A great follow up video would be taking the top 5 and doing an all day/3 hour wear test to see how much settling into lines happens and if concealer gets patchy.
Holy Moly, did she take one for the team with this one!!! I can't imagine trying this many concealers in 1 sitting!!! My undereyes would look like GOLF BALLS by the end of this. My dry, crepey eyes definitely thank her for testing all these out for us!!! 👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀
Have either of you found your holy grail already? I'm 3 weeks from my 47th birthday and my skin isn't just dry and dehydrated - it is Sahara dry and eczema prone. I've been using the Maybelline Age Rewind for years, together with the Revolution Pro Ultimate Radiant Under Eye Concealer. I recently bought the L'Oréal True Match Serum Concealer because I just wasn't too happy with the other two anymore ever since I went into menopause and my skin became worse, with extra lines. I'm now using those two more for spots or as a base, no longer under my eye (NB. I don't use powder. With my dry skin, I'm just too afraid. I'll probably look like a 700 year old flaking-away vampire who hasn't had blood in ages! ). While I actually need more coverage than the True Match gives, it does look nice. I'm going to buy the Pixi colour corrector Concealer soon, after I saw what it did for Jen Phelps' dark circles. Hopefully the combination will be 'Holy Grail', but I'm definitely in the market for a great concealer for very dry, mature skin. The Age Rewind IS good, but more natural looking. And unfortunately, it's now sitting in my deeper wrinkles. But maybe you're younger. I've heard good stories about the Milani Conceal + Perfect Concealer, so I'm going to try it as it's on sale in the same store where I can buy the Pixi. BTW, I HATE the Nyx Can't Stop, Won't Stop Nikki is raving about here. I think that's because her skin is both young and oily. If you're dry - especially if you're dry & mature - stay away from it. If you have tips for me, particularly non-American brands (I'm in the EU, and 98% of US brands can be bought here. A few that are very popular, like Rare Beauty, I can get in the UK, but I'd prefer to be able to buy it here), I'd be delighted!
@@laur83if you were lucky enough to use Max Factor products (stick concealer), he was a true genius. He saved his entire family from Nazi incursion and used makeup to camouflage their skin to escape to America. Also, if you use and enjoy Smashbox cosmetics, they are his grandsons. 🥰
Nikki did not even complain once about her undereyes hurting after all that blending, taking off, then re-applying all those different formulas! Thanks for all that work! I learned a lot!
I have to say that for my 61 year old skin, the NYX Bare With me concealer is the best overall for my undereyes. I barely use any product, so the tube will last me forever. But, I also keep a tube of the Wet n Wild Incognito concealer in my foundation shade in my purse. When I don't have makeup on, (and in the passenger seat) I will apply this on spots and under my eyes. It works beautifully without powder and just evens my skin tone out!
You end each review with a re-cap of the product pro's and con's and the name of the product itself- thank you for that. It helps so much. Love your videos.
Nikki, I’m going to light a candle and say a prayer for your undereye! Thanks again for taking these hits for the team!! I’ve never had good luck with any type of concealer, which makes me think I’m prepping incorrectly. I’m 57 in 17 more days 🎉🥳, have combo to dryish undereye skin, a few bags and wrinkles and a little bit of blue discoloration. I’d absolutely love for you to do an undereye prep video when you have time!! Thanks again, and lots of love to you and Mitch!!
You continue to blow others out of the water with your dedicated reviews, expert recommendations and sweetness. So many new options to check out alongside my current fav ELF ones. Thank you ❤
I was actually cringing and wincing along with you when you got to that Maybelline stick concealer. Oh... the memories... or more accurately, nightmares. I think it's positively amazing that you bought and tested so many drugstore concealers for us! Thank you so much! Now go give your skin some love after all that testing.
This is a great series Nikki, you always put your heart and soul into what you do! I've learned so much from you! I'm 62, not knowing much a late bloomer, not knowing much about makeup and techniques. No one ever taught me. So grateful to have found your channel! xxx p.s. Who makes your glasses? I wear glasses a lot and those are so sharp! Thank uou
My top favorite drugstore concealers have been the elf camo concealer & the NYX can’t stop won’t stop 😍✨ they have really good shade ranges for deeper & richer skin
This is definitely the year of the concealer! So many great drugstore options. Thank you for going through all of these Nikki! So many pleasant surprises.
Barley started the video and I’m excited to see which ones call my attention. Could we get an eye prep video to have best concealer wear next please 🫶🏽
OMG the Maybelline cover stick. I also got flashbacks along with images of the Maybelline dream mouse foundation. It’s refreshing to hear a now pro-MUA also had high school makeup struggles. Love this series so much, Nikki! You’re amazing!
I’m 49 and I have never found a concealer that works for me and I do anything and everything to make it work! I even bought the Natasha denona and the tower 28 and I hate both! I own probably twenty different ones from drugstore to high end
@Roadie247 try either the Makeup forever HD, Armani Luminous Silk, glowish from Huda Beauty, shiseido, or Rare beauty Eye brightener. I hate concealer and I NEVER powder my undereye because it dries it out and makes my wrinkles SO pronounced. However all of these work wonderfully. Also don't drag all the way to the outer eye, or pack so much like they all do in videos. Just put two dots under your tear duct and then just spread that to the middle of your eye. That's where the darkness is anyway. Don't touch anything past that point.
Thank you for this review. I'm 64, dry undereyes. I prep well but the Elf concealers are so drying on my undereyes. The fine lines start looking exaggerated. No luck with Elf for me. I'm happy you are young with nice skin and can make this work. This was an impressive and comprehensive review. Well done!
I’ve been waiting!!! Thank you for your content Nikki. You put in work and I appreciate you and Mitch SO MUCH. Also going to purchase your brushes soon and I can’t wait to use them 🥰
Just finished watching the whole video. Got my notes now I’m ready 🎉 thanks Nikki for doing all the hard work. You’re the bomb! Highly value your skills!❤
I’m still in the process of watching this video but would love to hear how we can pick the best shade of concealer! Thank you for testing all of these Nikki! 🙏🏼
It really depends on what you want to use it for. Brightening? Covering (actual concealing) dark circles? Bringing your undereye forward? The tones should change depending on what you want to use it for :) For example: I’m light-med warm olive but I use a cool toned concealer in a shade or three lighter than my base (depending on the day), bc I have deep set eyes, and dark tear troughs. BUT, when I was younger and those issues weren’t as prominent, I loved using a concealer that was more yellow-toned in a shade that was probably 2 shades lighter than my base, to bring that area forward, and brightened.
I have dry mature (49 yr old) under eyes and milani, L’Oréal age perfect, NYX bare with me serum concealer and wet n wild incognito are my top drugstore favorites. Don’t get me started on my higher priced luxury or prestige brands but these drugstore products I will forever repurchase and often have backups for them ready in case I run out! 😊Great video. Wonderful application of each as well. Thank you Nikki!
i used the maybelline age rewind for so many years, i think it used to be good but the formula changed at some point and now it's thin and dry. i recently switched to NYX serum concealer and omg it's like night and day. better coverage, so creamy and moisturizing but it doesnt crease like the maybelline did.
I agree. I tried the Age Rewind it was dry on me. I have combination skin. I did prep my skin properly, it just didn’t work for me. I will have to try the NYX sometime. I like the Makeup Forever HD Skin concealer I used recently. They are several drug store ones on this review I’ll need to try sometime. 💖😊
I am 64 years old and I love the ELF hydrating concealer. I set my under eyes with No. 7 pressed powder or the Charlotte Tilbury pressed powder and it lasts over 12 hours. I work long hours and last night went to a Chriistmas party after work and my make up held up.
Yes!! I have both the Hourglass Vanish and the Nyx Can’t Stop Won’t Stop. On days where I’m not doing anything important I just use the Nyx one… it’s suuuuper similar to the HVC
The Maybelline Instant Age Rewind is my current go-to. Something about it makes me reach for it again and again. So I keep it in my purse makeup bag that I use for my day to day, quick get ready makeup. I also have the foundation. This concealer isn't exactly my longest lasting, full coverage, but it blends easily and is a good color match - is my fave for a more natural, daily look.
I love the L’Oréal true match for lighter makeup days…lightweight, a bit sheer for “natural” makeup, super comfortable, doesn’t emphasize lines and the shade is PERFECT for me so that’s a huge plus.
Love the Maybelline Instant Age Rewind. Great coverage for dark circles. Sponge can be removed and cleaned with eye makeup remover, then washed like a sponge. Dry completely, then reattach.
idk why but the elf camo both versions were horrific on my underyes. Im a teenager still lol and it emphasized them crazy. I have an extensive hydrating skincare routine and prep the undereyes with extra hydration all the time btw. Its such a polarizing product cause everyone i know and many redditors online just absolutely hate it. But the people that love it absolutely love it.
I’m 45 and can use the Elf Hydrating Camo concealer (with the white cap). Definitely need to use a beauty sponge to blend though, doesn’t work with a brush for me.
That's crazy because I thought the same thing when I first tried it! It looked awful, and I didn't understand what the hype was about. But I recently tried it again, and I loved it. 🤷♀️
Ok you’re AMAZING and also kinda insane for doing all there comparison videos! Lol. And I mean that as the best compliment as weird as that might sound. Not only have these been super helpful to watch…I’ve just enjoyed watching them all as well. Not gonna lie I’d love to see a Sephora/higher end concealer comparison video but I could never ask anyone to do another one of these. You’re a freaking champion for making all of these!!!!! 🙇♀️ 🙇♀️ 🙇♀️
The Almay clear complexion concealer is AMAZING for pimples. It dries them out and clears them quickly. I would never put it under my eyes though, only as a spot concealer.
Thank you so much Nikki for such a great Concealer round up tutorial. At 62, thank The Lord I don’t have dark circles under my eyes, but they are very dehydrated and hollows with a bit of discoloration in inner corner. I have fallen in love with Lancôme Serum Concealer, but wanting to try a drugstore one. You have really helped me to know which ones I want to try as a more mature, dehydrated under eyes 👀 gal. Thank you you are always bringing such amazing videos with such great knowledge of all makeups.
You do some of the most detailed videos! Thanks for doing this video. As a 61 year old I have tried so many concealers but always keep trying to find the perfect one. Right now my favorite is the Givenchy Elf concealer or NARS was too drying for me. I think I will try the L’Oréal and Neutrogena Radiant concealers that you recommended
Nikki, please tell us how to properly prep our under eyes for concealer. Any specific products you could recommend ? Im doing something wrong because I have the Milani and Haus Labs, both are just patchy upon applying. Help
I agree with your top picks. Those are some faithful standards! Maybelline fit me is great for contour and bronzing as well they blend like a dream. Just get diff colors. Never let me down
Milani concealer is one of the only drugstore items in my pro makeup kit! It looks smooth and flawless under the eye and blends seamlessly with full coverage and lasts all day 💯 love to set with the MAC pro loose powder and the undereyes basically disappear into a filter lol
Thanks a million girl, wow, what an awesome resource for us! Saving this one to my 'travel resources' playlist, so so many ways I envision using!! Example - I'm out of town & forgot my ND one, stop at Walmart, what can I grab?', etc, super practical, thank you!!! PS - I'd love to see a future update of this telling us over time your top most used/most reliable of these, just a thought. Once again, thank you Nikki
licorice root extract helps calm down redness. as always, thank you for your hard work, honesty, and expertise! i'm looking forward to see how your favorites perform in other videos (i.e. how they react to powder, wear over time, etc.).
Could you make one of the summary videos for your “every drugstore foundation” video, like you did for the Sephora blush? I would literally send that to relatives and non-makeup people. Thank you for these! Ps- I have very cool undertones and many brands don’t match me. I wish elf products did, but I love L’Oréal and Wet n Wild! So your detailed reviews are helpful.
Same here, using Maybelline for years, trying others, low cost, medium amb high and they dried my skin, mark my wrinkles etc , always going back to Maybelline eraser
Just LOVE when you bring us your knowledge Nikki 😊 I too use/agree with the concealer hits, & sadly misses, I have the Maybelline age rewind in a few colors, the brightening pink is really great as well as my other shades, including the darker ones for bronzing & contouring, it’s a good one even still for my mature, over 60 under eyes 👍 THANKS AGAIN, keep up the great job!!!
I absolutely loved, loved , loved this video! You gave me excellent insight to drugstore foundations that can be just as valuable as high end ones. I plan on trying a couple of top recommended foundations you choose!
Can you do a top high-end or Sephora top concealer video? I am very curious about a few mid to high-end brands. Love your channel. Your channel is always a go to for me.❤
Fantastic review! The Maybelline Age Rewind certainly IS a holy grail for me. I truly think it's better than even the expensive high end concealers! Been using for years!
I really enjoyed all of your thoughts. I found this very helpful. I would have liked to hear your thoughts on the honest beauty concealer and the flower beauty concealer. Loved this concept! Thank you.
Love your guidelines! Thank you for doing this!!! I feel more informed on how my concealer should work and not waste my money on products that will not work for me!😊
Again! Tons of info! You’re saving us lots of money experimenting on duds! Can only imagine what your clients look like when you’ve completed their individual look! TY for the honesty!
The wet n wild ends up being the first one but I swear by it!! It’s so affordable and it works so well with my under eyes and especially mixes well with other concealers! Love it as a backup too for when I need something and don’t have anything like my Tarte shape tape or too faced ! The milani concealer is double the price but still affordable and also one I trust all the timeeee. It’s so good I would confuse it with any high end !
I really appreciate the dedication. It's hard to see how the concealers perform throughout the day though. I have oily skin so it helps to see if it breaks up or is good for long wear
Nikki----OMGOSH, you are incredible to try so many concealers under your eyes, BUT I LOVE THESE VIDEOS!!!! You have introduced me to a couple I've not noticed but I am a long time user of the Neutrogena Radiant Concealer and I LOVE IT (Their peach color corrector as well)! I'm 59, have some lines and squish under my eyes and this is my eazy peazy "go to" concealer, especially on "no make-up make-up" days. This is also my "roadtrip" concealer!!!! That Maybelline Age Rewind---been using it 10+ years, before the word "viral" was attached to make up!!!! Actually, a year (or so) ago, when it was time to rebuy my shade I couldn't find it anywhere----just empty area where it should be!!! I have found that with age and changes in my skin I do have to work with this product a bit more. I use to swipe, dab and go...today I use less and pat a bit longer!! Still a winner!!! Thank you Nikki!!!! Really enjoyed the ending round up!!!!
Thank you Nikki. Love your videos. I am 48 and my favorite is the NYX bear with me concealer. I recently purchased Tower 28 to try and it made my under eyes looked so dry. Bummer cos a lot of people loved it. I am gonna try the L’Oréal age perfect concealer.
Always appreciate your reviews. Explaining so beautifully from texture to coverage, so people know what they’re getting based on what they’re looking for.
Im loving the gucci ,pml, tom Ford, cle de peau. I guess i have easy under eyes. Not much darkness just fine lines. I dont always powder either. But love the givenchy, hourglass and chanel powders.. i dont have much drugstore makeup YET!!! THANK YOU NIKKI & MITCH!! You guys are the absolute best! I just love you guys! Congratulations on all your success! Over 200k!!!! All the best to both of you!!!!❤❤❤❤
This is the most thorough, helpful, and best concealer video I've ever come across. I have been looking for something like this as I've been in need of a new concealer. THANK YOU!!!🙌🏻❤️
I’m only only halfway in and they all look great but I think it’s the brushes that make each look perfect, just saying. A good brush makes all the difference and Nikki’s have literally been the best I’ve used. ( I hope they will be available for individual purchase because I need several N12 N14 and N16🙌🏼)
I never use the concealer brush because I never know what to do with it after. What do you do after you finish, do you go and wash it right away? I don't have time to do it every morning before I leave, and I don't like to leave it there with makeup on it. What do you do?
@@katgirlblue I have several concealer brushes and I use them up until I don't have a clean one and wash them. My other brushes I wash once a week. Nikki has a live video on washing your brushes that is very helpful, you should check it out.
@@katgirlbluei don’t have those specific brushes, but i just wipe mine down on a nice microfiber towel in between uses and before i get a chance to wash mine. it gets a lot of the extra product out
@@ericaluisi8115 thank you! I don't think I'd like to use it again until after it's been washed. I have tried that with a much smaller brush - i wipe it and then spray it with alcohol and leave it on a paper towel to dry, but then the next day I don't want to use it unless I wash it first, especially near the eyes. I guess that doesn't work for me, unless I buy at least seven of them! I don't get those kind of great results, even with a brush though.
The licorice root ingredient in the Hard Candy concealer is for hyperpigmentation, it helps fade dark spots. A common ingredient in skin brightener serums. Hope that info helps. 😊
This is a great video! I have the Elf camo concealer which is great. I'm going to eventually try the Milani concealer and the L'oreal Infallible 24-hour concealer. Thank you for the recommendations.
Hello! Just found this video and within 2 mins I subbed. Love the informational vibes, but still chill and personable. Love how u got right into it. Thanks ❤
OMG I take my hat off to you for doing this!! My underye would have required medical attention after all those concealers and cleaning in between ... you would have been able to see my red, raw skin from space!!! Thank you for this .. I am definitely going to go out and get the L'Oreal Age Perfect foundation and concealer .. I need a good drugstore brand as I am so tired of spendy brands (even tho I do love the Armani and Lisa Eldridge). I also have the Fenty Stick as well but I think the L'Oreal would totally suit my skin type. xx
Hi Nikki, thank you for all your honesty and hard work you put into this video, ( how does your under eye area feel,after applying all these concealers- tender, i appreciate all the advice for our benefit, I like Maybelline’s instant age rewind eraser, it’s a classic. Love Katherine xoxo
Nikki, thanks for your extensive research. The one you missed is my favorite by far, infinitely superior to any drugstore or high end concealer for my dry, mature undereyes. LA Girl. Concealer of the angels!They don’t even have my shade, but it’s so good, I mix two shades to get it to match. I don’t know what magical voodoo secret potion they use to make it so seamless, but I’m grateful I found it!
I just wanted to say thank you for this. As I’ve gotten older, I use less make up and I gravitate towards concealer just for weird discoloration spots/ areas, instead of foundation. I found a couple of perfect colors to match my skin but now you’ve given me an entire list of things to choose- With the prices and all! I love your channel and I’m very grateful for honest reviews! Have a happy holiday, and a fantastic new year!
I have enjoyed the Milani concealer for years, but recently I tried 2 other concealers that I switch back and forth between these days. For awesome hydration that takes a little while to dry but doesn't settle into lines (I am 58, so this is a must now) I really like the Physicians Formula Butter Glow Concealer. The other one I use is ColourPop Pretty Fresh Hyaluronic Creamy Concealer which dries quicker but is very smooth and stays put all day. I am a fan of the Loreal Age Perfect Foundation, so I will check Wal-Mart for the concealer soon. I appreciate you giving honest reviews for us. It is so helpful! Thank you!
I related to when you said your under eyes looked worse with the product than without. That's how I feel about all concealers at age 60. I prep my skin (vitamin C, moisturizer, sunscreen), it looks very moisturized. I add a tiny dot, blend with a brush (tried fingers, sponge) and my skin looks wrinkled and like the desert. I kind of feel the same about foundation. Skin looks moisturized, add dot of foundation and looks dry, skin flakes appear, clings to dry patches and any peach fuzz. High end to drug store...sigh. Thanks for the excellent video. Gonna try the Neutrogena, Milani and the Elf (again)...🤞
Try mixing it with a serum or moisturiser on your hand first, then dot it on and dab it until it blends in. .... I've had success with many products using that method, you just have to see what you have that works with it . ... I'm the same, my skin looked smoother Before concealer until I did this... P.S... I'm 63.
I use the NYX Bare With Me even as a light Foundation... interested in trying the Milani. Would like a more air brushed look in a concealer. Nikki - do you have a drugstore mascara version of this? And thanks for doing this, always look forward to these.
First, let’s thank Nikki’s under eyes!! They’re the real MVP 🏆 That was a lot of blending to deal with 😳
FACTS!!!!
Right!? My skin would be completely off!
Real! I was stressed out after the 5th one 😅 but now I’m convinced I need those brushes ❤ thank you for this review 🫶
A great follow up video would be taking the top 5 and doing an all day/3 hour wear test to see how much settling into lines happens and if concealer gets patchy.
Omg that would be commitment. She did say she's worn 2 that lasted 😃
@@AutumnElainedo u recall which ones??
I’d also love to see this!
Yes the ultimate verdict to wear with your daily or weekend glam ❤
Holy Moly, did she take one for the team with this one!!! I can't imagine trying this many concealers in 1 sitting!!! My undereyes would look like GOLF BALLS by the end of this. My dry, crepey eyes definitely thank her for testing all these out for us!!! 👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀
Ok I have dry crepes eyes too!!! Pls tell me what concealers you like
Have either of you found your holy grail already? I'm 3 weeks from my 47th birthday and my skin isn't just dry and dehydrated - it is Sahara dry and eczema prone. I've been using the Maybelline Age Rewind for years, together with the Revolution Pro Ultimate Radiant Under Eye Concealer. I recently bought the L'Oréal True Match Serum Concealer because I just wasn't too happy with the other two anymore ever since I went into menopause and my skin became worse, with extra lines. I'm now using those two more for spots or as a base, no longer under my eye (NB. I don't use powder. With my dry skin, I'm just too afraid. I'll probably look like a 700 year old flaking-away vampire who hasn't had blood in ages! ).
While I actually need more coverage than the True Match gives, it does look nice. I'm going to buy the Pixi colour corrector Concealer soon, after I saw what it did for Jen Phelps' dark circles. Hopefully the combination will be 'Holy Grail', but I'm definitely in the market for a great concealer for very dry, mature skin.
The Age Rewind IS good, but more natural looking. And unfortunately, it's now sitting in my deeper wrinkles. But maybe you're younger.
I've heard good stories about the Milani Conceal + Perfect Concealer, so I'm going to try it as it's on sale in the same store where I can buy the Pixi.
BTW, I HATE the Nyx Can't Stop, Won't Stop Nikki is raving about here. I think that's because her skin is both young and oily. If you're dry - especially if you're dry & mature - stay away from it.
If you have tips for me, particularly non-American brands (I'm in the EU, and 98% of US brands can be bought here. A few that are very popular, like Rare Beauty, I can get in the UK, but I'd prefer to be able to buy it here), I'd be delighted!
I don’t understand how these brands can discontinue actual gems but keep those 25 year old stick concealers on the market
It really does work well. I use my fingers to blend it in and it’s very beautiful under my dryer eyes. To each their own.
looooool literally. i used those constantly in high school and i’ll never understand why.
@@laur83if you were lucky enough to use Max Factor products (stick concealer), he was a true genius. He saved his entire family from Nazi incursion and used makeup to camouflage their skin to escape to America. Also, if you use and enjoy Smashbox cosmetics, they are his grandsons. 🥰
Those stick concealers are more along the lines of 100 years old 😊 they lean more toward pro makeup artistry nowadays. ❤
Omg I didn’t knowNYX made that concealer in an olive! Because, I’m fair/light with olive undertones.
Thank you Nikki!! Would love to see you compare, say 3 of your favorite drugstore concealers vs 3 of your favorite high-end.
That would make too much sense! 😂 this video is awful
Nikki did not even complain once about her undereyes hurting after all that blending, taking off, then re-applying all those different formulas! Thanks for all that work! I learned a lot!
Your commitment to providing your viewers with as much info as possible is unmatched. Thank you 🙏
I have to say that for my 61 year old skin, the NYX Bare With me concealer is the best overall for my undereyes. I barely use any product, so the tube will last me forever. But, I also keep a tube of the Wet n Wild Incognito concealer in my foundation shade in my purse. When I don't have makeup on, (and in the passenger seat) I will apply this on spots and under my eyes. It works beautifully without powder and just evens my skin tone out!
You end each review with a re-cap of the product pro's and con's and the name of the product itself- thank you for that. It helps so much. Love your videos.
Nikki, I’m going to light a candle and say a prayer for your undereye! Thanks again for taking these hits for the team!! I’ve never had good luck with any type of concealer, which makes me think I’m prepping incorrectly. I’m 57 in 17 more days 🎉🥳, have combo to dryish undereye skin, a few bags and wrinkles and a little bit of blue discoloration. I’d absolutely love for you to do an undereye prep video when you have time!! Thanks again, and lots of love to you and Mitch!!
My new fave is hands down Revolution IRL, no creasing or dryness, full coverage, long wearing, love, you have to try!! 😊❤
You continue to blow others out of the water with your dedicated reviews, expert recommendations and sweetness. So many new options to check out alongside my current fav ELF ones. Thank you ❤
I was actually cringing and wincing along with you when you got to that Maybelline stick concealer. Oh... the memories... or more accurately, nightmares. I think it's positively amazing that you bought and tested so many drugstore concealers for us! Thank you so much! Now go give your skin some love after all that testing.
Me too !
This is a great series Nikki, you always put your heart and soul
into what you do! I've learned so much from you! I'm 62, not knowing much a late bloomer, not knowing much about makeup and techniques. No one ever taught me. So grateful to have found your channel! xxx
p.s. Who makes your glasses? I wear glasses a lot and those are so sharp! Thank uou
My top favorite drugstore concealers have been the elf camo concealer & the NYX can’t stop won’t stop 😍✨ they have really good shade ranges for deeper & richer skin
This is definitely the year of the concealer! So many great drugstore options. Thank you for going through all of these Nikki! So many pleasant surprises.
You sold me on the Haus Labs concealer! The absolute best I’ve ever used! I’m 60 with fine lines and it covers without being heavy.
Barley started the video and I’m excited to see which ones call my attention.
Could we get an eye prep video to have best concealer wear next please 🫶🏽
OMG the Maybelline cover stick. I also got flashbacks along with images of the Maybelline dream mouse foundation. It’s refreshing to hear a now pro-MUA also had high school makeup struggles. Love this series so much, Nikki! You’re amazing!
I appreciate you so much. Straight to the point with no long intros including 5 minutes of partnerships. Your in depth reviews are unmatched ❤
I could easily live without foundation. Usually concealer works perfectly fine) in two colors). I just love concealers. And I love this series 😍🧡
Same! 😍😍😍
I’m 49 and I have never found a concealer that works for me and I do anything and everything to make it work! I even bought the Natasha denona and the tower 28 and I hate both! I own probably twenty different ones from drugstore to high end
@@Roadie247same here. But I finally found something good enough in Clarins instant concealer. I’m 41 but not in the best condition lol
@Roadie247 try either the Makeup forever HD, Armani Luminous Silk, glowish from Huda Beauty, shiseido, or Rare beauty Eye brightener. I hate concealer and I NEVER powder my undereye because it dries it out and makes my wrinkles SO pronounced. However all of these work wonderfully. Also don't drag all the way to the outer eye, or pack so much like they all do in videos. Just put two dots under your tear duct and then just spread that to the middle of your eye. That's where the darkness is anyway. Don't touch anything past that point.
💯 I totally agree
I usually wear SPF and concealer and my blush
That’s it!
Thank you for this review. I'm 64, dry undereyes. I prep well but the Elf concealers are so drying on my undereyes. The fine lines start looking exaggerated. No luck with Elf for me. I'm happy you are young with nice skin and can make this work. This was an impressive and comprehensive review. Well done!
I’ve been waiting!!! Thank you for your content Nikki. You put in work and I appreciate you and Mitch SO MUCH. Also going to purchase your brushes soon and I can’t wait to use them 🥰
Just finished watching the whole video. Got my notes now I’m ready 🎉 thanks Nikki for doing all the hard work. You’re the bomb! Highly value your skills!❤
This all drugstore, one category series is so good. Thank you for doing these, they’re def not easy on the skin. I completely agree w your picks! 🙏🏼😘
I’m still in the process of watching this video but would love to hear how we can pick the best shade of concealer!
Thank you for testing all of these Nikki! 🙏🏼
It really depends on what you want to use it for. Brightening? Covering (actual concealing) dark circles? Bringing your undereye forward? The tones should change depending on what you want to use it for :)
For example: I’m light-med warm olive but I use a cool toned concealer in a shade or three lighter than my base (depending on the day), bc I have deep set eyes, and dark tear troughs. BUT, when I was younger and those issues weren’t as prominent, I loved using a concealer that was more yellow-toned in a shade that was probably 2 shades lighter than my base, to bring that area forward, and brightened.
@YenShively Thank you for this in-depth explanation. I have had such a hard time with under eye concealers.
I have dry mature (49 yr old) under eyes and milani, L’Oréal age perfect, NYX bare with me serum concealer and wet n wild incognito are my top drugstore favorites. Don’t get me started on my higher priced luxury or prestige brands but these drugstore products I will forever repurchase and often have backups for them ready in case I run out! 😊Great video. Wonderful application of each as well. Thank you Nikki!
i used the maybelline age rewind for so many years, i think it used to be good but the formula changed at some point and now it's thin and dry. i recently switched to NYX serum concealer and omg it's like night and day. better coverage, so creamy and moisturizing but it doesnt crease like the maybelline did.
I agree. I tried the Age Rewind it was dry on me. I have combination skin. I did prep my skin properly, it just didn’t work for me. I will have to try the NYX sometime. I like the Makeup Forever HD Skin concealer I used recently. They are several drug store ones on this review I’ll need to try sometime. 💖😊
I am 64 years old and I love the ELF hydrating concealer. I set my under eyes with No. 7 pressed powder or the Charlotte Tilbury pressed powder and it lasts over 12 hours. I work long hours and last night went to a Chriistmas party after work and my make up held up.
That No. 7 powder is phenomenal! It’s getting harder and harder to find so I really hope they don’t end up discontinuing it :(
That would be horrible if they discontinued the powder!@@YenShively
Yes!! I have both the Hourglass Vanish and the Nyx Can’t Stop Won’t Stop. On days where I’m not doing anything important I just use the Nyx one… it’s suuuuper similar to the HVC
The Maybelline Instant Age Rewind is my current go-to. Something about it makes me reach for it again and again. So I keep it in my purse makeup bag that I use for my day to day, quick get ready makeup. I also have the foundation. This concealer isn't exactly my longest lasting, full coverage, but it blends easily and is a good color match - is my fave for a more natural, daily look.
Yet is a fuller coverage. Love the sponge myself. I use it so much, so before it even gets grungey, I buy a new one.
Same. My number one concealer for years and years!
I love the L’Oréal true match for lighter makeup days…lightweight, a bit sheer for “natural” makeup, super comfortable, doesn’t emphasize lines and the shade is PERFECT for me so that’s a huge plus.
So agree- that is my concealer when I need to pretend I have no makeup on….hahaha
Nikki!! You are amazing, thank you for all your informative and helpful videos. What dedication! I have learned so much from your channel. ❤
Love the Maybelline Instant Age Rewind. Great coverage for dark circles. Sponge can be removed and cleaned with eye makeup remover, then washed like a sponge. Dry completely, then reattach.
The best!
idk why but the elf camo both versions were horrific on my underyes. Im a teenager still lol and it emphasized them crazy. I have an extensive hydrating skincare routine and prep the undereyes with extra hydration all the time btw. Its such a polarizing product cause everyone i know and many redditors online just absolutely hate it. But the people that love it absolutely love it.
I am def not a teen, but had the SAME thing! I had a much better time with the Catrice one online. Around the same orice❤
I’m 45 and can use the Elf Hydrating Camo concealer (with the white cap). Definitely need to use a beauty sponge to blend though, doesn’t work with a brush for me.
totally agree i tried both versions wanting to like it…but just looks so drying even with good skin prep!!!:(
That's crazy because I thought the same thing when I first tried it! It looked awful, and I didn't understand what the hype was about. But I recently tried it again, and I loved it. 🤷♀️
Same here ❤
Ok you’re AMAZING and also kinda insane for doing all there comparison videos! Lol. And I mean that as the best compliment as weird as that might sound. Not only have these been super helpful to watch…I’ve just enjoyed watching them all as well. Not gonna lie I’d love to see a Sephora/higher end concealer comparison video but I could never ask anyone to do another one of these. You’re a freaking champion for making all of these!!!!! 🙇♀️ 🙇♀️ 🙇♀️
The Almay clear complexion concealer is AMAZING for pimples. It dries them out and clears them quickly. I would never put it under my eyes though, only as a spot concealer.
Love the reviews. It would be helpful to see close ups to really see how they look once they're blended in.
Nikki, this might be the most useful makeup video I have come across in a looooong time. You saved us all so much time and struggle!
The Neutrogena creamy concealer is my fave and is so underrated.
Thank you so much Nikki for such a great Concealer round up tutorial. At 62, thank The Lord I don’t have dark circles under my eyes, but they are very dehydrated and hollows with a bit of discoloration in inner corner. I have fallen in love with Lancôme Serum Concealer, but wanting to try a drugstore one. You have really helped me to know which ones I want to try as a more mature, dehydrated under eyes 👀 gal. Thank you you are always bringing such amazing videos with such great knowledge of all makeups.
You do some of the most detailed videos! Thanks for doing this video. As a 61 year old I have tried so many concealers but always keep trying to find the perfect one. Right now my favorite is the Givenchy Elf concealer or NARS was too drying for me. I think I will try the L’Oréal and Neutrogena Radiant concealers that you recommended
Nikki, please tell us how to properly prep our under eyes for concealer. Any specific products you could recommend ? Im doing something wrong because I have the Milani and Haus Labs, both are just patchy upon applying. Help
I agree with your top picks. Those are some faithful standards! Maybelline fit me is great for contour and bronzing as well they blend like a dream. Just get diff colors. Never let me down
Milani concealer is one of the only drugstore items in my pro makeup kit! It looks smooth and flawless under the eye and blends seamlessly with full coverage and lasts all day 💯 love to set with the MAC pro loose powder and the undereyes basically disappear into a filter lol
Any shade match for nars custard or nars vanilla shade? Thanks
Thanks a million girl, wow, what an awesome resource for us! Saving this one to my 'travel resources' playlist, so so many ways I envision using!! Example - I'm out of town & forgot my ND one, stop at Walmart, what can I grab?', etc, super practical, thank you!!!
PS - I'd love to see a future update of this telling us over time your top most used/most reliable of these, just a thought. Once again, thank you Nikki
The Milani one looked so natural on you and it did a good job at color correcting!
NYX Bear With Me is my absolute favorite. The consistency of it is great for mature under eyes.
licorice root extract helps calm down redness. as always, thank you for your hard work, honesty, and expertise! i'm looking forward to see how your favorites perform in other videos (i.e. how they react to powder, wear over time, etc.).
So excited for this video!! Thank you Nikki, I adore your videos❤
Thank you for your excellent, no nonsense, down to business presentation. Many other presenters are so verbose! Mahalo!
Absolutely loved the education and recommendations on concealers. You help consumers save soo much money. So detailed.
Could you make one of the summary videos for your “every drugstore foundation” video, like you did for the Sephora blush? I would literally send that to relatives and non-makeup people. Thank you for these!
Ps- I have very cool undertones and many brands don’t match me. I wish elf products did, but I love L’Oréal and Wet n Wild! So your detailed reviews are helpful.
I neeeeed the high end video!!! I love these types of videos!!! ❤❤❤ I love your way to explain....😊
These are my favorite videos ever!!! Thank you! SO excited!
I'v triesd so many concelears and have finally landed on Maybelline age rewind. It's a love for me and works best on my mature eyes.😊
Same here, using Maybelline for years, trying others, low cost, medium amb high and they dried my skin, mark my wrinkles etc , always going back to Maybelline eraser
My favourite!
Just LOVE when you bring us your knowledge Nikki 😊 I too use/agree with the concealer hits, & sadly misses, I have the Maybelline age rewind in a few colors, the brightening pink is really great as well as my other shades, including the darker ones for bronzing & contouring, it’s a good one even still for my mature, over 60 under eyes 👍 THANKS AGAIN, keep up the great job!!!
I absolutely loved, loved , loved this video! You gave me excellent insight to drugstore foundations that can be just as valuable as high end ones. I plan on trying a couple of top recommended foundations you choose!
Can you do a top high-end or Sephora top concealer video? I am very curious about a few mid to high-end brands. Love your channel. Your channel is always a go to for me.❤
Fantastic review! The Maybelline Age Rewind certainly IS a holy grail for me. I truly think it's better than even the expensive high end concealers! Been using for years!
I really enjoyed all of your thoughts. I found this very helpful. I would have liked to hear your thoughts on the honest beauty concealer and the flower beauty concealer. Loved this concept! Thank you.
Thank you so much for taking the time and effort to do these series, SO very much appreciated!
That is a lot of concealers! I love the Maybelline Age Rewind for hyper pigmentation!!
Love your guidelines! Thank you for doing this!!! I feel more informed on how my concealer should work and not waste my money on products that will not work for me!😊
Again! Tons of info! You’re saving us lots of money experimenting on duds! Can only imagine what your clients look like when you’ve completed their individual look! TY for the honesty!
The wet n wild ends up being the first one but I swear by it!! It’s so affordable and it works so well with my under eyes and especially mixes well with other concealers! Love it as a backup too for when I need something and don’t have anything like my Tarte shape tape or too faced ! The milani concealer is double the price but still affordable and also one I trust all the timeeee. It’s so good I would confuse it with any high end !
I really appreciate the dedication. It's hard to see how the concealers perform throughout the day though. I have oily skin so it helps to see if it breaks up or is good for long wear
Nikki----OMGOSH, you are incredible to try so many concealers under your eyes, BUT I LOVE THESE VIDEOS!!!! You have introduced me to a couple I've not noticed but I am a long time user of the Neutrogena Radiant Concealer and I LOVE IT (Their peach color corrector as well)! I'm 59, have some lines and squish under my eyes and this is my eazy peazy "go to" concealer, especially on "no make-up make-up" days. This is also my "roadtrip" concealer!!!! That Maybelline Age Rewind---been using it 10+ years, before the word "viral" was attached to make up!!!! Actually, a year (or so) ago, when it was time to rebuy my shade I couldn't find it anywhere----just empty area where it should be!!! I have found that with age and changes in my skin I do have to work with this product a bit more. I use to swipe, dab and go...today I use less and pat a bit longer!! Still a winner!!! Thank you Nikki!!!! Really enjoyed the ending round up!!!!
Thank you so much!! Mascara would be my vote for the next in this series 😚❣️ I like brown mascara and they hardly ever come in waterproof..
My all time favorite was not included, the Catrice True Skin! I have repurchased and will keep repurchasing
Thank you Nikki. Love your videos. I am 48 and my favorite is the NYX bear with me concealer. I recently purchased Tower 28 to try and it made my under eyes looked so dry. Bummer cos a lot of people loved it. I am gonna try the L’Oréal age perfect concealer.
I appreciate this concealer review so much Nikki you did a fantastic job!
Always appreciate your reviews. Explaining so beautifully from texture to coverage, so people know what they’re getting based on what they’re looking for.
I love these videos where you try so many types of the same products. But I appreciate you using your sweet face. Thanks a million Nikki.
Im loving the gucci ,pml, tom Ford, cle de peau. I guess i have easy under eyes. Not much darkness just fine lines. I dont always powder either. But love the givenchy, hourglass and chanel powders.. i dont have much drugstore makeup YET!!! THANK YOU NIKKI & MITCH!! You guys are the absolute best! I just love you guys! Congratulations on all your success! Over 200k!!!! All the best to both of you!!!!❤❤❤❤
Hats off for this video and the amount of time and effort you had given! Unimaginable❤
Please do a high end concealer version of this video, theyre so useful!
This is the most thorough, helpful, and best concealer video I've ever come across. I have been looking for something like this as I've been in need of a new concealer. THANK YOU!!!🙌🏻❤️
I’m only only halfway in and they all look great but I think it’s the brushes that make each look perfect, just saying. A good brush makes all the difference and Nikki’s have literally been the best I’ve used. ( I hope they will be available for individual purchase because I need several N12 N14 and N16🙌🏼)
I hope there will be an option to purchase individual also. I have the set but I want a few more of some of them also!
I never use the concealer brush because I never know what to do with it after. What do you do after you finish, do you go and wash it right away? I don't have time to do it every morning before I leave, and I don't like to leave it there with makeup on it. What do you do?
@@katgirlblue I have several concealer brushes and I use them up until I don't have a clean one and wash them. My other brushes I wash once a week. Nikki has a live video on washing your brushes that is very helpful, you should check it out.
@@katgirlbluei don’t have those specific brushes, but i just wipe mine down on a nice microfiber towel in between uses and before i get a chance to wash mine. it gets a lot of the extra product out
@@ericaluisi8115 thank you! I don't think I'd like to use it again until after it's been washed. I have tried that with a much smaller brush - i wipe it and then spray it with alcohol and leave it on a paper towel to dry, but then the next day I don't want to use it unless I wash it first, especially near the eyes. I guess that doesn't work for me, unless I buy at least seven of them! I don't get those kind of great results, even with a brush though.
I love you so much. For the next one, can you do all the Sephora concealers?
I love to watch these videos because I get to watch your technique with your brushes over and over. 😊
The licorice root ingredient in the Hard Candy concealer is for hyperpigmentation, it helps fade dark spots. A common ingredient in skin brightener serums. Hope that info helps. 😊
My favorite ever and I buy it again and again, it’s the Milani concealer!!! I love it and the second one is elf hydrating
I love these Testing videos - You are one of my favorite content creators. I know the video is long but I would love a super quick ranking at the end.
This is a great video! I have the Elf camo concealer which is great. I'm going to eventually try the Milani concealer and the L'oreal Infallible 24-hour concealer. Thank you for the recommendations.
I won't buy anything by L'Oreal because they still torture animals.
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Hello! Just found this video and within 2 mins I subbed. Love the informational vibes, but still chill and personable. Love how u got right into it. Thanks ❤
OMG I take my hat off to you for doing this!! My underye would have required medical attention after all those concealers and cleaning in between ... you would have been able to see my red, raw skin from space!!! Thank you for this .. I am definitely going to go out and get the L'Oreal Age Perfect foundation and concealer .. I need a good drugstore brand as I am so tired of spendy brands (even tho I do love the Armani and Lisa Eldridge). I also have the Fenty Stick as well but I think the L'Oreal would totally suit my skin type. xx
Yay! I didn't even know that this was coming today! Great surprise!
Hi Nikki, thank you for all your honesty and hard work you put into this video, ( how does your under eye area feel,after applying all these concealers- tender, i appreciate all the advice for our benefit, I like Maybelline’s instant age rewind eraser, it’s a classic. Love Katherine xoxo
Nikki! Taking one for the team again!!👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼✊🏼🥰💕
Nikki, thanks for your extensive research. The one you missed is my favorite by far, infinitely superior to any drugstore or high end concealer for my dry, mature undereyes. LA Girl. Concealer of the angels!They don’t even have my shade, but it’s so good, I mix two shades to get it to match. I don’t know what magical voodoo secret potion they use to make it so seamless, but I’m grateful I found it!
I just wanted to say thank you for this. As I’ve gotten older, I use less make up and I gravitate towards concealer just for weird discoloration spots/ areas, instead of foundation. I found a couple of perfect colors to match my skin but now you’ve given me an entire list of things to choose- With the prices and all! I love your channel and I’m very grateful for honest reviews! Have a happy holiday, and a fantastic new year!
I have enjoyed the Milani concealer for years, but recently I tried 2 other concealers that I switch back and forth between these days. For awesome hydration that takes a little while to dry but doesn't settle into lines (I am 58, so this is a must now) I really like the Physicians Formula Butter Glow Concealer. The other one I use is ColourPop Pretty Fresh Hyaluronic Creamy Concealer which dries quicker but is very smooth and stays put all day. I am a fan of the Loreal Age Perfect Foundation, so I will check Wal-Mart for the concealer soon. I appreciate you giving honest reviews for us. It is so helpful! Thank you!
I related to when you said your under eyes looked worse with the product than without. That's how I feel about all concealers at age 60. I prep my skin (vitamin C, moisturizer, sunscreen), it looks very moisturized. I add a tiny dot, blend with a brush (tried fingers, sponge) and my skin looks wrinkled and like the desert. I kind of feel the same about foundation. Skin looks moisturized, add dot of foundation and looks dry, skin flakes appear, clings to dry patches and any peach fuzz. High end to drug store...sigh. Thanks for the excellent video. Gonna try the Neutrogena, Milani and the Elf (again)...🤞
I love the Neutrogena one (NOT the stick version)!
Try mixing it with a serum or moisturiser on your hand first, then dot it on and dab it until it blends in. .... I've had success with many products using that method, you just have to see what you have that works with it . ... I'm the same, my skin looked smoother Before concealer until I did this... P.S... I'm 63.
I like Bobbi brown skin stick foundation since i was 21 and don't like other foundations for the reason you stated
@@lynettefinnigan9540Thank you for the tip. I have the same issue now that my dry skin is 55. ❤
I use the NYX Bare With Me even as a light Foundation... interested in trying the Milani. Would like a more air brushed look in a concealer. Nikki - do you have a drugstore mascara version of this? And thanks for doing this, always look forward to these.
Oh my gosh that was a lot of work! Thank you for providing all that information! I ❤️❤️❤️ all your videos!
Could you pleeeeeease do this for drugstore blushes and bronzers?
You deserve a luxury eye mask after all that! Thank you so much for all the work you did on this ❤
What is the best way to prep under eyes for dry dry skin?