topic Re: Cannot find a concealer in Beauty

Cannot find a concealer

hyacinth003 — Sun, 12 Jan 2020 17:04:53 GMT

I haven't used concealers, but feel I could use one now.

I have tried about 10 brands, and NONE of them seem to work for me. They all seem too dark and too yellow for my skin tone. I have the same issues with foundation.

Now I understand what they mean about not settling into lines or whatever. You put it on and you can see it a mile away. I get the concept of color correction, but they just scream CONCEALER on my face.

Some I have tried are Josie Maran stick, Mally, IT Cosmetics, Bare Minerals, Bobbi Brown, I know there's others.

Any advice?

Hyacinth

Re: Cannot find a concealer

wenfen — Sun, 12 Jan 2020 17:12:31 GMT

@hyacinth003Like you I've probably used ever concealer on the market.

I finally found NYX HD Professional Makeup Hi Definition Photo Concealer Wand in Light that I just love, love, love.

It's not too expensive (Target/Walgreens/Ulta carry it) & it gives lasting coverage, no drying & the color is perfect for me although they do offer a lot of other ones.

Give it a try, I don't think you'll be disappointed!

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AmericanBulldogMom — Sun, 12 Jan 2020 17:14:00 GMT

Love Bare Minerals Bisque for concealing. It's at a supersize event price right now for anyone who loves Bisque like I do.

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Fressa — Sun, 12 Jan 2020 17:26:06 GMT

I like Doll10 concealer. You can control the amount that is applied and it lasts.

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Janey2 — Sun, 12 Jan 2020 17:33:38 GMT

I use Cle de Peau. Very expensive, but it does not crease,and the color is perfect. It does last me for more than a year.

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KimSG — Sun, 12 Jan 2020 17:50:42 GMT

Amazing Cosmetics has a great concealer. They have 18 different shades.

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MsLomo — Sun, 12 Jan 2020 18:05:30 GMT

@hyacinth003

I have "winter" coloring, and my complexion is very fair, cool-tone pink. It has taken me a long time and $$ to find cosmetics that are are not yellow.

I use Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser. I found it in the grocery store (Publix). I tried it first in the lightest shade they had: Ivory 100. It was too light (even for me), so I bought the next shade down: Fair 110, and it's the right shade for me. I removed the sponge on top (sort of ripped it off) and no problem twisting the top onto my finger and then dotting-then-smoothing it on, over my foundation. (I didn't like the sponge top because I worried about bacteria.)

Because I have puffy undereyes from allergies, whatever I use will never be perfect, but this is a real good one, and, like you, I've tried a lot of them.

Also, some years ago I bought Signature Club A (Adrienne Arpel) concealer in a pale shade of violet. (She also sold one in "Anchorwoman Blue"; I think that was the name.) I like both of them. I sometimes dot-then-smooth the violet one under my foundation (per the instructions). It really does work to neutralize the dark part of the undereye circles. That lady knows her stuff. Then you can use the Maybelline Eraser over your foundation if you think you still need more concealer.

Just in case you are interested, I use Suzanne Somers foundation in "Porcelain Light" and Skinn Plasma Foundation SPF 8 in "Cool Buff." Her site usually has a coupon code for a reduced price. My blush is Skinn's (powder) "Pink Bellini." I'm getting frantic because the aforementioned two Skinn products are getting scarce, even on eBay and Hautelook. I don't want to have to hunt again!

Good luck -- and hope this helps.

Re: Cannot find a concealer

wishmoon — Sun, 12 Jan 2020 18:28:29 GMT

Doll 10 has a new concealer, you can try that.

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SilleeMee — Sun, 12 Jan 2020 18:47:46 GMT

Maybe a trip to counter might help you find the right one. If you've tried a lot of stuff and can't seem to find the right shade then maybe a sales rep can help.

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SeaMaiden — Sun, 12 Jan 2020 18:56:28 GMT

@hyacinth003 The only thing that really works for me is the bare minerals bisque powder. I just dab it over my one cheek brown spot and it covers it better than anything else I have. I have tried so many and nothing covers like this powder.

Amazon has it on Prime!

Bareminerals Bisque - Multi-Tasking Concealer Spf20 2G

Re: Cannot find a concealer

Naturesbeauty — Sun, 12 Jan 2020 19:22:26 GMT

Maybelline’s Rewind......so good and so inexpensive. Another recommendation Maybelline’s Full & Soft Mascara....so so good. It comes in several colors too. Brown, Brown/Black, Black.

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Abrowneyegirl — Sun, 12 Jan 2020 19:40:48 GMT

Are you getting color-matched at the counter?

My Bobbi Brown concealer is a color I would have never in a million years selected for myself but it is perfect on my skin.

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Shanus — Sun, 12 Jan 2020 19:51:30 GMT

@hyacinth003

@newme1 started a thread about concealers this morning. The most important point is that the concealer can only do so much. The condition of the skin in the undereye area is important to how the concealer will set. That area is quite thin. It needs to be super moisturized day and night, protected w/ spf, cut back on salt and sleep w/ head elevated to eliminate some puffiness. A lightweight day moisturizer is best and it needs to dry down or it just mixes with your concealer. I agree that going to counter is the best way to find a concealer/shade you're happy with. There are many brands, shades, textures, application methods (brushes, doe foots), etc.

@hyacinth003 Let me know what you find that works well for you.

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Mombo1 — Sun, 12 Jan 2020 20:05:06 GMT

@AmericanBulldogMom wrote:
Love Bare Minerals Bisque for concealing. It's at a supersize event price right now for anyone who loves Bisque like I do.

@AmericanBulldogMom ....I agree...I actually use original bisque as my foundation...and as a concealer when needed. I think it is more natural looking and has better coverage than most liquids.

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Katcat1 — Sun, 12 Jan 2020 20:49:42 GMT

@hyacinth003 Here is a concealer that comes in different undertones. Example: Fair, cool undertone so check it out. I use the Secret Concealer but want to try this one but need to use up what I have. Secret never creases on me and Flawless Fusion is 12 hour wear, no creasing. Sold at Nordstrom too (free shpg). Read the reviews.

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nyc1 — Sun, 12 Jan 2020 21:47:26 GMT

Just started using Kat Von D that comes in so many colors and is broken down into warm, cool and neutral categories. I’m very pleased.

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sunala — Sun, 12 Jan 2020 21:54:16 GMT

@AmericanBulldogMom wrote:
Love Bare Minerals Bisque for concealing. It's at a supersize event price right now for anyone who loves Bisque like I do.

@AmericanBulldogMom- oh my gosh, thank you for reminding me about Bisque. I have two shades; I think it's Bisque and Summer Bisque. I don't know which one used to work for me. I haven't used them in ages, but I'm going to dig them out and try them tomorrow. I am also having a major problem with concealing. I'm not sure the minerals will work for me anymore since I've discovered lots of new lines and wrinkles in my once-smooth face. I can no longer wear the Bare Minerals foundation because of the lines, but maybe the Bisque will work. Here's hoping!

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Drythe — Sun, 12 Jan 2020 22:05:39 GMT

@hyacinth003

After years of not being happy with any concealer I tried, I found

A275114 Doll 10. Q only has one color, however all are available

on the Doll 10 web - I use fair, and always had issues with the yellow tint previously.

I use her brush, but of course it is not necessary. I dampen it to spread the product.

Hope you find one that makes you happy.

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I was Sasha — Mon, 13 Jan 2020 01:04:19 GMT

Another vote for Maybelline Instant Age Rewind in Fair. Have been using for years and always have 6 or so in my extra stash! It does not look shiny so no need to powder under the eye. I love it so much it is now my foundation as well! I also just pull off the sponge tip and use finger or my own sponge to blend. Easy to find in so many stores

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ECBG — Mon, 13 Jan 2020 01:51:11 GMT

I watched a makeup artist on youtube, and she said to wet a makeup sponge, squeeze until almost dry, then pat all over face. It picks up the excess.