Best concealers & neutralizing makeup according to redditors
We found 227 Reddit comments discussing the best concealers & neutralizing makeup. We ranked the 114 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
We found 227 Reddit comments discussing the best concealers & neutralizing makeup. We ranked the 114 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
![[the SAEM] Cover Perfection Tip Concealer SPF28 PA++ 6.5g - High Adherence Concealer without Clumping and Cracking, Covers Blemishes, Freckles and Dark Circles (#1 Clear Beige)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41YeETMCqAL.jpg)
The saem cover perfect tip concealer is a Korean dupe for Nars Radiant Creamy concealer. It is slightly less creamy but more pigmented. I would say it’s 95% as good and costs $5 on Amazon. Game changer. I don’t mess around with Nars anymore.
[the SAEM] Cover Perfection Tip Concealer SPF28/PA++ 6.5g #1 Clear Beige https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00X847AG2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_7bFWzbVHATYGX
Item: Coastal Scents Revealed Palette
Where can you find it: [their site] (http://www.coastalscents.com/makeup/eyes/eye-palettes/revealed-palette.html), [Birchbox] (http://www.birchbox.com/shop/coastal-scents-revealed-eyeshadow-palette), [Amazon] (http://www.amazon.com/Coastal-Scents-Revealed-Eye-Shadow-Palette/dp/B00GR4TPW2/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1397406433&sr=8-1&keywords=coastal+scents+revealed)
Cost: $20 (Coastal Scents typically runs a lot of sales on their products, however)
Dupe for: Naked and Naked 2 palettes
What Makes it a Dupe: The colors are near matches of those in both palettes and the pigmentation is of comparison to the original palettes.
Posted this on other account but it got moderated, had a bad word OOPS :(
I'm going to be blunt but it's in your best interests. This may also be long.
I don't think you have a large head as someone else has said, and there is nothing wrong with a square shaped head, it is not exclusively a masculine shape. In fact I see quite soft features when I look at you, which certainly would be improved and amplified with HRT.
The wig - It is very obvious and I would not recommend wearing it out in its current state. Depending on finances, you can do incredible things with hair extensions with just 4 inches of hair, which for most people is about 8-12 months of growth from a buzz cut.
Extensions - Depending on finances, as I said with 4 inches of hair or more you can get incredible extensions from a salon, they know how to make them look great (check reviews for your area though).
A cheaper option is clip in extensions, for a full head I recommend no less than 230 grams including the clips at about a 20" length. These can also be clipped in to very short hair an example video being here. I have only 2" of hair on back and sides and about 6" of hair on the top and using this method I get a flawless finish, I curl the top length of my hair and the extensions so they blend a little easier. This will also depend on your hairline but there are hairstyles you can use with extensions to cover that as well, and they look much more natural.
Makeup - I'm going to be very blunt in saying everything about it is wrong. Wrong shade, wrong tone, wrong finish and application.
Wrong shade - Your makeup is way too dark and it definitely makes you look like you're wearing a mask.
Wrong tone - Though hard to tell with pictures it looks like it is a yellow based foundation, so a warm tone (or cool tone if you go by macs definitions). Your skin to me looks pink based, so cool toned but I would never recommend a cool toned foundation to anyone so you should look for something in neutral tones to be safe.
Finish and application - You have applied it way too thick over your entire face, and the finish is too shiny, it is highlighting on ALL the wrong places to highlight.
How to fix it!!! :D
For beard cover I recommend Maybelline Dark Circles Eraser in probably the shade 'light'. I use this personally myself and it is incredible at covering beard, as it has a slight orange tone that does not require heavy foundation to cover but does neutralize the blue tones in beard shadow. It is a liquid concealer and doesn't look too heavy on the skin. I apply a layer all over with the sponge tip applicator and powder over it before putting foundation on (I will recommend a powder shortly). This product also works great for its original purposes as an under eye concealer :D. You may want to eventually buy a second in the shade 'fair' to give a little under eye highlight.
IF you find this and foundation are not quite enough cover, as I don't on some days where I have especially dark shadow (perfect contrast to my pale skin) I will use the Nyx Dark Circle Concealer in Medium underneath the maybelline concealer just to enhance the orange tones slightly, it is very sheer however and does not provide coverage on its own, it is purely to add more orange tones.
Foundation - I use Loreal True Match and for you I would recommend the shade N2, obviously test this in store to make sure you get the right shade as I am only going off photos.
I would apply this over the powdered beard area with fingers and a dabbing motion, kind of gently slapping your face with two fingers, this gives the best coverage. For the rest of the face I recommend a Real Techniques Miracle Complexion Sponge as this gives a lighter coverage and a nice texture. Once your beard coverage foundation has has a few seconds to set, you can also bounce this over it lightly to adjust the texture in that area.
Powder - I use Rimmel Stay Matte in Transparent. For a pressed powder it's quite fine and doesn't add any coverage (less cake), however it will ELIMINATE that shine on your face!
Some additional things you aren't doing as far as I can tell are blush and contouring, I love Nyx Powder Blush in Mocha for blush and Nyx Powder Blush in Taupe for contouring. They are both lightly pigmented making them hard to muck up, the mocha is not overly pink and in-your-face and the taupe is perfect for contouring as it is not orange and is very neutral. You will find 1 million and 1 YouTube tutorials on how to do both of these things properly.
The final thing I can say is you're muting your lips out and making them almost invisible with your foundation, buy some lipstick to fix that, and you can always overdraw the middle of your top and bottom lips slightly with a lip liner, but be sure to go over your whole lip if you do this, you dont want to be left with those lines if your lipstick wears off. :D
I know this is a long post, but if even one bit of information is able to help you, or somebody else it's all worth it. If you have any questions feel free to PM me, I usually check this account once per day :)
Oh my god, I think color correcting is my calling. I posted in MUA a few months ago about my color correcting B/A (link here) and I'm a huge advocate of drugstore makeup.
These are my lifesaving products- keep in mind that although I am a medium/deep (tan) skin tone, the following correctors can work wonders for darker and lighter skin tones.
These products may be cheap, but the amount of correction to the face is astounding.
The first product is something I use everyday. I take about half a pump onto the back of my hand and go around my undereye/eye area, my muzzle discoloration and my hyperpigmented birthmarks on my face. A light, targeted layer of this instantly brightens the skin, and often times it will be enough after foundation to cancel out discoloration.
For days where I have slept less, or woken up after being dehydrated, the orange pot concealer is my best friend. I will blend this orange with a lighter skin tone concealer from the palette to create a custom correcting shade for concealing. The palette also has some peach-y tones but I find they are too light for me. When mixed, the concealer becomes this beautiful smooth and creamy formula that can be layered (lightly!) to avoid creasing, but to create a flawless finish. That concealer palette is also incredibly helpful for contouring/highlighting.
My next color correcting investments will be these products:
Destiney Godley has a great video where she uses this and loves it, so I'm pretty stoked to get it.
If you have any questions please please please let me know! I'm by no means an expert, but I do this every single time I wear makeup, and I've only gotten better at it! :)
Hey, I'm in the same boat! We just happen to have the disadvantage of not having fat deposits under our eyes, thin/fair skin, and deep-set eye sockets. Talk about a triple whammy. Unfortunately there isn't much that can be done short of surgical intervention (such as fillers) but maybe you just need to try some different makeup techniques.
Maybelline's Dark Circle Concealer has been one of the better concealers I've found recently, it really does a nice job and stays put with some setting powder. You could also consider playing around with color-correcting powders to neutralize the discoloration. There is also the Dermablend brand that has become famous for their heavy-duty makeup that really stays put, but is on the more expensive end.
Also, are you moisturizing enough, especially around the eyes? If you slap on a good moisturizer after washing it can help to retain some of that water that you've added to your skin, making the area appear more smooth and plump. Perhaps something like CeraVe's eye cream could help you out.
And hey, if it's any consolation, I think you're really gorgeous - that hair! Those eyes, those freckles! Try not to let one little facial feature issue get to you too much, you have so many other beautiful things going for you!
I think it's okay. Do it if you want to. Applied well, most people won't even notice you're wearing any.
ProTip: If your bags are really bad, go for concealer with an Orange or salmon-y undertone. It's opposite blue/purple on the color wheel, so it cancels out and better conceals the color of your under-eye circles. Something like this mixed with or underneath your regular concealer, or this which is concealer with a salmon undertone.
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Shipping is free on Jolse, however it is shipping from Korea so expect longer ship times.
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Tony Moly under eye brightener. You'll be asking yourself, is it niacinamide, or is it magic?
Yep. Color-correcting concealer and a little foundation and you'll be right as rain.
The way color correction works is you use the OPPOSITE color that you're trying to cover up. Say you have some red irritation, so the opposite color is green, use green. Purple circles under the eyes? Cover with yellow. Shadow is blue-ish, so go for orange.
This palette will cover your bases, though I run out of the orange a lot faster since I use it all over my shadow and you can snag just that color in the future: https://www.amazon.com/NYX-PROFESSIONAL-MAKEUP-Correcting-Palette/dp/B00VF9Z7OE?th=1
Might be the tone on my phone but your skin looks just like mine. You might be olive. I can’t link because i’m on mobile, but I think there’s a r/olivemua or something like that. Good luck, finding pale olive formulations is next to impossible. The loreal true match in N1-2 works okay for me. L'Oréal Paris True Match Super-Blendable Concealer, Neutral/Fair Light, 0.17 fl. oz. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004BCT7A2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_LReBCbE3V9A4R
Skinfood's Salmon Dark Circle Skin Corrector! I've never tried the Bobbi Brown but I've heard this is a good dupe. I use it and find it works really well!
Transgirl here. I'm still learning a lot but I've picked up a lot of tips.
Youtube is a great place to start. There's lots of make-up channels.
Use a primer, especially if you're going with a powder foundation, it helps everything set better imo.
I have dark beard shadow and color corrector has been a godsend. Depending on your skin tone, applying orange or like a salmon color before your foundation should help hide that immensely. I really like nyx for these.
https://www.amazon.com/NYX-Cosmetics-Concealer-Orange-0-25/dp/B004QQ1170
If you have a friend you can trust have them help you find a foundation to match your skin tone unless you're confident you can figure it out.
If you have masculine facial features a highlighting kit is your lifeline. It can really help mask things you want to cover and draw towards what you like. Again a friend who knows what they're doing really helps since every face is different, but you can get the gist online and stumble through.
Idk if you plan on using lipstick, because I didn't care for it at first, but a little extra color really helps me pass.
Eyeliner is still the hardest part for me. Like, I seriously think you just gotta practice and mess up a lot before it starts to click. Eventually your eyes will stop watering up, if they do now lol. You'll find stuff you like but it takes a lot of practice. Cis-girls have years on us lol.
I haven't done much with eyeshadow yet but find colors that work with your skin tone, lipstick whatever and make sure to blend them well.
If you have any more specific questions I'm happy to help however i can.
There are a few ways you could go about this.
I hope this helps you! I tried to post some more affordable options :)
Ps. You can skip a green corrector if you think that the concealer/powder will cover the scar enough already, it depends on how red it is.
If you are near a Sephora try them. Or look for something like this Maybelline New York Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circles Treatment Concealer, Brightener 60, 0.2-fluid Ounce
http://amzn.com/B004Y9GY44 or Garnier Skin Renew Anti-Puff Eye Roller, 0.50 Fluid Ounce
http://amzn.com/B001DPMETG at a local
Drugstore. Walgreens as a great return policy by the way.
Get a couple of the maybelline concealers that you think are close to your shade. It's hard sometimes in the store to get the right shade. I typically buy 2 or 3 that I think are close and take the ones that don't match back. These have a built in applicator.
Also gossmakeupartist on YouTube has some great tutorials on covering dark circles.
Good advice from u/IDoKnowIm_Chloe above. This NYX concealer is economical, cruelty-free, and easily fits in your purse for those long nights :)
https://www.amazon.com/NYX-Cosmetics-Concealer-Orange-0-25/dp/B004QQ1170
If you're looking for another drugstore option, you might want to try Revlon Colorstay Buff. It's not perfect on me, so I mix in a little of this [Nyx] ( https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0056GJ16W/ref=sxr_rr_xsim_1_s_it?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_p=3513574162&pd_rd_wg=Dm2Xs&pf_rd_r=3M1VQVY313N0HJG3PCH8&pf_rd_s=desktop-rhs-carousels&pf_rd_t=301&pd_rd_i=B0056GJ16W&pd_rd_w=5CuRA&pf_rd_i=nyx%2Bconcealer&pd_rd_r=35f9a0eb-f9e3-4506-be98-cc145b78f122&ie=UTF8&qid=1524534646&sr=1&th=1) green color correcting concealer.
While I am a girl, Green concealers made a huge difference for me to cover redness. You may have to spend some time practicing applying to make sure it blends correctly into your skin. I would dab it on, then cover with skin-colored concealer. It made a huge difference for my self esteem and really made active pimples a lot less noticeable.
You could always emphasize it with something like this. Brow scars can look pretty cool.
https://www.amazon.com/Salmon-darkcircle-concealer-cream-0-35oz/dp/B004FKD3HI?th=1 this one?
I would love to have this concealer.
I recently just finished mine and I love it. It really is an amazing concealer. Can't recommend it enough. Congrats on the scratch off. I never win on them! When I do I'm so ecstatic for the entire day, haha.
Happy birthday! How old are you turning? I hope you have exciting plans :)
I'm tired of summer every year :( I can't do bright sun, I am so not about bikinis, and all of the colors just don't work for my skin tone. Fall is perpetually my favorite season <3 I seriously cannot wait for all of the cinnamon and burgundy and scarves, ugh. Also, I'm a Fall baby and I turn 21 this year, so I am very excited for that as well.
NYX Soft Matte Lip Cream in Copenhagen is going to be my Fall color, I think! Although I have been all about the pinky-brown nudes lately and have really been loving the butter lipstick in Pops, so we'll see.
If my Sephora wishlist is allowed, I'd lovelovelove this or this. But if not, this or this works. It is entirely up to you!
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Hi OP! I didn't see anyone mention this but the color of the corrector you use is very very important and depends a lot on your undertones and hair color. My shadow is... very notable and aggressive despite three rounds of laser and four months of hormones. I've had tons of trouble finding the right colors, but this video definitely helped me:
https://youtu.be/EOgRZBqVW3c
Also color theory I suppose.
I use the Nyx color corrector palette because it can help with stubble, has a wide range, it's fairly cheap and easy to get, and it's cruelty free! Here's the main one I use on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/NYX-PROFESSIONAL-MAKEUP-Correcting-Palette/dp/B00VF9Z7OE
They also have other color palettes. This combined with a well matched liquid foundation with a stiff brush and a finally a light powdering to set and it stays all day! With some mid/late day touch-up with a well matched powder foundation. (My liquid foundation is Two Faced and it's really great but I totally understand that it's also very expensive)
I've actually just used the corrector with a little bit of concealer on top and honestly that also worked pretty well. I like my foundation though :D
Oh and in another comment I have shaving suggestions, though lots of others with decent (or better!) advice :) I am a very delicate flower with very delicate skin! Well maybe not so delicate, but I'm at least a flower with sensitive skin damnit!
Apologies if that was too preachy, I've just worked extremely hard and tried so so so many different things that.. maybe that could help :) I'm almost ashamed how much I've spent on makeup and hair care stuff and I'm definitely not saying! There might be a comma involved though.
this baby right here. I have maybe like 5 other drugs store palettes, but ever since I got this one I haven't touched the other ones. Its perfect.
I've been a professional makeup artist for over a decade and have worked with many male celebrities. When it comes to simple male grooming, I follow these steps:
First of all, yes to moisturizer. Yes, yes, yes. That alone will give life to and even out your skin. It will make every product you put on afterwards apply more evenly. Put it on directly out of the shower and let it sink into your skin while you get dressed. I prefer Clinique Dramatically Different or Cetaphil. Both are unscented and don't leave a residue. They absorb quite well.
http://m.sephora.com/product/P122900
For dark circles, make sure you are using a liquid concealer under your eyes, as opposed to a cream. Liquid is much more appropriate for under eye skin texture as its less cakey and less likely to form creases in fine lines. My favorite under eye concealer is MAKE UP FOR EVER's Lift Concealer. Easy to find online. A tube will last you a long time. It is the best under eye concealer I've found on the market, and I've tried many. http://m.sephora.com/product/P12661
Make sure you are aren't going with a color that is too light, as that will look obvious. Against popular opinion, do not use a shade lighter under your eyes. The key is to use a peachy shade. This will counteract the blue tone present in dark circles. It will cover much more effectively than a lighter shade. It will also look more natural. You can alternatively buy an ORANGE correcting concealer to mix with your current concealer. It should drastically enhance whatever coverage you are currently getting. http://www.amazon.com/NYX-Cosmetics-Concealer-Orange-0-25/dp/B004QQ1170
For enlarged pores, I suggest a pore refining primer. I love Dr. Brandt's Pores No More. Put it on at the very end of your routine. It will erase any visible pores. It's my favorite last step.
https://www.birchbox.com/shop/dr-brandt-pores-no-more-pore-refiner-0-5-oz?CAWELAID=120228020000003050&amp;CAGPSPN=pla&amp;gclid=CM-mjZPnqMsCFUiPfgod0psMVw
Also, make sure your eyebrows are tidy. Not overly groomed, but I always use a clear eyebrow gel to keep them in place.
Lip balm or chapstick is also great for a finishing touch.
Use an orange color corrector (like so http://www.amazon.com/NYX-Cosmetics-Concealer-Orange-0-24/dp/B004QQ1170/ or any kind of dark circle concealer) over your beard, then cover with foundation as normal. If you search around on youtube you can find tutorials that will help with what each step should look like, it can take a few tries to get it right. Or you can go all the way and have laser hair removal if you don't like your facial hair at all. :)
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Foundation - Nars, Giorgio Armani, L'Oreal, and Elf cosmetics (Elf is one of the cheapest and best drugstore foundation out there!) have really good ones!!! ...If you want something that makes you glow, get a sheer coverage foundation ...apply primer under and then some liquid highlight before applying the foundation - trust me, you will glow!!!
Concealer - Nars is the best or you can even try another drugstore holy grail that is cheaper by Maybelline to hide scars, breakouts or dark circles.
Blush - Milani has some really good blushes! So does Sephora brand or Makeup Forever.
Highlighter - this will definitely make you glow whenever the light touches your face!!!! Hahah, MAC and Anastasia Beverley Hills has amazing highlights. Wet N Wild also has very cheap highlights for like $3-5 that are blindingly glowing if you spray some MAC fix plus on your brush and then go in with the highlighter!
Makeup tools:
Really good to have some starter ones to practice with and they make your makeup look better + you waste less makeup.
Elf cosmetics and Real Techniques has some amazing starter brushes... the eyeshadow brush set and the face brush set by Real Techniques is really good for the low price you make for it!
Perfume: Definitely go to Sephora and try out every one of them (sometimes Amazon has sales on luxury perfumes for less!).
Fashion: ASOS, Forever 21, Mango & Target has some really cute pieces of clothing. Check Pinterest and Instagram for inspiration!!! :)
Other: Get the men's Gillette razor has the other person mentioned!!! It is bomb! Haha... I use conditioner or coconut oil down there when I shave.... it's better than shaving cream and it prevents the itching and stuff! lol For legs, I use Nair Hair Remover Lotion (Amazon usually sells 3 a pack for like $15 - really cheap!!!) or Gilette shaving cream for women! Also, don't do this always ...it can damage your teeth, but once in awhile, it won't hurt your teeth... take baking soda and water, make a paste and brush your teeth with it... your teeth will have that instant whitening effect. Don't do this always, but you can definitely do this when you do to those fancy occasions and you gotta make your teeth look sparkling white! lol, works like a charm! :)
Hope that helps!
OMG, either I hate my lighting or I hate my face LOL! I chose Ariel, not because I like her (she's my least favorite actually), but because my kids both told me to.
http://imgur.com/q35MOud,5nht8YE,7tDjCuu with glasses
http://imgur.com/q35MOud,5nht8YE,7tDjCuu#1 without (please ignore the forehead lines XD)
http://imgur.com/q35MOud,5nht8YE,7tDjCuu#2 fun with a dinglehopper.
on the off chance I'd win, this is what I'd like
And I really hope I've posted this right and it doesn't look like all kinds of a mess.
Love your hair!
I'm older too, and have a fistful of concealers for my genetic dark circles. One thing that worked for me (where nothing else ever had) was Onomie: I bought the $4 sample, and thought it was another not so great concealer. I used it up because I was too cheap to throw it out. But then I noticed my eyes looking ... better.
So, I use Onomie and then NYX yellow color corrector, or this product I found on /r/asianbeauty. Tarte, Shishedo, Amazing Concealer, Benefit, all settle into the wrinkles. Definitely agree that a very light dust of powder helps.
I like the Garnier Miracle Skin Perfector 5-in-1 BB Cream. It's light, moisturizes the skin and still reduces redness and pores on the skin.
https://www.amazon.com/Garnier-Miracle-Perfecter-Cream-Anti-Ageing/dp/B00JNFDO6A/
Garnier doesn't sell this on Amazon themselves though, so I'd probably get it elsewhere. Saw a couple reviews on other listings from customers saying they got expired or wrong products.
For concealer, the Maybelline Fit Me Concealer is pretty good. It's on the affordable end (Drug store brand), but has a good rep and is easy to blend. Concealers are like high density foundations, so you want to use as little as possible on the specific spots you're trying to cover.
https://www.amazon.com/Maybelline-New-York-Concealer-Light/dp/B0046VJTX8/
>Also, will wearing makeup ruin your skin?
Your skin will always be better off without makeup, but the general rule is to wash it off at the end of the day. Sleeping with it on is considered bad for the skin - But nothing that will ruin it after one night (So you'll get through hookups just fine). Just don't make it a habit.
BB Cream is better for your skin than normal makeup since it also has the properties of a sunscreen and moisturizer. It's been used by both men and women in Korea for decades to achieve and maintain that "naturally flawless" look.
I would try a cream concealer! A lightweight one that is easy to blend with your fingers and isn't too thick.
At Sephora:
At Target:
You just need to blend in some concealer on the dark areas! http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B002S8VF5G/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?qid=1371249521&amp;sr=8-2&amp;pi=SL75
If this isn't your shade just amazon search 'concealer' until you find the right color. Pay attention to the reviews! Make up is something you want to spend extra money on because the quality is most important. If the product is shit its going to make you look like shit.
Here's a tutorial on how you can apply it. Check out the recommended videos for more insight. http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=2lpkiT5Um6c
You should be good with just that. I would suggest you invest in a translucent powder to set the concealer and make sure it stays in place. (Helps not rub off and absorbs the shine to give it more of a matte finish so it looks more natural)Totally optional though!
You can get away with just using your finger to apply the powder instead of using a brush. Just press the powder from your finger to the concealed area and lightly blending what you need to. Sometimes the powder comes with a sponge pad thing but if not I'll give you a link to the right brush if you're really interested.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B004ZDTTAK/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?qid=1371250043&amp;sr=8-2&amp;pi=SL75
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B009W8UH0E/ref=mp_s_a_1_6?qid=1371250219&amp;sr=8-6&amp;pi=SL75
Sorry for the long reply! If you have any questions feel free to ask :)
Oooo fun flash contest! :D
Thank you for hosting! This is super cute. c:
I use aha cream for wrinkles and a good concealer makeup as well.
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Concealer
The concealer I use is a lot like erase paste by benefit but much cheaper.
No problem :) Orange works well with your purple circles. Are you darker skinned? I bought mine on Amazon for $5
This stuff works like a charm for scars. Put on 10-15 coats, letting it dry in between, and you get a really nice scar. This is a test for mine.
I really love this Skinfood in Bloom Skinfood ($7) for a creamy concealer, and for a thicker one for sleepless days, I use the Pixi Correction Concentrate in peach Pixi ($12).
Typically I'll do both, but the eyeshadow would be a pearly nude with a light matte brown. Low key stuff, while my lips I mix up. I only change up my eyeshadow for special occasions, but that's just because I think applying lipstick is easier than eyeshadow haha.
I don't know any stay-away, but Maybelline's Instant Age Rewind Under Eye Concealer is my drugstore holy grail! And you can use it for spot concealing too :) I don't have a big problem with dark circles so I've never tried anything higher end. If you try the Maybelline, my only suggestion is to blend with a finger/beauty blender/brush, rather than using the applicator.
Ooh, that looks nice! Definitely not my eye shape, though. =/ Mine's pretty much like this. Part of the problem is I'm not sure what I want to do with my eyes - I guess I just want to emphasize them, since I like the color, but I'm not sure how one would go about doing that, and I'd imagine there are lots of different ways!
I actually have a ton of other eyeshadow sets/palettes, but they mostly go unused because I have no idea what to do with them, and I don't want to waste them on my terrible experiments! (Which I know is counterproductive, sigh.) The one I use for playing around is the Shany Bold and Bright palette. I also have a couple of these from ELF in purple and grey/black, but they don't have the greatest pigmentation, and unfortunately I don't think the colors look too great on me. :( About a year ago I ordered Shiro's Hobbit collection, which is so gorgeous, but I've barely used it because I don't want to waste it - and also because I don't think I can handle loose minerals yet, lol. Finally, I just ordered a few palettes from ELF (Studio Prism Eyeshadow in Naked and Sunset, and Studio Baked Eyeshadow in California and Texas), as well as Sleek Makeup's i-Divine Eye Shadow Palette in Vintage Romance, and I'm planning on ordering Coastal Scents' Revealed Palette... so I really need to get my shit together before these all arrive.
So basically I think I gravitate towards browns/bronzes, which do go well with my eyes, but I would love to get some golds, pinks, and blues (preferably of the turquoise variety) in there. I'll check out some of the color combos on the Makeup Geek website!
Thanks so much for doing this, I've Never been glammed
My wishlist
I'd really like the Costal Scents Revealed Palette, amazon and website links
What makes me beautiful!
I'd love to try this eye brightener. Genetics + very little sleep = me always look way more haggard than I usually feel.
Thanks for the contest! \^.^
Of course, ill link the makeup I used for this look in the order i put it on lol, not all of it is super necessary, this isnt all of my makeup but the ones for this look specifically.
Primer
Eyeshadow Primer
Eyeshadow
Eyeliner
Mascara
Foundation
Concealer
Blush
Lipstick
Highlighter
hopefully im not forgetting anything
http://www.amazon.com/SKINFOOD-Darkcircle-Concealer-Blooming-Whitening/dp/B004FKD3HI
Thank you for the wonderful review! Would this be the same product?
I can't comment on the Too Faced one but I purchased the Nyx Tango Leopard bronzer and really like it. I use it more as a blush since it isn't as brown or golden as a typical bronzer. Downside is the packaging is definitely not as nice but upside is it is 1/3 the price if that is important.
http://www.amazon.com/NYX-Bronzing-Powder-Leopard-TWBP04/dp/B004LXOJOU
I've been really into finding a great concealer lately.
I bought the Urban Decay Naked Skin Concealer travel size, in the light neutral color. The full size costs a lot, so I wanted to test it out by getting this. There's only two colors available in travel size, and light neutral is too dark for me, and it oxidizes. It's not too dark though, so my foundation covers it up. I actually like this quite a bit. It'snot full coverage but can be built up. I found it sat on the skin very nicely and felt great. I wish this color matched so I could wear it alone but oh well. I'll likely buy this again, in full size.
I bought This concealer from a Korean brand I'd never heard of, after seeing someone mention it's a dupe for the NARS concealer. It's a legit company, and that's their actual amazon,so no worries about some random dangerous crap. I've only tried a sample of the NARs concealer, but this does seem to perform pretty closely! I haven't worn it all day yet, but the coverage is really nice, it doesn't settle in the cracks weirdly, and it didn't oxidize. Downside is it only comes in 3 colors because Korean companies seem to only produce their "ideal shade" which is white. I got Light Beige, which is pretty light but it's a near perfect match blended out. It's really affordable too, which is a plus. If this wears really well, I'll probably repurchase this.
I also bought the Colourpop concealer (as well as this shadow) but it hasn't come in yet. Hopefully I like it!
I recently got that sephora 500 point Clinique reward, which includes the Pep-Start HydroBlur Moisturizer , the Pep-Start Eye Cream , the Almost Lipstick in Black Honey and the Pop Matte Lip Colour + Primer in Rose Pop .
The moisturizer is a really generous size! It's gonna last me a long time. I've only tried it once, but it felt pretty nice, no complaints. The eye cream is kinda small but since you only use a little, I think it will last a while. I saw reviews that said it helped with dark circles and I think it actually has! Maybe I was seeing things but I swear it made them less dark with just the first use. For reference, I have really dark circles, due to genetics. It's actually helping me though.
I redeemed the points mostly for the black honey lipstick (and wanting to try the eye cream), and I think it was worth it! Black Honey is super sheer, and its a super lovely color, and looks amazing on me. I think it'd look great on most any skintone, really. The size is really nice in this, so I likely won't run out unless I use it like everytime I wear makeup. I'll definitely buy it if I do run out.
The Matte pop lipstick is pretty too, and nicely opaque. Feels great on the lips as well. It's a little too bright for me, but I can smudge it to do the gradient lips and it looked great.
I actually highly recommend this reward! I'm very happy with it.
> skinfood salmon under eye concealer
ooo tell me more about it! is it this product?
This is really nice of you! I have been wanting to try the NYX Concealer Jar in Orange
Holy Shit dude you are going to pull off an awesome Zarya!
For the scar check out some Rigid Collodion if you don't already have some. It's the easiest and best way to make a natural looking scar (with makeup).
Hello and Welcome!!
I just really got into makeup a few months ago and would love to give you some recommendations!
I use Real Techniques brushes. They're better than EcoTools and relatively cheap. I got them on a 50% off sale so I'd suggest getting a coupon code for maximum savings!
I just bought a BB cream off of /r/MakeupExchange (Which is a great place to get deals!) It's called Missha which is an Asian BB cream. Here's more info on them! I am waiting for it to get to me in the mail, but I've heard amazing things about it. They have more coverage than our BB creams in the US and the 42 SPF is AWESOME!
Other than that I really love the Lorac Pro & Pro 2 palettes. But if you're looking for something on a budget (and on Amazon!), the Coastal Scents Revealed Palettes (comparable shades to the Naked Palettes by Urban Decay) get a lot of raving reviews!
Hoped this helped!
Aw, happy birthday!
I think red is the best fall color. My favorite eyeshadow right now is this one from Shiro: Chiefest of Calamities {swatch not mine}. It has this great orange red color with golden sparkles. Perfect for fall and so versatile (if you wear a lot of orange, yellow and red like I do, that is).
I've been eyeballing this palette for a while now: [Revealed 2] (http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00KYWDP1A/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&amp;colid=1ENC8015J1ZTB&amp;coliid=I2J5RBB80STQ9J)
Amazon has it too with free shipping!
I haven't used it, but I've been looking at this. I'm super pale too so the color is putting me off, but it is an orange color which is supposed to counteract blue.
I would love this most of my makeup list is add-ons sadly. I have the following items on my wishlist: One, Two, Three, Four, Five makeup wise, I also have a game that is an add-on here. Those Himalaya's of the mind! Thank you for the contest!
I have an ear to ear scar across my neck along with two scars on my upper chest from drainage tubes, I feel you. For trying to reduce redness and puffiness, I've been using [Palmer's Cocoa Butter Advanced Scar Serum] (http://www.amazon.com/Palmers-Cocoa-Butter-Serum-Gesichtswasser/dp/B0080ITO4W/ref=sr_1_fkmr2_2?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1372467175&amp;sr=8-2-fkmr2&amp;keywords=palmers+advanced+scar+serum). It contains Vitamin E that someone else mentioned. So far, it's been doing pretty well, my scars are still noticeable but not nearly like they were. Also, massage helps to loosen up the skin. When you apply lotion (or scar serum) just gently massage the entire area in small circular motions, it definitely helps.
If you want to cover up the scar while you are waiting for serums or treatments to work, NYX makes [this green concealer] (http://www.amazon.com/NYX-Cosmetics-Concealer-Green-0-21-Ounce/dp/B001VAD1FY/ref=sr_1_1?s=beauty&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1372467336&amp;sr=1-1&amp;keywords=nyx+green+concealer) that really helps diminish the visibility and redness.
I hope this helps! Good luck to you! :)
There are some good tips already here but part of getting the look right is having the right products so here are some great ones I have used and some I'd like to use:
Ben Nye bruise color wheel for those nasty reds, purples and especially the yellows and greens you wont find in normal make up.
Ben Nye stage blood in zesty mint for liquid or oozing blood. Edible is a must if you put it in your mouth but keep in mind this does not dry! If you put it on your face or knuckles and then accidentally swipe something it will get everywhere.
Scaring liquid to create small cuts, perfect for a split lip or eyebrow this product shrinks and creates a depression in your skin so it actually looks like a chunk of flesh is gone.
Scar wax is great if you want to build up a broken nose or puffy black eye but it is very sticky and needs to be powdered with either a setting powder or a foundation.
Also here is a pretty good video on how to use these products. Its only missing the scar liquid which you could just lay under the split lip and eyebrow.
Good luck and try not to get blood on Stan Lee!
I love Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circles Treatment Concealer. It's inexpensive and available at regular stores or Amazon. Wonderful applicator, super quick and easy to use.
Edit: Sorry if this shows up more than once, my reddit just went haywire lol.
I'm also assuming that you are still learning makeup basics, so here's a list of a few things that I think would make a solid set which you can find on amazon or, most likely, at your local drugstore and won't break the bank:
In total, all this will run you about $100. Not cheap and I'm sure others have better suggestions but I hope this helps a bit.
comment content: I'm also assuming that you are still learning makeup basics, so here's a list of a few things that I think would make a solid set which you can find on amazon or, most likely, at your local drugstore and won't break the bank:
In total, all this will run you about $100. Not cheap and I'm sure others have better suggestions but I hope this helps a bit.
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Well, AB does have concealers. I don't really buy AB makeup products much, but I have a Skinfood Salmon Dark Circle Concealer Cream that's pretty popular. The Saem also has a tip concealer that's widely used in Korea, I think.
Plenty of other Korean brands make concealers, like Etude House, Tony Moly, and so forth.
That is some srsly big money! You done good c:
I'm just not committed enough to emptying my bank account to own any of the Naked palettes, but I'd love this Revealed 2 dupe to try it out! c:
You should be proud of yourself. Right now you're living out my dream: be successful enough that I can gift makeup to strangers like a fabulous, blending brush-wielding Santa Claus.
I have pretty sever dark under eye due to discoloration and hyper pigmentation. I am an asian male and have oily skin. Currently I am using Bricknell Eye Balm and general cleanser for the skin; I also use Loreal True Match concealer during the day. I have also gotten restalyne fillers and under eye fat repositioning surgery, but see nearly no results. I have been doing my general facial and under eye routine for about a year. I am currently living in Seoul for study abroad but will move back to New York by the new year.
As a student, I know that my irregular sleeping and eating patterns and most likely the largest contributors to my dark under eyes. That, and the fact that I stare at a computer screen all day to study. However, I cannot really change these habits, so I am asking for any advice this community might have to help my under eye area. It really makes me self conscious and I am constantly checking make sure my makeup looks ok. I want to just resolve this so I do not have to use makeup. I am willing to try any products or look into any procedures to remedy this condition
Thank you for taking the time to read all of this; any help is graciously appreciated!
I have pretty severe dark under eye due to discoloration and hyper pigmentation. I am an asian male and have oily skin. Currently I am using Bricknell Eye Balm and general cleanser for the skin; I also use Loreal True Match concealer during the day. I have also gotten restalyne fillers and under eye fat repositioning surgery, but see nearly no results. I have been doing my general facial and under eye routine for about a year. I am currently living in Seoul for study abroad but will move back to New York by the new year.
As a student, I know that my irregular sleeping and eating patterns and most likely the largest contributors to my dark under eyes. That, and the fact that I stare at a computer screen all day to study. However, I cannot really change these habits, so I am asking for any advice this community might have to help my under eye area. It really makes me self conscious and I am constantly checking make sure my makeup looks ok. I want to just resolve this so I do not have to use makeup. I am willing to try any products or look into any procedures to remedy this condition
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Thank you for taking the time to read all of this; any help is graciously appreciated!
Hello fellow makeupaddictioner!! I'm OBSESSED with makeup and hair so you're in luck, lol!
First things first: Makeup!
For a very natural, professional, and simple makeup look these are my go to essentials:
I think these essentials are perfect for the professional world. The makeup isn't overbearing and it gives you the appearance that all you had to do was wake up and wash your face... that you woke up flawless which I think is infinitely more effective/professional/approachable than piling on tons of makeup.
Here are some links:
Also, here is a tutorial! I really like her and it's very simple and something I would do everyday not just for traveling :)
Now onto Hair... Are you still with me?? lol.
Here are my three favorite "Professional" hairstyles:
I think all of these hairstyles will work great with thin hair! Especially the Chignon and the Ponytail!
Here are the tutorials (All for thin hair):
I hope you found this really helpful! If you have any questions don't hesitate to ask :) I love helping!!
Bonus - Hair Accessories:
The End! lol :)
Edit: I'm bad at words.
I use the NYX concealer wand but I wouldn't reccommend it, the green is much much brighter out of bottle, and it's hard to blend. If I were to buy a new one I'd go for the LA Girl green color corrector or if I had the money, dermablend redness concealer, you can get it at ulta
Let's take a look at the colour wheel: http://student.iamchaka.com/design_img/color_colorwheel.png
Beard hair tends to be blueish. Notice what's across from blue? Orange!
As /u/DoubleSurreal said, you could use orange lipstick for this, but orange concealer will probably work eve better. Here's an example: http://www.amazon.com/NYX-Cosmetics-Concealer-Orange-0-24/dp/B004QQ1170
Like /u/phoebeA mentioned, it looks like ELF brand shimmering power. She is probably using it as a highlighter. Does she put it along her cheekbones, the tip of her nose and her chin?
I have found it on Amazon but it's an add on item, so you would have to purchase something else with it.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B009WI3RZQ/ref=pd_aw_sim_194_3?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1&amp;refRID=PMT3K67WCHJYJN2CZ3QW
There is also a definition powder she might like
https://www.amazon.com/l-f-Studio-definition-powder-Luminance/dp/B0087HOAWC
BECAUSE I'M IN A HOLLY JOLLY FRIGGEN MOOD
okay I'll calm down now. I just love everything about Christmas, but the last two years have been pretty crappy for me. I try to make the best of it, but the best part lately is booze filled hot cocoa and cookies.
here's 3 ideas:
one || two || three
NYX orange concealer with Dermablend over it works very good too.
This stuff https://www.amazon.com/NYX-Cosmetics-Concealer-Orange-0-25/dp/B004QQ1170
The Skinfood Dark Circle Corrector is my holy grail and I've tried every corrector in Sephora! I love it for what it does and the price! You have to warm it up a bit in your fingers before you place it under your eye and I usually put another brightening concealer over it but it's truly magic for me.
http://www.amazon.com/Skin-Food-Salmon-Concealer-Blooming/dp/B004FKD3HI
I naturally have dark circles and although I lightly cover them up (i'm 23 and have had them since childhood) I really don't think they're really that unbeautiful. Occasionally I'll look at the coloration and think its pretty.. you are likely being critical..and you have to remember that there are different causes of dark circles. Some people have extra pigment there. I just have very thin skin that's see through. Sometimes people need more sleep, sometimes that's not the case at all.
A yellow/orange concealer that matches your skin's saturation should be very lightly dotted then patted out on the eye area after you apply a moisturizer, and let it soak in(i would use a pale orange because I have a more reddish undertone to my skin and I'm basically white as you can possibly get). If you have darker skin, you would use something more pigmented. If your skin has more yellow than red, you might want to go with a more yellowish concealer. Yellow and orange cancel out the blues and purples in your skin.
Here are two cheap sets I have used:
multicolor concealor
yellow
and
http://www.amazon.com/e-l-f-Everything-Concealer-Corrective-Yellow/dp/B009N5SM30/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1454234373&amp;sr=8-8&amp;keywords=elf+concealer
On top of that you would put a cream concealer that matches your skin tone. I use [these] (http://www.amazon.com/Maybelline-New-York-Concealer-Medium/dp/B000V58AMY/ref=sr_1_1?s=beauty&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1454234611&amp;sr=1-1&amp;keywords=concealer+stick) because it comes in a stick and i just lightly stipple on top it on top of acne and dark circles. Then i pat and blend out into the rest of my skin. I set that with a pressed powder foundation like the Rimmel London Stay matte using an e.l.f kabuki brush. Less is really more. Just dabbing the brush once into powder patting the forehead, cheeks, nose, eye area and chin then making gentle circular motions should look fine.
For acne or acne hyperpigmentation, the issues is often red pigmentation in the skin. You can give that extra coverage by using a green concealer because it will cancel out the red. Make sure to cover that with your normal skin matching concealer though.
General advice:
Start with skin color concealers, then if you want more coverage start with the weird color ones.
You should never be able to see when you're done the weird colored concealer on your face.
Apply very very light, especially when starting out. It'll look more natural.
Makeup looks better on exfoliated and moisterized skin.
*Makeup Pros use primers before applying makeup. It makes it stay and lets makeup go on smoothly.
Unrelated to all of this, but men are notorious for not wearing sunscreen. If you don't already, do. It'll probably make the biggest difference in how good you look in the long run.
Vitamin C serum is awesome under moisturizer. It brightens the skin and has anti acne properties. That's not just natural skin guru talk either. I actually read an article about it on pubmed...
*Foundation and concealers are like clothes..you often have to try them before you know they match. Keep receipts. They should disappear into your skin without a lot of blending and should look normal in sunlight. Sometimes you can look at reviews online if you google it. Find people that have similar skin to yours (similar oilness, similar age, similar redness yellowness, similar dark or lightness, and similar blemishes)
You can't go wrong with CoverGirl Clump Crusher. So good.
As for undereye - most people seem to favor NARS creamy radiant concealer or Urban Decay Naked Skin concealer. The former is thicker and more pigmented; the latter is thinner and has a dewier finish with slightly less coverage.
That said, to counteract the blues you have in your inner corner and undereye (which are honestly very slight! You're normal!), you could try careful application of a salmon corrector. I really love this one. Pretty sure NYX makes one too.
I use a clean mascara wand I salvaged from an old mascara to comb through my lashes :)
This product gets rave reviews and has a really good price/quality/quantity ratio.
Korean under eye concealer. Total game changer.
https://www.amazon.com/Salmon-darkcircle-concealer-cream-0-35oz/dp/B004FKD3HI/ref=sr_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1506536774&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=salmon+concealer
Hmmm top 5?
Link
I got 5 on it
IVE BEEN GOOD I SWEAR
I just made an Add-On wishlist yesterday because I am sick of those things haha. Blush & Bronzer
Bizarre / disturbing news article: Cannibal Cop's wife testifies about the creepy things she found on his computer, including details of how he planned to kill her and her friends. How bizarre :/
Hey! I'm from Quebec too! Just ordered it off Amazon.ca from Rude Cosmetics! http://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0056GJ16W/ref=pe_386430_126088100_TE_item
Hey! Generally with undereye circles, you want to work on correcting the colored "dark" portion with a color correcting concealer. If your circles are more blue-toned, you'll want to opt for a concealer that is peach/orange-based. Orange is opposite of blue on the color wheel so it successfully cancels it out. If your cirlces are more purple-toned you'll want a yellow-based concealer (for the same cancelling effect).
As far as looking "natural" I totally understand and to address that you'll need to determine what the skin is like where you'll be putting the concealer. My undereyes are generally more normal to dry so I just use a liquid concealer and I'm usually good for the day. If you tend to be more oily in that area you'll need to "set" the liquid concealer with a powder, which, based on what kind you use (translucent vs. normal powder) it can add to the coverage.
I understand probably being a little intimidated about purchasing makeup as a guy. If you're not feeling up for going to a makeup counter and getting matched (even though there's NOTHING wrong with it, I've seen so many guys at the mall at makeup counters for themselves, it's awesome), you could maybe start with a drugstore product where the store has self-checkout. I know most Wal-marts now have self-checkouts as well as a decent selection of cosmetics. Wal-mart also carries Physician Formula which has these duo concealers with one side that has the "correcting color" and the other side just the regular concealer. I used this when I first started getting into makeup.
I gave you a link to a yellow-based product, but NYX (also a drugstore brand) has a peachy HD liquid concealer that would be good for blue undereyes. I use the shade in "Light 03" for my blue undereyes almost every day.
These are the products I use. I start with this primer, then I use this color corrector, this concealer, and [this foundation](https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00PFCSUNC/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s01?ie=UTF8&amp;th=1]. I finish with this etting powder.
Im going to add more as I find them. On mobile.
set of 12 eyeliners for $7
An absolutely fantastic mascara for less than $6
NYX jumbo eye pencil in milk is a makeup essential, it's only $6.50
NYX eye pencil in Black, under$5
a concealer for only $4
and a NYX concealer in a jar $5
I love makeup. You are an absolutely fantastic brother/sister!
Here's a good color tutorial for concealing different blemishes http://styles101.homestead.com/corective.html
Here's a cheap palette that I think you can get at target
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B005O30Q0M?cache=6e27c530479952251a6238b04ecc6d82&amp;pi=AC_SX110_SY165_QL70&amp;qid=1414563846&amp;sr=8-20#ref=mp_s_a_1_20
I would crush up the powder and mix it with a few drops of my foundation to get a subtle color. ... it's great for pictures but difficult to hide up close. If you're confident in your application skills, you will be fine.
Skinfood . Every now and then if I rush and use too much, then find myself in a really humid environment - it'll crease a little but it's easy to fix with a finger or q-tip. I'm curious to see how it would behave differently with eyeshadow base under it - it's occurred to me but I just haven't tried it because I'm generally pretty satisfied with it. I never set it with powder, either, but I probably would if I used any, hah. Anyways, I like how it doesn't look muddy or painty, but still covers really well. I find it looks better with time, too, like it settles itself out. As far as my skin/eyes go - I have thin Irish skin, so I get those creases a lot from smiling and having deep set eyes. The dark circles are bluey/purpley in some places and kind of green in others. Cute, right? It's also in between my eyes on the side of my nose, so I use it there too.
edit: plus it's cheap!
This is the one I'm using in the picture, and it's been my favorite concealer so far. Applying it with a rubycell puff helps give it that soft airbrushed look.
I swear by this under eye concealer
SKINFOOD Salmon Darkcircle Concealer Cream
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004FKD3HI?keywords=skin%20food%20salmon%20dark%20circle%20concealer%20cream&amp;qid=1451340143&amp;ref_=sr_1_2&amp;sr=8-2