Concealers Are Key Beauty Fixers

Without a doubt, concealer is one of my favorite cosmetic categories. Concealers are key beauty fixers! A makeup concealer is one of my most essential products for personal use, and it’s definitely one item I love experimenting with. I typically try several concealers every year, and yes, I have thoughts.

Please welcome this short list of some of my favorite concealers. These are the ones I find myself gravitating towards currently—some are more recent purchases, while others are die-hard favorites. Let’s explore the concealers that are key beauty fixers together.

Clé de Peau Beauté – The Concealer

This product is sleek, chic, and easy to carry. The coverage is medium to full, and you can apply it directly from the tube, as suggested. However, I have found that using a synthetic and fluffy brush to whisk it on in the inner ocular groove under the eye works wonders and conserves more of the product.

The Clé de Peau Beauté the Concealer comes in a stick format and works best for normal to especially oily skin. The product is blurring and provides excellent coverage. The shade selection does extend, but it is not the most extensive range of skin tones. I felt lucky to find a shade to match myself.

That being said, this has been my true go-to formula for the last year, especially if I need long-lasting coverage with the option to add more throughout the day as needed. This is a self-setting concealer that dries down to a powder-like finish. Elegant, refined, and sans faute—very bougie—it’s a new staple for me.

MAKE UP FOR EVER – HD Skin Concealer

As I have progressed through life, I have learned to appreciate finer textures in concealers—ones that are featherlight and easily buildable, providing an undetectable, realistic skin finish. Look no further than the MAKE UP FOR EVER HD Skin Concealer. It offers 24-hour wear, and its gel-like texture is easy to blend and build. It features ingredients like hyaluronic acid, jojoba oil, and snow mushroom to plump the look of fine lines and hydrate the under-eye area.

This concealer helps to brighten the under-eye area and blends seamlessly into the skin. The HD Skin Concealer can be built up to medium coverage and is great for all skin types, giving it incredible versatility. The texture of this concealer lends itself well to being applied with a brush, allowing more precision in the application and making it easier to blend with the skin.

NYX Professional Makeup - Pro Fix Stick Correcting Concealer

Leave it to NYX Professional Makeup to launch another successful concealer. Their Bare With Me Concealer Serum is already a smash hit for drier skin due to its hydrating formula. Now, NYX Professional Makeup has recently launched the Pro Fix Stick Correcting Concealer, and let me tell you, they have another hit on their hands.

This is a creamy stick formula that gives amazing coverage, gliding effortlessly on the skin and mimicking a skin-like texture. The Pro Fix Stick Correcting Concealer also features correcting shades, such as Pink, Green, Dark Peach, Mid Yellow, and more. Available in 22 shades, these impressive concealer sticks pack an impressive amount of moisture, in part due to the hyaluronic acid in their formulation. This concealer is readily available, and best of all, it is inexpensive compared to every other product I have written about in this story.

The NYX Professional Makeup Pro Fix Stick Correcting Concealer is comfortable, breathable, and flexible on the skin. It gives a skin-like, dewy finish, so those of you who prefer matte finishes will want to set it with a powder.

MAC Cosmetics – Pro Longwear Concealer

An OG concealer for me—I have been using this product for 20 years, which says a lot about a concealer, considering how technologies have evolved and how newer formulations and textures have emerged. The MAC Cosmetics Pro Longwear Concealer is another self-setting wonder—a full-coverage concealer that lasts up to 24 hours, is water and humidity-resistant, and sets with a matte finish on the skin.

The only gripe I have is the mini-bottle it comes in: the pumps get dirty, the glass bottles can easily shatter if dropped, and once you have used about 80% of the product, it can get really hard to retrieve the last bit. Beyond that, this product is a sure thing for normal to oily skin; dry skin types may find this way too heavy, so fair warning.

Pro Suggestion: Eye Creams!

Without proper hydration and nourishment, it can be challenging to hide any darkness under the eye area without creating a cakey effect or, worse, accentuating fine lines. Hydration will help add moisture to the area, plumping up the skin and minimizing the appearance of fine lines while softening deeper grooves.

Consider adding active ingredients into your routine, such as niacinamide, vitamin C, retinol, peptides, etc. These ingredients act over time to brighten and revive the under-eye area, smoothing away dryness and making the skin more radiant.

Outro

Concealer is a great tool to hide any unwanted visitors or realities of our current complexion. Are you stressed and overworked, with dark circles from lack of sleep? Concealer! Do you have redness or uneven pigment you want to adjust on your face? Concealer! Did an undesired blemish appear? Concealer!

When you find the right concealer, it’s like having an undetectable best friend who helps you look your best, even when you’re not feeling it. Enjoy the art of redirection and concealing, my dear readers. Until next time, stay beautiful!

Lipsticks that Slay!

Lip shades have been a part of human culture since societies first began. The art of painting one’s pout remains universal, a symbol of elegance and seduction around the world.

This week, I thought I’d share some of my favorite lip products on the blog—lipsticks that slay!

As fall creeps up around the corner, you might be in the market for a new lip color to kick off the season. Let’s look at some of my favorite lipsticks available today, the ones that truly slay!

MAKE UP FOR EVER – Rouge Artist For Ever Satin Hydrating Lipstick
I recently picked up a few shades to test out Make Up For Ever’s reformulated lipsticks, and I’m loving the incredible color selection and the sleek red packaging. The design of the component allows for sharper lines along the cupid’s bow, making for a more precise application. The Rouge Artist For Ever Satin Hydrating Lipstick packs moisture, feels luxurious on the lips, and features a chic design. For those who prefer a matte finish, the Rouge Artist For Ever Long Wearing Matte Lipstick also comes in a wide variety of shades, offering options for different lip textures.

Clé de Peau Beauté – Lipstick and Lipstick Matte
Clé de Peau Beauté masters the luxurious experience with quality pigments, long-lasting colors, and extreme comfort on the lips. Their Lipstick comes in sleek, chic packaging, and the elegance intensifies once applied. The rich colors meld seamlessly with the lips, offering color, comfort, and hydration all at once. This lipstick is an excellent splurge, feeling as exquisite as it looks—a worthy addition to any makeup lover’s collection. Plus, it’s always a graceful moment to use in public for a quick touch-up. Go ahead, get bougie, baby!

MERIT – Signature Lip Lightweight Satin Lipstick
Clean beauty favorite MERIT has been making waves since its launch, and one of their standout successes is the Signature Lightweight Satin Lipstick. The shade "Millennial" has gone particularly viral online, and for good reason. The Signature Lightweight Satin Lipstick feels as light as promised, is hydrating, and the color builds beautifully on the lips. The shade selection leans toward more natural tones, perfectly aligned with the brand’s clean aesthetic. The component itself is a nod to eighties fabulousness and stands out in any collection.

Charlotte Tilbury – K.I.S.S.I.N.G. Lipstick
Darling, darling, darling—what can I say? I simply adore the magnificent K.I.S.S.I.N.G. Lipstick from Charlotte Tilbury. Don’t let Charlotte’s colorful personality overshadow the brilliance of her high-end products. Her formulations are exceptional, showcasing her artistry. The K.I.S.S.I.N.G. Lipstick is another iconic product from Charlotte Tilbury, with a creamy texture that dries down to a satin finish. The pigment stays true on the lips, offering comfort and impressive staying power. The K.I.S.S.I.N.G. Lipstick comes in a beautiful range of nudes and reds that are always flattering, perfect for any occasion—whether it’s red carpet glamour or a simple day look, Charlotte has you covered.

Fun Fact: Many lipsticks can double as a cream blush in a pinch, allowing you to create an instantly harmonious makeup look. I recommend rubbing the lipstick on your fingers to warm up the texture, then gently patting the product onto clean skin or over makeup, as preferred.

I hope you find your perfect pout paint-stick this season. There’s nothing more chic and fabulous than a new lipstick to adopt a fresh vibe and attitude for the fall.

May you find the perfect lipstick to slay!

Until next time, stay beautiful!