Under eye circles are the bane of my life. If I could only use one makeup product for the rest of my life, it would probably be concealer. I am pretty lucky with my skin being clear and barely getting spots, but my under eye circles need covering up, no matter what. Having this problem, I have gone through a fair few concealers in search of a miracle product. These are the 5 concealers I have at the moment and I'm here to share my opinions on each and every one.
Maybelline Instant Age Rewind- Light
I have found this concealer to be great for the face and covering up redness and blemishes. It blends well and leaves a dewy finish on my face. Using my Garnier Micellar Cleansing Water, I found it to be a bit flaky when trying to remove, as the water disperses the product further around my face, all in all it gets a bit messy and may be an idea to use a makeup wipe instead. However, I have found it is not as good for under the eye, because it doesn't have enough coverage to conceal those pesky bags. In my experience, I find it easiest to use a brush to blend this concealer in. I use a Real Techniques shading brush under my eyes and around my nose, and the Real Techniques expert face brush for the rest of the face. A downside to this concealer is the applicator. Unlike most concealers, it uses a sponge on the end and although this is a unique idea, I don't think it disperses much product. Overall I would rate it a 6/10 for under the eyes and a 8/10 for the face. A fairly good concealer for £7.99.
Collection Lasting Perfection- 2 Cool Medium
There is a lot of hype around this concealer. The price tag of £4.19 makes buying this product a lot more guilt-free. Being salmon-toned, this concealer is supposedly ideal for covering dark circles, however by using this under my eyes, I found that it is very drying under the eyes and hard to blend, making it appear more cakey and orange under the eyes. On the face, it is, again, quite orangey due to the salmon undertone and is very drying. The coverage, despite being hard to blend, is fairly good under the eyes. This is easier to manage by using my fingers to blend it in. It is easy and quick to remove. Overall it is an average concealer but I was disappointed after hearing such great things about it. I don't think I will purchase this again. I would rate it a 4/10 under the eyes and a 5/10 for the face.
Maybelline Fit Me- 20 Sand
I was very happy with this product. This concealer has such a creamy, moisturizing texture and isn't drying in the least. On the face, it is very blendable and I found no faults with it, although it is quite sticky under my eyes and doesn't conceal under there too well. With cleansing water, it removes very quickly and easily with no fuss. Unfortunately, I picked this up whilst in Florida when I was looking for a concealer to match my tan, so I have yet to buy a lighter shade which would be more suitable for my natural skin colour. I was very impressed with the creaminess and how easily it glides on. At £5.99, this is a concealer that everyone should try at least once. For under the eyes I would rate it a 4/10, but for the skin a 8/10. I think I will repurchase this.
Soap and Glory Trick and Treatment- Bright on
This is by far, the worst concealer I have ever bought. The consistency is so runny, you'd think somebody has watered it down. What I didn't realise when I bought it, was that it is very, and I want to emphasize that, very shimmery. To the point that it is more a highlighter than a concealer. This is absolutely terrible for the under eye area. The shimmer draws attention to my dark circles, which is the complete opposite to what I want. Being so runny and thin, it doesn't conceal anything and is very hard to set. It actually began stinging and irritating my under eyes. It may be decent as a highlighter but definitely not for concealer. For £9 I think it is a complete rip off. For under the eyes, I wouldn't rate it 0/10 and I didn't dare use it on my face. I was really disappointed with this product. Unless you want to glitter like a vampire, do not buy this! The packaging is beautiful but this has taught me to not judge a book by it's cover. It is quick to remove but leaves a shimmer which won't budge for a couple of hours.
Revlon ColorStay- 03 Light Medium
This was a very recent purchase but I am loving it. The formula is very cooling and moisturizing, on both the face and under my eyes. Being thick and creamy, it is a dream to blend and it has amazing coverage. The doe-foot applicator allows you to dab it onto a spot and sweep it under your eyes in one swift motion. It lasts a lot longer than most other concealers I've tried. This concealer has a grey undertone which makes it impossible to look orangey and too dark. I really love this concealer and would highly recommend it. For both eyes and face, I would rate it a 8/10. It has a great price of £6.99 as well.
