Under-eye concealer?

Nov 30, 2010

Jennifer T.

My friend came to me asking for suggestions on a good under-eye concealer for her dark circles. I've never had any under-eye issues that I couldn't cover with foundation, so I'm a little lost here.

What do you think is the best under-eye concealer?

Nov 30, 2010

Erin Z.

it depends on her skin complexion, and how dark her circles are. If she's battling super dark circles, you'll want a more full coverage concealer to even out her skin tone. If she's willing to shell out a bit, I'd go with Eve Pearl Concealer, it runs about 35 dollars but it's brilliant for hard to cover dark circles. it's a gel consistency, which is great for under eyes, and it has a fair amount of pigment. It blends out very seamlessly.

If she's looking for a drug store bargain, I'd recommend Cover Girl's Perfect Complexion. It's a liquid, decently pigmented, and wears well all day without cracking or fading. It's only 8-10 dollars at most places, and a little dab goes a long way!

Hope that helps!

Nov 30, 2010

Jennifer T.

I think her skintone is about NC20, normal to combination. I'm not sure how dark her circles are, but she's willing to spend up to $25-30.

Thanks for the input! :)

Nov 30, 2010

Breanna B.

I like the Makeup Forever's Full Cover concealer. It's $30 but it covers anything. If the circles are more purple, try a yellow tinted concealer first. If they're more blue, try an orange concealer. Then cover with her skin tone if necessary. Hope that helps!

Nov 30, 2010

Cristina G.

Try any concealer, really, but with an eye brightening pencil that's in a light pinky frosty shade.... should work... I think benefit has those pencils...or any brightener-concealer that is kinda frosty pinkish coz I think there are some that don't come in pencils...

Nov 30, 2010

Jamie S.

She's the same skintone as me then.
This is what I use for my dark circles: http://www.etsy.com/listing/59871892/mineral-makeup-concealing-powder
(and I have ankylosing spondylitis & fibromyalgia - both chronic pain and fatigue disorders - so i don't go a day without having to cover up dark eye circles!)

Dec 5, 2010

Naomi P.

def make sure its a creamy one not in stick form (thick) and and orange based one since the under rea is blue and purple color (usually) i use mac select cover up in a sqeeze tube or the one i loving too it boujous liquid stick im still teting it but its good too so far hope this helps :)

Dec 5, 2010

Liana B.

nyx concealer in a jar works pretty well, so does sonia kashuk's hidden agenda concealer palette. i am currently loving maybelline's dream mousse concealer!

Dec 9, 2010

Amalee W.

I personally love Eve Pearl's Salmon concealer. zomg, it's so creamy.. like a dream ^-^

I have benefit's erase paste and amazing cosmetics, which does the job as well..
I've also heard good things about cover fx and maybelline mineral power concealer too!

Dec 9, 2010

Marissa O.

I Have The Same Issue.
From What I Heard, The Mac Concealer Is One Not To Use For Under Eye.
Since Its Best Used For Blemishes Since Its Thick.
I Also Heard That The Kat Von D Tattoo Concealer Is Really Good.
I Was Planning On Purchasing It Next Time I Go To Sephora ^_^

Dec 10, 2010

Shelly T.

What about the Bobbi Brown correctors? I've heard they're pretty good for under the eyes, yeah?

Dec 10, 2010

Jennifer T.

Thanks for all of the great suggestions ladies. I'll let her know and we can go to sephora to test some out :D

Dec 10, 2010

Kristen A.

Aside from recommending a brand, I suggest a salmon colored concealer. These are supposed to be the best for concealing dark under-eye circles. Bobbi Brown has one that has been raved about. If your budget doesn't allow for high-end, Sonia Kashuk has a 4-color concealer palette with a salmon-ish shade.

Dec 13, 2010

Alexandra G.

I have the sonia kashuk hidden agenda concealer palette that i love <3 I have under eye circles but they aren't super bad. I use the salmon colored concealer in the palette to cover my circles, and then I put the shade that is a little lighter then my complexion to brighten the area a bit. I also use the powder inside the palette to set it :) Hope this helps! It works well when you do all of that, and then add another layer if needed. For the best results I use a concealer brush, and the sigma SS224 brush for the powder to set it.