Color-changing cosmetics seem to be the big fad these days. Smashbox O-Glow, which changes from a clear gel to a pink cheek stain, gets most of the attention, but Almay is making a sizeable push for its own "Smart Shade" foundations, blushes, and concealers. The concept is pretty simple: The formula is white when it comes out of the tube, but it changes color when rubbed on skin.
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If you liked what I had to say about Bobbi Brown's Creamy Concealer Kit then you'll be blown away by the new three-in-one Undercover Pot Camouflage from Laura Mercier ($34). When you flip open the lid on the first tier you'll find a moist, slick and easy spreadable Secret Concealer sitting side-by-side with a corresponding shade of waxy and hard-textured Secret Camouflage.
This combination is Mercier's favorite way to customize the perfect color for your skin tone.
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One of my best girlfriends lives and dies for her Bobbi Brown Creamy Concealer Kit ($32). She never leaves home without it and claims that the yellow undertone (apparently present in all shades) neutralizes her dark under-eye circles and hides her blemishes and broken capillaries flawlessly. With a strong recommendation like this one, naturally, I had to check it out for myself, and here's what I think:
Initially, I disliked having to deal with the two-step process.
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Due out in stores this Summer is the newest concealer launch from Lola Cosmetics called Firming Sensation Tinted Eye Balm ($22). What makes this concealer different from the rest is that it's designed to moisturize, brighten, cover dark circles and it even helps heal blemishes — all without the use of oils, fragrances, or parabens.
They call it a refining concealer because it contains hyaluronic acid to keep skin moist throughout the day. It is also enhanced with redness-reducing chamomile, firming sesame protein, smoothing sesaflash, and anti-inflammatory ginseng.
It's weightless, spreads easily, and the best part of all is that it won't get caught up in those little fine lines around your eyes making you look older than you are.
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No matter how good your genes or how much beauty sleep you get, the time will come when you need an undereye concealer. (And yes, I know some of you are 18 and bright-eyed and you don't need it. I was once one of you.
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