuse light. Easy to apply, lasts all day and won’t cake!
My review:
The coverage of this Covergirl concealer is sheer. It doesn’t cover my under eye circles or any of the redness on my face. However, it does brighten the area under my eyes beautifully but since it doesn’t give me the coverage that I need, I rarely use it as a concealer. When I do use this product, I use it to illuminate the area around my eyes.
Overall, as a concealer this product is blah but it works a lot better as an eye brightener.
I finally had the opportunity to try Sonia Kashuk Hidden Agenda Concealer Set ($10), which by the way, I was dieing to use. I had heard and read many great reviews on this beauty product, and being the makeup junkie that I am, I just had to have it.
Unfortunately, it took me WEEKS to find it at my local Target. So, as soon as they had it in stock, I snatched it from the makeup display, rushed to the cash register and bought it. When I got home, I immediately walked straight to the mirror, took off my makeup, opened my new concealer kit and of course, applied a few layers of makeup under my eyes.
Guess what? It truly is an amazing kit!
The concealers come in a slim, white case. The size of this palette is small enough to carry in your purse. Also, some of these concealer sets include two small applicator brushes and a mirror. However, mine didn’t come with them, so I have no idea if the brushes are of good quality or if they’re even useful.
Anyways…
Both the concealers and neutralizer blend beautifully into my skin and they’re very creamy. I like that the concealers minimize the appearance of just about every one of my skin imperfections and it’s not cakey.
The concealers have a little yellow to them, which helps neutralize any red marks around the eyes and face. The set also includes a translucent pressed powder. The powder is perfect, it almost disappears against my fair skin.
Although, this concealer set is one of the best that I’ve used, it still has its flaws. First of all, it did crease under my eyes. Luckily, it wasn’t anything you couldn’t just fix with your fingertips, but still, it’s annoying. Also, this set only comes in one shade.
-How I Apply Sonia Kashuk’s Hidden Agenda Concealer Set:
You can use your fingertips, sponge or a make up brush. I like using synthetic brushes to apply concealer, but whichever tool you choose, try not to tug on the delicate skin around the eyes. Instead, use a tapping motion when applying concealer.
- Here’s the order I apply the concealers:
- Apply a layer of neutralizer to any red or pink spots around the eyes and face.
- Customize the concealer shade to match skin tone. (I blend both colors of concealer, but you don’t have to use both shades if you don’t need to.)
- Apply concealer over areas layered with neutralizer.
- With a cotton ball, dust translucent powder over the concealer. The powder sets the concealer and makes it last longer.
Overall, the price is amazing for the quality of this product. I would definitely buy again and yes, I do recommend you grab this one.
