Maybelline Fit Me Concealer

Shade: 10 Light

Contents: 0.23 fl oz / 6.8ml

Price: US 4.38

According to Maybelline's webpage:

FLAWLESS THAT LETS THE REAL YOU COME THROUGH

BEYOND MATCHING: FRESH, BREATHABLE, NATURAL 

Why You'll Love It

It's makeup that doesn’t mess with you.

• No oils, no waxes, no nonsense

• Natural coverage that leaves skin the way it was meant to be…fresh, breathing, natural

• Exclusive translucent base and lightweight pigments allow skin's natural highs and lows to show through

• Non-comedogenic, dermatologist-tested, ophthalmologist-tested, fragrance-free

For Best Results

Dot concealer onto imperfections or under eyes. Pat with finger to blend.

Ingredients: Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Glycerin, Sorbitan Isostearate, Propylene Glycol, Titanium Dioxide, Ozokerite, Phenoxyethanol, Magnesium Sulfate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Methylparaben, Acrylates Crosspolymer, Alumina, Butylparaben, Aluminum Hydroxide, Tocopherol, Silica, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria Flower Extract), May Contain (+/-): Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Iron Oxides (CI 77491, 77492, 77499), Mica

My Opinion:

During the summer I don't like to wear foundation, I usually use a concealer around the center of my face (my problematic area where acne scares and pores are most prominent) and dust it with a powder and I'm ready to go. Although I have 1001 concealers at home, I always reachfor this one, it brightens up and even out my completion while feeling really light on the skin. Overall this is a great concealer.

Maybelline Cover Stick Corrector/Concealer

Shade: 195 Green
Contents: 0.16oz / 4.5g
Price: US$4.99
Local of Purchase: drugstore.com

According to drugstore.com's webpage:

• Helps correct redness
• Covers completely
• Completely conceals blemishes, dark circles and other imperfections
• Waterproof formula lasts for hours
• Glides on smoothly and blends in perfectly for natural coverage

Ingredients: Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Ozokerite, Kaolin, Ethylhexyl Hydroxystearate, Talc, Propylparaben, Polybutene, Methylparaben, Butylparaben, May Contain (+/-):, Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891) (Titanium Dioxide), CI 77499, CI 77492, CI 77491/Iron Oxides, CI 77163 (Bismuth Oxychloride), CI 77007 (Ultramarines), CI 77289 (Chromium Hydroxide Green)

 

My Opinion:

 

Recently I had an allergic reaction, and was put on steroids for 3 days, and since then, I've been having some  major break outs. It's been 2 weeks and my face is still covered with angry red marks.

 

I got this product to cover those marks, and so far it isn't working, this is dry and thick, and whenever I use it on a spot it just emphasis those marks. No matter how I blend it, it is still very obvious on my skin and it clings on dry patches.

Maybelline SuperStay 24 Hour Concealer

 

 

 

 

 

Contents: 5.5ml / 0.18 fl oz

Shade: 730 Light



Price: US6.39

Local of Purchase: drugstore.com

 

According to drugstore.com:

 

Natural-looking coverage

• Doesn't settle into creases or lines
• Conceals imperfections, flaws, undereye darkness and circles
• 24-hour wear / No Transfer
• Non Comedogenic
• Hypoallergenic
• Oil-Free
• Dermatologist Tested
• Ophthalmologist Tested
• Fragrance Free

 

Ingredients: Aqua/Water/Eau, Isododecane, Propylene Glycol, Diisocetyl Dodecanedioate, Polyglyceryl 4 Isostearate, Nylon 12, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Cetyl/PEG/PPG 10/1 Dimethicone, Hexyl Laurate, Talc, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Chloride, Propylene Carbonate, Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate, Methylparaben, Polysorbate 20, Disodium EDTA, Butylparaben, May Contain (+/-): (Titanium Dioxide), CI 77492 (Iron Oxide Yellow), CI 77491 (Iron Oxides), CI 77499 (Iron Oxides)

 

My Opinion:

 

Maybelline SuperStay 24h Foundation is one of my favorite foundation, so it was obvious that I would want to try their concealer as well, unfortunately I did not like it at all.

 

The shade that I've picked was wayyyyy too pink for me, the texture was too dry for the under eye area or even blemishes because it emphasises the dryness. I guess it might work on pigmentations, but I just found this too dry for the winter, I might try it again in the summer and see if it'll work.

Maybelline Mineral Power Concealer

Contents: 0.18 fl oz / 5.5ml
Shade: 02
Price: HK$59.00
Local of Purchase: Watsons

According to Maybelline's webpage:

100% MICRO-MINERAL PIGMENTS
Contains 0% OIL, TALC & FRAGRANCE
Good for skin concealer

 

Why You'll Love It

• Blends easily for complete coverage
• Improves under-eye skin
• Proven to reduce redness and dark spots, soothe signs of fatigue, hydrate under-eye skin
• All-day natural coverage
• Won’t clog pores
• Ophthalmologist-tested
• Contains 0% oil, 0% talc and 0% fragrance

 

Ingredients
Water/Aqua, Cyclopentasiloxane, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Glycerin, Sorbitan Isostearate, Propylene Glycol, Titanium Dioxide, Ozokerite, Phenoxyethanol, Magnesium Sulfate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Methylparaben, Acrylates Copolymer, Alumina, Butylparaben, Aluminum Hydroxide, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Calcium Pantetheine Sulfonate, Tocopherol, Dextran Sulfate, Silica, Chamomilla Recutita Extract/Matricaria Flower Extract. May Contain: CI 77891/Titanium Dioxide, CI 77499, CI 77492, CI 77491/Iron Oxides, Mica.

 

My Opinion:

 

This is call Maybelline Mineral Power Natural Perfecting Concealer in the States, although different names, still the same product.

 

Honestly I don't really need any more concealers, but unfortunately these were being discounted at my local Watsons, and I'm just unable to say no to a concealer that I've never tried.....

 

I've read lots of reviews comparing this with the Mac Select MoistureCover, and after trying both products, I would say that this is a pretty good dupe. Their texture and pigmentation are nearly the same, and the only difference that I've noticed is that MAC has got a larger shade selection, so if these matches your skin tone and you like Mac, try this out, it will save you some $$$. 

 

From left to right:

• MAC NW30
• Maybelline shade02
• MAC NW25

 

Although in the swatches Maybelline looks yellow, it's actually warmer in real, and it has a peachy undertone.

Maybelline Instant age Rewind Eraser Dark Circles

Contents: 12 fl oz / 6.0ml
Shade: Medium
Price: US9.99
Local of Purchase: CVS

According to drugstore.com:

 

• With Goji Berry + Haloxyl™
• Instantly erases: dark circles fine lines
• Visibly Diminishes: Puffiness
• Micro-corrector applicator + super concentrated formula
• Eye looks radiant and refreshed

 

Ingredients: Water (Aqua), Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Isododecane, Glycerin, PEG 9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Nylon 12, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Cyclohexasiloxane, PEG 10 Dimethicone, Cetyl PEG/PPG 10/1 Dimethicone, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Chloride, Polyglyceryl 4 Isostearate, Caprylyl Glycol, Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Methylparaben, Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract, Chlorphenisen, Ethylparaben, Aluminum Hydroxide, PEG 9, N Hydroxysuccinimide, Palmitoyl Oligopeptide, Chrysin, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide 7, May Contain (+/-):, Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Iron Oxides ( CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499), F.I.L. D44980/4

My Opinion:

I got this about a year ago together with the Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Treatment Makeup which I've hated, so I didn't even bother to open this up.

 

Recently I've finished a few concealer, so I was ready to try this out and expecting to hate it like the foundation. The first thing that I've noticed was the shade, it looked so dark on the bottle that I wasn't expecting it to work, but I sooooo wrong....

 

The shade was perfect, it was very pigmented and the texture had a slick to it so that it din't cling to the lines that I had under my eyes, it was just PERFECT, one of the best undereye concealer that I've ever tried, and trust me I've tried alot, the first makeup item that I got when I was a teenager was a concealer, and if I was restricted to wear only one makeup item it would be a concealer.

Maybelline Fit Me! Concealer Makeup

Shade: 10 Light
Contents: 0.23 fl oz / 6.8ml
Price: US$4.99
Local of Purchase: Drugstore.com

According to drugstore's webpage:

Beyond Matching: Fresh, Breathable, Natural, Finish

Non-Comedogenic | Dermatologist Tested | Ophthalmologist Tested | Fragrance Free

It's Makeup That Doesn't Mess with You.
Natural coverage that leaves skin the way it was meant to be...fresh, breathing, and natural. Exclusive translucent base and lightweight pigments allow skin's natural highs and lows to show through. No oils, no waxes, no nonsense.

 

Ingredients: Water (Aqua), Cyclopentasiloxane, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Glycerin, Sorbitan Isostearate, Propylene Glycol, Titanium Dioxide, Ozokerite, Phenoxyethanol, Magnesium Sulfate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Methylparaben, Acrylates Crosspolymer, Alumina, Butylparaben, Aluminum Hydroxide, Tocopherol, Silica, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria Flower Extract), May Contain (+/-): (CI 77891), Iron Oxides (CI 77491, 77492, 77499), Mica

 

My Opinion:

 

Summer in Hong Kong is just too hot and humid, and recently I didn't even bother to wear foundation because everything just sweats off. 

 

I've only been wearing concealer with a bit of powder to set it, and have been loving this simple look. This concealer feels light on the skin but with really good coverage, what I usually do is dot this on the centre of my face (i.e. around and beside my nose, where the pores are more prominent, and on the chin where I have some acne scars) and blend it out. I don't even look like I have makeup on, but someone with really good skin.

ettusais Pore Smooth Concealer

Contents: 12g
Price: HK$175.00
Local of Purchase: Watsons

According to ettusais's webpage:

Finally a concealer that cares for your skin! This triple effect concealer provides coverage, prevention and improvement when it comes to visible pores. It prevents shadows from forming in pores and keeps shine at bay for a “pore-less” finish. Formulated with mineral powder, this concealer further prevents visible pores and acne. Lastly, the improved mineral powder formulation provides you with a long lasting pore-less finish on wide areas like the cheeks. A pore care concealer that reduces visible pores with soft focus effect while caring blemishes.

My opinion:

I've always had problems with pore size, so I'm always open to try out new stuffs that promises to cover it (I've long given up the hope of getting rid of it). My latest trial is this pore smooth concealer, and although it is call a concealer, it feels more like a primer, it's not heavy and I've been applying it mainly around my cheeks where my pores are most obvious.

Although this stuffs does blurs out the pores, it also made my skin oilier, and personally I don't like makeup in a pot. After weighthing the pros and cons I don't think I'll be repurchasing.

Garnier BB Eye Roll-on

Shade: Medium

Contents: 15ml

Price: HK$90.30

Local of Purchase: Mannings

 

According to the package:

 

The 1st BB eye roll-on that give you an amazing fresh look with a single gesture, and offers you a total solution for a fresh look in a flash.

 

Enriched with brightening pure lemon essence and caffeine, well known for its stimulating properties, its non-creasing formula covers the eye contour skin with mineral pigments for a nude coverage and long-lasting wear. From the first minute, witnes the eye contour area looks:

 

1. Fairer
2. More radiant
3. More evene-toner
4. With less dark circles
5. With less dark spots
6. Fresher
7. Smoother
8. Less tired
9. More hydrated
10. Tighten

The easy spread formula is oil free and fragrance free, it has been tested dermatologically and ophthalmologically, is even suitable for sensitive skin.

 

Usage instruction: Roll-on under eye contour untill enough product is dispensed. Tap gently until product is blended well on skin.

 

Ingredients: Aqua/Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Alcohol Denat., Butylene Glycol, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Phenyl Trimethicone, Peg-10 Dimethicone, Squalane, Bis-PEG/PPG-14/14 Dimethicone, Magnesium Sulfate, Talc, Nylon-12, Maltitol, Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Aluminum Hydroxide, Sorbitol, Caffeine, Citrus Medica Limonum Extract/Lemon Fruit Extract. May Contain: CI 77891/Titanium Dioxide, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499/Iron Oxides.

 

My Opinion:

 

This product has been around for quite sometime, but I never had the urge to get it, because I've read lots of people complaining about the lack of pigmentation.

 

Recently, Garnier's products were being discounted, so I though that it was a good time to try it out.

 

After trying it out, I've really regretted not getting it earlier, because OMG this stuff is amazing, I do agree with other reviewers that it doesn't provides much coverage, but I've been using this on top of my concealer as a undereye brighterner and I love the effect.

 

I apply this in a reverse triangle shape under my eyes and it instantly brightens up the whole area, it makes me look really bright and fresh.

the Balm Time Balm Anti-Wrinkle Concealer

Shade: light/medium

Contents: 7.5g / 0.26oz

Price: HK$105

Local of Purchase: Sasa

 

According to the Balm's webpage:

 

Using this uniquely smooth anti-wrinkle concealer all day to cover dark circles and protect your delicate eye area from environmental stresses. Apply it to a clean face before you go to bed to fight wrinkles while you sleep and wake up looking fab! timeBalm is packed with beneficial ingredients including vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin E, soybean oil, panthenol, linoleic acid and phospholipids to help you look absolutely stunning around the clock.

 

Ingredients: Tridexcyl Trimellitate, Neopentyl Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Dioctyl Adipate, Isoeicosane, Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax, Beeswax, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Retinyl Palmitate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Caprylic/ Capric Triglyceride, C 18-36 Acid Glycol Ester, Panthenol, Tribehenin, Ceresin, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil, Linoleic Acid, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Sterols, Phospholipids, Lauroyl Lysine, Propylparaben, Butylparaben, Propyl Gallate. May Contain: Talc, Mica, Silica, Titanium Dioxide, Iron Oxides.


My Opinion:
I would consider this concealer to be average, it has medium coverage, the shade was slightly too light for my NC30 skin tone, and the texture was quite dry.

I've purchase this for my undereye area and noticed that it was too dry for that area, I've try to use it on blemishes, but since it has a pink tone in it, it didn't work.

Max Factor Mastertouch Concealer

Shade: 306 Fair
Contents: 20g
Price: HK$88.00
Local of Purchase: Mannings

According to Max Factor webpage:

Ever wondered how top models keep their skin looking flawless at all times? Tried backstage by professional make-up artists at the hottest catwalk shows, new Mastertouch Concealer is a miracle product to give you the expert touch of a professional make-up artist. With an easy-to-apply texture it hides blemishes. It’s all down to a special skin smoothing applicator and light-diffusing creamy formula that makes precise coverage a breeze!

Ingredients: Aqua, Cyclomethicone, Titanium Dioxide, Propylene Glycol, Dimethicone, Talc, Aluminum starch octenylsuccinate, Dimethicone Copolyol, Sodium chloride, PVP, Laureth-7, Arachidyl behenate, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Trihydroxystearin, Propylparaben, Methicone, Methylparaben, Synthetic wax, Silica, Cetyl dimethicone copolyol, Polyglyceryl-4 isostearate, Hexyl Laurate, Ethylene/Methacrylate Copolymer, Ethylene brassylate, Sodium acetate, Aluminum hydroxide, Stearic Acid, Isopropyl titanium triisostearate, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499

My Opinion:

I like the texture and the shade of this concealer, it doesn't settle into the fine lines, but the coverage is really low....

I've got genetically dark circles and even with 10 hours of sleep, I'd still have darkness around my eyes, so far I've only been able to use this product on my good days, or over a corrector, otherwise the darkness will just show thru.

Sana Make Essence Concealer

Contents: 12g
Price: HK$ 79.00
Local of Purchase: Sasa

According to Sasa's webpage:

Sana Make Essence Eye Concealer completely cover unpleasant dark circle. Light Yellow concealer allows natural result.

4 whitening ingredients: Hyaluronic acid, Collagen, Blueberry Leaf Essence, Carrot Essence. They nourish eye contour areas and restore elasticity of skin. Fatigued eyes are relieved. They also boost metabolism to ease dark circles.

Dense Flexibility Formula brings long-lasting wear.

The following picture has been extracted from Sana's webpage:

My Opinion:

As a concealer, this product is a failure, because it's not pigmented enough to cover my circles, but since it's in yellow it does lighten my under eye area.

I've been using this product in conjunction with my MUFE Lift Concealer (something that I've gotten several years ago and didn't like), because on it's own it was too dark, and it settles into fine lines, but since Sana is full of cones, it just smooths out my under eye area providing a smooth base for my concealer.

I've been using these 2 products together for over a week and have really liked the results.

MAC Studio Stick Concealer

Shade: NC30
Local of Purchase: Discontinued

My Opinion:

I've got this ages ago and it was left at the bottom of my drawer, because i still remember that I've hated it.

I've been using it to cover my undereye circles and it was just too dry, it seems to emphasis all the dry lines around my eyes. I've try using it to cover blemishes and it just cakes up, and makes the blemishes stands out even more.....

I've recently dig it up again and found that it smells really weird, so I've just toss it (no wonder it was discontinues).

Revlon Beyond Natural Concealer and Highlighter

Shade: 310 Light-Medium
Contents: Concealer (0.14oz/4.0g) Highlighter (0.07oz/2.0g)
Price: HKD118.00
Local of Purchase: Sasa

According to the package:

Concealer and Highlighter In One Convenient Compact. Concealer Covers Blemishes and Hides Imperfections While Highlighter Subtly Enhances Skin With A Touch of Radiance.

Ingredients: Triisostearyl Citrate, Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate, Isostearyl Neopentanoate, Petrolatum, Talc, Ceresin, Synthetic Wax, Silica, Citrullus Vulgaris (watermelon) Fruit Extract, Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Fruit Extract, Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract, Saccha Romyces Zinc Ferment, Saccharomyces Iron Ferment, Saccharomyces Silicon Ferment, Saccharomyces Potassium Ferment, Cyclopentasiloxane, Caprylyl Glycol, 1, 2-Hexanediol May Contain: Mica, Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Iron Oxides (CI 77491, 77492, 77499), 21591.

My Opinion:

This product has already been discontinued, I've got it back in 2008, and I seriously don't remember why I left it burried in the drawer without using it.....

Anyway, as I was clearing up my drawers, I've started to use it again, and so far have been liking it.

This concealer has a peachy undertone that is suppose to neutralize dark circles, but on it's own is not pigmented enough for my circles, but so far I haven't found any concealer that's enough for my circles.... I always have to layer correctors and concealers for the right coverage.

This product is very creamy, but you can't build up under your eyes, because it'll cake up. So far, I've only been using it for touch up, and did not have any problems. I usually apply my concealer and corrector at 7 in the morning, and by lunch time (around 1), my circles will start to show thru. I've recently started to apply a thin layer of this product under my eyes around lunch time (set it with powder), and I'll be good for the rest of the day.