I know, world in peril and we have to work together. This is my last office romance, I'll tell you that.

Buffy ,'End of Days'


Natter 58: Let's call Venezuela!  

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Atropa - Apr 29, 2008 1:09:48 pm PDT #4131 of 10001
The artist formerly associated with cupcakes.

So what is the best undereye/regular concealer,

So far I've had the best luck with Nyx Cosmetics concealer, topped with a few dabs of YSL Touche Eclat. Be warned the YSL stuff is pricey. But, there's a reason that a bunch of us call it "sleep in a clicky tube".


juliana - Apr 29, 2008 1:17:02 pm PDT #4132 of 10001
I’d be lying if I didn’t say that I miss them all tonight…

So what is the best undereye/regular concealer,

I've not gone the concealer (I don't wear foundation or powder, either) route, but the Body Shop Vitamin E Eye Cream is brilliant and has helped reduce the dark spots under my eyes.


Kristen - Apr 29, 2008 1:20:55 pm PDT #4133 of 10001

One thing those pictures did teach me is the value of undereye concealer.

I feel like I've spent my entire adult life in search of the perfect undereye concealer. I always have that bruised raccoon look going on.


Atropa - Apr 29, 2008 1:23:46 pm PDT #4134 of 10001
The artist formerly associated with cupcakes.

I feel like I've spent my entire adult life in search of the perfect undereye concealer. I always have that bruised raccoon look going on.

NYX + YSL. Seriously.People can't tell that I'm recovering from the flu thanks to that combo.


§ ita § - Apr 29, 2008 1:27:19 pm PDT #4135 of 10001
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.

I kind of like how I look with circles under my eyes, but I think it's because I'm lucky enough to not get puffy. My eyes just look extra sunken and blue-rimmed. Which doesn't bother me--on the contrary it fascinates me.


Kristen - Apr 29, 2008 1:30:59 pm PDT #4136 of 10001

My problem is that I don't, as a rule, wear makeup. Even when I wear "makeup," I only wear tinted moisturizer or sunscreen as my base, which makes the concealer less of a conceal and more of a highlight.

Though, if I could find a foundation I don't hate, I might give your recommended products a whirl for meetings.

ETA: It does amuse me that I fought so much with my mother during my childhood/teenaged years because I wanted to wear makeup. Then, as soon as I hit adulthood, I pretty much stopped wearing it completely.


Atropa - Apr 29, 2008 1:33:31 pm PDT #4137 of 10001
The artist formerly associated with cupcakes.

My problem is that I don't, as a rule, wear makeup. Even when I wear "makeup," I only wear tinted moisturizer or sunscreen as my base, which makes the concealer less of a conceal and more of a highlight.

Then honestly, try just the YSL stuff. It blends in so well that it doesn't look like you're wearing "makeup". You just look well-rested.


Kristen - Apr 29, 2008 1:36:59 pm PDT #4138 of 10001

Hmmm. I may have to give that a shot, then. I'm pretty sure they carry it at Neimans. Maybe they can slap some on me and let me walk around for a day before I commit.


beth b - Apr 29, 2008 1:38:58 pm PDT #4139 of 10001
oh joy! Oh Rapture ! I have a brain!

I don't remember when I started wearing makeup -- 16? there were no rules that I remember, but I had to keep it light. my father hated nail polish, so I only wore it to bug him. He also hated pierced ears and didn't want us to do it. So I think I did it my first month at collage. Now, no make up and rarely wear earing and only toe polish.


P.M. Marc - Apr 29, 2008 1:40:25 pm PDT #4140 of 10001
So come, my friends, be not afraid/We are so lightly here/It is in love that we are made; In love we disappear

Kristen, the YSL didn't work for me, but Time Balm by The Balm is GREAT for a concealer. Although it's heavy, application with a light touch in the right places means I don't have to wear any other makeup.

Am I the only one who thought Kate Moss looked better without make-up?

Nope. That wasn't even a good no-makeup picture of her. Jessica Simpson, as mention, also improved without it.