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15 Best Concealers
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As Good As Department Store Brands!
Lipstick and concealer are two products I carry with me wherever I go. Why? My hair is naturally auburn and my complexion is Nicole-Kidman fair. Without lipstick, I simply fade into the woodwork. It’s not a pretty sight—in fact, it can be downright scary! Concealer is essential for disguising tiny blue veins under my eyes, darkness at times, some uneven skintone, a few brown spots (now fa...read moreding thanks to Pond’s amazing “Clarant B3 Moisturizer”) and occasional blemishes (sigh—they don’t magically disappear at age thirty!). The concealers I use most often now? YSL’s “Touche Eclat” and Dior’s “Diorskin Nude Skin Perfecting Hydrating Concealer” (why must the name be so long?). I also like It Cosmetics’ “Bye Bye Redness.” I want a formula that has enough substance to disguise imperfections but one which glides on weightlessly and completely seamlessly. Yes, I’m asking for a lot. I’m particular when it comes to concealers and demand as close to perfection as I can get. But my budget will not allow me to toss various tubes of the aforementioned products everywhere I want them—not only in my purse, but also in my glove compartment, desk drawer, etc. What will you find in my purse and in many other places? CoverGirl’s WONDERFUL “Invisible Concealer” (less than $5.00!). I chose it in an emergency one day and was thrilled with what I found. It has a soft, delightful fragrance, reminiscent of Hyacinth (who doesn’t love that in the spring?). It doesn’t have as great a range of shades from which to choose as department store brands, but "Fair" works perfectly with my skin. It’s not too white so as to impart a ghost-like appearance when used under eyes nor too dark as to be detectable. It is so smoothing that it nearly applies itself and remains where I want it through long days and nights. I use a Q-tip or a clean finger rather than the sponge wand to dot on blemishes (why carry germs from my skin and contaminate the product)? (Just a reminder—when working under eyes, always use your ring finger, as it’s your most weak and will do the least damage. Tissue here is most fragile!) All in all, I keep returning to “Invisible Concealer” and applaud CoverGirl for a close-to-perfect item!This review is: Helpful | Not helpful | Inappropriate | 11 of 11 people said helpful
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Very Nice
I have been using the Covergirl Invisible Concealer stick for a few years and have been very happy with it. I think it does a great job of covering up red or discolored spots on my face. It is very easy to put on, it blends in well with my skin tone and it is not noticeable once I put my regular make up on over top of it. Some other concealers that I have tried stood out on my skin, no matter w...read morehat I tried to use over top. It lasts a while, but I do keep one in my purse for touch ups if necessary. It does an OK job of blending on top of makeup as well. The lightest one matches my skin very well so I can’t complain! It’s hard to find the perfect match. It doesn’t seem to clog pores too much and it easily removed with any face wash or make up remover clothes. I will be sad if they ever stop making these.This review is: Helpful | Not helpful | Inappropriate | 10 of 10 people said helpful
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This has a good, basic consistency to cover dark circles and/or blemishes without looking cakey or heavy. It disappears right into skin, leaving you looking like you have no imperfections. I'd pay a lot more for this and still be happy (but, Cover Girl, please don't raise the price!).This review is: Helpful | Not helpful | Inappropriate | 5 of 5 people said helpful
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