Bobbi Brown Creamy Concealer + Corrector review

I also purchased from New York a corrector and concealer for my dark under eye circles. 

I had talked to the girl at the counter and asked her about my under eye circles and asked what can be done about it. I had heard a lot of people raving about Bobbi Browns correctors and concealers. 

I got this two images from the website. I wanted to show you what the website says about the two products. 

The girl at the counter colour matched me and I ended up with the tones Dark Peach for my corrector and Honey for my concealor. Both work really well with my dark skin tone. 

A heads up that I learnt whilst using these products, you really need to blend and tap them into the skin otherwise it will leave a streaky finish (which is definitely not attractive!).

I know it's a bit blurry but you can sort of make out the words :). 

My thoughts:

I do like these products, they are definitely worth the long hunt and wait. I have severe under eye circles and these products have made such a big change that I not only look better and more awake but I feel confident. I think the Bobbi Brown range in general is great for Indian (or coloured) skin girls like myself because her shades are very natural. You may be thinking $20+ for each of these is a bit pricey, but to be honest anything that conceals my dark under eyes I will take it. 

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Revlon Colour Stay Concealer

I thought I would do a quick review on the Revlon Colour Stay Concealer.

First impressions:
I thought it looked quite "cool". What made me purchase it was the packaging and the look of the product overall.

After using:
Maybe it's because the shade is too light but I did't like this product at all. I have only used it once, and that to to try it out. I have dry skin sometimes and this product just made my under eyes look even drier and tired looking.

Verdict:
It's probably going in the bin. Never going to repurchase it. If you have dry skin like me, its best to use a creamy concealer. Currently I am using Stila and am absolutely loving it!

Rating:
I would rate this product 0/5 stars


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Reduce Under Eye Dark Circles

Our eyes reveal so much about us that it is worth spending a little time each day to give them special attention.The stresses and strains of modern life- especially staring at the computer and television screens- can result in sore, puffy and tired eyes, but here are some recipes (tried and tested) to soothe and refresh, as well as reducing UEC otherwise known as the Case of the Under Eye Circles!

1. General Remedy- Sleep and Exercise

The best recipe for the eyes is of course to look after your general health. Remember, too, that eyes need rest. Exercise can help alleviate puffiness, while sleep and a balanced diet of fresh and whole foods will be good for your eyes and for your general well-being. Drinks lots of waters (preferably 2Ls), and avoid salt and caffeine.

I only recently started exercising regularly and I can definitely say it has improved my sleeping habits immensely. I was a very light sleeper and often only managed a few hours each night, but after my exercising routine I am able to fall asleep quickly and only wake up in the morning. It is hard to begin exercise straight away if youre not used to it, my advice would be to start slowly and then slowly build it up, maybe try yoga.

2. Relieving tired eyes

If your eyes feel tired or have bags under them try lying back, closing your eyes and applying one of the following:

dry, sore eyes: cotton wool pads soaked in aloe vera juice.

hot, sore eyes: slices of cooling cucumber

puffy eyes: slices of potato

tired eyes: chamomile teabags, as well as green tea, hazel, calendula and elderflower.

2. Eye baths

Tired or strained eyes can be soothed by being bathed in herbal infusions. The skin around the eye is especially delicate. Therefore eyes can benefit from bathing, but make sure your hands are washed and that any equipment you use is free from dirty of contamination.

herbs for eye baths: rose petals

strained eyes: eyebright and chamomile

conjunctivits: eyebright and marigold

If you would like a step by step preparation of such an infusion leave a comment below!

3. Products tested and tried.

I have tried and tested alot of products. The following are ones I found especially useful:

It is a collagen mask especially made for under the eye. I leave them on for around 20 mins. Your eyes instantly feel fresh and less tired. It is a great temporary fix!

 This is the eye gel I am using at the moment, and it works great. My eyes get tired quickly with the use of contacts but after applying this gel, they feel very refreshed! But like I said before these products are just TEMPORARY! If you want to get rid of dark circles you need to do it from within!

4. Concealer

There is a quick and easy way to hide those UEC's, which is the beauty of a concealer. Make sure you go for the right tone for your circles, either a reddish or bluish tone. Stila concealer is a beauty, I have been using this product for 2 years!

Hope you enjoyed this summary of how to reduce UEC!

If you would like any more information, please leave a comment below!

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