Concealer Recommendation for someone in their late 40's

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roteone

42 posts

Sun 16 Nov 2014 7:53pm

Hi Everyone,

I would love any recommendations of a good concealer for myself, I currently use Loreal True Match in Warm - Fair/Light.

I have bad bags under my eyes and dark patches, I probably feel I need something more than a concealer, but even a better one? This one is ok but it really doesn't do a lot for me. Any advice would be helpful. Thanks.

cmanga

31 posts

Mon 17 Nov 2014 9:03am

The best concealer I've tried is Mac pro longwear. I find that the coverage is really good compared to others I've tried. Also, I know you asked about concealers but have you considered using a colour correcting primer? The Stila one step correct is good for evening out skin tone :)

ChristieMJ

358 posts

Mon 17 Nov 2014 10:03am

My two most favourite concealers are MAC Prolongwear and Estee Lauder Double Wear concealer. Both a wee bit pricey but well worth it in my eyes! I'm not in my 40's however I have genetically terrible dark under eyes :)

A cheaper alternative to either of those is the Lasting Perfection concealer by the brand 'Collection' which is avaliable in Countdown. It's got great coverage for a cheaper brand concealer however I find it almost dries into tiny flakes after 12hrs, usually fine for around 8hrs though :)

ChristieMJ

358 posts

Mon 17 Nov 2014 10:07am

Oh wait, how could I forget!? Bobbi brown correctors are a MUST! It's that something a little bit more than a concealer without layering up the cake face. Basically its a cream product that aims to counter the colour you're trying to conceal that you put on before the concealer - so for purpley/dark undereyes they use a salmon correcter, then you can put any concealer over the top. Again, pricey but these are amazing!

Tess

47 posts

Mon 17 Nov 2014 3:08pm

Hi, I use the Rimmel Match Perfection concealer in Ivory. It's good because it has a certain amount of 'trickery' that matches the concealer to your own skin tone. I'm 44 and have bags, broken veins, scars, spots.... the list sadly goes on!
I've found this is the only concealer so far that covers what i need it to but doesn't accentute dryness or sink into lines or creases. I can get away with using a CC cream and then this over the top where ever I need it.
I use a small eyeshadow brush to buff it in and find it lasts brilliantly.

kirstyj

1732 posts

Mon 17 Nov 2014 6:43pm

I would advise before trying anything else would be trying the Collection Lasting Perfection concealer for great coverage and is cheap and can be picked up from the supermarket. Another good one is the Rimmel Wake Me Up concealer as it does the trickery thing with the brightening.

roteone

42 posts

Mon 17 Nov 2014 7:39pm

Thanks guys for your answers, I think I will certainly try the Collection one, and point taken about the high end ones like Bobbi Brown. I guess I just need to find one that suits me and my age and problems etc, whatever the price! Tess I feel your pain! Thanks everyone, I will let you know what I try next. :-)

roteone

42 posts

Mon 17 Nov 2014 7:41pm

Oh and cmanga, I hadn't thought of a colour corrector primer, thanks for that! Christine mine is genetics too, and old age! People always thought I was always tired, when I was young, it was just the genes!!