Flawless Skin

Sometimes when you're on-the-go, you need a quick touch-up. But you can't take your entire makeup case with you everywhere, which is why it is always important to have some sort of compact product to get you out of a bind.

I know that as they day wears on, my concealer tends to wear away. We all know I've already proclaimed my deep love and affection for Prescriptives Camouflage Cream so I went ahead and picked up another bestseller - Prescriptives Flawless Skin Total Protection Concealer.

It's perfect for me because it's smaller than a powder compact and has a tiny mirror inside. It's also more of a cream than an actual liquid so I don't feel like I have a lot left over after I'm done applying. Additionally, the silver case helps me find it easier in my giant handbag (did I mention I have a thing for bags and shoes too?!).

And don't think this product is at all inferior to its sister Camouflage. It's just as good at hiding my flaws - after all, it IS called Flawless Skin!

-A

Can't Live Without This: Product 1

I've had an unfortunate bout with some "imperfections" on my face in the past two weeks. And were it not for my concealer, I don't think I would've been as confident leaving the house.

I first discovered Prescriptives Camouflage Cream concealer when S gave it to me. She hadn't been using it and I was in desperate need of a quick fix while I was at her house. She said that I could just have it because she was using another and ever since, I've been hooked!

It came especially in handy recently because I was able to use it to blend perfectly to my face. No one noticed my imperfections when I used the Camouflage Cream and when I pointed it out to a select few, they had to stare hard at my face to even see what I was talking about.

The Prescriptives Camouflage Cream concealer also works like a charm for those nasty dark circles under your eyes. You'll brighten up your face in no time at all. I just love this Prescriptives product to pieces! It's gotten me out of quite a few messes!

This is just one of the three products I cannot live without. What are your three makeup must-haves??

-A

Brighten Dark Circles

Waking up with raccoon eyes is one thing, but keeping those puppies all day is certainly another. You try and you try, but you just can't seem to get a bright face. That's because you're not using the right product to rid yourself of those dreaded dark circles under your eyes.

Well if anyone out there has the problem of dark circles under your eyes like I do, then you will appreciate this. I have been on the hunt for a while for the perfect concealer and I have encountered experiences with so many unpleasant products. I figured this would be useful information to you, makeup lovers, because this way, unlike me, maybe you will not have to shell out all the cash to find your perfect match.

I had read good things about the Benefit Cosmetics BOI-ING concealer so I figured I would give it a whirl. I had heard it was absolutely amazing, but I must say I was not happy at all. It left my eyes looking like I had caked on the product, as if I had no makeup experience whatsoever. It was not a very blendable product and overall it made me look like I had way too much makeup on.

Next I tried Stila's perfecting concealer and once again I was disappointed. This formula, too, was very thick and left my face looking cakey and unnatural. Needless to say I was getting upset and losing money. So I decided to turn to my favorite brand, as you know, MAC. How could I lose with a brand that had never let me down?! I tried their Studio Finish Concealer and much to my dismay I was again disappointed. Now I was down about $45 and still had no concealer.

I finally decided to try my luck in the drugstore. I purchased L'Oreal Paris True Match concealer and FINALLY I had found it - the perfect concealing formula that left my dark circles covered and made me a very happy girl. My point here is that you don't need to break the bank for the perfect concealer.

An Extra Expert Tip: As you know from previous posts, we MLA gals are very obsessed with priming and this is no exception when it comes to concealing. So after you've covered up your dark circles with L'Oreal's concealer, try out my personal favorite - SMASHBOX PHOTO OP under eye brightener. I promise, you will not be disappointed.

-S