I need to file a Missing Concealer Report……..#7 is missing…..

Here’s a picture of it…Please contact me if found:

Hahaha just kidding :) Its probably sitting in a purse somewhere that I can not find at the moment…

Anyways…..here’s the list of concealers shown from left to right:

1. Shiseido the make up concealer (#2)
2. Shiseido the make up concealer (#4—light enhancer)
3. Nu Colour concealer (Light 01)
4. Maybelline Instant Age Rewind eraser (neutralizer 50)
5. Maybelline Instant Age Rewinde double face perfector (light medium)
6. Lancome Paris Maquicomplet liquid concealer (light buff)
7. (the missing one: clarins concealer stick in #2)

NOTE:

1. I am a concealer freak. I absolutely HATE dark circles. They bother me so so so so so so much! Hence, I am still in search for the perfect concealer… Note: Still haven’t found a PERFECT match yet. (I’m very picky…so it might need a miracle)

2. I bought 3 of these with my own money. Maybelline instant age rewind eraser, maybelline instant age rewind double face perfector and Lancome’s maquicomplet liquid concealer

BUT, I do have favorites…

1. Favorite face concealer (this means blemishes, dark spots, red spots, etc…on the face)= Lancome Maquicomplet liquid concealer

• very liquidy, so it won’t dry out your skin…I have a huge problem with this. My nose flakes up ALL THE TIME, so if I put any foundation or concealer on it, it normally would make my nose worse, and it will flake up so much, you’ll think my nose has dandruff…it’s gross. This concealer is so hydrating! It is the ONLY one that doesn’t make it dry out :)
• blends SUPER well
• good coverage, and great under foundation
• great alone WITHOUT foundation
• blends really well with my skin tone (there’s a bunch of shades, so it is likely you’ll find one your skin tone too)

2. Favorite COLOR for under eye concealers= Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Duo Face Perfector and shiseido concealer in #4…

• slight tint of orange, so it balances out the purple in my dark circles (I’m yellow, so it makes sense that orange is the complement for purple in this case, I don’t want it to look lighter than the rest of my skin, I just want it to blend with my skin tone. Don’t want white circles under my eyes like the kardashians!) (+)
• The highlighter on the other end of the duo face perfector works really well to make the coverage even better. The highlighter would reflect the light, making it less dull and making the area brighter when it is under any lighting. (+)
• Cons: both of them comes with a dryer formula, so it dries out my eyes…The shiseido one really emphasizes my fine lines under my eyes, soooo yeah, gave up on that…Oh and when used with the highlighter, the duo face perfector’s not as dry, but OMG the highlighter smells SO BAD. I rarely want to use it just because the smell just makes me want to chuck it out my window. So yea, I normally just use the concealer part alone. (-)

3. Favorite application/consistency= Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser

• Formula=amazing…It’s a matte finish! The consistency totally makes your fine lines AND dark circles go AWAY!
• coverage=ridiculously amazing
• doesn’t make the lines under your eyes stand out like, oh, I don’t know… EVERY OTHER CONCEALER IN THE WORLD! (that I’ve tried at least…)
• ONLY THING I HAVE A PROBLEM WITH THIS CONCEALER IS THE COLOR!!!!! (it’s too yellow…i need something with a hint of beige or just a darker version of this I guess) I NEED TO FIND MY SHADE! it would be perfect if i could….just need to make sure that you use eye cream and let it DRY before you apply this concealer, because it could FEEL pretty dry…

Most BLENDABLE concealer=Clarins Concealer Stick

• creamy consistency, so easy to blend
• If I had oily skin, this one would probably be my favorite one. But my skin and eyes are MIGHTY dry…

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So Anonymous,

when you asked what concealer I use…I’m going to have to say that I use all of these concealers.  Depends on my mood/how bad my dark circles are. But yea, I pretty much use all of them except for the NuColour one. My mom uses that one. It’s too light for me. I like it as an eyeshadow base though because since it’s lighter, it makes the colors stand out more. My mom used to use this concealer on me when I was little. It was for competitions when she made me look as white as a ghost. I’ll only show pics only if you request it haha.

I totally wish i had non-sensitive eyes cuz this mascara is absolutely amazing!!!!! (Shiseido Perfect Mascara Full Definition) Comes off easily too but won’t smear at the same time…at least for me hahaha. It lasted the whole day! I had a sty already developing though so it was prob a bad idea to put on mascara since I have this huge sty on my eye now…but I don’t care because I actually found a mascara I’m willing to buy in the future when i typically HATE mascara. :)

It’s volumizing and defining at the same time. I actually could reach the lashes that don’t like to curl too with this awesome wand. It’s thicker at the end, so it’s easier to lift those edge lashes that tend to stray from the rest. I like it because it actually makes it really black and long and thick without making it look like I have 7 lashes in total. Actually, it separates really well. Their old mascara wand was crappy in my opinion, at least for people who have very few and thin lashes. (Perfect mascara defining volume) It was volumizing, but not defining. I have very few lashes to begin with so it just made my lashes clump and stick together.

40’s-50’s

This is when serums/essences come in handy PLUS a good night CREAM. By the way, serum=essence, in case anyone was confused. Using a wrinkle targeting serum will do wonders for your skin. Something like Shiseido Super Corrective Serum works well. (They claim you can see visible results within one week and major results in 3 weeks.) When you get to 40’s, wrinkle serums work towards wrinkles AND hydration AND skin elasticity, so it would make more sense to buy it in your 40s instead of 30s. Some 30’s people could have some pretty intense wrinkles (whether because it’s hereditary, due to smoking, or due to excess exposure to the sun)…so that’s why they might NEED the serum in order to get that extra help they WANT.

The mid to late 40s is also the beginning of when hormones start to go crazy, making you and your skin more cranky. (Menopause…EVERY woman will go through it…i witnessed my mom and some teachers go through it…it’s not pretty). Start using something that will help with the stress. Shiseido has something that’s great for hormonal control for your skin. They have their new NutriPerfect line. It’s specified to attack anything due to hormone changes. It has gotten many good reviews at our store. My mom’s personal favorite is the NutriPerfect eye serum. She swears by it and makes sure that its one of her best sellers, or else she just simply would not be happy. Clarins super restorative creams are also ideal for ages 40+ because it helps with hormonal changes and wrinkles too. When you get to your 50s, try switching up your toner to something that’s thicker and more hydrating. Clarins Super Restorative Wake up Lotion and Shiseido’s Nutriperfect Softener are ideal toners.

At this stage, you want to find your ideal night cream. I personally think that Shiseido comes out with amazing wrinkle attacking creams. I always witness great results on customers. However, in order to find your ideal night cream, you have to go to your beauty consultant. They will be the ones who will diagnose the best product for you.

**** I know I seem biased because I’m only talking about Shiseido and Clarins, but that’s because I know those two companies’s products the best. It’s not my place to talk about other companies’s products because I haven’t used, seen or tested any of their products. ****

30’s

Start using a night cream that targets towards fine lines. You want something that feels more rich and creamy in this case. When you hit your 30s, most, again MOST people who used to have oily skin don’t really have it anymore, and are left with skin that is just a little bit oily. This is why when you hit this age, pimples become a lot more scarce. Shiseido’s Bio Performance Advanced Super Revitalizing Cream ($75) is one of the creams out there that is meant for people at age 30 to start using a cream that will help prevent and get rid of the fine lines so that in the future (aka by the time you hit your 40s) wrinkles will become scarce. It’s also been upgraded to eco-friendly because you can now recycle the plastic part. The non-plastic parts are removable!

http://www.shiseido.com/advanced-super-revitalizing-cream/9991000000006,default,pd.html&cgid=skincare-moisturizer#!i%3D0

Anyways, people tend to make the mistake that if you don’t have wrinkles, you don’t need wrinkle cream. WRONG!

The earlier you start fighting against wrinkles, the easier it is to prevent them from happening in the first place. (Hence why you tend to hear the term “wrinkle prevention” a lot in your beauty salon or beauty magazines…) Wrinkle prevention is so so so so so so soooo important. The earlier you start, the better. You can even start using wrinkle prevention products when you’re in your late 20s. THIS ADVICE IS ONE OF THE THINGS YOU REALLY SHOULD TAKE IF YOU WANT TO KEEP LOOKING YOUNG. If you wait too long (as in after you turn 40) to start fighting wrinkles, it would take a lot longer to get rid of them. The cells in your skin start to deteriorate as you age. That’s why when you’re a baby, your skin is smooth and supple. As you grow older, these skin cells start to die and by the time you hit your 40s, it’s too late. If you DO wait this long, this is when treatments come in handy such as the Radio Frequency treatment (RF) or the Bio treatment because they help stimulate the production of collagen to help bring back the elasticity in the skin. They give a lifting and smoothing result to your face. However, this isn’t something that works like a “magic eraser” in just one go. You have to be good and go back at least once a month to really get the results you’re looking for.

Eye treatments

For people in their early thirties, use the same eye cream/gel you did in your 20s. You’re still considered young at this age according to our current social media culture, and your skin is your proof. If you’re starting to see those fine lines, opt for an eye CREAM instead. You can use it at night. Eye GELS are more meant for use in the morning because it helps with the puffiness and its job is to make your eyes more awake. Try Clarins eye contour gel in the morning and then use Shiseido Brightening Eye Treatment for an eye cream to help with fine lines and dark circles at night (ideal for people who are sleep deprived). This is my actual eye treatment for day and night. I’m actually 19 years old, but since I have a very bad habit of rubbing my eyes and not sleeping, my eyes are developing very subtle fine lines and losing its elasticity. Even though I’m 19, this combination will still work for people in their early 30s.

http://www.shiseido.com/white-lucent-brightening-eye-treatment/0729238101562,default,pd.html&cgid=skincare-eye-lip#!i%3D1

http://www.clarinsusa.com/Eye-Contour-Gel/C010301011,en_US,pd.html?start=16&cgid=250

Shiseido NutriPerfect eye serum and Clarins advanced extra firming eye contour serum/cream works wonders for people in their mid to late thirties. As you reach your late 30s, you will notice your skin around your eye area starting to develop some crows feet or maybe some lines right under your eyes. This can be due to rough make up application and skin tugging and age. These eye serums will help you so much. Start early and be faithful to your products!

You can also use serums in your 30s as well. Use anything targeted for specifics like hydration, pore minimizing, brightening, etc. You can look at my blog that I said could use for ages 18-29 http://beautifyyou.tumblr.com/post/15332446725/night-cream-age-18-29 for some of my suggestions. You can also start using wrinkle prevention serums too, but it’s not completely necessary. Serums are like vitamins. Your cleanser, toner and moisturizer are your food. As long as you remember to wash your face, use your toner and use your moisturizer every day, you will see results. If you’re lazy, I’m afraid it won’t work as well. Make this new year’s resolution to be better with your skin care routine!

18-29

Start using a simple night cream that is targeted for just moisture. Depending on your skin type, dry/oily/sensitive, get the most basic night cream/emulsion. Emulsion is probably better because most of you probably don’t have mature wrinkles yet. (MATURE WRINKLES=DEEP LINES ON YOUR FACE THAT DO NOT GO AWAY AND ARE ACTUALLY VISIBLE FROM 5FT AWAY TO THE NAKED EYE). People tend to get a little paranoid about wrinkles when they only have the slightest fine line, so that’s why I need to clarify that. Anyways, if you do have wrinkles, opt for a cream because it is more moisturizing.

Shiseido and Clarins have really good night creams. Shiseido tends to be more rich though, so if you want something for visible wrinkles, use shiseido. If you want something for a basic cream that’s a little more hydrating that your typical day cream, use a night cream from Clarins or the Shiseido emulsions. When you go in to buy night cream, the beautician will let you know what type is good for your skin type. If it’s your first time buying a night cream, make sure you consult with your beautician to see which one is best for your skin type. It’s really important that they see your skin before you buy anything because not everyone has the same skin types.

****Oily skin types from this age range probably should avoid using a rich night cream/rich emulsion and just stick with their daily oil free moisturizers or a gel/gel-cream. You don’t want to add more oils to your face if your goal is to get rid of it.****

You could definitely use a serum too, but serums should be more specific like:

• Whitening/brightening (anything with vitamin C/other whitening properties like arbutin) Try Clarins intensive brightening smoothing serum. It’s a light serum and people with oily skin can use it too. It works well to brighten up your complexion. $69

http://www.clarinsusa.com/Bright-Plus-HP-Intensive-Brightening-Smoothing-Serum/C010406027,en_US,pd.html&prefn1=collection&cgid=240&prefv1=Bright%20Plus%20HP&start=2

**If you read the review of from this link about how it’s not hydrating, that person probably got a serum that was close to expiring. It’s actually really hydrating. I’ve tested it many times on myself and applied it on customers. It’s very smooth too, so it glides on easily.***

• Pore minimizing/Oil control (try Clarins Pore minimizing serum) If it tingles, that means its REALLY working. If it doesn’t, try exfoliating beforehand and make sure you apply toner before you apply serum. $48

http://www.clarinsusa.com/Truly-Matte-Pore-Minimizing-Serum/C010402003,en_US,pd.html?start=1&cgid=240&prefn1=concern&prefv1=Oiliness%20%26%20Visible%20Pores

• Hydration (my favorite=Clarins hydraquench bi-serum…and I just turned 19, so it’s completely age appropriate) Dries completely after applying it. Doesn’t leave your face looking/feeling oily or greasy. Absolute favorite product of the moment. Already on my second bottle, and I used it for 6 months already. Shake it up and spray 3 times into your palm and apply it to your face. $58

http://www.clarinsusa.com/HydraQuench-Intensive-Serum-Bi-Phase/C010404016,en_US,pd.html?start=5&cgid=240

To help with your eyes, check out what type you are first. If you have dark circles/puffiness, use an eye gel. My favorite is Clarins eye contour gel. You can really feel it working and it feels so nice on your eye area (almost like a cooling sensation). $35

For eyes that are dry and sensitive, use a gentle eye cream. If you have any development of fine lines, you can try the Dr. Oasis eye cream ($48) or Clarins eye revive beauty flash ($46). From my experiences, gels work best simply because I have more concerns for dark circles, but eye creams are good too. I can’t say how well they work because it’s not part of my daily routine, but I have tried both a couple times, and I know that these eye creams will feel soothing and leave your eyes feeling more awake and hydrated. It feels reaaaaally good. A cream based eye cream is more efficient for night time though, so if dark circles is your problem (but not puffiness), try Shiseido SWL brightening eye treatment. I use it. It’s pretty good. Really good for people who are sleep deprived (aka college students/people working overtime/night owls). A little goes a long way, don’t put on too much. BUT. If you put too much on, you could end up with puffy eyes the next morning. $52.50

STEPS FOR NIGHT ROUTINE SHOULD LOOK LIKE THIS

1. Use your daily cleanser. If it’s a foaming cleanser, make sure its foamy before you 
2. Use your toner by soaking a cotton pad with the toner. Start by sweeping it all over your face from your forehead down to your neck (including your eyes). Flip the cotton pad over and repeat using a circular gentle scrubbing motion to help with removing dead skin and blackheads.
3. Use your serum by applying it all over your face, avoiding the eye area (if you have it, if not, skip this.)
4. Use your eye cream/gel. Use it in a tapping and smoothing motion around your eye contour using your ring finger.
5. Apply your night cream all over your face and neck, avoiding the eye area.
6. SLEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEP

Hey, so recently I’ve been asked the question “what should I use for night?”

Things to take into consideration:

• AGE (<18, 18-29, 30s, 40s-50s, 60s+)
• SKIN TYPE (normal/dry, oily/combination, sensitive)
• SKIN APPEARANCE (lots of acne, flaking skin, loose/sagging skin, wrinkly, etc.)
• SKIN CONCERNS (such as acne, dullness/darkness, wrinkles, large pores, etc.)

Age…<18 years old.

-Don’t need to use a specific night cream. You really should just be using a daily moisturizer (cream/emulsion/gel). If there’s no SPF, you can use it at night too. To help your eyes (dark circles/puffiness), DON’T WASTE YOUR MONEY. JUST SLEEP IT OFF. You young people have the benefit of sleep that helps. Don’t put it to waste. GO TO BED!!!!

Day AND Night routine for someone under 18 years old should look like this:

1.1. Cleanser: Wash your face with whatever cleanser you have. This could be a cleansing milk/cream, cleansing foam, or any other form of soap you use to wash your face with. If your skin is more DRY, opt for a CLEANSING MILK (it’s more hydrating). If your skin is OILY/COMBINATION, opt for a FOAM (the soap sucks up all the oils, but make sure its completely foamed up before you apply it to your face). Dr. Oasis has a cleansing foam that is water-based, so it doesn’t leave your skin feeling tight and dry afterwards. If you have acne, try to go for a cleanser with micro beads, like Clarins One Step Exfoliating Cleanser or Shiseido Pureness Deep Cleansing Foam. BUT if you have OILY/COMBINATION SKIN that is SENSITIVE, a CLEANSING MILK/CREAM is the best bet for you because it’s VERY GENTLE to the skin, plus it helps remove make up easier than a foam does. (Even though I really don’t recommend kids under 18 to wear foundation… AT ALL. IT’LL JUST RUIN YOUR SKIN!) BUT this is more concerning the girls who have dance/gymnastics/any other thing that REQUIRES you to put on make up.

http://www.clarinsusa.com/Cleansers-Toners/210,en_US,sc.html

http://skinstation.com/products/index.php

http://www.shiseido.com/gentle-cleansing-cream/0730852530133,default,pd.html&cgid=skincare-cleanser#!i%3D7

2. Toner: A toner is used to provide a deeper cleansing after using your daily cleanser. It reaches deeper down into the pores and inner layers of your skin, allowing a cleaner face that is now ready for your lotion to penetrate deeper into the skin. Toners are a must if you want to help get rid of incoming blackheads, clean out your pores, and get the best results from your moisturizer. To use, soak a cotton pad with the toner and then swipe it all over your face starting from your forehead, to your eyes, to your cheeks, nose, mouth/chin area, and lastly your ENTIRE neck (including the the part behind your ears). FLIP THE COTTON PAD OVER then repeat the process with circular motions to scrub away those blackheads/dead skin cells. You’ll notice that the cotton pad will turn brownish from all the dirt. Personally I think that most toners are about the same from any company, so just pick one that is suitable for your skin type and you’re good to go. My favorite one is the Clarins Water Comfort One Step Cleanser because it works as a cleanser and toner in one step. And the smell is sooooo good! It’s peach! Rose Water is something you can use as a toner too. Works as a toner and helps with redness (as long as you don’t scrub). I like the spray version from Dr. Oasis. Smells great too :) As you can probably tell, I’m the type who likes stuff that smells good lol. Also, Shiseido has toners that come in enriched for people with dryer skin or for the winter (when your skin gets dryer) which is cool too.

http://www.clarinsusa.com/Water-Comfort-One-Step-Cleanser-with-Peach-Essential-Water/C010105002,en_US,pd.html&cgid=210&start=14

http://skinstation.com/products/index.php

http://www.shiseido.com/the-skincare-hydro-nourishing-softener/0730852530676,default,pd.html&cgid=skincare-softener#!i%3D6

3. Moisturizer: Now, this could be one of 3 things depending on your skin type. If you have normal/dry skin, use an emulsion (aka a lotion). It’s lighter than a cream, and glides on easily. It’s quick and soaks in well. If your emulsion doesn’t have an SPF in it, you can use it at night too. Don’t want to use anything with SPF at night because it clogs your pores when you sleep. SPF is meant to be used as a protective layer to prevent the sun exposure from damaging your skin, so you have to wash it off before you go to sleep. 

Skin Concerns…My top picks

Matify/help oily skin-Shiseido Matifying Moisturizer (oil free) $33

http://www.shiseido.com/pureness-matifying-moisturizer-oil-free/0730852167087,default,pd.html&cgid=skincare-pureness#!i%3D3

Help balance out combination skin-Clarins Truly Matte Hydra-Matte Lotion $40

http://www.clarinsusa.com/Truly-Matte-Hydra-Matte-Lotion/C010402001,en_US,pd.html?start=5&cgid=220

Brightening purposes-Shiseido White Lucent Brightening Protective Emulsion $54.50

http://www.shiseido.com/white-lucent-brightening-protective-emulsion-w/0730852103931,default,pd.html&cgid=skincare-whitelucent#!i%3D4

Help dry skin-Clarins Hydraquench cooling cream/gel $49. Or Dr. Oasis 24 Hour Booster $48

 For anyone dealing with acne problems, I personally think that Neutrogena is a great drugstore brand for dealing with oily skin. If you have dryer/sensitive skin, I hear aveeno is good. And if you want something for eyes, get some cold (frozen) spoons and stick it on your eyes for about 10 seconds after you wake up, release, and your puffiness should go down.