It's not a concealer, it's more of a highlighter for the under eye area. I don't think it's very good. but if you don't need to cover anything up beneath your eyes but just want it to look more even, then I guess it's ok. It's very obvious and white-looking in pics with flash though, because of the light-reflecting stuff in it.
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What type of skin do you have? 
I'd avoid NARS concealers in general. They look cakey and unnatural on the skin because they're too dry.
I use the Giorgio Armani High Precision Retouch Concealer. It is a bit expensive, but it works fantastic as a concealer everywhere - undereyes, on blemishes & spots, around the lip area... Best of all, it's a liquid concealer so it looks very even and natural. It'll last you forever too because a little goes a long way. I love it to death!
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Other than that, I've only heard great things about Bobbi Brown concealers.
I'd avoid NARS concealers in general. They look cakey and unnatural on the skin because they're too dry.
I use the Giorgio Armani High Precision Retouch Concealer. It is a bit expensive, but it works fantastic as a concealer everywhere - undereyes, on blemishes & spots, around the lip area... Best of all, it's a liquid concealer so it looks very even and natural. It'll last you forever too because a little goes a long way. I love it to death!
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Other than that, I've only heard great things about Bobbi Brown concealers.
Hm, I think it's a bit dry or maybe just normal.What type of skin do you have?
Thank you for the tip, sounds very good, I'll check it out!
Thank you RoseMary, I'll check that one out too.
(Still open for more recommendations)
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The best concealer I have ever tried is Estee Lauder Ideal Light Illuminator. I've been using it every single day for three years now and it does cover anything you want to conceal. I have recommended the concealer to everyone I know, and they all love it and use it religiously. The best part is the price. It's not that expensive and completely worth every penny. You can get it for less on strawberrynet. Now, I sound like a paid advertiser for Estee Lauder but I just want to share a truly magical discovery. Seriously, it's the best. Much much much better than YSL, MAC etc.
I have a question, when do you apply concealer? before or after the foundation? I know people that apply it before the foundation then blend the foundation with it and cover it with powder and people that apply it after the foundation and blend it in then apply powder on top of it.
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^ Oh man, 
is foundation and concealer not the same thing?
I use foundation to cover some blemishes but there are still dark spots that show underneath it.
is foundation and concealer not the same thing?I use foundation to cover some blemishes but there are still dark spots that show underneath it.
After foundation! If I apply it before, the foundation pretty much "wipes" away any traces of concealer I had on my skin... It makes more sense to apply to after too, really.
^ Oh man,
I use foundation to cover some blemishes but there are still dark spots that show underneath it.
Honestly, I don't think there is too much of a difference...
I think it is a smart marketing tactic. I still buy concealers though. Foundation pumps almost always pump out a designated amount (usually too much to replace a concealer), whereas concealers will give you a lot more control over the amount of product you use. Concealers are also more thick in coverage than the average foundation.papa_levante
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^ Thanks so much for the help, dear. 
I might have to do a bit of shopping then.
I might have to do a bit of shopping then.Oppinions are different.I heared a lot of make up artists saying that It's your choice wheather to wear concealer before or after foundation,but some of them strictly say that you will remove your concealer if you are applying it before foundation.I don't know,you should wear it how it's best for you.
Has anyone used Becca's concealers? How are they? I'm super pale and want something to cover my dark circles and I heard this brand has a very broad range of colours. Everything I have found so far has been too dark or unnatural looking.
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Can anyone recommend me a good concealer for blemishes/pimples?
I have pale, dry skin and don't have acne or anything but i occasionally get the odd pimple which tends to be red and dry and crusty (sorry about the nasty imagery!) and have a few blemishes from where old pimples have kind of left a 'shadow' and i'm wondering what the best concealer is to use for these?
I have pretty good skin overall so i don't wear a heavy foundation on a day to day basis, usually just tinted moisturiser or a really sheer base and i think my skin can get away with this if it weren't for a few darned blemishes!
Any advice? thanks peepz
I have pale, dry skin and don't have acne or anything but i occasionally get the odd pimple which tends to be red and dry and crusty (sorry about the nasty imagery!) and have a few blemishes from where old pimples have kind of left a 'shadow' and i'm wondering what the best concealer is to use for these?
I have pretty good skin overall so i don't wear a heavy foundation on a day to day basis, usually just tinted moisturiser or a really sheer base and i think my skin can get away with this if it weren't for a few darned blemishes!
Any advice? thanks peepz
Papyrus: I use mac & its been fab, they do have a huge range of colors, i'm sure you'll find one thats good for your skin tone, for me the cream concealers worked better than the liquid ones, good luck
amazingGrace: I loved mac concealers, but haven't tried them for blemishes or pimples just dark circles, they never disappoint me so maybe you should give it a try
amazingGrace: I loved mac concealers, but haven't tried them for blemishes or pimples just dark circles, they never disappoint me so maybe you should give it a try
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amazingGrace, for dry skin Benefit's Erase Paste is great. Only three shades though
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Ooooh may have to give that a try, although i was really disappointed with Boi-oing, but i generally like benefit, thanks for the tip
DANA, i've heard mac concealers and foundations can cause lots of breakouts - have you had that experience with them? I love mac for 'colored' makeup, but am not really experienced with their 'skin' products
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