Concealers Are Key Beauty Fixers

Without a doubt, concealer is one of my favorite cosmetic categories. Concealers are key beauty fixers! A makeup concealer is one of my most essential products for personal use, and it’s definitely one item I love experimenting with. I typically try several concealers every year, and yes, I have thoughts.

Please welcome this short list of some of my favorite concealers. These are the ones I find myself gravitating towards currently—some are more recent purchases, while others are die-hard favorites. Let’s explore the concealers that are key beauty fixers together.

Clé de Peau Beauté – The Concealer

This product is sleek, chic, and easy to carry. The coverage is medium to full, and you can apply it directly from the tube, as suggested. However, I have found that using a synthetic and fluffy brush to whisk it on in the inner ocular groove under the eye works wonders and conserves more of the product.

The Clé de Peau Beauté the Concealer comes in a stick format and works best for normal to especially oily skin. The product is blurring and provides excellent coverage. The shade selection does extend, but it is not the most extensive range of skin tones. I felt lucky to find a shade to match myself.

That being said, this has been my true go-to formula for the last year, especially if I need long-lasting coverage with the option to add more throughout the day as needed. This is a self-setting concealer that dries down to a powder-like finish. Elegant, refined, and sans faute—very bougie—it’s a new staple for me.

MAKE UP FOR EVER – HD Skin Concealer

As I have progressed through life, I have learned to appreciate finer textures in concealers—ones that are featherlight and easily buildable, providing an undetectable, realistic skin finish. Look no further than the MAKE UP FOR EVER HD Skin Concealer. It offers 24-hour wear, and its gel-like texture is easy to blend and build. It features ingredients like hyaluronic acid, jojoba oil, and snow mushroom to plump the look of fine lines and hydrate the under-eye area.

This concealer helps to brighten the under-eye area and blends seamlessly into the skin. The HD Skin Concealer can be built up to medium coverage and is great for all skin types, giving it incredible versatility. The texture of this concealer lends itself well to being applied with a brush, allowing more precision in the application and making it easier to blend with the skin.

NYX Professional Makeup - Pro Fix Stick Correcting Concealer

Leave it to NYX Professional Makeup to launch another successful concealer. Their Bare With Me Concealer Serum is already a smash hit for drier skin due to its hydrating formula. Now, NYX Professional Makeup has recently launched the Pro Fix Stick Correcting Concealer, and let me tell you, they have another hit on their hands.

This is a creamy stick formula that gives amazing coverage, gliding effortlessly on the skin and mimicking a skin-like texture. The Pro Fix Stick Correcting Concealer also features correcting shades, such as Pink, Green, Dark Peach, Mid Yellow, and more. Available in 22 shades, these impressive concealer sticks pack an impressive amount of moisture, in part due to the hyaluronic acid in their formulation. This concealer is readily available, and best of all, it is inexpensive compared to every other product I have written about in this story.

The NYX Professional Makeup Pro Fix Stick Correcting Concealer is comfortable, breathable, and flexible on the skin. It gives a skin-like, dewy finish, so those of you who prefer matte finishes will want to set it with a powder.

MAC Cosmetics – Pro Longwear Concealer

An OG concealer for me—I have been using this product for 20 years, which says a lot about a concealer, considering how technologies have evolved and how newer formulations and textures have emerged. The MAC Cosmetics Pro Longwear Concealer is another self-setting wonder—a full-coverage concealer that lasts up to 24 hours, is water and humidity-resistant, and sets with a matte finish on the skin.

The only gripe I have is the mini-bottle it comes in: the pumps get dirty, the glass bottles can easily shatter if dropped, and once you have used about 80% of the product, it can get really hard to retrieve the last bit. Beyond that, this product is a sure thing for normal to oily skin; dry skin types may find this way too heavy, so fair warning.

Pro Suggestion: Eye Creams!

Without proper hydration and nourishment, it can be challenging to hide any darkness under the eye area without creating a cakey effect or, worse, accentuating fine lines. Hydration will help add moisture to the area, plumping up the skin and minimizing the appearance of fine lines while softening deeper grooves.

Consider adding active ingredients into your routine, such as niacinamide, vitamin C, retinol, peptides, etc. These ingredients act over time to brighten and revive the under-eye area, smoothing away dryness and making the skin more radiant.

Outro

Concealer is a great tool to hide any unwanted visitors or realities of our current complexion. Are you stressed and overworked, with dark circles from lack of sleep? Concealer! Do you have redness or uneven pigment you want to adjust on your face? Concealer! Did an undesired blemish appear? Concealer!

When you find the right concealer, it’s like having an undetectable best friend who helps you look your best, even when you’re not feeling it. Enjoy the art of redirection and concealing, my dear readers. Until next time, stay beautiful!

Getting that Golden Glow

Summer is all about that golden glow. Whether you’re basking in the sun’s rays or fiercely protecting your skin, it’s inevitable that your skin will gain some color during the season—it’s natural. Often, that golden hue gives the skin a more alive and even appearance, with most skin tones deepening—some becoming rosier, while others turn golden as the initial redness fades.

However, maintaining that golden glow can be tricky, especially as we wash our faces frequently, causing our summer color to fade first on our faces. Thankfully, there are countless bronzers on the market to help us achieve that perfect sun-kissed complexion, keeping our golden glow intact without compromising our skin.

Here are a few of my current favorite bronzers available now. These bronzing powders will help you achieve that sun-kissed skin, without any damage:

Gucci – Poudre de Beauté Éclat Soleil Bronzing Powder
This stunning compact powder is a luxurious addition to any beauty routine. The exquisite fragrance adds an extra touch of bougie appeal that I can’t resist. I always apply it with a brush for an even finish. Available in five shades, this product may not cater to darker skin tones, so some might need to look elsewhere for a perfect match. However, the Sun-Kissed Glow Bronzer from Gucci is an ultimate splurge, and one I’m thrilled to have made.

NARS – Laguna Talc-Free Bronzer Powder
When a celebrated makeup artist creates their own line, it’s always a big deal. NARS has maintained its status with innovative launches and a focus on new, talc-free formulas for all its powders, ushering in a renaissance for the brand. The Laguna Talc-Free Bronzer Powder is richly pigmented and applies beautifully to the skin. It’s easy to control the color payoff and build intensity, making it a dream to work with. I loved layering it gradually to warm up the face I was working on.

MAKE UP FOR EVER – Artist Longwear Skin-Fusing Matte Powder Bronzer
MAKE UP FOR EVER has been reformulating all its powder products to be talc-free, and this newest bronzer is a standout addition to their already stellar lineup. The Artist Longwear Skin-Fusing Matte Powder Bronzer has excellent pigmentation that spreads effortlessly, allowing you to build up or tone down the color as needed. The shades have a hint of rosiness, giving a freshly sun-kissed effect. The sturdy metal compacts allow the powders to be removed and added to an existing palette, perfect for artists who travel with multiple shades.

 ONE/SIZE by Patrick Starr – Made for Shade Bronze & Sculpt Trio Palette
These powders launched some time ago, and I have to say, I absolutely love playing with this product. Highly pigmented, each compact offers three variations within its shade family, with differences becoming more pronounced in the deeper tones. While this formula does contain talc—something I always like to mention—the way it applies to the skin is incredibly fluid and smooth. The large, shiny red compact is a statement piece, and with three large pans of bronzer, it’s lasted me forever with no signs of hitting pan.

 Wonderblush – Le Hâle Bronzing Powder
Based in my hometown of Montréal, Wonderblush is a brand I’m incredibly proud of. Launched in the fall of 2023, Wonderblush has already made a name for itself with a series of elegant, high-performance products, made locally, at an affordable luxury price. Currently available in two shades, Le Hâle Bronzing Powder is a new must-have for makeup artists and enthusiasts alike. The simple, streamlined compact has a satisfying snap when you close it, and while packaging isn’t everything, the practical elegance of Wonderblush stands out. Just wait until you see their blush colors!

I hope you enjoy this selection of bronzers to achieve that perfect golden, sun-kissed complexion. Stay lively, stay sunny, and glow golden as you soak up the sun—but don’t forget your sunscreen!

Until next time, stay beautiful!