Clarins/Instant Concealer

You'll all know my hereditary dark circles are the thing that gets me down the most, and probably the thing I've spent the most money on trying to remedy, through creams or make up. 

I have to say after being sent the Clarins Instant Concealer*to review I'm actually really impressed with the results you can achieve with this. 

The concealer is a lovely creamy consistency, best applied from the back of your hand with a warm finger. For me the best results depend on the way it's applied, and in my case that means layering! Apply the concealer to the middle of the eye so you don't get too much directly under the eyes, for me this makes the blend out easier. Once I've applied the first layer I move onto the next eye, this allows the first layer to set and I leave it a good 2-3 minutes between layers, for me this avoids pulling off the first layer and allows it time to sink into the skin. 

I apply my concealer after my foundation, and I finish my application by setting my concealer with my trusty Ben Nye Banana powder and a dry beauty blender. I'd always advise to skip powder if you have fine lines around your eyes as it can enhance the crepeyness of the delicate skin. 

This is a must have in my opinion, staying power is all day and it gives a lovely cooling feeling on application, even popping it in the fridge can help reduce puffiness if this is something you suffer with. 

This is in the shade 01 although there are 4 different colours to choose from so definitely head into your local Clarins counter to get perfectly matched. 

Head over to the Clarins Website to shop now, priced at £21.50 for 15ml this will last you forever. If you've been on the hunt for your perfect concealer you need to give this one a go! 

xoxo

*PR Sample

Benefit Fake Up Concealer

I found this at the duty free Benefit stand whilst on my way to Tenerife so I have had a good few weeks use out of it, which puts me in a great position to review it for you.

 Fake Up is the newest concealer on offer from Benefit, I have been using Boiiing for the past year and find it good, but it does settle in the creases.

Fake Up has a unique design..... its the size of a lippie so it fits perfectly in your handbag or pocket and its so girly and pretty, I adore it!

 The hydrating ring around the outside is packed with apple seed extract and vitamin e, then the inner core is your concealer which hides dark circles, diffuses light and smoothes skin.

Personally I find applying this before foundation gives a more flawless look, but that is personal preference.

Fake Up is available in 3 shades 01 Fair, 02 Medium & 03 Deep, I use the medium shade and I think to be honest unless your really fair/porcelain skinned you will more than likely need the medium shade too.

Top pic shows my eyes with no concealer & the lower shows my eyes with Fake Up on.

I picked my Fake Up in duty free for £14, but you can get yours online at the Benefit website, or from Benefit counters nationwide for £18.50, it's a fab concealer and one I will keep going back to. 

Sadly there is no miracle cure for our flaws, but this will sure as hell help to cover them up! 

Here's to happy skin days. 

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