This is not enough for underyes for me, but I use it around my nose or on my eyelids if I am not wearing shadow, and in my "parenthesis" around my mouth to tone down the lines. I don't use foundation, so it is a nice too to put in the shadowy areas. It is expensive, but I use so little at a time I think it will last awhile.

I asked for å good concealer for my dark circles under my eyes, in a perfume / make up store. The woman who worked there, said that this was wonderful, and found a color that was "perfect for my skin". Well... Now I have an expensive "concealer", I am nearly white under my eyes + my dark circles are just as dark as before. Only now everybody looks at them because of my "Panda-eyes"...

Was on the verge of getting another YSL Touche Eclat pen but decided to try something new, so I managed to procure one of these from eBay for a reasonable-ish price.


First of all, the presentation is great. The product comes in its own little velvet bag--a nice touch since the pen is silver and looks like it'd scratch/smudge easily. I think I prefer the design of this pen to the YSL one--sleek silver rather than gaudy gold. The product itself has a very light, creamy texture (slightly more substantial than Touche Eclat, that is, less watery) with a subtle rose scent. I could definitely do without the latter, especially since I mostly use this around my eyes.


I think the lasting power is better than Touche Eclat. I find that it's still mostly on after a few hours, as opposed to the TE, which will have mostly faded away, even when set with a loose powder (I use Laura Mercier's). It also is not quite as sheer, so it has better coverage and it takes less product and fussing to get a rested look. Of course, the color is very light (a very pale whitened beige, similar to TE #1, but without the slight pinkish tone) and the fluid has light-reflective qualities, so if you use too much, you'll get an unearthly glow around your eyes that'll just make you look worse. So use with some restraint.


Application tip: brush a thin layer of this on the places you need illumination action (usually inner corners and about halfway out along the dark circle area--stop below your eye at a spot that lines up with your pupil). Let it sit on your face for a few seconds (just a few), and then gently tap it with your ring finger to blend. If you need more, repeat. Letting it sit dries out the product slightly and gives somewhat more coverage than if you just slap it on and blend right away. If you have really terrible dark circles, you'll need to use a normal concealer first, then apply this on top in the prescribed manner. Nothing will totally erase your sleeplessness, but this stuff will help minimize the effects. continued >>

I'm still undecided about skinflash....I love the radiant look it gives but i find the coverage is pretty light if it is in fact a concealer.As the salesgirl pointed out to me its not so much a concealer as a radiance boosting pen,which I get.

For a concealer I need something a little heavier to cover up these bags...

Its expensive,but the packaging is great quality.it also smells considerably better than the touche eclat...I think maybe I just need to master exactly how/where to use it!

I love this product. I had never found a concealer that did so much- highlight, conceal, and generally even out my skin tone- with such a small amount of product and precise application. I have this in Candlelight and I swear it makes me look like I've had 10 hours of sleep every night. It does a great job with redness and dark circles, as well, which I always get due to allergies.
It may seem expensive, especially the first time you purchase, but it's a high-quality product and it's completely worth it. Don't overdo it or it can flake a little, and make sure you blend immediately. For reference, I am a medium brunette with hazel eyes and light-medium skin tone.

I think this is ok. I will give it that it doesn't get into fine lines and cake up if you are going to use it as a concealer. However since I have bags along with dark circles (I know great combo :P) I don't really like how my under eye area looks all pearly it makes the bags stand out more.
I guess I'll keep on looking for that "perfect" concealer. This is nice around the nose and on top of cheek bones to highlight, however there are cheaper highlighters out there that can get the job done just as well.

Ordinary concealors just dry and cake under my eyes, especially as I've gotten older. Skinflash is light enough not to dry in a layer like foundation but disguises dark shadows subtley.It seems to reflect light off your skin without being at all shimmery.
It would not however cover spots or blemishes as it's so light in texture and color. Actually it would highlight them! I prefer it to YSL Touche Eclat also. Maybe the color suits my pale skin better (I use #2 in both). And anyway it's cheaper.
Beautiful elegant packaging too.
I've bought several of these and when I've strayed I've never found better.

I was very pleased w/this product. I use this on needed areas instead of foundation allover. However, if you have serious dark circles or imperfections, it isn't the best concealer. I know it's supposed to be a highlighter, but I use it as a concealer. One gripe I have is that the color slightly turns grayish under my eyes after a long day/night. But it isn't enough so that I would stop using or repurchase this product.

Very pricey, for what you get. More of a highliter, than a concealer -- does squat for those with inherited undereye darkness. Does not last long - it is impossible to see how much product is left in the applicator (however attractive & sleek it may be). Save your money & give Clinique's "All About Eyes Concealer" a try.

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I really wanted to like this product..but it dissapointed me. This product should be used more as a highlighter than a concealer..i have no idea why they would even say it hides imperfection or under eye circles..it doesn't really hide much of anything. It does have some light reflecting pigment in it..but it really isn't all that special. I dont see any difference wearing it, or not. The only thing nice about this product is the packaging.. which is probably the reason why it's so expensive..of course it's dior, so anything from them will clean up your wallet. Unfortunately this was not worth the money...in my opinion.