Right onto today's post which will be a collection of my favourite concealers for various different reasons. I would definitely say that concealer is a must have in my makeup collection. I have really bad undereye circles, redness around my nose and I get the occasional blemish so there's no way I would go a day without my trusted concealers. I really rely on this stuff to get that polished look to my makeup.
I always like to use different consistencies for different uses simply because you need a lighter formulation for the delicate under eye area whereas thicker concealers generally work best on the rest of the face. I use Bobbi Brown Colour Corrector or Benefit Erase Paste as a base concealer (applied lightly) and then either Estee Lauder Maximum Cover in Light/Medium or Mac Moisturecover concealer to set the base. Because the BB Colour Corrector and Benefit Erase Paste can set quite tacky, I always like to add a more fluid formula over the top to set them, stop them from settling in fine lines and ultimately to make it last all day. I have to say that Estee Lauder Maximum Cover deserves a HUGE mention because it has become an every day staple in my routine. I remember ages ago that Holly over at The Yummy Mummy's Beauty Blog advised that it could be used as an amazing concealer and boy was she spot on about that. The thing that makes it so amazing as a concealer is the fact that the formula is so so light and easy to blend. Also, you only need the tiniest amount to cover even the darkest of circles which means it's fantastic value for money. This product definitely has HG status for me, it covers problem areas but it never ever looks heavy or obvious. Overall, they are all great concealers but I have found that the best combination for a flawless, bright eye is Benefit Erase Paste with Estee Lauder Maximum Cover over the top to set. Once you have swept some Benefit Powderflage over that, your eyes will look perfect. I think of them as my holy trinity of concealing!
The concealers that work brilliantly for blemishes or any discolouration on my face are creamier, thicker formula's like that of Benefit's Boi-ing Concealer, MUFE's Full Cover or Mac Studio Finish. Although Estee Lauder's Double Wear concealer is more fluid, it still works amazingly well on blemishes. These all cover effectively but my favourite hands down is MUFE's Full Cover. This stuff is waterproof and doesn't budge on my skin at all. It covers blemishes with ease and makes my complexion look perfect. I can't rave enough about this and I know that loads of other bloggers really rate this product.
A good concealer is something every girl needs and I would highly recommend any of these products if you're looking for a reliable go-to concealer. What concealers do you rate as holy grail?
