The cover-up you’ll want to be involved in

Last week, we gave you the scoop on how to keep blemishes at bay. Now for a healthy dose of reality: Sometimes no matter how much we cleanse, tone, exfoliate, and moisturize, oils still manage to get the best of our skin. That’s why it’s always good to have a plan b — the right concealer will keep up appearances while your skin sorts out the rest.

For All-Over Coverage: Laura Mercier Secret Camouflage, $28, lauramercier.com
If you’re covering a lot of ground, this two-tone system is the way to go. One shade blends with your skin’s depth of color, while the other matches its undertones.

For Spot Treatment: Revlon ColorStay Blemish Concealer, $9.99, drugstore.com
Pimples, zits, blemishes — whatever you wanna call them, hide them and blast them away at the same time! This multi-tasking concealer is loaded with salicylic acid, a never-fail zit-zapper.

For Women Over 50: Lancôme Photôgenic Skin-Illuminating Concealer SPF 15, $27.50, lancome-usa.com
This super lightweight cover-up won’t sink into fine lines or expose wrinkles around the eyes. As an added bonus, it’s packed with ginseng, ginkgo, and vitamin C to help energize your skin.

For An Even Skin Tone: Philosophy The Supernatural, $35, philosophy.com
Even if you’re one of the fortunate few who don’t have to stress over blemishes, you may still need a little help getting a smooth, even complexion. This out-of-this world concealer will give you a glowing, evenly-colored cheek. Not to mention it’s a multitasker — use it as a concealer, foundation, powder, and SPF. Now that’s what we call a smooth operator.

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Tuesday March 31, 2009 Erin wrote:

... What is the best concealer that you suggest for undereye circles? I am a mother of two who doesn't remember the last time that I have had a nap within the last eight years. So I need all the help that I can get from a coverup.

Wednesday April 1, 2009 Skinny and the City wrote:

... Ah, yes, the under eye circles — we know a thing or two about that! Check out Clinique's All About Eyes. It's a concealer designed specifically for the eye area — lightweight and gentle enough for the delicate skin there, but seriously effective at covering up those circles.

Saturday April 4, 2009 Robin wrote:

... For seriously dark circles try the round pot at the MAC counter. I used to use the Clinique concealing stick but when they got rid of it switched to MAC. I have raccoon eyes and this is the best at covering the dark circles and stays all day.

Saturday April 4, 2009 andrea wrote:

... what about covering scars, any good ideas?

Sunday April 5, 2009 Kathryn wrote:

... Physician Formula Concealer RX works miracles. It covers scars and severe acne.

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