Hey friends. I have a quick post today because I need YOUR help!
I will soon be running out of the under eye concealer I’ve been using, and I need to find something to replace it with since it was a product I purchased before going cruelty free.
I would love to hear your recommendations for a cruelty free under eye concealer with good coverage! My under eyes also tend to be quite dry in case that helps. I would definitely appreciate the help and would love to hear your suggestions š
I am ALL about cruelty-free brands! A couple suggestions- IT cosmetics makes an amazing, two-sided concealer that has “bye bye under eyes” on one side, and an eye brightener on the other! It is my current fav…Also, Kryolan Concealer cubes are to DIE FOR! AMAZING! They are a bit pricier, but come with two shades of concealer (one great for concealing blemishes, etc and one great for highlighting) and also a powder that makes any makeup waterproof! The texture is sooo nice and it doesn’t take much..which is always nice! š Hope this helps!
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Awesome! Thank you for the great suggestions. Ive heard some good things about the IT Cosmetics products. Ive definitely heard about Kryolan and wanted to try some things before but since it probably isnt as easily accessible as some other things, it doesnt seem to get mentioned much! Thanks for the input š
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You’re welcome! I just started my blog, and its nice to find other people who have similar interests! š Looking forward to reading your future blogs!
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Oh absolutely! The same goes for you š
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HI, Christina!! Unfortunately, I don’t know of any concealers for you to try, BUT I wanted to let you know that I tagged you in my holiday favorites tag!! Please check it out and I hope you will do a post of your holiday faves!! http://lifebeinggirly.com/2014/12/20/my-holiday-favorites-tag/
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Oh very cool! I will definitely have to check it out š
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There is a dozen great concealers in the world to try! Lately, since the on set of winter I have been partial to applying a combo of foundations to conceal my under eye.
I apply my BB Cream as my primary, per normal, then go in with a tiny concealer brush & a cream foundation and pat it out, then set it. And a good primer beforehand to ensure it doesnt have any creasing.
Have you tried using a yellow powder under your conceal to cancel out some of the dark purply color before applying concealer? On my sleepless days that really helps. š
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There really are huh?! Thats a good idea though! Although I have been wearing a powder foundation a lot of the time which looks crazy dry under my eyes which is probably why I didnt consider the foundation route haha. And I havent actually. Ive heard a decent amount about the effects of yellow, but I actually dont have any product like that! Id have to go find something which is certainly possible š Thank you for all the feedback š
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Not a problem! Even if you have just a matte yellow shadow itll work in a pinch.
I know ELF sells an affordable color correcting palette, or at the very least they use to. And of course there are plenty of more expensive versions out there. š
It really helps though!
Good luck! The Under eye struggle is very real for us girls! Lol
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Oh you know I do have that little elf palette with the multiple shades! Forgot there was a yellow in there! Haha thanks, it sure is š
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LA Girl HD pro concealer. So inexpensive and they blend like a dream
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Sounds good! I heard about that and was hoping it was possible to find in person somewhere!
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Thank you for sharing this, very helpful x
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Youre quite welcome! Glad you found it helpful as well š
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You should try Clarins Instant Concealer. It is perfect for brightening the under-eye area and provides high coverage!
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Thanks for the recommendation! Ill have to look into the brand some more, not sure if they are CF š
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I’m sure someone already mentioned it but NYX HD concealer is amazing. I have it in the lightest shade (fair I think) and I absolutely love it!
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Yay thats great! Yes there have been quite a few mentions of that product so its looking like a good choice š I appreciate the input š
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Anytime! Hope youre feeling well too! How far along are you now?
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Thank you so much! 37 weeks actually haha. It feels like its been a long time but also that its gone really fast too!
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Wow! Almost there mama! Congrats in advance!!
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Thank you very much!! š
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Anytime!
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I agree the NYX HD Concealer is a good option. And congrats on welcoming a new addition to your family soon. Wishing you both all the best. xo
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Thank you very much, Kimmy!! š
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RMS Beauty Un Cover-Up (http://www.rmsbeauty.com/shop/un-cover-up.html) is cruelty-free. Definitely needs setting with a powder, but it’s very creamy so long as you melt it a little with the warmth of your fingertips.
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Thank you!! I havent heard of this one before.
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if you are able to pay a lot buy Nars Creamy concealer, but if you want smthng cheaper try LA Girl pro conceal! I hope I helped!!!
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You sure did! For the most part Ive heard good things about both! I have a lot of decisions to make š
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I’m positive you’re going to have a 100 concealers to try!! NYX concealer in a jar and Hard Candy glamouflage have cheap concealers that are full coverage. But, as a someone who has dry skin as well, they both need a good moisturized base–as with anything makeup related to be honest!
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Haha so true! So many things out there. Thank you for the input! I should work on a good moisturizer for day time too since I also havent quite got that down perfectlty. Always so much to figure out hehe š
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Girl I know! You buy one thing then you realize you need another 100 things. Def invest in a good moisturizer–I think it maximizes a products benefits when your base is prepped and primed.
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Definitely! I do have one now, its just not necessarily anything spectacular. Ill get it worked out eventually š
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I love the It Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye. There are a few different formulations. The one that has the best coverage (for me) is the one in the Blue Pot. They have it in a tube (haven’t tried that one yet) and they have a dual ended version called Eye Lift in a Tube that is dual ended with the concealer on one end and a highlighter on the other, that one is pretty good for light to average dark circles. I have also been using Bare Minerals Well Rested to set the Bye Bye Under Eye and I also use it alone. Both are great options!
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Thank you Amber! I had been thinking about this one too, and it made me think of you since I know you love IT Cosmetics and I thought you had mentioned liking their concealer! Thanks for the infomation though, I didnt realize there were so many formulations. I feel like I should check these ones out in person at the store so I can get a feel for the texture and colors and all that š
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I second the Bye Bye Undereye- it took me a while to get the hang of it, but if you properly blend it in with a brush you’ll be good to go (I’m soo used to applying/blending anything with just my finger)
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Thank you for the info! I have gotten the impression that this concealer is a pretty thick one. I also always blend under eye concealer in with my fingers so I’ll have to make sure I’ve got some brush options too!
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I have the little tube of the It Cosmetics Under Eye and I use it by blending (dabbing) it in with my fingers. It’s really thick but the instructions will tell you to warm it up first; I just put a dot on my ring fingers then press and rub them together. It gets softer and thinner and is easier to blend. I really love it because it’s water proof too.
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Awesome! Thanks for the tips! Ill have to see if they have those at our Ulta.
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You can get a small sample-size at Ulta in the little impulse-mini area right in front of the registers :3
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Oh that’s great to know! I hadn’t noticed that before. So nice to be able to try a sample first without committing to the big size š
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Have you tried L.A Girl concealers, I haven’t myself but it seems to be quite a hit with many Youtubers. Looking forward to reading what you pick up!
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I havent but Ive heard a good amount about that! I know it’s pretty darn inexpensive (and I think its CF too) so I was thinkinf about trying that if I could ever find it in person š Just easier than going online sometimes when you dont want to worry about shipping and all that haha š
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Yes it is super inexpensive. Hope you are able to get your hands on it though, shipping can be quite a headache. Xx š
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Right? I mean its definitely awesome to have access to literally anything online, but it always gets more costly since you usually have to spend 50 bucks for free shipping haha
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Yes and in South Africa its even worse. Always get so jealous of the awesome brands that are available in US/UK. *Tear* But we do have LA Girl, so I’ll get my hands on some and let you know if it’s worth all the hype.
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Oh sounds good! Yes that is so true. Ive always heard so much about how expensive and crazy makeup things tend to be outside of the US, such a bummer! I shouldnt complain š
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Yes it really is expensive. We’ll just have to wait patiently until we get some of your amazing products this side š Xxx
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Very true š
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Too Faced, Giovanni, Juice Beauty, Eyelure, and Bare Minerals are all cruelty free from Ulta. Although the paremt company of Bare Minerals is not.
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Thank you for the info-I havent really checked out too many concealers from those brands before!
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Bare Minerals over all is a very good brand. Their makeup is focused on making your skin look like skin and give you the most natural finish with giving the coverage that you need. Xx
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Very true! I used their loose powder for quite a while, definitely worth checking some other things out š
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I agree! Let me know when you find something good! There are loads of wonderful cocealers on the high end side, that are not completely cruelty free.
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Will do! š
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Bare Minerals over all is a very good brand. Xx
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You should try NYX HD Concealer! I always find myself reaching for this product all the time since it really works for me!
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Awesome, good to know! A number of people have mentioned that one so far so it looks like I’ll need to give it a try š Thanks for the input, Patricia!
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I have tried the NYX concealers and reviewed them. I have dry skin and I don’t like them at all. My fav has to be Revlon Colorstay stick concealer in drugstore brands and Tarte stick concealer
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Thank you for the input-that is good to know! I haven’t heard much about the Tarte concealer. Hard to know about so many of these when there are so many out there haha
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Absolutely !! Its mad out there with the cosmetics !! I hAve heard great things abor mac studio finish .. Never tried it but its on my list
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I like the Estee Lauder one, it’s got great coverage! http://www.sephora.com/double-wear-stay-in-place-high-cover-concealer-broad-spectrum-spf-35-P383341?skuId=1550052
xo~ Lena
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Thank you for the information! Seems like that brand has a lot of stuff that’s got good coverage!
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Not sure if they are cruelty free but the maybelline fit me and hard candy glamoflauge are my gave for my under eyes :))
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Thank you Ari! So Maybelline isn’t cruelty free but Hard Candy is! I think I actually had that concealer a long time ago, but I don’t anymore…maybe something to look into again š
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It’s amazing in my opinion. I feel like my under eyes are flawless when I use that because of the high coverage. And it’s only 6 bucks which is awesome :)) I can’t believe a big company like maybelline isn’t cruelty free..how sad!
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It really is! Hopefully one day things will change in the right direction š That’s good to know! I actually think my sister has that concealer so I’ll have to check to see her thoughts about it too š
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Awesome :)) good luck! Let us know when you find the right one for you!
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Sure thing and thank you!
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I don’t have any recommendations sadly, but i am here to stalk the answers because I also need one! š xx
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Perfect! A couple “stalkers” here haha. That’s why I like to ask these things in posts because more often than not, more people than just me will find some recommendations to be useful!!
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I’m a big concealer aficionado. I have Italian skin, so my dark circles are pretty apparent. I’ve been loving Kiko Milano’s concealer in the compact. It just came to the states. It’s about 12 bucks. Not sure of their stance on animal testing, etc. it is the best I’ve used.
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Oh very interesting, good to know! I’ve heard of that brand before in a few different places but didn’t know it could be found in the states. I appreciate the input š
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Exactly! š š xx
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I would definitely recommend Nyx’s HD Concealer. I love it and I think maybe you would too! š xo
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Alright, another vote for NYX! Sounds like I should give this a try. Plus being so inexpensive from the drugstore…a product after my own heart haha. I appreciate the advice š
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You’re very welcome! I hope it works out for you and you will have to let us know how you like it š
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Mac Studio Fix is my personal favourite I would recommend it! Or if you’re wanting to find one cheaper the Collection 2000 one is pretty good also š
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Hi Sarah! Unfortunately MAC isnt cruelty free (although Ive heard quite a few good things about their concealers) and as for Collection, I dont think we have that here in the US! We must be in different parts of the world haha š Thanks for your input though!!
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Really I didn’t know that? :O I will definitely be on the hunt for a new favourite
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Yeah, you know I think maybe they dont technically test here but they do sell in China which requires testing! So I think thats the issue. Its all gets confusing!
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Clinique’s Line Smoothing Concealer is the best I’ve ever used. It’s very thick and would cover anything, but it isn’t drying, and doesn’t feel like plaster.
SKAIK, they’re on the PETA approved list, but you’d have to check to be certain. Let us know what you end up choosing! ā¤
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Thank you for your input! Unfortunately I just checked and PETA as well as some of the bigger CF blogs out there say they do test (or sell in China where testing is required.) Appreciate the thought though! Ill definitely have to do an update with what I find out/choose though š
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Ah, that was it– I saw something about “only for legal requirements” but I assumed that applied to all manufacturers and was only for “medicinal” style products. I didn’t realize it meant cosmetics for companies selling in the Chinese market, but it’s good to know, so thanks for the heads up. x
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Yeah it’s quite the confusing issue…too bad people have to be so sneaky! Just tell the truth. You’re quite welcome though.
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I’ve heard good review ls about the Nars creamy concealer!
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Ah yes, I have too for the most part! Although a little back and forth about how it may be drying under the eyes. But I also need something for the face too…it’s been a tempting one but Ive stayed away thus far due to the price haha
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Try NYX HD concealer . I believe they are cruelty free . You can research it just to make sure , but I really think they are . But it’s pretty good .
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Thank you India! Ive actually heard some good things about that before so it seems like a good one to check out. But yes is NYX is cruelty free! Thank you for your input š
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I’m finishing up one of the stick concealers from Physicians Formula in light. It’s like $6.99 and not too bad but I’m going to be stalking your post to see what other recommendations flow in š I give it a 4/5 though. It’s creamy and conceals fairly well without creasing or much fade. It lasts all day too. I don’t like how it smells like crayons but that doesn’t last long lol.
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Good to know! Oh feel free to stalk away haha. There are so many people in this beauty community so I know there plenty of good opinions out there! Sometimes nice to actually talk to people you “know” a bit more as opposed to blindly searching for reviews š
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