Cheap undereye concealer that won't emphasize fine lines?

Question

I am young but have always had dark under eye circles. However, whenever I have tried concealer under my eyes it sinks into the fine lines and makes me look like I have wrinkles under my eyes (without concealer, you can't see these).

What is a good concealer for someone like me? I need one that is cheap and I prefer liquid formulas over cream. I have oily skin, although it's not super oily under my eyes.

Answer 1

i have never used concealer before so i wouldn't know sorry, but once i was at walgreens i saw this wet n wild concealer for 1.99... i doubt it works good though, but just letting you know

Answer 2

i have the same problem. what i use is mostly stick concealer, and a good brand is always neutrogena, it is more expensive than other brands, but its one of the few brands that is best for your skin. other than that theres also "physicians formula" which is good for your skin too. the second one is a bit cheaper then neutrogena, but both fall under ten dollars usually (theres those times that for some reason prices are way too high tho, specially for neutrogena). i try to buy concealer when its around 7 or 8 dollars, its the cheapest i seen of those two. both also have a stick and liquid form, and most are hypoalergenic
(also do remember, if you see a concealer for less than around two dollars, its probably not good. the wet and wild products i have tried them too, they dont work much)

also, if you want the circles to lighten up a bit, i have tried it and does work, you can put cucumber slices over your eyes for around 30 minutes and the circles are lighter and your eyes are less puffy. they also say potato works the same way. you can put them in the freezer for about 5 minutes and then cut two slices for your eyes, the cold will help it and it feels good, of course after you get used to the cold.

Answer 3

i work at a makeup store, so the best thing to keep under eye concealer from caking up is to use a face primer. Its harder to find at a drugstore. I use philosophys "eye believe" but its expensive. you can find a primer at a makeup store for about 20 bucks. Its a clear gel you can used under your eyes and face and it lets the concealer go on smoother and stay longer without creasing or looking like wrinkles. i have circles too and i like using loreals true match concealer, its a liquid with a brush, or my favorite is physicians formula concealer rx if you have light skin, both from drugstores. The concealer isnt as important as the primer, trust me. but the physicians formula stuff will cover anything. good luck

Answer 4

I think it’s important to really understand the causes of you dark circles before trying to treat the dark circles. My friend has serious dark circles and her dark circles are improving by following the information provided by http://www.darkcirclesundereyescure.com


To cover up dark circles, YSL is probably the best concealer in the market http://www.mydarkcirclesblog.com/2006/11/29/top-5-concealers-part-1/

If you would like to know how to apply concealer, here are few simple steps that you can follow...
1. To hide dark under eye circles, select a cosmetic under-eye concealer that’s one shade lighter than the foundation you’re using.
2. Understand that a pale yellowish concealer helps hide blue or grayish circles, while a light blue or mauvish concealer masks brownish under-the-eye bags.
3. Begin with a freshly washed and exfoliated face. Dab concealer under your eyes gently, using a soft circular motion.
More in
http://www.mydarkcirclesblog.com/2006/12/01/methods-to-apply-concealer-part-1/

Answer 5

The Wet and Wild does not work good. It is very gunky and will contribute to the fine lines under your eyes. Concealer is just going to cover the problem, and the more makeup that you wear will continue to make your skin appear to be thicker and make the wrinkles look worse. What I would recommend to do is to purchase a repairing eye serum... ANEW REPAIR SERUM AM/PM is wonderful. This will reduce the puffiness and begin to diminish and fade the shaddowing that you are trying to cover. This runs about 18.00 and will last you about 3 months. And as far as a concealer... I recommend RADIANT LIFTING CONCEALER. This is specially formulated to hide the darkness under your eyes. This runs 3.99 for a tube right now (it is regularly 7.00). Both of the products that I mentioned are available through AVON.

Answer 6

Maybelline carries a concealer/ crayon it comes in green or yellow and you rub it under your eyes and once you put your liquid foundation over it the color goes away and you don't see the circles I use it a lot and I love it. The name of it is Maybelline coverstick corrector concealer. Keep in mind a little goes a along way.

Answer 7

hi, a pair of my usual drugstore concealers are the maybelline mineral capability, it extremely is mind-blowing and brightens and the maybelline instantaneous age rewind eraser dark circles-additionally great yet i'm a much better fan of the mineral capability. maximum concealers will setttle on your positive strains, i've got tried many extreme end concealers and that they have settled into my positive line so in consequence i set my concealer with somewhat unfastened powder, one i prefer to advise is covergirl expert unfastened powder, that's provided in some distinctive colours. desire this helps!

Answer 8

Personally I like the one that clinique makes. I know it is not cheap. Almay makes some, but they are in a stick form like a lipstick and hard to apply.

Answer 9

Can't remember brand at the moment but you've probably heard of it... its called "Dream Matte Mousee" however you spell it... it goes on really light and it stays put for me. Just don't use too much. Also, having powder over consealer kinda helps it stay for me, especially if it's liquid because they're kinda greasy...

Answer 10

neutragena gurrrl!