It's inevitable, my fellow busy gals, we all have those dreadful tired eyes that no product seems to alleviate...until Maybelline came out with this genius product!
Description:
small tube (0.2 oz.) with sponge applicator tip; consistency: light, velvety,
smooth
Application:
twist the tip to supply product to sponge, apply sponge directly to area and
blend
Product
Claim: Super concentrated formula with goji berry + haloxyl (whatever that is)
helps to erase the appearance of dark circles and fine lines, while visibly
diminishing the appearance of puffiness around the eyes
Price:
about $8 at drugstores
Cons:
product seems to run out quickly with every-day use (will last a month and a
half at the most)
Detailed Impression of Product:
Detailed Impression of Product:
I
have been using this product for about 3 months, and I absolutely love
it! I love how smoothly it goes on. The sponge applicator is
extremely convenient, making application really easy. I apply the sponge
directly to my under-eye area and eyelids, and I blend out with my
fingers. The product is just the right thickness (not too thick, but
thick enough to cover), so it blends out without any tugging; I find this is
ideal for the sensitive skin under the eyes. I do not feel that this product
reduces the appearance of puffiness at all, but I do not ever expect a
concealer to do that for me. I expect an eye cream or cold eye roller to
do so. As for the discoloration under the eye, it does live up to its
claim. You can assume by its light consistency that it is not exactly a
full coverage concealer, but it does provide just the right amount of coverage
and is completely invisible. The full coverage concealers are typically
thick in consistency, difficult to blend, and visible, so I prefer not to use
those for my under-eye area. As for reducing the appearance of fine lines, I don't have too many prominent fine lines around my eyes, but I feel this moisturizing formula does NOT accentuate the lines I do have like some concealers tend to do.
I have found that my under-eye area does need a different concealer than the rest of my face. Although, I really don't use concealer anywhere on my face, since my foundation usually suffices. I will use concealer to cover up a blemish every now and then, but this concealer is definitely NOT for that. It is formulated specifically for the under-eye area. I do not feel that it minimizes the redness of blemishes whatsoever (I've tried), so I wouldn't recommend even trying it as a dual concealer for your under-eyes and face.
Which shade is right for you?
Maybelline offers 6 shades: Fair, light, medium, honey, neutralizer, and brightener.
I use the medium shade, which matches my skin tone perfectly. I am VERY fair-skinned, so be careful with the lighter colors, as they are probably extremely light. I have heard so many mixed things about what color you should get for your under-eye area. I have heard that you should get one shade lighter than your skin tone, one shade darker, and the exact match. So, which is it? I think that you should do whatever works best for you, but here's my opinion anyway... In my opinion, one shade lighter is NOT the way to go. I believe that it makes it too obvious that you are wearing concealer, and I'm pretty sure I can speak for everyone when I say that nobody wants that. Hence the name, concealer. For me, what works best is getting a shade that matches my skin tone perfectly. Another trick is to first neutralize the area prior to applying the concealer and then apply the concealer that matches your skin tone over the neutralizing shade. There is a neutralizer shade in this line, which I also have. This shade is really light, which I just told you not to do, right? BUT, this shade has that yellow hue aspect that will neutralize the blue under-eye discoloration. I only use the neutralizer under the medium shade on days where it appears obvious this girl did not sleep at all. However, I do NOT recommend wearing this shade alone because you'll look like this...
I have found that my under-eye area does need a different concealer than the rest of my face. Although, I really don't use concealer anywhere on my face, since my foundation usually suffices. I will use concealer to cover up a blemish every now and then, but this concealer is definitely NOT for that. It is formulated specifically for the under-eye area. I do not feel that it minimizes the redness of blemishes whatsoever (I've tried), so I wouldn't recommend even trying it as a dual concealer for your under-eyes and face.
Which shade is right for you?
Maybelline offers 6 shades: Fair, light, medium, honey, neutralizer, and brightener.
I use the medium shade, which matches my skin tone perfectly. I am VERY fair-skinned, so be careful with the lighter colors, as they are probably extremely light. I have heard so many mixed things about what color you should get for your under-eye area. I have heard that you should get one shade lighter than your skin tone, one shade darker, and the exact match. So, which is it? I think that you should do whatever works best for you, but here's my opinion anyway... In my opinion, one shade lighter is NOT the way to go. I believe that it makes it too obvious that you are wearing concealer, and I'm pretty sure I can speak for everyone when I say that nobody wants that. Hence the name, concealer. For me, what works best is getting a shade that matches my skin tone perfectly. Another trick is to first neutralize the area prior to applying the concealer and then apply the concealer that matches your skin tone over the neutralizing shade. There is a neutralizer shade in this line, which I also have. This shade is really light, which I just told you not to do, right? BUT, this shade has that yellow hue aspect that will neutralize the blue under-eye discoloration. I only use the neutralizer under the medium shade on days where it appears obvious this girl did not sleep at all. However, I do NOT recommend wearing this shade alone because you'll look like this...
...and who wants to look like they're wearing war paint? (Sorry, Eva!)
Here are the swatches of the two shades, and
remember to choose your shade wisely. Chose the wrong one? Don't be afraid
to take it back to the store as many times as it takes for you to find the
winning shade! They practically know me at Target Customer Service, since I return/exchange so often (hey, us college girls gotta be economical, so I have no shame in doing so!) This product is definitely worth a shot if you've got
those pesky tired eyes. Who doesn't love a good drugstore find?
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| Left: Medium, Right: Neutralizer |
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