Essence Match2Cover! Cream Concealer Swatches and Review

Who doesn't love cheap thrills?Essence's Match2Color! Cream Concealer ($3) caught my eye the other day, as I am in a market for a new one and hey...you never know where you might find your HG!

This comes with a slightly darker (but still very fair) shade and a pinky, brightener shade. These are creamy, but need a little warming up, are on the drier side of formulation, and are buildable but sheer if you only apply one layer.

I like the idea of mixing and matching to create a custom concealer and this formula did not irritate my eyes or settle in any fine lines.

The texture is very natural, and blends into skin easily. However, this will not make my HG concealer list. It just doesn't cover all of my dark circles. This would be a great concealer/brightener for someone with very little under eye tiredness or circles, but unfortunately I have those problems in spades.

I really love the formula, and I might use this for concealing small blemishes, as it looks very natural, but this won't be for under eye (granted, it wasn't marketed for under eye...but I think most concealers should be able to work there).

Have you tried?

Essence Match2Cover! Cream Concealer Swatches and Review

Who doesn't love cheap thrills? Essence's Match2Color! Cream Concealer ($3) caught my eye the other day, as I am in a market for a new one and hey...you never know where you might find your HG!

This comes with a slightly darker (but still very fair) shade and a pinky, brightener shade. These are creamy, but need a little warming up, are on the drier side of formulation, and are buildable but sheer if you only apply one layer.

I like the idea of mixing and matching to create a custom concealer and this formula did not irritate my eyes or settle in any fine lines.

The texture is very natural, and blends into skin easily. However, this will not make my HG concealer list. It just doesn't cover all of my dark circles. This would be a great concealer/brightener for someone with very little under eye tiredness or circles, but unfortunately I have those problems in spades.

I really love the formula, and I might use this for concealing small blemishes, as it looks very natural, but this won't be for under eye (granted, it wasn't marketed for under eye...but I think most concealers should be able to work there).

Have you tried?

Too Faced Absolutely Flawless Flexible Coverage Concealer

I am always on the lookout for new concealer. How does Too Faced stand up to the competition? 

 Too Faced Flexible Coverage Concealer in Vanilla seemed promising. I love the Too Faced line and most if their stuff has worked for me before. 

 Vanilla ($20) is the lightest shade they offer and although it doesn't match the back of my hand, it does a good job of brightening my eye area. This is one TINY drop, so a little is way more than enough. You get a lot for your money here. No smell, creamy consistency, and easy to work with. 

 It looks very natural, but is still not my holy grail. Reason? After about five hours, it creases a bit. Not majorly, but a bit, and that kinda bugs me! Overall, I am pleased, but not floored. Have you tried this? Favorite concealer?

Too Faced Absolutely Flawless Flexible Coverage Concealer

I am always on the lookout for new concealer. How does Too Faced stand up to the competition?  

  Too Faced Flexible Coverage Concealer in Vanilla seemed promising. I love the Too Faced line and most if their stuff has worked for me before.  

  Vanilla ($20) is the lightest shade they offer and although it doesn't match the back of my hand, it does a good job of brightening my eye area. This is one TINY drop, so a little is way more than enough. You get a lot for your money here. No smell, creamy consistency, and easy to work with.  

  It looks very natural, but is still not my holy grail. Reason? After about five hours, it creases a bit. Not majorly, but a bit, and that kinda bugs me!   Overall, I am pleased, but not floored.   Have you tried this? Favorite concealer?

Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Dark Spot Eraser

Hey Pandas, a quick little review for you today!

 

 

This is Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Dark Spot Eraser. It retails for about $8 depending on where you get it, and this is the shade Fair.

 

 

I like the packaging of this. It has a fuzzy little sponge tip that the concealer seeps through. Be aware, it does take multiple turns to finally get the product started. This has Vitamin C and is supposed to cover sun, age, and acne scars/spots.

 

 

This color matches my super fair skin once blended. I use it on some acne discoloration and under my eyes! It is not specifically marketed for that, but it does make my under eyes look so much better and feel more refreshed, plus the applicator fits perfectly under eyes.

 

What do you think? Have you tried this product or anything similar? I am pretty impressed with it so far, but I do not think it will cover heavy sun damage.

 

 

Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Dark Spot Eraser

Hey Pandas, a quick little review for you today!

 

 

This is Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Dark Spot Eraser. It retails for about $8 depending on where you get it, and this is the shade Fair.

 

 

I like the packaging of this. It has a fuzzy little sponge tip that the concealer seeps through. Be aware, it does take multiple turns to finally get the product started. This has Vitamin C and is supposed to cover sun, age, and acne scars/spots.

 

 

This color matches my super fair skin once blended. I use it on some acne discoloration and under my eyes! It is not specifically marketed for that, but it does make my under eyes look so much better and feel more refreshed, plus the applicator fits perfectly under eyes.

 

What do you think? Have you tried this product or anything similar? I am pretty impressed with it so far, but I do not think it will cover heavy sun damage.

 

 

Neutrogena Skin Clearing Blemish Concealer

Hey Pandas! If you have acne prone skin, you are going to love this product! It has become a Holy Grail staple in my make up bag!

 

 

 

This is the Neutrogena SkinClearing blemish concealer in 05 Fair. It has Microclear technology to help clear up troublesome spots while you look flawless! It retails for about $6.99 at Ulta, Target, and other drugstores.

 

I just dab this on before my foundation and let it sink in for a minute. Your foundation should even it out, but if not, pat with your ring finger to blend. You will feel it tingling and working, which I love! If you want, carry it in your purse and spot treat throughout the day!

 

 

 

This has .5% Salicylic Acid, which works well for most people. Start off with once a day and progress from there! This really is an amazing product!

 

If you get the occasional spot and do not want to clog it back up with normal concealer, check this out!

 

Price: 9/10

Performance: 10/10

Color/Wearability: 9/10

Packaging: 9/10 (click up style)

Overall Quality: 9/10

Total: 46/50 = A- = Happy Panda!!

 

Have you tried it? Love it? Tell me!

 

 

Neutrogena Skin Clearing Blemish Concealer

Hey Pandas! If you have acne prone skin, you are going to love this product! It has become a Holy Grail staple in my make up bag!

 

 

 

This is the Neutrogena SkinClearing blemish concealer in 05 Fair. It has Microclear technology to help clear up troublesome spots while you look flawless! It retails for about $6.99 at Ulta, Target, and other drugstores.

 

I just dab this on before my foundation and let it sink in for a minute. Your foundation should even it out, but if not, pat with your ring finger to blend. You will feel it tingling and working, which I love! If you want, carry it in your purse and spot treat throughout the day!

 

 

 

This has .5% Salicylic Acid, which works well for most people. Start off with once a day and progress from there! This really is an amazing product!

 

If you get the occasional spot and do not want to clog it back up with normal concealer, check this out!

 

Price: 9/10

Performance: 10/10

Color/Wearability: 9/10

Packaging: 9/10 (click up style)

Overall Quality: 9/10

Total: 46/50 = A- = Happy Panda!!

 

Have you tried it? Love it? Tell me!

 

 

Clinique All About Eyes Concealer

So...when I was on my Thanksgiving mini-vacay in Las Vegas, I ran into a slip-up make up wise. I had been using NYX's HD concealer, but the packaging malfunctioned and the cap detached from the handle and was literally stuck...so needless to say my concealer was gone.

Since I have been using a new Clinique foundation (review coming!), I decided to try a new concealer and stick with Clinique for my face.

 

In the amazing Sephora at the Venetian, I picked up Clinique's All ABout Eyes concealer in 01 Light Neutral to match my foundation. For $16.50, I was pleased.

 

I really like the squeeze tube. It gives just the right amount of product and is hygienic. I also like that I am getting a form of eye cream in my concealer.

 

This claims to be long-wearing and moisturizing. It also claims to not crease or settle into lines.

 

I was slightly disappointed to see that the matching concealer for my foundation had yellow undertones, even though it claims to be neutral. This is only relevant on my hand swatch, on my eyes it works just fine, light enough but not too light.

 

The formula is creamy and you need SO little (seriously, the amount on my hand is disgusting). It does not settle if you use very little and pat with your ring finger. It lasted about 10 hours on my eyes, concealed my dark circles fairly well (and mine are DARK), and felt good on my skin. Winner!

Final Thoughts: Save a step and avoid expensive eye creams. For girls in their 20's this is a good solution. But if you are lacking moisture, use an additional product.

Price:  8/10

Staying Power:10/10

Packaging: 10/10

Color/Wearability: 9/10

Quality/Branding: 10/10

 

Total: 47/50 = A = Pandamonium!

 

I love Clinique because their products are always fragrance free and ophthalmologist tested!

 

xoxo PrettyPanda

Clinique All About Eyes Concealer

So...when I was on my Thanksgiving mini-vacay in Las Vegas, I ran into a slip-up make up wise. I had been using NYX's HD concealer, but the packaging malfunctioned and the cap detached from the handle and was literally stuck...so needless to say my concealer was gone.

Since I have been using a new Clinique foundation (review coming!), I decided to try a new concealer and stick with Clinique for my face.

 

In the amazing Sephora at the Venetian, I picked up Clinique's All ABout Eyes concealer in 01 Light Neutral to match my foundation. For $16.50, I was pleased.

 

I really like the squeeze tube. It gives just the right amount of product and is hygienic. I also like that I am getting a form of eye cream in my concealer.

 

This claims to be long-wearing and moisturizing. It also claims to not crease or settle into lines.

 

I was slightly disappointed to see that the matching concealer for my foundation had yellow undertones, even though it claims to be neutral. This is only relevant on my hand swatch, on my eyes it works just fine, light enough but not too light.

 

The formula is creamy and you need SO little (seriously, the amount on my hand is disgusting). It does not settle if you use very little and pat with your ring finger. It lasted about 10 hours on my eyes, concealed my dark circles fairly well (and mine are DARK), and felt good on my skin. Winner!

Final Thoughts: Save a step and avoid expensive eye creams. For girls in their 20's this is a good solution. But if you are lacking moisture, use an additional product.

Price:  8/10

Staying Power:10/10

Packaging: 10/10

Color/Wearability: 9/10

Quality/Branding: 10/10

 

Total: 47/50 = A = Pandamonium!

 

I love Clinique because their products are always fragrance free and ophthalmologist tested!

 

xoxo PrettyPanda

Clinique Airbrush Concealer Review

Some days you just need a little extra 'help' to look flawless.

I have been using Bobbi Brown's concealer for a while, along with Benefit's for extra coverage. Honestly it has been really cakey and off-color on my fair skin, so I have been searching for a replacement.

Enter Clinique Airbrush Concealer in 'Fair'.

All make up artists tell me that I have super fair skin, 'Nicole Kidman' skin they say. I know they are wrong...mostly. I do have a light yellow-ish undertone that sets me slightly darker than princess fair. Yet fair is the right choice for me here, go figure.

This tube costs $18 and can be found at any Sephora or Clinique counter. It is click-start tube with a soft brush applicator. Not my favorite method, but it works.

I think the brush helps keep application light and 'airbrushed' and it does a nice job. My under-eyes look healthy now, not cakey.

Okay so the lighting on this swatch is terrible (because I wait until night to blog...) but the color is pretty accurate, it is a light creamy peach and it blends in flawlessly. I highly recommend this.

Final Thoughts:

Price: 7/10
Staying Power: 9/10
Packaging: 8/10
Color/Wearability: 10/10
Quality/Branding: 10/10

Total: 46/50 = A- = Pandawesome.

What is your favorite under-eye concealer? I'd love to know!

xoxo PrettyPanda

Clinique Airbrush Concealer Review

Some days you just need a little extra 'help' to look flawless.

I have been using Bobbi Brown's concealer for a while, along with Benefit's for extra coverage. Honestly it has been really cakey and off-color on my fair skin, so I have been searching for a replacement.

Enter Clinique Airbrush Concealer in 'Fair'.

All make up artists tell me that I have super fair skin, 'Nicole Kidman' skin they say. I know they are wrong...mostly. I do have a light yellow-ish undertone that sets me slightly darker than princess fair. Yet fair is the right choice for me here, go figure.

This tube costs $18 and can be found at any Sephora or Clinique counter. It is click-start tube with a soft brush applicator. Not my favorite method, but it works.

I think the brush helps keep application light and 'airbrushed' and it does a nice job. My under-eyes look healthy now, not cakey.

Okay so the lighting on this swatch is terrible (because I wait until night to blog...) but the color is pretty accurate, it is a light creamy peach and it blends in flawlessly. I highly recommend this.

Final Thoughts:

Price: 7/10
Staying Power: 9/10
Packaging: 8/10
Color/Wearability: 10/10
Quality/Branding: 10/10

Total: 46/50 = A- = Pandawesome.

What is your favorite under-eye concealer? I'd love to know!

xoxo PrettyPanda