Concealer Guide

Concealers come in many shapes and sizes-- all with a different coverage, texture and price.  I have three concealers that I turn to the most, and I thought I would write a bit about each of them.

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 1. "Erase Paste" by Benefit

I purchased this product a few years ago in the shade "medium".  Sometimes I regret choosing that color because for an under-eye concealer it is not as brightening as I would like (As for pimples, it is perfect!).  However, the coverage from this is GREAT, and it has never creased on me.  I usually apply it with my ring finger by giving one half-moon swipe under the eye.  Then, I blend it by patting with the same finger until there are no harsh edges.  I finish off by dabbing along with my Super Blender Sponge from Ulta.  After adding a setting powder, this concealer pretty much lasts all day.  It is $26.00 at Ulta.  

2. Concealer Twins 2-in-1 Correct and Cover Cream

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I bought this concealer from Target a few months ago, when I was looking for something cheap to cover blemishes.  The tan side is for covering any imperfections on the face, but the other side is something else.  The yellow tube is made for correcting any blue areas on the face, such as tired bags under the eyes.  However, the formula was almost too watery for it to hold true, so I avoid that half altogether.  I have also tried the green version that is supposed to reduce redness, and did not see any success there either.  On the other hand, the normal concealer is fantastic for blemishes, scars, and redness.  It is not as thick as the Erase Paste, and blends easily.  I apply it with the wand, blend with my ring finger, and follow up with powder.  It is $7.99 at Ulta.

3. CoverGirl and Olay Concealer Balm

This balm concealer lives in my purse.  But, the writing has completely rubbed off and the silver has cracked, so that says something about the packaging.  It is super easy to apply on the go because the stick makes it simple to swipe and blend with a delicate ring finger.  I mostly carry it as a touch-up throughout the day when my makeup starts to wear off.  I use the color "Light" but sometimes I think it may be too dark, or even a bit orange, for my skin tone.  It is $9.99 at Ulta.

~J <3