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Makeup fixing spray?

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hugoagogo · 30/09/2018 11:44

I don't wear a lot of make up but I do always wear concealer under my eyes to cover my hereditary dark circles.
It looks fine when I put it on, but by lunchtime it's disappeared.
I have tried powder, but not had much success, and thicker concealer always seems to crease up.
Could fixing spray be the answer? And which one?
I can't be added putting it on again obv.

OP posts:
tierraJ · 30/09/2018 11:48

Urban Decay have one

Elephantinacravat · 30/09/2018 11:51

Nyx - it's really cheap and IMO better than the Urban Decay one.

ClandestineAdulation · 30/09/2018 12:11

I like both the NYX and the Urban Decay one!

McDougal · 30/09/2018 12:27

I haven't found a setting spray that helps with under eyes yet, but what has worked is setting concealer with some loose powder (with a dry beauty blender) for a few minutes before sweeping off with a brush.

It does have a tendency to make the rest of my make up look a bit too matte though, but MAC Fix+ spray sorts that out.

Beautifullymixed · 30/09/2018 12:27

Do you use a primer, and make sure it is absorbed before you apply the concealer?

How do you apply your concealer?
I use my fingers to spread the concealer, using my (damp) beauty sponge for a smooth finish. I love maybelline fit me/eraser, and also elf maximum coverage concealers, all leave a satin, dewy finish, and do not dry out the under eye area.

I then press powder into my skin using the beauty sponge for a really smooth, creaseless finish. Really press the sponge in to the skin - and look at the result!

Favourite powders at the moment are RCMA no colour powder and innisfree no sebum powder.
I have also heard great things about Too faced peach setting powder, and will try that very soon.

The dampness of the sponge really helps the skin not look cakey or dry, and sets the concealer in place. Do not go heavy handed with the powder - less is more.
I also use this method for my eyelids too, ensuring that my concealer, eyeshadow or eyeliner do not budge all day.

Beautifullymixed · 30/09/2018 12:32

Have you checked out this thread?

Although, it's often the method of application and skin preparation - rather then the concealer that's the problem.

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