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Thu Jan 17, 2008 4:53 pm  |
I really need help in doing this. I don't know if it's my technique or the product itself. I have this obvious line under my eyes and whenever I applied concealer, powder, or foundation...it's more obvious. If I moisturize it, it's not as obvious.
I have quite dark circles so I often need to apply more than 1-2 layers to achieve just an OK effect. Perhaps that's why it's cakey? This is really stressing me out. Do u ladies use fingers or brush to apply undereye concealer? |
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Thu Jan 17, 2008 5:30 pm |
| Hi Stardusty, I use a concealer brush. I use Cle de Peau concealer. I've never been happy with any concealer until I bought this one. I also use a product called Luminous, it's crushed pearls and aloe that I apply under the eye first. |
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Thu Jan 17, 2008 6:51 pm |
I've heard that under-eye concealer should a) be applied all over the entire under-eye area, including by the sides of your nose, and b) be a tad darker than you think you need, to minimize puffiness. Our tendency in concealers is usually to go lighter rather than darker, but if you have a lot of puffiness it will only highlight that.
Other than that, it's hard to know what's wrong, but I hope this helps! I think it's also good to do a slightly sheer but very creamy concealer for under the eyes -- looks more natural. Good luck and let us know if you figure out any tricks! |
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32, fair hair/eyes/skin, always a mix of dry/oily/sensitive/acne/clogged pores. But I keep getting compliments on my skin, so something must be working! Beauty blog at http://heliotro.pe; online dating coaching at http://theheartographer.com |
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Thu Jan 17, 2008 7:22 pm |
kittylove,
Thank you so much for posting this link.  I had given up on concealers but maybe I will try again after watching this. |
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42yo, natural strawberry blonde so fair skin, blue-eyed, and dry skin |
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Thu Jan 17, 2008 7:52 pm |
i am unable to apply the concealer under my eyes well
always crease, no matther which brand.
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Thu Jan 17, 2008 8:02 pm |
wow the Bobbi Brown video is very informative. I have no idea u need to apply such a thick layer under the eyes. I always apply a very thin layer. Perhaps I'll go try it now and see haha  |
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Thu Jan 17, 2008 8:11 pm |
| Thanks Kitty. That was great. |
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Recent Karin Herzog convert. |
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Thu Jan 17, 2008 8:47 pm |
I tried Cle De Peau but it's too dry for me.
Bobbi Brown's works best for me! I applied it by fingers, no need to apply foundation undereye, just concealer is fine. |
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Fri Jan 18, 2008 7:47 am |
| That was a great video! Like Stardustdy though, I had no clue you should be applying that much concealer. I thought if it was thick like that it would look cakey and start creasing within a few hours. |
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32 years old, combination skin, working on lots of age-related changes (fine lines, dull skin, hyperpigmentation) since I hit the big 3-0. Loving the 302 line. |
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Fri Jan 18, 2008 8:19 am |
| BluesHeart wrote: |
| Hi Stardusty, I use a concealer brush. I use Cle de Peau concealer. I've never been happy with any concealer until I bought this one. I also use a product called Luminous, it's crushed pearls and aloe that I apply under the eye first. |
What company makes the "luminous" product? Is it concealer? eye cream? |
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Fri Jan 18, 2008 12:26 pm |
| toblerone wrote: |
| BluesHeart wrote: |
| Hi Stardusty, I use a concealer brush. I use Cle de Peau concealer. I've never been happy with any concealer until I bought this one. I also use a product called Luminous, it's crushed pearls and aloe that I apply under the eye first. |
What company makes the "luminous" product? Is it concealer? eye cream? |
Hard to describe what it actually is. Here's a link to her store.
http://shop.iqbeauty.com/category.sc;jsessionid=EF1096782EA30815147B4493D1A59E1B.qscweb21?categoryId=6 |
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Fri Jan 18, 2008 6:52 pm |
| I can't get the hang of it either. I tried Bobbi Brown's method from her book, similiar to the video above, but I felt like it looked terribly cakey, and creased into my lines. I'd love to be able to master this aspect of makeup application. |
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Fri Jan 18, 2008 7:29 pm |
You know, I'm sure her tips are perfect for some people, but I would NEVER layer on that much concealer. I'm super-fair and I think it just looks really obvious when I put on a ton of makeup, of any kind. I'm pretty sparing with under-eye concealer and I find it looks more flattering that way than when I layer it on.
Everyone's skin is different, obviously -- that model she was making up had MUCH tanner skin than I do, so I'm sure that factors in. |
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32, fair hair/eyes/skin, always a mix of dry/oily/sensitive/acne/clogged pores. But I keep getting compliments on my skin, so something must be working! Beauty blog at http://heliotro.pe; online dating coaching at http://theheartographer.com |
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Fri Jan 18, 2008 8:02 pm |
| you can try yellow concealer to cover dark circle. |
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Fri Jan 18, 2008 8:12 pm |
| ginnielizz wrote: |
You know, I'm sure her tips are perfect for some people, but I would NEVER layer on that much concealer. I'm super-fair and I think it just looks really obvious when I put on a ton of makeup, of any kind. I'm pretty sparing with under-eye concealer and I find it looks more flattering that way than when I layer it on.
Everyone's skin is different, obviously -- that model she was making up had MUCH tanner skin than I do, so I'm sure that factors in. |
Ditto man, she really slopped that stuff on huh? Honestly I was a bit horrified when I saw how much she was using. Maybe that works for a brief photo shoot or the runway but, it seems a bit unrealistic for everyday use...and Im in no way a makeup minimalist.  |
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Fri Jan 18, 2008 8:19 pm |
I think I'll go to the BB counter and let them show me right there on the spot. I'll tell them I need it to look natural. If I like it, I might buy it.
When I've gone to that counter in the past, they were very sweet and knowledgeable. |
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late 30's, medium/olive tone, learned recently I'm oily, not dry and my pores clog if you just look at them, love natual products...in beautiful Seattle |
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Fri Jan 18, 2008 9:22 pm |
I agreed with Vonstella. It might look fine with photo shoot but not in person. Everything seems perfect on TV and pics but u have no idea how much makeup they caked on.
Anyone know any Bobbi Brown counter in Vancouver? Thanks.  |
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Fri Jan 18, 2008 10:16 pm |
| It sounds like your concealor does not work with your skin. Try to find one that is richer/more hydrating |
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Thu Jan 31, 2008 5:29 pm |
i use maybelline's age rewind double-ended concealer/highlighter. i place two dabs of the concealer under each of my eyes and blend it with a mac concealer brush. to finish it off, i blend the concealer even more by tapping it with my finger. i apply the highlighter with the given brush, then tap that in with my finger as well, setting it with mac mineralize powder. given that i use a primer, this concealer lasts all day.
i don't have much problem with puffiness, and i am 21 years old.. not to mention that everyone's skin is different... but this is what works for me! |
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Fri Feb 01, 2008 12:27 am |
| Stardustdy, Bobbi Brown cosmetics can be found only at Holt Renfrew in Vancouver. |
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Fri Feb 01, 2008 6:08 am |
I did not like the cle de peau. Actually, I used a whole bunch of undereye concealers, but I think I have a sort of HG now, one that is creamy, but not too much: Joe Blasco corrector Orange Highlight 1.
It is not orange at all, just enough to cover some blue in the undereye circles.
Before that, I used an undereye concealer with a brush, but dipped the brush in an eyecream first, so the two were mixed.
Also this gave a reasonable result (With Becca concealer, which was quite dry). Although it was not as effective as the Joe Blasco is right now. |
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Fri Feb 01, 2008 1:21 pm |
i dont really use concealor caus ei dont really know how to..
the video is great though........but wow the amount she put on 
also isnt there some protocol of which finger to use on the eye area cause the skin there is sooo delicate and soft.........i thought it was the ring finger......not the index finger? please clarify cause until now when applying my eye moiturizer etc i been applying with the ring finger |
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age 33 .. skin dry with odd breakout now and then. skin color best i can describe is golden brown..tans easily |
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Fri Feb 01, 2008 1:54 pm |
I was quite fed up with trying to find the best way to apply my undereye concealer. They all look cakey and obvious.
So then this morning, I took out my old powder foundation and dab it on with an eye shadow brush to my undereye area. Not only did it brighten it up immediately but it doesn't settle into that one fine line I have there. It doesn't cover completely but it brightens making the area much better.
It's 1/2 way through the day and it's still there...haven't crease yet....hopefully |
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Mon Feb 04, 2008 8:59 pm |
| Around the eyes to reduce dark cycle, I use concealer colour lighter than foundation colour one step and use both fingers and blush. |
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