topic Re: Help finding a great concealer please! in Beauty

Help finding a great concealer please!

Mrsq2022 — Sat, 05 Sep 2015 19:51:59 GMT

My skin looks really good After introducing Paula's Choice 2% to my skincare routine. Instead of foundation all over, I've been applying a moisturizer and then blending concealed into areas where I need a little coverage for redness( sides of nose, chin). I'm using the BareMinerals cream concealer and its good but I'm always curious about the next best thing...any other siggestions? I'm debating between the new Holly Mordini concealer, Laura Gellers new baked concealer (but the color looks off to me), and anything else recommended for those areas. It is not for undereye, and I find the Tarte maracuja and It BBU to be too oily for these areas on me.

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BellaCarro — Sat, 05 Sep 2015 20:12:07 GMT

@Mrsq2022 I use foundation infrequently all over but need something for nose area (thanks to my mixed Irish and Lithuanian heritage). Over the years I've tried everything including laser, which btw works but does need to be repeated. The best product I have found is by Cargo. It is called OneBase and billed as Concealer + Foundation in one. It would be pricey to use as an all over foundation everyday but it is perfect for my need. Maybe that would work for you, too. HTH

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Katcat1 — Sat, 05 Sep 2015 20:23:49 GMT

I currently use Laura Mercier's Secret Concealer and like it very much. She also has several other concenaler depending on your needs. Stila also has a very good concealer. I also only wear concealer at times and finish with a setting powder.

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SnowKita — Sat, 05 Sep 2015 20:55:52 GMT

For what you are describing, you might try BM summer bisque powder. I don't use their foundation powder, but I do like this for concealing. It obviously wouldn't be too oily, but it is a 'creamy' powder if that makes sense, so it doesn't cause problems that other powders do (at least on me.) I find it has great coverage. It is so easy to apply and doesn't melt off in heat/humidity. I think there are a few shades of it now, maybe? Also, I've been trying IT cosmetics powder with spf (in the compact.) I have been able to use a moisturizer and then just conceal with this (over redness like you describe and blemishes.) I've tried this method when I want minimal stuff on my skin & have found it works nicely. I do have clogged pores around my nose and neither of these make them have that 'dotted' look. hth

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suzyQ3 — Sat, 05 Sep 2015 21:14:15 GMT

I'm a fan of It Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye -- in the black tube. It's an undereye concealer but also can be used a foundation. I would think the latter would be more for someone who needs full coverage, but it certainly works very well on any areas that need a little coverage help.

Re: Help finding a great concealer please!

Adelina — Sat, 05 Sep 2015 22:28:18 GMT

@BellaCarro wrote:
@Mrsq2022 I use foundation infrequently all over but need something for nose area (thanks to my mixed Irish and Lithuanian heritage). Over the years I've tried everything including laser, which btw works but does need to be repeated. The best product I have found is by Cargo. It is called OneBase and billed as Concealer + Foundation in one. It would be pricey to use as an all over foundation everyday but it is perfect for my need. Maybe that would work for you, too. HTH

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I wish that I could do this - only use concealer/foundation in select spots. I need a salmon color for the darkness under my eyes (hereditary)and the broken capilaries around my nose. I then have to blend it with a foundation. If I only used concealer, it would be too obvious....

I also had laser for the broken capilaries, but as you stated, they do come back eventually. I have given up on laser.

Re: Help finding a great concealer please!

BlingQueen022 — Sun, 06 Sep 2015 01:57:49 GMT

right now I'm pretty pleased with Laura Geller's new potted baked concealer. It covers well and the color is perfect. Didn't care for the brush though because it was round, but using a flat paddle brush works better.

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CeeCee — Sun, 06 Sep 2015 02:11:05 GMT

Hard Candy Glamoflage, can be found at Walmart. Very inexpensive, huge tube for around $5.00. Higher end, MUFE Full Coverage, Lancome Effacernes. If you have a lot of the Tarte Maracuja from kits, try powdering over it and/or under it to make it last longer. You could also experiment with primer and setting spray with it if you have some on hand.

CeeCee

Re: Help finding a great concealer please!

Mrsq2022 — Mon, 07 Sep 2015 22:34:27 GMT

Thanks everyone. I'm going to try some different ways of applying my Tarte and It concealer a since I own them already. Then it looks like a trip to Ulta or sephora is in my future. I appreciate the suggestions. I really dislike going into these stores blindly so it's good to focus on 3-4 brands to try to get a good color match!

Re: Help finding a great concealer please!

carolina2 — Mon, 07 Sep 2015 23:39:26 GMT

I tried so many different brands over the years and there is absolutely nothing better than Derma Blend. A container of it lasts for years. Try looking it up by name on the computer for price. Comes in different shades to match your complexion. Love it.

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Kachina624 — Tue, 08 Sep 2015 00:02:42 GMT

I second the vote for Dermablend I had a skin cancer removed 3 weeks ago with a 1 1/2" scar. I was able to completely cover the redness and scaring with Dermablend last week.

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suzyQ3 — Tue, 08 Sep 2015 00:07:42 GMT

@Kachina624 wrote:
I second the vote for Dermablend I had a skin cancer removed 3 weeks ago with a 1 1/2" scar. I was able to completely cover the redness and scaring with Dermablend last week.

@Kachina624

Glad you got that taken care of. I hope you don't have any more to deal with.

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scubabe — Tue, 08 Sep 2015 04:10:47 GMT

I have looked for 30 years and never found a good coverage concealer. I'm about to give up or try Dermablend.

I ordered the Laura Geller baked concealer with brush and it is horrible! It looks orangey-yellow and I see others have the same problem. I have no idea what they were thinking putting that out in those colors- seems they weren't tested on real people! If you find a great concealer let me know!

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silkyk — Tue, 08 Sep 2015 14:42:13 GMT

The best concealer I've ever used (and found by accident) is the ELF concealer. Comes in a 4 shade compact or, when you find the exact right shade, singles. I can't believe how good a product this is for such a small price.

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Quinny — Tue, 08 Sep 2015 20:04:56 GMT

DERMABLEND

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beautylover101 — Wed, 09 Sep 2015 06:27:42 GMT

Yep...Dermablend....Used for years, works great...~!

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DiamondGirly — Wed, 09 Sep 2015 10:30:32 GMT

I have some redness in my complexion, and I've tried many concealers. My favorite is actually Doll 10 (formerly Dalton), and it can be applied to the full face as a foundation, if you like! I love it!

It's a cream, and it's the size of a full-size foundation compact. It lasts a long time for me.

Good luck with your search!

Item #A257912 - Doll 10 Conceal-It Concealer .42 oz

$26.00

Re: Help finding a great concealer please!

Boehm Collector — Wed, 09 Sep 2015 14:04:10 GMT

For those of you who use Dermablend ..... have you tried the Quick-Fix Concealer ? If so, do you like it? Do you use a setting powder over it? I cannot use any type of powder under my eyes as it always settles into fine lines and looks awful. Is it any good without a setting powder? TIA, Maria

Re: Help finding a great concealer please!

Mrsq2022 — Fri, 11 Sep 2015 02:34:22 GMT

You ladies realize I'm about to spend $100 on a variety of concealer, Lol! I tried my Tarte and It again and they are ok, but not perfect. The Bareminerals concealer is ok but a little dry. It's not bad over a moisturizer but really not the best.

Dermablend looks good, Doll10 is really a great price considering it is 0.42 ounces (most are more like 0.1). I might have to try that Doll10 first since it is such a good price for the size, but for the Dermablend, are you ladies using the 1.0 ounce cover cream? That is selling for $36 at Ulta and for a full ounce, will last forever if it works as well as it seems.

Re: Help finding a great concealer please!

shiloh 81 — Fri, 11 Sep 2015 10:11:32 GMT

Bump..