Concealer Recommendations
[ 16 March 2007 ]
“I need a new concealer. I don’t particularly want to spend heeeps of money on it but I want it to be a good one and to last a while (ie not a tube skinnier than my pinkie finger!). I like to use the creamier ones (as opposed to a concealer stick) I find these blend a lot easier. Do you have any suggestions?”
Why, of course I do!
I am a total M.A.C. fiend, as we all know by now, so I’ll tell you what I’ve used by them.
I currently use M.A.C. Select Moisturecover, which comes in a tube with a little fuzzy wand applicator. I never use the fuzzy wand though, I find the design a bit counter-intuitive & it doesn’t give me a lot of control. Instead, a dab a little of the concealer on my finger & apply it that way. It gives pretty good coverage, especially underneath the eyes (which is where I generally need it, I am Little Miss Dark Circles!).
In the past I used M.A.C. Select Cover-Up. It looks like the smallest tube ever, but I have only ever used this & the Select Moisturecover above… & I have only ever bought one of each. Seriously, this stuff lasts for YEARS. It’s very good for light coverage.
I am, however, intrigued by M.A.C. Studio Finish Concealer SPF 35. I suspect it’s a bit heavy, being “studio fix” (& especially given that it says it will cover tattoos), but I have recently discovered that I quite like heavy coverage. If you apply a studio product lightly (much less than you normally would), it looks fantastic — really natural, it gives a beautiful effect. Sometimes the M.A.C. girls will ask if you’re sure you want to buy any of the studio products, especially if you have good skin — but for days when you feel like you want a really good, clean look (most days, for me), the studio products are great.
Hope this helps madame! I’m almost out of Select Moisturecover & think my next purchase will be the Studio Finish Concealer for sure.
Super-love & cupcakes,
Gala 
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cool thanks Gala! I like the sound of the Select Moisturecover and the Studio Finish one.. how will I choose!! I am going to head down to the M.A.C counter at lunchtime!! yay!
You’ve probably already been to the counter by now, but definitely get them to try both on your face! (Maybe one on each side.) Evaluate the wear over the day & then go & buy one tomorrow.
I definitely second the studio finish concealer. It’s heavy, but if you have something that needs covering, it works like a charm. And if you have acne, it’s way better than the other options.
another artist gave me this recommendation over the summer – when using the studio finish concealer, especially under the eye, apply it with a fluffy brush (something like the 224). this way it applies a very very thin layer. since it’s so pigmented you get coverage, but you don’t get a pancake look which is good since there are many fine lines under the eye for makeup to collect in.
i use to use this for my eye circles all the time, but now i’ve switched to mainly using it for acne and the moisturecover for under eyes, but it’s all personal preference!
That’s a great tip! Yeah, I always kind of worry about whether it’s going to collect in the lines & make me look hagged. I’ll pick up a fluffy brush when I get around to buying the Studio Finish concealer. Thanks madame!