Laura Mercier • Secret Concealer • Concealers

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*TOP REVIEWER* Hedd on 2/1/2004 6:44:00 PM more reviews by Hedd

Age: 19-24   Skin: Normal, Tan, Neutral   Hair: Black, Straight, Fine   Eyes: Brown    

Good coverage, texture is creamy. Easy to blend, but need to do it well. Worked for my undereye circles-brightened my eyes. Did not crease.

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sgtill on 1/29/2004 11:13:00 AM more reviews by sgtill

Age: 44-55   Skin: Combination   Hair: Blond   Eyes: Brown    

I've got this in #2. It's the best concealer I've ever used. I'm hooked for life on this one. It covers dark undereye circles & doesn't crease at all.

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killerbunny on 1/22/2004 3:58:00 AM more reviews by killerbunny

Age: 25-29   Skin: Normal   Hair: Black   Eyes: Brown    

I got this to replace the Bobbi Brown concealer that I had FOREVER, which was discontinued long ago. I just happened to stop at the LM counter and the salesperson applied it on me. I don't have dark circles, but I do get red and dark spots when my pimples heal and this covers them well. it's a very creamy concealer, a little oily even, but it blends well. Once I set it with loose powder you can hardly tell I'm wearing makeup at all, and the powder takes away the oilyness. I use #2 (I'm Asian and I have light skin). You're supposed to use a brush, but I'm usually in a hurry, so I use my finger to dab. I use very little this way, and I'm sure it will last me awhile.

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girlonfilm77 on 1/20/2004 3:07:00 PM more reviews by girlonfilm77

Age: 25-29   Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium   Hair: Blond   Eyes: Blue    

I defy anyone who tries this product not to see results. It really does get rid of dark circles and any imperfections your skin may have. It gives skin a lovely glow once its applied, like its been lit up by great lighting! Ok, I know this product is tres expensive but its so worth it as a little really goes a long may. Its concentrated so you only need the tiniest dab and it works miracles. Ok, I know I may sound like I work for Laura Mercier (i wish! freebies galore!! ; ) but this stuff really does work. I can't be without it now, although I don't use it everyday (i'm not bothered about how I look at work as theres no one to impress there!)as its too expensive for that, I use it at weekends and it last me ages. So go buy it, you'll be glad you did!

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RileyKate on 1/17/2004 4:14:00 AM more reviews by RileyKate

Age: 25-29   Skin: Normal, Medium   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Green    

I think I may have found THE perfect under eye concealer - it covers them well - I set it (since it's very emollient) w/ LM's Secret Brightening Powder - a little goes a long way, so my pot will last a long time .. good thing, since the concealer & powder combo set me back $45! - I consider it an "investment" =) ....p.s. this is the concealer in the *pot*, not the *compact*...this one was made esp for under eyes...the Secret Camouflage is the one in the compact...for other areas of the face...

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florence2306 on 1/13/2004 5:28:00 AM more reviews by florence2306

Age: 30-35   Skin: Dry   Hair: Blond   Eyes: Green    

Now that I have this, I'm wondering how I managed all these years without this concealer!!!
I have secret concealer n°2, a good match w/t the oil free foundation sunny beige (yellow undertone). I love the way I look after putting it, it's like light was coming from my face !

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frputich on 1/4/2004 5:00:00 PM more reviews by frputich

Age: 30-35   Skin: Other   Hair: Other   Eyes: Other    

I bought this in No. 3 for my undereye shadows and found no difference after applying. Yes, it was emollient enough for the undereye area, but there was no coverage at all from this product. I wanted to try it because of all the good reviews it received, but I found the Secret Concealer to be unremarkable and expensive.

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TiffanyGolightly on 12/31/2003 1:19:00 AM more reviews by TiffanyGolightly

Age: 18 & Under   Skin: Other   Hair: Other   Eyes: Other    

Got rid of the dark circles under my eye beautifully. I use this over my LM oil free foundation and then set it with the LM tranclucent powder. gives me a very nice fresh flawless look.

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*TOP REVIEWER* lolly5377 on 12/30/2003 8:05:00 PM more reviews by lolly5377

Age: 25-29   Skin: Other   Hair: Other   Eyes: Other    

Amazing. In combination with the secret brightener and secret brightening powder, it's really the only dark circle concealer that works. On top of that, it looks natural! Worth every penny. LM would do well to create more shades, though. I do think mine is just a touch yellow.

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r1ssah on 12/22/2003 12:24:00 AM more reviews by r1ssah

Age: 19-24   Skin: Normal   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Brown    

I just got mine! In #3 ..Warm undertone... my 1st biggest problem is my undereye dark circles! I actually tried prescriptives... etc. but this is the only thing that worked, when the MA applied this to me, my eye brightened up. Definitely great product, just a little dab goes a long long way.... plus it lasts the whole day!! I cant stop raving about it! I love LM!

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raesinhl82 on 12/20/2003 5:01:00 PM more reviews by raesinhl82

Age: 36-43   Skin: Oily   Hair: Blond   Eyes: Blue    

Not enough colors to match skin tones. Too yellow!

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*TOP REVIEWER* Vivrant on 11/20/2003 2:32:00 PM more reviews by Vivrant

Age: Unknown   Skin: Other, Fair-Medium, Warm   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Brown    

This is a fabulous product. I wish i had gotten it sooner. It literally is like airbrushing for your face. it hides flaws amazingly well, the texture is a bit dry but that works well for me since i have combo oily skin. You do have to know how to use this product though to get it to work for you so take some time w/ your LM rep to get it right.

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stellabell on 11/14/2003 12:03:00 AM more reviews by stellabell

Age: 30-35   Skin: Combination   Hair: Blond   Eyes: Hazel    

I have never been very happy with any concealor in terms of how well they cover dark circles. THIS, however, is THE ONE! I could kick myself for not trying it soon. It's perfect.

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LiliaHolly on 10/26/2003 12:07:00 PM more reviews by LiliaHolly

Age: 25-29   Skin: Normal   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Brown    

Ooh, this is the best undereye concealer I've ever tried. Before I used Becca's concealer, and it was good, but when I tried Laura Mercier's Secret concealer, I gave the Becca to my sister, and devoted myself to this! I have natural dark circles that I inherited from my father, and this covers them up quickly and easily. It makes me look like I've had a great night's sleep, even if I was up until two. But picking the right shade is important. When I went to Saks, the Laura Mercier girl said I was a 3 (I have a FFF/MMM complexion), but I hated the way she applied it so I headed over to Bergdorf Goodman, and there I discovered, much to my surprise, I was a 2. I was skeptical at first, but I tried it and it was perfect.

I apply it with the concealer brush from my Poole brush kit on only the dark spots under my eyes (don't apply it everywhere) after dabbing on some Kiehl's eye moisturizer--if you have deep facial lines around your eyes, that's the best way to go. Then I pat, not rub, to blend with either my fingers or a cosmetic sponge.

To sum up, this product is fabulous, and I love it!

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scc79 on 10/10/2003 10:39:00 AM more reviews by scc79

Age: 19-24   Skin: Dry, Tan   Hair: Black   Eyes: Brown    

I'm glad I read these reviews before receiving my first LM makeover, or else the MA may have convinced me that this looked good on me (I'm such a sucker). Got the primer, TM, and powder (all which I love and looked great), but this stuff looked chalky on m

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Blondie03 on 10/1/2003 4:48:00 PM more reviews by Blondie03

Age: 36-43   Skin: Other   Hair: Blond   Eyes: Hazel    

Wow, a LM product that I do not like! I really had high-hopes for this one, but it did not work out for me at all. I am 40, with some fine eye lines & dark circles so coverage (which this does) & no creeping into my lines (which this does not do) is HUGE to me. Everyone looks at our eyes & to drop the ball when making them up is not good.....not good at all. This just is too thick, greasy, poor color choices & creeps up badly. One lippie from me & it breaks my heart, cause I love LM's line! :(

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*TOP REVIEWER* annelau on 9/30/2003 12:58:00 AM more reviews by annelau

Age: 19-24   Skin: Sensitive, Fair-Medium   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Brown    

First of all, Secret Concealer is the one in pot and not the palette with two shades. It looks creamy in the pot but it stings and bruns my eyes. I could tell at the counter when the SA first put it on my eyes. One application of this is too much for me. Ahuuu, it immediately leaded to serious allergy for my undereye area (Dry, reddish, irrated and bruning). So I would suggest you to try it before purchasing it online or from the counter. By the way, although many people say it has excellent coverage ... it still did nothing for me and I agree applying this requires huge input of time, you need to pad it and set it with powder and before setting it by poweder, make it look even is a very hard task.

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claudiaee on 9/26/2003 9:37:00 PM more reviews by claudiaee

Age: 25-29   Skin: Combination, Medium   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Brown    

I use two concealers. One for blemishes and discolorations and another for undereye area. Secret Concealer is the one that I use for the blemishes and discolorations. It is pretty dry so it stays on really well, but this is the same reason it isn't that great for the undereye area.

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mukky on 9/19/2003 10:51:00 PM more reviews by mukky

Age: 36-43   Skin: Other   Hair: Other   Eyes: Other    

Initially I like this product. I bought it when I got the LM Primer and Tinted Moisturizer which I think are both fabulous. However, as I use it, I've noticed that when I wear mascara with it, I tend to get 'racoon eyes'. This is always a problem for me, and since switching mascaras, I haven't had this issue until I used this product. When I don't use the product, I don't have the problem. I would not recommend this if you have this problem or have really long lashes.

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Lyssa2676 on 9/14/2003 7:44:00 PM more reviews by Lyssa2676

Age: 30-35   Skin: Very Dry   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Hazel    

I have finally found an under eye concealer that works in covering my dark circles and will work with my dry skin in that area. Previously, I had use Lancome and while I liked the coverage it gave, it only caked up because of the dry skin. I would have to mix it with moisturizer to get it to work. While that seems like an easy thing to do, anytime I can get one product to do the job, I am happier. The only complaint is the rather steep price--$20.00. Hopefully it will last awhile.

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