My Top Concealers + primers = Reviews

 (posted on April 19, 2011)

 So here are my top concealers and the reviews I have made of them!

-NYX Concealer in a jar: CJ03
-Maybelline Dream Mousse Concealer: fair/light 0-1
-Make Up Forever Full Cover Concealer: 3
-Lancome Effacernes Waterproof Concealer: Ivoire
-NYX Eyeshadow Base: ESB01(white)
-Urban Decay Primer Potion
-elf Eyelid Primer

 Favorite to least favorite....


 My favorite concealer out of all of the one's I listed would have to be the Lancome Effacernes Waterproof concealer. The reason this one is my favorite is because it covers very well; provides medium to full build-able coverage, it matches my skin the best, and it doesn't come off at all. So if you are very pale skinned like I am this one is a good choice color wise. If you are looking for less coverage, then it might not be the best because it is a bit thicker, but very blendable at the same time. This one is more expensive, I paid $29.50 for it.

 My next favorite because of the wear would have to be the Make Up Forever Full Cover concealer. This one does not come off at all and I have to do no touch ups throughout the day. The only down side is the color selection. I ordered offline and bought the #3 because it looked more yellow toned compared to the lighter shades of ivory which were more pink. I can't wear pink toned concealers because my skin has a yellow undertone. Another down side is that it is expensive, I paid I believe around $35 or so. This is good if you want a medium-full build-able coverage, but it is harder to blend than the Lancome one. 


 The other concealers I do like for cheaper drugstore brands, but I most likely won't be re-purchasing them just because I love the Lancome one and it will last me forever. The Maybelline Dream Mousse concealer provides great coverage and is affordable. I however don't like the staying power of this and feel that it slides off my face after about 3 hours. The same with the NYX concealer in a jar...it slides off my face but does have good pigment and coverage. The color selection of both is pretty good, but I would say that it is still harder for me to find a shade to match my skin. 


Eye Primers:


 The Urban Decay Primer Potion is by far my favorite, I have had the same tube for over a year and have only maybe used half of it so it does last a long time, which is good since it runs about $18 on Sephora's website. The elf Eyelid Primer I also really like but I bought one, loved it, purchased a back up of the same kind and it was completely different. The second one I purchased was runny and didn't stay on my lids, but the first was a perfect dupe for the Urban Decay primer potion, so if you do purchase the elf one, be cautious and know that their cosmetics tend to differ from time to time. I also love the NYX white eyeshadow base. When worn over a primer it holds up really well and provides a nice base for bright eyeshadows...however if I wear it alone it does crease so I try and avoid that. 


 But those were my reviews and I hope you enjoyed!