I read about Amazing Cosmetics Amazing Concealer somewhere - and it had really good reviews. I've been wanting to try it for awhile now, but that would involve a trip to Sephora to get samples - and I always seem to forget.
Luckily, an Ulta recently opened about 5 miles from my house - and they carry Amazing Cosmetics. Gus & I stopped in there the other day to take advantage of the $7.99 Shaper hairspray deal, and while I was there, I asked for a sample of the Amazing Concealer. A salesperson helped me determine that Medium Beige was most likely the best color match, and she gave me a generous sample to take home. (There are 10 different shades.)
This stuff is truly AMAZING!! I love it! It has a wonderful consistency, is easy to apply, and offers great coverage. And you only need to use a tiny amount! They gave me about a teaspoon of product - I've used it for a week and I haven't even made a dent in the sample. I apply with a small concealer brush.)
This stuff stays in place all day long - even when I'm cleaning the house or exercising. It doesn't separate at all - it really is unnoticeable except for the fact that it has completely concealed whatever you were trying to conceal. Skin just looks like perfect skin.
Pros: great consistency, easy to apply, waterproof, no creasing, lasts until you remove it with cleanser, a tiny amount gives great coverage, doesn't look "cakey" under powder
Cons: ? - I can't think of any. Price may be a factor for some, but the smaller tube is affordable & should last a long time.
Repurchase? Yes - ASAP!!
Ingredients: Mineral Oil (Paraffinum Liquidum), Petrolatum, Lanolin Oil, Ozokerite, PVP/Hexadecene Copolymer, Cetyl Alcohol, Cucumbar Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Silica, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Hexylene Glycol. May contain: Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI77492)
Price: $28 for 0.2 oz., $42 for 0.5 oz.
Note: I was a little concerned about breakouts when I saw the first three ingredients, but so far, I haven't had any problems. If I do have issues down the road, I will update this review. Also - when the salesperson tried the Medium Beige concealer on my skin, I felt it was a little too light - but the darker ones seemed to have too much peach in them. After trying it for a week, the Medium Beige is definitely the right shade - so be sure to try the product for a few days before deciding on a color.
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Are you using it under your eyes? I have been tempted to try this, but when I tried it on my hand I thought it looked like it might get that "crepe paper" look under my eyes. I have yet to find a really, really good one.
Oh, off topic...have you tried/seen the Boscia BB Cream? It's fantastic and it doesn't smell like the other moisturizers, IMO. (I use that one, but haaaaaate the smell.)
I don't normally use concealer under my eyes - but - since I haven't slept well for the past 7 months, I have faint circles now. I tried the AC under my eyes & I love it! I apply the tiniest amount with a small concealer brush & it conceals without being obvious. After I'm finished applying all of my makeup, I go back & lightly dust with powder under my eyes & I haven't had any problems with caking (from the concealer) or smearing (from the eyeliner or mascara).
I've heard of the Boscia BB cream, but I haven't tried it yet. I like their products (except for the smell of ashes in the other moisturizers) - I've been using their Enlivening Amino-AG Eye Treatment & I like that a lot. I'll have to see if I can get a sample of the BB cream!
I could sleep for 10 hours a night, every night, and still have circles/shadows. Deep set eyes don't help. haha I always need concealer under my eyes. Thanks for letting me know it's not so likely to cake up. Maybe I'll try to get a sample of that. And the eye treatment!
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