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Concealer Question

teganslaw — Mon, 18 Apr 2022 22:33:12 GMT

Thinking of trying a different concealer from Sephora website. I can't decide between NARS creamy undereye concealer or IT cosmetics Bye Bye full coverage concealer. Which would be better?

It doesn't matter if it's full coverage or not since I can adjust the amount. Would be trying the mini sizes of either one. I would use it primarily for undereye coverage. TIA.

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pupwhipped — Mon, 18 Apr 2022 22:55:47 GMT

I've only used the IT and it is so incredibly thick to me I could not use it at all. Maybe that's what some people want but not me. I don't have dark circles or much to cover so I only need a little help...I have huge undereye bags but nothing seems to disguise those babies! 😩 I have heard good things about the Nars but no personal experience. Still, for me, day in and day out I like the Maybelline Instant Age Rewind. I have it in Brightener, Light, and Neutralizer but like the Brightener best.

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JeanLouiseFinch — Mon, 18 Apr 2022 22:56:54 GMT

I haven't tried the NARS, but the IT was super thick and settled into my under eye lines.

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kate2357 — Mon, 18 Apr 2022 23:00:32 GMT

Ditto on the experience with It concealer ... way to thick for me no matter how much I tried to make it work. Have not tried the Nars. Sorry.

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SilleeMee — Mon, 18 Apr 2022 23:16:03 GMT

Many people love that Age Rewind including myself. It has tons of top-rated reviews anywhere it's sold. I've recommended it many times on this forum over the years.

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Franklinbell — Mon, 18 Apr 2022 23:41:38 GMT

I have used the Nars concealer for years. I like it because I don't have a ton of darknes( Miy problem is puffiness. It's easy to blend and a little goes a long way. Hope this helps!

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paixmcdao — Mon, 18 Apr 2022 23:49:15 GMT

Nars

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teganslaw — Mon, 18 Apr 2022 23:59:29 GMT

I'll go for the NARS since it sounds better than IT cosmetics. If the mini size doesn't work well, I won't have spent a lot.

The Maybelline Rewind Eraser did nothing for me. I must be one of the few women out there who isn't impressed with the rewind despite many great reviews. The product didn't cover well and was too drying.

I appreciate all the responses.

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JudyL — Tue, 19 Apr 2022 00:00:40 GMT

Couldn't use either the IT nor the NARS as both settled into every wrinkle, etc., and didn't look good. IT was to thick and NARS just didn't work on so many levels. What has worked for me now and I really like it is the NYX Bare With Me concealer in Vanilla. Know you aren't looking at drugstore but thought I'd mention it.

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RollTide2008 — Tue, 19 Apr 2022 01:16:05 GMT

I’ve used the IT concealer and I like it a lot. You only need a tiny dot. It’s super tempting to use too much.

My regular concealer is the Revolution version of the brightener. I’m not looking for coverage as much as I am brightening though.

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smoochy — Tue, 19 Apr 2022 01:32:53 GMT

@pupwhipped wrote:
I've only used the IT and it is so incredibly thick to me I could not use it at all. Maybe that's what some people want but not me. I don't have dark circles or much to cover so I only need a little help...I have huge undereye bags but nothing seems to disguise those babies! 😩 I have heard good things about the Nars but no personal experience. Still, for me, day in and day out I like the Maybelline Instant Age Rewind. I have it in Brightener, Light, and Neutralizer but like the Brightener best.

I just bought this for the first time recently and I love it

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Linda0215 — Tue, 19 Apr 2022 17:24:10 GMT

For me, the IT concealer was a no-go. Very hard to blend and it settled into my creases. Hard to get out of the tube too for some reason. I recently tried Tarte Shape Tape Ultra Creamy and I love it. Blends perfectly and doesn't settle into my eye creases. I've heard great things about the Maybelline product as well and I'm going to pick one up on my next run to Target to try.

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Midmod — Wed, 20 Apr 2022 00:11:13 GMT

@SilleeMee
I bought that Maybelline concealer today. I bought the light but I'm afraid it's going to be too light. I wear light universally in foundations, in one version of light or another. I wasn't aware that there was a" brightener" . I am wearing Becca under eye illuminator which I love.
I have always worn It bye bye because I DO have dark circles and the thicker IT consistency gives me better coverage. I bought the Maybelline from all the reviews and I thought it might be best to have some diversity in concealers. Does the light shade work for you or too light? I never buy the medium shade in anything cosmetics but it does look a tad light to me.

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SilleeMee — Wed, 20 Apr 2022 00:19:49 GMT

@Midmod wrote:
@SilleeMee
I bought that Maybelline concealer today. I bought the light but I'm afraid it's going to be too light. I wear light universally in foundations, in one version of light or another. I wasn't aware that there was a" brightener" . I am wearing Becca under eye illuminator which I love.
I have always worn It bye bye because I DO have dark circles and the thicker IT consistency gives me better coverage. I bought the Maybelline from all the reviews and I thought it might be best to have some diversity in concealers. Does the light shade work for you or too light? I never buy the medium shade in anything cosmetics but it does look a tad light to me.

@Midmod

I use the Neutralizer shade. That one is a universal color-correcting shade. The Brightener is just that. It brightens and has a slight pink undertone. My shade in foundation is medium-tan so I can wear the medium Age Rewind and also the Neutralizer. The Medium is somewhat on the lighter side of medium so that will probably work for you otherwise I would just go for the Neutralizer.

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RollTide2008 — Wed, 20 Apr 2022 00:24:58 GMT

I think it just reads light in the package. I’m a light-medium in most foundations and use light in the Maybelline Age Rewind.

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Lipstickdiva — Wed, 20 Apr 2022 13:23:44 GMT

I've not tried the Nars but I don't like the IT. I find it way too thick and heavy. If you do decide to give the IT a try, my recommendation would be to use a tiny amount and use your figures to blend. I think the warmth from your skin heats up the product and makes it easier to spread and it works much better. I found it really bad when I used a brush or even a damp sponge.

I have terrible dark circles so I prefer a more full coverage concealer and because of that, I've just not tried the Nars.

I am one of the oddballs that hates the Maybelline Age Rewind Concealer. In fact it was one of the worst concealers I have used. It was way too thin, covered nothing and left my undereyes very dry and crepey looking. I tried it in 3 different shades and all were a no go as far as coverage.

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Group 5 minus 1 — Wed, 20 Apr 2022 13:25:37 GMT

Personally,I prefer ELF.

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Shanus — Wed, 20 Apr 2022 13:45:59 GMT

@teganslaw Like some others, I prefer Nars Creamy Radiant Concealer. It's lightweight enough to go on easily w/o pulling the delicate skin in the eye area. If I need to cover more darkness, I apply a corrector underneath. Bobbi Brown makes a great HG one and Pixie has a good one, too.

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Katcat1 — Wed, 20 Apr 2022 13:48:27 GMT

@teganslaw I love Laura Mercier's Secret Concealer. It comes in the small pot and is medium coverage and glides across the skin. Does not get into small lines. I have 2 different places and my shade is sold out. It's popular but I can wait.

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Shanus — Wed, 20 Apr 2022 13:49:59 GMT

Unsolicited concealer application tip: I apply it first on the back of my hand (just a drop) and let it warm up (& thin out) a bit. I then tap it on with fingers or with a small fluffy brush. A good daytime eye cream is essential to prevent creasing.