Many women use foundation the old fashioned way and do not pay any attention to such a product as concealer. This product is one of the most important products of modern decorative cosmetics.

It is the concealer that is responsible for hiding all skin imperfections: circles under the eyes, pimples, redness, bruises, and manifestations of pigmentation. But you need to choose your concealer wisely. I already told you how to do this correctly in the post.

And today I would like to introduce you to concealers from different cosmetic companies, so that you can get some guidance before choosing “your” concealer: o)

The camouflaging ability of concealers is achieved due to the high content of special color pigments in them, so concealers, unlike foundation creams, are used strictly on problem areas, and not on the entire face.

At the moment, there are many forms of concealers - these are stick pencils, brush pens, tubes, and bottles with applicators. And, of course, a great many manufacturing companies...

1.NYX HD Photogenic Concealer	4. Yves Saint Laurent Touche Eclat
2. black|Up Click Pen Concealer	5.Essence Coverstick
3. Revlon PhotoReady Concealer	6. Stila Perfecting Concealer

Of course, I am not able to comprehend the immensity, so I had to focus on reviewing the products of 4 companies - 2 from each. The choice of products was dictated by both personal preferences and the good reputation of the products in the professional world.
First of all, let's look at the purpose of the funds.

Twist-out concealer brushes with dosage, the products are designed to disguise dark circles under the eyes: they lighten the skin well and make it brighter. Applied near the wings of the nose, on the dimple of the chin and near the corners of the lips, they make the face more fresh and youthful.

Concealers in stick pencils They also cope well with this problem and successfully hide other skin defects - redness, rashes, age spots. The fairly dense texture allows you to mask fairly noticeable skin imperfections.

Concealers with applicator They have a liquid and less dense texture and serve well for creating natural, invisible makeup, hiding both circles near the eyes and other minor troubles.

Concealers in tubes Well suited for both the delicate skin around the eyes and the entire face. The texture can vary from light to quite dense - with different effects: transparent or opaque.

YVES SAINT LAURENT Touché Éclat Radiant Touch Highlighter- one of the most popular concealers in the form of a brush. The texture is soft, although quite dense, with a good masking effect. Suitable for all skin types, available in three shades. YVES SAINT LAURENT Anti-Cernes Multi-Action Concealer- well masks both dark circles under the eyes and minor skin blemishes. Blends well with your fingertips. The product contains extract ginkgo biloba, stimulating blood microcirculation and helping to reduce “bruises”, and extract wild chamomile which has a calming effect. Apply under or over foundation.
- concealer with reflective particles, shimmer effect and smoothing anti-age effect. Its magical texture fits perfectly and is easily shaded, merging with the skin tone and “highlighting” dark areas of the face. A real MUST HAVE in a cosmetic bag, in my opinion. GUERLAIN Touche de Teint - Ultra-natural concealer- the ideal companion for natural makeup. The translucent texture acts as a magic wand, correcting skin imperfections in one stroke. It is evenly distributed on the skin and can be used without foundation: just apply it to the skin around the eyes, nasolabial folds, near the corners of the lips, the crease of the chin and in the middle of the forehead and blend.
CHRISTIAN DIOR Diorskin Sculpt Concealer- a foundation with a unique triple-action technology: the skin becomes smooth, tightened, signs of fatigue are reduced, the skin looks fresh and renewed. Smoothes and tightens the skin, masks skin imperfections and signs of fatigue, evens out complexion. Ideal for correcting facial contours. CHRISTIAN DIOR Skinflash- a product with a transparent and thin texture, however, it perfectly brightens under-eye circles and other dark areas of the face. It seems to “shed light” on them and smoothes out minor skin imperfections. Unlike GUERLAIN issima Precious Light - Smoothing illuminator, it does not contain shimmer particles, but also gives the face a radiant effect.
CLINIQUE Airbrush Concealer- an “airy” product for correcting minor imperfections, an ideal base for eye shadow. Just like other products in brushes, it is great for evening out the tone of the face and “highlighting” the problem areas mentioned above: the skin around the eyes, the nasolabial smooth area, the corners of the lips and the crease of the chin. The translucent texture blends well and gives the face a more fresh and natural look. CLINIQUE All About Eyes Concealer- the name speaks for itself: everything is for the eyes! Smoothes the skin around the eyes, masking imperfections and signs of fatigue, giving the face a fresh, rested look. The special formula allows the concealer to last up to 10 hours, maintaining all its properties. In addition, the product contains caring components that help combat dryness of the delicate skin around the eyes.

	1. Corrector against dark circles and bags under the eyes Sisley Phytocernes Anti-cernes Anti-poches Delicate, thin, vulnerable skin around the eyes is one of the most sensitive on the face. Stress, fatigue, and lack of sleep contribute to the appearance of circles and puffiness under the eyes. Thanks to the combined action of plant extracts (ginkgo biloba, blueberry, horsetail, licorice) and essential oils (cypress, rosemary, juniper), the concealer cream reduces the size of puffiness under the eyes, makes circles less noticeable, refreshes skin color, evens out tone and masks minor imperfections on the skin. face, optically smoothes fine wrinkles thanks to pigments "soft focus". The product comes in 4 shades and is suitable for any skin color, evening out and improving the appearance of the skin around the eyes.
	2. Automatic corrector pencil Ideal Light Brush-On Illuminator Estee Lauder The automatic corrector pencil takes the art of correction and highlighting to a new level - camouflage shades hide age spots, fine lines, wrinkles and other skin defects. Accent shades, reflecting light, emphasize cheekbones, highlight eyes and even make the face visually more sophisticated. Reflective technology Photo-Optic™ Contains brightening pigment particles that diffuse light, reducing the visibility of dark circles under the eyes, the slightest skin imperfections, fine lines and wrinkles. The brush-shaped applicator controls the application of the product in hard-to-reach areas. Ideal for adjusting makeup throughout the day.
	3. Teint Miracle Lancome Concealer Concealer Teint Miracle appeared in parallel with the foundation of the same name. The product is designed to brighten the area around the eyes due to the content of reflective particles. The concealer is unusually light, it quickly smoothes out wrinkles around the eyes, making the skin light and radiant. The product can also be used to neutralize redness on the wings of the nose or to visually enlarge the lips. In the latter case, the concealer is applied slightly beyond the contour of the upper lip.
	4. Stick Anti-Cernes Clarins Concealer with a tapered tip is applied to the skin in just the right amount to cover uneven lines or dark circles under the eyes. The soft formula contains vitamins A and E and has a texture that melts into the skin, the concealer effectively disguises dark circles under the eyes. The smallest particles of mother-of-pearl enhance the reflection of light, perfectly softening the “shadow” areas. With this corrector you can also disguise pimples and age spots.
	5. Shiseido Natural Finish Cream Concealer Provides exceptional coverage and is streak-free. Even a small amount of product is enough - the cream has a very dense but comfortable texture that ideally hides dark circles under the eyes. The concealer lasts well in any conditions, even in the hottest or coldest weather. Doesn't emphasize wrinkles or clog pores.
	6. Reflective corrector "Orionis" Rouge Bunny Rouge A light-reflecting corrector with an unusually delicate texture eliminates dark circles under the eyes, creates a light reflective effect that visually reduces wrinkles and minor troubles, providing a flawless result. The corrector formula includes a vitamin complex (vitamins A, C, E and B5) and sunscreen additives that protect the delicate skin around the eyes from the harmful effects of ultraviolet rays. Component Haloxyl™ reduces dark circles under the eyes, and the component Fermiskin(extract from shiitake mushrooms) tightens the skin and relieves puffiness.
	7. All About Eyes Concealer Clinique A hydrating gel-cream corrector that simultaneously reduces and conceals dark circles and puffiness under the eyes. Provides long-term effect and fairly dense coverage. Contains color-correcting ingredients to conceal dark circles under the eyes. The formula is gentle yet effective in reducing puffiness under the eyes. Silicones and polymers, also used to make the film, provide dense coverage of the corrector. Glycerin maintains and controls the level of moisture on the skin surface. An ideal choice for those who need dense and at the same time weightless coverage.
	8. Bobbi Brown Creamy Concealer Kit Not quite an ordinary concealer offers Bobbi Brown. Included in the set Creamy Concealer Kit You will find a thick creamy concealer and a special powder that should be applied immediately after the concealer. Formula Ingredients Creamy Concealer such valuable elements as vitamin A, which makes fine wrinkles less noticeable, and vitamin E, which protects the skin from dangerous free radicals, have become available. Vaseline makes the texture of the concealer silky and makes blending easier. The concealer should be applied with a special brush, moving from the inner corner of the eye to the outer corner as close as possible to the lash line, covering the dark areas completely. Do not skimp on the product, apply it in a fairly thick layer - it will be absorbed and will moisturize the skin around the eyes throughout the day. Using light pressure with your fingertips, blend Creamy Concealer.
	9. Wild Rose Concealer Korres The pencil corrector perfectly hides skin imperfections in the eye area, for example: dark circles, capillaries, blemishes, age spots. Wild rose and vitamins C and E give the skin radiance, hydration and anti-oxidant properties.

The most long-lasting concealers

1. Helena Rubinstein, corrector against dark circles and signs of fatigue Magic Concealer
2. Make Up For Ever, Lift Concealer
3. M.A.C, mineral concealer
4. Lancôme, corrector with a softening effect Effacernes Longue Tenue
5. Sisley, Phyto-Cernes Eclat corrector
6. Giorgio Armani, Maestro Eraser eye care concealer

Well, now the choice is yours! Just don’t forget to choose a concealer that is a shade lighter than your foundation (although brush concealers, as a rule, only come in 3 shades: light, pink, beige)

And finally, a few tips:

• Apply the concealer very delicately. Your excess will always roll or float. In my opinion, it's best to apply concealer with your fingertips, even if the product has a convenient applicator, so you can't go wrong! The concealer is applied to the problem area “pointwise” - driven into the skin with the fourth finger (because it is the “lightest”) and shaded with a brush or a moistened sponge.
• Women of elegant age are advised not to ignore this wonderful innovation: 3D concealer! With its help you can hide small but hated wrinkles!
• To correct acne and red spots, you need to use a special product with a denser texture; such concealers often contain additional antibacterial additives that help fight the inflammation process itself.
• To find out whether you have chosen a good concealer or not, apply it on the inside of your wrist directly to the protruding vein. Can't see Vienna? So this is your remedy :o)

• Features of concealers with reflective particles
• How to use concealer?
• Review of concealers with reflective particles

(which is often confused with a corrector) is known as an auxiliary make-up tool with which imperfections are masked pointwise - precisely in those places where it would be impossible without it. Some of them are produced with reflective particles in the formula. In this material, we have compiled a list of such concealers, we will tell you about their features and rules of use.

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Features of concealers with reflective particles

• Concealers are used mainly to lighten certain areas of the skin: hide dark circles under the eyes, age spots, redness and other tone imperfections. This product is matched with foundation, but its shade is usually a little lighter and its texture denser.

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• In order for concealers to better cope with their tasks, some add reflective particles to their composition. Among the shining concealers, Touche Éclat from Yves Saint Laurent Beauté is famous, for example. By creating a coating that reflects light rather than absorbing it, these concealers are more effective at camouflaging imperfections like dark circles. They work similar to retouching - and you can see this if you watch our video tutorial below.

How to choose a concealer with reflective particles?

When choosing a product, you need to proceed from your needs.

• If you plan to “hide” pigment spots with it, it is better to choose a denser concealer - in a stick format or creamy, but very thick, in order to hide all skin imperfections under its layer.

• It’s another matter if you need concealer specifically under your eyes to remove bruises and dark circles with its help. Then look for a lighter product that is easy to blend. In addition, the texture should be suitable for thin and sensitive skin in the eye area. As for the shade, in both the first and second cases it should be slightly lighter than the color of the foundation.

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How to use concealer with reflective particles?

Apply the foundation, avoiding areas where you would like to add a little concealer next. The areas around the eyes should be left without coverage, as well as pimples and other imperfections that will need to be masked separately.

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To ensure that the concealer layer literally merges with the skin, apply it in the shape of an inverted triangle, blending the product in a downward direction. It is best to do this with your fingertips, using light driving movements. By the way, you need very little product, otherwise it will roll up in the folds of the skin during the day.

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Additionally, apply concealer to the inner corners of your eyes. And also - in the fold under the “wings” of the nose. This will give your face a more alert and fresh look.

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Use concealer to cover any remaining skin imperfections: pimples, redness, age spots. Apply the product to these areas with a thin brush.

Review of concealers with reflective particles

According to reviews, this concealer with reflective particles is one of the most effective remedies against signs of fatigue. The composition contains mini-plates that create a shining effect. After applying the product, they provide the skin with a fresh, rested look.



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In the list of concealers with reflective particles that conscientiously cope with their tasks - Touche Éclat, which over the years of its existence has won an impressive army of fans. It lightens dark circles, instantly making your face look the same as after a healthy 8 hours of sleep. Makeup artists also use it instead of highlighter on cheekbones and other areas of the face.

Reviews

• Olga (burdanova.a***@mail.ru)

Touche eclat concealer from YSL. Love at first sight exists! When I saw him for the first time, my hands reached out and for good reason. Now it takes pride of place in my cosmetic bag along with highlighter and foundation from the same line. The coolest thing about them is that I can go out using only these 3 products and, on the one hand, feel completely confident that my skin tone is perfect, and on the other hand, not feel overloaded on my skin.

• Daria (dariaefimov***@mail.ru)

YSL highlighter Touche Eclat No. 2 is an immediate favorite of the brand. Can be used not only as a highlighter, but also as a concealer, especially to highlight the area under the eyes. Suitable for those who want to invigorate, refresh and illuminate their face, that is, fill it with such a fresh glow. I usually apply it in the form of a triangle under the eyes, and spread it around this area with a finger or a damp sponge. A little on the chin and in the form of an inverted triangle on the forehead. It does not emphasize peeling at all. I am in love with him and with all my heart I can recommend him to every representative of the fair sex.

• Alexandra (kursn***@mail.ru)

Plaster or optical illusion - what do you choose? The effect of most concealers is based precisely on the effect of plaster - you cover up and hide imperfections, isn’t it logical? But sometimes, in order to hide something, you need not to hide it, but to put it in the most visible place, to emphasize it. With YSL's Touche Eclat Concealer, there's no need to layer on the tired, thin skin under your eyes. You just need to swipe it with a brush and blend it a little with tapping movements. The concealer also acts as a highlighter - it contains reflective particles. The light texture applies well, the synthetic brush distributes the product evenly and does not stain the lid or bottle when closing/opening. This texture emphasizes the natural color of the eyes and gives shine only to the eyes, and not to the objects on which the light falls. I apply highlighter both to prepared skin (mainly in the cold season) and solo (in summer). In both cases, it copes with its task: it does not turn yellow, does not roll, and when applied correctly does not streak. Able to refresh the image as a whole. Fatigue is mainly indicated by the eyes, and the highlighter brush skillfully plays with light on thin skin and maintains a fresh look. Oh yes, you don’t need to apply a lot: the main thing here is quality, not quantity: reflective particles will do everything for you and hide dark spots, fatigue, fine wrinkles :)

• Dina (fomina.dina.9***@gmail.com)

Hello, I have been suffering from the problem of severe bruises under the eyes since childhood. I've been looking for a concealer for a long time and finally found it! I present to your attention Yves Saint Laurent Touche Eclat. I like its design, beautiful and stylish. Perhaps the ideal concealer for the eye area. You will ask why?! Because the texture is very cool - it is not as liquid as the usual under-eye concealers (which rub without giving the desired density of coverage, or collect in folds and flow). Touche Eclat is denser and more flexible, but at the same time, it looks natural and does not emphasize wrinkles. The shades fit well into the idea of ​​color correction and mask bruises well. The concealer illuminates the skin and makes the look fresh and rested. It also hydrates the skin and lasts well throughout the day. Definitely recommend!

• Olga (angel_ol***@inbox.ru)

My favorite product is undoubtedly the TOUCHE ÉCLAT concealer. I just love it. This is a legendary product that has ever been released in the world of beauty. Every fashionista has it in her makeup bag. The concealer combines 2 functions: the concealer itself and the highlighter. Its main purpose is to apply under the eyes and then the most tired and lifeless eyes immediately come to life with a moment of the magic golden wand TOUCHE ÉCLAT! The concealer gives a healthy glow to the skin, it becomes sleek, looks well-groomed and healthy. So TOUCHE ÉCLAT is a cult product that will always be in my makeup bag.



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This concealer was specially designed to conceal dark circles, blemishes and other skin imperfections. Reflective pearl microparticles and vitamin E moisturize the skin and also give it a delicate glow. Another plus is the convenient applicator, which makes it easy to apply the product.

Reviews

• Olga (nyzovts***@gmail.com)

My sore subject is the problem of the area around the eyes (severe bruises under the eyes), lack of sleep, stress and the crazy rhythm of life makes itself felt. For a long time I was in search of the perfect concealer for the skin under the eyes, and when I decided to try the Giorgio Armani High Precision Retouch Concealer, I realized how right I was. And now this is the most indispensable “buddy” in my makeup bag. This is a light product that illuminates and covers the main problem, but it does not clump or dry out (!), which is very important for me with fairly dry skin. To sum it up, this concealer from Giorgio Armani is My Love, My Salvation!

• Altana Borisovna Baunkaeva (chitaigor***@mail.ru)

I recently purchased the Giorgio Armani High Precision Retouch concealer, it has a very light, creamy texture, is very easy to apply, plus it also comes with a brush, it doesn’t dry out the skin, it stays on the face as long as needed, it’s invisible on the skin and the packaging is very economical)

• Tatyana (markom***@yandex.ru)

Hello everyone! I hasten to tell you about my new great cosmetic favorite - the Giorgio Armani high precision retouch concealer. Honestly, I can’t just say right away why he won me over; in his case, this compatibility of us with him is due to a combination of factors by which he is objectively better than the correctors I have previously tried. Be that as it may, so far it is the best thing I have been able to apply under my eyes. ✔Firstly, it is perfect in terms of its pigmentation - High precision retouch will not completely cover all problem areas of the face, but it masks dark circles and even inflammation more than well, much more productive than Erborian BB concealer, Touch Eclat YSL, Precious Light Guerlain. ✔Secondly, it fits perfectly under the eyes, does not roll, does not clump, does not dry out the skin or irritate it (unlike the capricious Precious Light Guerlain). I would call Armani's concealer slightly less moisturizingly comfortable than the most "care" Erborian BB concealer. Despite its softness, High precision retouch does not float or weigh down. ✔Thirdly, High precision retouch very noble, delicately and beautifully refreshes and illuminates the look due to its slight skin smoothing effect. This quality makes it similar to the gold highlighter-concealer pens of YSL and Guerlain. There are no foreign, traumatic sparkles or outright shimmer in it. ✔Fourthly, this concealer lasts perfectly all day, does not slide or disappear, and can be layered and renewed. I’ll be honest, there is one flaw with it - it still sinks a little into wrinkles, but I frankly despaired of finding a concealer without this bad quality - especially since in my case it’s more about the physiological abnormal dryness of the skin under the eyes. The concealer has a weightless liquid consistency and a very thin brush that dispenses the product economically. I have been using my tube daily for 5.5 months. So far, the High precision retouch concealer is my clear favorite, which I will definitely buy again.



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Thanks to reflective particles, the formula provides a dense camouflage coating, hides imperfections well and gives the skin a healthy satin glow.

Traces of fatigue on the face, dark circles under the eyes, redness, pimples and other imperfections that so upset the modern woman can be neutralized by a wonderful cosmetic product - concealer. But in order to make the right choice when purchasing, you need to take into account all the specific properties of this product.

Criteria for choosing a good concealer

Consistency

There are two types of concealer textures:

• paste-like product in a jar, palette or stick. Suitable for retouching freckles, age spots, pimples. It masks obvious imperfections well, lasts longer, but has a denser coverage;
• a creamy product in a tube (sometimes with a brush or sponge). Designed to “eliminate” dark circles under the eyes, redness and facial wrinkles. Gives light coverage without weighing down makeup.

Important: Do not confuse concealer with other popular corrective products - corrector and highlighter. Concealer- a very light product that can cover large areas of skin (for example, the area around the eyes, the eyebrow area or the nose). It lightens the skin slightly, visually evens it out and is applied over foundation as a finishing touch to makeup.

Corrector is also designed to hide skin problems, but provides a completely opaque coating and is intended for spot application on serious imperfections. The purpose of a corrector is to completely cover the defect, often by using different shades of green, blue, orange, etc. It, like concealer, is effective for masking irritation and pimples, but it is used on smaller areas of the skin and only before applying foundation, otherwise the concealer will be noticeable on the skin.

Highlighter is able to brighten the skin, add radiance and distract attention from problem areas, but does not have a masking effect. However, there are also products that combine the properties of different corrective agents, as the manufacturer indicates in the product description.

Compound

Depending on the composition and effect on the skin, all concealers can be divided into caring products (provide camouflage + nutrition, hydration, ultraviolet protection) and special ones (not only mask the defect, but also fight its cause). Special concealers, due to their composition, are able to lighten age spots and freckles, improve blood circulation in the skin, smooth out facial wrinkles, etc. Light-scattering particles in the composition improve the effect of using concealer.

Palette of tones

Different brands can have a wide range of shades, or just a couple of universal tones that adapt to skin color. It’s impossible to say what to choose, you have to try. The color of the concealer should match your skin tone, but be half a shade lighter. Yellowish, pinkish, blue and green shades are designed to hide certain skin imperfections.

Concealer manufacturers: who is better?

Almost all well-known (and not so well-known) cosmetic companies have these small tubes or jars in their assortment. Among luxury concealers (RUB 1,500-3,000), the best reviews were received by products from Lancom, Dior, Shiseido, MAC, Chanel, Guerlain, Givenchy, Yves Saint Laurent, Bobby Brown and others. However, when purchasing them, you need to select the product itself more carefully: many expensive concealers can have a strong effect aimed at solving a specific problem. For example, Clinique is intended for extremely dry skin, and Estee Lauder is for mature skin after 40 years.

The mass market does not limit the choice of skin corrective products, but, on the contrary, makes it even more diverse. Good universal concealers can be found in the brands Max Factor, L'Oréal, Yves Rocher, Garnier (price 500-1500 rubles), as well as among more budget brands: Maybellin, Avon, Benefit, Oriflame, Vivienne Sabo, Artdeco, etc. (price 150-500 rub.). They provide acceptable camouflage of imperfections, but may adhere worse to the skin, clog in pores, and emphasize wrinkles.

Radiant Creamy Concealer by NARS

A convenient, light-textured cream concealer in a minimalist packaging is great because it provides coverage that's thick enough to cover any bruising or redness without drying out your skin. Apply it directly with the brush from the package and gently tap it in with your fingers: it applies perfectly.

Concealer price: about 2400 rubles.

Instant Concealer by Clarins

Concealer from Clarins is suitable for those who want to combine makeup and care: its action is aimed not only at masking circles under the eyes, but also at long-term hydration of delicate skin. Tube packaging is perhaps the most economical: enough for at least six months!

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Price: about 1400 rub.

Perfecting Stick Concealer by Shiseido

An excellent option for those who like to take concealer with them and touch up their makeup throughout the day: in stick format this is the most convenient and versatile option! No brushes or sponges are needed, the concealer gives dense coverage, does not settle into wrinkles and is generally very practical. Apply directly with the stick and then blend with your fingertips.

Price: about 2000 rub.

Time Balm by The Balm

This round jar from The Balm contains a dense concealer with a high level of pigmentation that will hide even the darkest circles. It’s nice that the kit comes with a convenient little sponge for application: you don’t need any tools to hide dark circles under your eyes with makeup.

Price: about 1500 rub.

Teint Miracle by Lancome

The corrector in the form of a stick with a brush from Lancome is wonderful because the application brush is quite elastic and with thick bristles, you can handle it without even touching your face with your fingers. The texture is quite liquid, not dense, which allows it to get into wrinkles. The concealer contains reflective particles - this helps make dark circles under the eyes even less noticeable. How to use concealer.

Price: about 1700

Correcteur Perfection by Chanel

The airy concealer from Chanel has an average masking effect - for catastrophic cases where very dense coverage is needed, it is not suitable, but for every day it is simply ideal. It’s very easy to hide circles under the eyes with it, the main thing is to choose any of the three shades correctly!

Price: about 2700 rub.

Airbrush Concealer by Clinique

A concealer with reflective particles in the form of a stick with a brush makes circles under the eyes completely invisible, despite the fact that the coverage of the product is quite light, even translucent. It's all about reflective particles that scatter light, thereby hiding bruises.

Price: about 1400 rub.

Ideal Cover by Seventeen

We also found a budget option that is not inferior to its analogues! The concealer from Seventeen is very good - it does not crease, does not emphasize wrinkles, but most importantly, it has a medium-density coverage that can cope with even the most noticeable consequences of a fun night.

Price: about 280 rub.

2-in-1 Prime & Conceal by Dior

Another favorite product of ours is the universal stick from Dior, which is both a primer and a concealer. It not only hides redness and dark circles, but also prepares the skin for further makeup: foundations fit perfectly on top of it, you can achieve absolutely smooth and even skin.

Price: about 1700 rub.

Perfect Teint Illuminator by Artdeco

Another inexpensive, but nevertheless excellent concealer in our selection is from Artdeco. With a convenient dispenser and a soft brush, you can quickly hide the blue under your eyes. At the same time, it does not highlight small wrinkles and allows the skin to breathe: you don’t even need to powder it, there won’t be any greasy shine.

Price: about 840 rub.

Having tested about a million concealers that cost no more than 1,200 rubles, we found out who is really a friend who can hide all our cracks, and who is just pretending.

As part of the large-scale experiment “A Month on Budget Cosmetics,” Yulia, Lena and Yana Z. tested a few concealers and correctors.

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Each of us chose our favorites and outsiders, depending on our own requirements.

Julia: “I use concealers 100% of the time for the area around the eyes, plus sometimes on the wings of the nose. And for me two parameters are important - good masking abilities and some light reflection. If the first is adequately implemented, then you can do without the second :) In the luxury range, the most dense disguise is provided mainly by concealer-pucks, like my favorite. But in the budget segment, products of a similar format that I came across in stores were either of a terrible color (yellow, Rially?..), or of terrible quality (when you point your finger you understand that they suffer from a lack of plasticity).

I tested mainly classic concealers with a brush or applicator. Many of them were powerless against my bruises - for example, Dream Lumi touch, Maybelline, Healthy Mix Concealer, Bourjois, Hydro Miracle, BeYu, Physician’s Formula, Eva Mosaic, both L’Etoile. In general, finding a really well-pigmented budget concealer is quite a quest.”

Lena: “I'm more concerned about puffiness than dark circles, so concealers can't help me much. Although there are days when you can’t live without them. In such cases, I usually reach for Erborian BB Eye, or Estee Lauder Double Wear, or Nars Soft Matte Complete Concealer, or Skincolor De La Mer (in order of increasing coverage). Among the budget ones, I was looking for a universal one for every day: with light-medium camouflage and light reflection, so that it would not turn yellow or crease. She didn’t ask me to iron my clothes or make coffee in the morning - but few people coped with even the minimum requirements.”

Yana Z.: “Concealers and correctors are the products without which I cannot imagine my make-up. I can imagine even without foundation (some concealers can easily be applied all over the face, mixed, for example, with oil or cream) - but without them, I can’t, don’t even ask. I have bruises (though not severe) and wrinkles under my eyes, capillaries and all sorts of other red abominations on my cheeks), and a small pigmented spot on my right cheekbone at the top. And below on the cheekbones there are some spots that can be considered pigmented, or can be mistaken for uneven coloring. If you cover it all up, I’m beautiful :). Just have to cover it up!) I’m not looking for concealers with the most bulletproof camouflage, I simply don’t need one, I value more good light-reflective abilities, plasticity and durability.”

We divided all concealers/correctors according to the degree of concealment. Durability, density and ability for light reflection/blurring were taken into account as additional factors.

Light degree of camouflage

1. Concealer Healthy Mix Anti-Fatigue, Bourjois (RUB 515)- “Not the highest covering power, but good brightening and reflective qualities, it is perceived very comfortably by the skin,” - Yana Z.
2. Concealer Nordic Chic Under Eye, Lumene (950 RUR)— “More like an illuminator than a concealer. And it maximizes wrinkles rather than dark circles. But, if the bruises are not critical, it will make them less noticeable. The best reflective characteristics, maximum comfort, and the case when the declared care qualities are really felt,” Yana Z.
3. Concealer Miracle Touch, Art-Visage (RUB 149)“Even before the project with budget cosmetics, I came across a good concealer at a ridiculous price - something like 150 rubles. Because of my absent-mindedness, it was hopelessly lost. I wanted to get a new one, but the popular shades at the Golden Apple were sold out. If you meet him, keep in mind that he’s really not bad.” – Lena
4. Concealer-primer for eyelids Super CC Blurring CC Eye Cream SPF30, Physician’s Formula(RUB 799) – “Not really a concealer. There is practically no camouflage, and that is due to deblurring. Not quite universal, I understand. But it has a strong SPF 30. I usually apply it to both the lower and upper eyelids to slightly even out the skin color, hide small blood vessels and prevent the sun from killing precious collagen and elastin,” Lena.

Average degree of camouflage

1. Sport Addicted Sweat Resistant Cream Concealer, Pupa (RUB 770)“It doesn’t look super thick, but the dark circles under your eyes don’t show up even if you skate for an hour. The collection is limited, but it’s still on sale, if you’re looking for exactly this, hurry up,” Yana Z.
2. Mastertouch All Day Concealer, Max Factor, (400 RUR)“In an incomprehensible way, it covers almost all blemishes, including redness and bruises (not the most radical ones, but still) and lasts all day like nailed down. I forgave him for the not very aesthetic packaging,” Yana Z.
   “At first I made a mistake and took it in the shade 306 Fair - and, despite the name, it was yellow. 303 Ivory turned out to be what we needed. A good basic concealer, I understand those who recommended it to me. It will not seriously cover up bruises under the eyes, but if this problem is not severe, then you can take it. The light reflection is good,” – Yulia
3. Perfect Teint Concealer, Artdeco (RUB 671)- “The only concealer that suited me out of all the heaps of recently released ones. It has enough pigment to cover up not too pronounced under-eye circles. It doesn't fade out like some subtle reflectors, but it's not noticeable on the skin. The fifth shade is quite light, without yellowness or pink pigment. It differs from Estee Lauder in its more matte finish and dry consistency,” Lena.
   “It won’t work on severe bruises the first time, but the good thing is that it can be layered for a thicker coverage. True, then it becomes somewhat noticeable. It wasn’t suitable for my purposes, but if your bruises are not so severe, you might like it,” Yulia.
4. Concealer Concealer, Misslyn(609 rub.) – “Workhorse. Excellent light shade 03, good texture (not dry, comfortable), slight light reflection. You can layer it for greater coverage density, but be careful, otherwise it will start to roll into folds,” Yulia.

High degree of camouflage

1. Cover&Hiding Liquid Concealer, Holika Holika (RUB 475)– “According to my feelings, it is close to Nars Radiant Creamy Concealer, only slightly less covering and a little more liquid (Nars feels creamier). It provides noticeable camouflage of bruises, and my friends stop telling me when they meet me, “Why are you so pale.” Naturally, you have to pay something for such pigmentation: the concealer can get stuck in wrinkles over time. Fortunately, it does not freeze tightly and can be smoothed back out simply with your finger. (But you will have to remember this necessity),” Yulia.
2. Concealer True Match La Touche Magique, L’Oreal Paris (RUB 665). “The concealer surprised me - it hides bruises very well! Less pigmented than Holika Holika so requires more layering. But it is creamier, and therefore practically does not dry out. Plus the light reflection is significant,” – Yulia.
3. Concealer Artclass The Camouflage, Too Cool For School, (974 RUR)— “Plasticity — 5 points, hiding power — 5+, durability — also good. I don’t recommend applying it under the eyes - it will clog where it shouldn’t. But if there is a pimple or a small spot, great. He saved me once on the set, when my chin suddenly blossomed, like when I was 17,” Yana Z.
   “The most successful concealer I’ve tried on a budget. You can leave it to me alone and I will be happy -). Here you have both dense camouflage and excellent light reflection and light scattering. It covers bruises with a bang (I don’t agree that it shouldn’t be applied under the eyes - it should!) It practically doesn’t dry out and almost doesn’t form wrinkles. I found only one minus with it, and that’s a nitpick: you can’t cry in it -) After conjunctivitis, tears constantly flow from me, but the concealer is persistent, as a result, some of it is washed off, some stubbornly remains in place, and this is noticeable. But it’s unlikely that concealer is to blame for my conjunctivitis.) Plus, it does a good job of masking problems in other areas of the face,” Yulia.
4. - “It has surprisingly good coverage (from such a liquid product - it flows out through the ball! - I never expected that), and it is not flat-matte. True, the shade let me down - even my light one is yellow. If you are darker than me, it’s worth taking a closer look,” - Yulia.

For masking capillary vessels and other red “imperfections”

1. Color Correcting Liquid Concealer, Essence, (RUB 210) –“It’s quite liquid, somehow I can’t even believe that something like this can cover something. However, it can - and even quite serious redness at the wings of the nose. And he himself will become transparent, and will not betray his presence in any way. Doesn’t dry out, goes well with any foundation,” Yana Z.
2. Magic Pen Concealer Redness Cover, Covermazing 2, Holika Holika(temporarily out of stock on the Russian website) – “It also copes well with redness. But the format is not very convenient for this - too much product is squeezed onto the brush at one time. Enough to turn red boiled crayfish into living green crayfish again, at least visually :)” - Yana Z.

Universal

1. Palette of concealers and correctors Infaillible Total Cover, L’Oreal Paris (RUB 1,190)“Five shades. Lavender-violet - against general dullness and brownish-red wreaths, green - for capillaries and other redness, three shades of more or less flesh color - pigmentation of varying degrees of severity, plus contouring the wings/back of the nose and highlighting the nasolabial folds. All shades are quite flexible and transparent in a good way - that is, purple brightens and does not remain as a sovereign stain, green minimizes redness on the cheekbones, but does not reflect green itself” - Yana Z.