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Old 02-04-2010, 12:35 AM   #1
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Looking for a concealer that WORKS for dry skin

I'm seventeen and have recently got into make-up a little bit more. I've got a nice foundation, which I use now and again, but my next mission is to find a decent concealer (this is proving impossible!) Firstly I tried the brand 17 - their liquid concealer was appalling and basically did nothing. Their foundation, however, I found great.

Anyhow, I moved on and tried L’Oreal touch magique -this made me look like a racoon. I ended up returning it and they didn’t have the right colour for me. I also found it very drying.

Last time I was in Boots I also tried the Urban Decay concealer pencil - again, I found it drying and it actually drew attention to the dark circles under my eyes, rather than concealing them. So I’m beginning to wonder whether it’s me rather than the concealers. I do have quite dry skin - even after moisturizer. Is there anything out there which will be more easily blend able for me and suited to dry skin? I’m mainly looking to obliterate those pesky dark circles.

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Old 02-04-2010, 12:43 AM   #2
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Re: Looking for a concealer that WORKS for dry skin

You need a good exfoliant and moisturizer.
Here are some concealers that arent too drying.
Paulas Choice concealer
Kryolan Dermacolor palette
Also, try warming up the concealer with your ring finger before applying.
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Re: Looking for a concealer that WORKS for dry skin

Methinks liquid concealers don't really work for dry skin. They always exaggerate lines and disappear somewhere. Cream, stick and other thick stuff works better, at least for me. I'm testing Shiseido Correcting Pencil right now, its thick and waxy, but when I blend it with a brush it looks good (and it has warm shades, not pink/beige). But it doesn't last very long, maybe it need a setting powder on top.
Biotherm Forget It! is a good liquid concealer, they also have some nice ones in their men's line.

Anyways I like iluminators/highlighters better for eye area. Dior Skinflash is my favorite, very lightweight, can be used on top of foundation, concealer or on it's own.
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How adorable you are ray!!!
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Re: Looking for a concealer that WORKS for dry skin

Dior skinflash in candlelight is AMAZING, I also swear by Cle de peau.
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Ray.......I think you REALLY need to make a trip to California, then we will head towards CowFlop pick up fawnie, then we will HIT THE WINDY CITY SHOPPING!!!!!

Sound like a plan??
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Re: Looking for a concealer that WORKS for dry skin

Scatteredstar- I really like Dior Skinflash too. I don't use it so much as a concealer. I use it more as a highlighter/brightener.

For a concealer I like Time Balm. It did take me awhile to figure out how to get it to work right, but once you do, it does what it says, conceals GREAT!!! A little goes a long way!!
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Yay, I too use Skinflash in candelight! That stuff is great!

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When they find the airport under all the snow, I'll consider!
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Gymrat,
When they find the airport under all the snow, I'll consider!
Ok well you let me know when it is cleared and ready. I just need time to pack my things- Fawnie is already packed and ready to roll!!!
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bobbi brown creamy concealer
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Ok well you let me know when it is cleared and ready. I just need time to pack my things- Fawnie is already packed and ready to roll!!!
Might be a couple of month tho. So no need to rush things.
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No, gymmie, we'll never get ray to travel. He's travel-adverse. We'll have to go pick him up and kidnap him to Paris!! He speaks fluent French! Don't u?

^^there he goes eating that Christmas tree again...*doesn't get it*
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Honey, thats no xmas tree. If you move to Holland, you'll get what that green thing is.

And you can kidnap me to Paris any time you want!
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No, gymmie, we'll never get ray to travel. He's travel-adverse. We'll have to go pick him up and kidnap him to Paris!! He speaks fluent French! Don't u?

^^there he goes eating that Christmas tree again...*doesn't get it*
Ray put the green stuff away!!!

Paris sounds great!! No I don't speak fluent French, just fluent English-
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Ray put the green stuff away!!!
Ok. *grabs some cute little pills with smiley face on them*
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Honey, thats no xmas tree. If you move to Holland, you'll get what that green thing is.
^^ she isn't moving to Holland. I won't let her!! I think she would be VERY bored!! They don't care much about foundations-
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Ok. *grabs some cute little pills with smiley face on them*
Nope, gymrat doesn't touch narcotics!!!
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Re: Looking for a concealer that WORKS for dry skin

You guys are way over MY head. Well, maybe Holland is ripe for something "fawnie" by now. Surely there are kindred spirits everywhere!

OK! Paris it is!!! Parlez-vous Français..... anyone?
Plus, do we like French food?
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I am not much into French food. Are you Fawnie?? Ray???
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