Beauty

[moonandthestars]

Hi,

I'm trying new concealers - the one I have loved has been discontinued, of course (eye roll).  I stocked up but it's time to find something new.  I've ordered different brands and I'm finding that many of them are turning my under eye a greyish color - not a good look.  What does that mean?  Does that mean I've tried too light a color?  Or not yellow enough?  Not orange enough? Not something enough? (Fill in that blank). I'm finding this with many and find it odd as I haven't had this issue before.  I know it would be best if I would just go to a store and get color matched, but I'm not able to do that at this point and could really use a concealer!  Thoughts/guidance would be appreciated.

[LTT1]

@moonandthestars 

I have two favorites...don't know if this helps or not.

Sisley is expensive but contains an ingredient that also tightens. So on those days that I have indulged in salt and have "bags " under my eyes, I use a thin little brush and apply it in the hollows. It lights them up.

My favorite newest concealer is by Natasha Denona. It is fool proof. I apply it then look a few minutes later and it usually has bender itself.

Never have had concealers turn grey ... choose in ND the color/type you usually wear. I'm "rosey" so I choose R___  it has always v worked. 
I Sisley, I chose the lightest one possible!

Also... my skin gets a "muddy" look if I use colors that are too yellow...maybe this is what you are seeing?

[Janey2]

Google it.....there is a lot of information and videos on why your undereye Concealer leaves a gray cast. What it amounts to is you are using the wrong color

[Boehm Collector]

@moonandthestars .. the best concealer I have ever used is the Kaja Beauty Don't Settle Concealer.  It is the only concealer that truly does not settle into fine lines and lasts all day.  Unfortunately, they have changed the formula.   I haven't tried the new version but I have been stocking up on the original which is currently on sale on the kajabeauty dot com website.  

[Texasmouse]

@moonandthestars maybe you need to use a color corrector first.

[Boehm Collector]

@moonandthestars    None of the concealers I have ever used have turned my under eye area a greyish color.  

[Mindy D]

Try NARS Creamy Concealer. A very good color for most is Custard. 

[monicakm]

@moonandthestars 

I haven't been inside a makeup store since 2019.  I shop Sephora exclusively and shop on line.  Wait!  I just lied   Last week was my first trip inside a makeup store (since 2019).  I knew what I wanted and knew they had it.  So I was in and out in a flash.  If you know your skin type, coloring and undertone, you should be able to be mostly accurate when shopping online.  I'm dead center neutral so that may give me some wiggle room in what I can wear.  As for concealers...my latest and most favorite is from Natasha Denona.  Hy Glam is the name of it.  It's magic.  $30 at Sephora.  Packaging is nice too.

[moonandthestars]

@LTT1 Thanks so much for the reply. 

A long time ago I used Sisley foundation which then I loved.  I'll look into the the concealer and check ingredients.  My under eyes are super sensitive so I always have to be careful, although to be honest I don't always know the culprit for the reaction. 

I did order the nd concealer from sephora - it has great reviews, but this one I tried - the color I ordered - is very grey on me. I've had a series of grey looking concealers!    I thought a neutral would be good for me.  Maybe that's my mistake.  Wish all concealer brands offered travel sizes to try.

[moonandthestars]

Thanks @Janey2 .  After reading your post I did google it - honestly I didn't realize it was such a common issue.  I have to study up on this to plan my next move with this situation. 

I do look forward to hearing from people here and see their ideas, suggestions, experiences, advice, which is why I post the question here. There's a wealth of helpful infomation on this board.