Dear Sheri,
I think you are in the 99% of the female population over age 30 who have the same concerns! I, too found myself with dark circles after having my son. For the first time, I found my self in the market for a concealer. I tried several brands but the best one, in my opinion, is from Secret Concealer from Laura Mercier
. It is an amazing product specifically made to address dark circle and bags (you're right, terrible word to describe our face, it should only be used when discussing things we carry in our hands). There is also the Laura Mercier Camouflage Powder Brush so you can apply the concealer with a lighter touch than your finger tips (and you won't rub on the delicate skin around the eye area too hard). Sometimes you will need more than others, on the days when you only want a light coverage, blend the concealer with your favorite eye cream and apply with the brush. You will not believe the difference it will make!
Good luck and let me know how you like the concealer!
xoxo
Beauty Snob Tina
Comments (7)
I love love love this concealer as well. It's as good as the Secret Camouflage - even though the secret camouflage is a little thicker and has more pigment in it.
This secret concealer's consistency and texture is great! Goes on easy and looks GREAT!
Posted by [vogue] | March 28, 2008 9:05:18 AM
Posted on March 28, 2008 09:05
I also like to use YSL touche eclat on my dark circles. It doesn't so much as cover up my dark circles as it deflects light so they're no longer noticeable.
Posted by Mary | March 28, 2008 11:43:26 AM
Posted on March 28, 2008 11:43
I've tried this and like as well, but my all time favorite is Cle de Peau. It stays longer than the LM concealer without being dry or pasty (LM is not dry or pasty - it's just this lasts longer on me)
Posted by Fab Over 40 | March 28, 2008 1:03:24 PM
Posted on March 28, 2008 13:03
Lauras concealers rocks, but if you rrreaaalllyy want to tackle the darkness under your eyes I would try Bobbi Browns concealers and correctors. I'm not being biased when I say this (I'm a MUA for them). I use their correctors underneath my concealers and it makes the biggest difference and I just happen to be naturally blessed with the undereyes of an insomniac (thanks mom!). It's a really creamy product so it keeps the undereye area hydrated. Find a counter and try it out!
Posted by Josie | March 29, 2008 2:15:37 PM
Posted on March 29, 2008 14:15
Thank you for the advice, and am off to Saks for a beauty makover. I will try all of the suggested products at the counter, and find the best one to wake up my eyes. Excellent info & fun to read blog!
Posted by Sheri | April 7, 2008 3:05:34 PM
Posted on April 7, 2008 15:05
love this concealer! if it doesn't work for you i also recently discovered benefit's erase paste - thicker consistency but also works great to cover those dark circles. :)
Posted by meg jones | April 8, 2008 10:57:02 AM
Posted on April 8, 2008 10:57
Oh! Wonderful job!
Very interesting and actual post.
Thx, your blog in my Google reader now
Posted by Max Lancaster | May 9, 2008 6:05:43 AM
Posted on May 9, 2008 06:05