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*TOP REVIEWER* PrincessAmina83 on 5/14/2003 7:22:00 PM more reviews by PrincessAmina83

Age: 19-24   Skin: Oily   Hair: Black   Eyes: Brown    

By George, I've found it! My HG concealer. This is the best stuff out there! IMO, MAC has the BEST color matches- unlike Origins... NW45 matches my skin tone EXACTLY. Also, this stuff is so creamy, it's easy to blend and it leaves my sace looking moisturzed and radiant. It's hard to believe that something so oil based doesn't break me out, instead, it felt light and made my skin look and feel better. I hate looking like I have on lots of makeup, but my closest buddies couldn't even tell I had anything on. Even thought the pot is small, it seems like it will last a really long time, so when I finally run out, I will repurchase.

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HuongStar on 5/14/2003 12:46:00 PM more reviews by HuongStar

Age: 19-24   Skin: Combination   Hair: Black   Eyes: Brown    

Desperately searching for a good creamy concealer, I found a saviour in Studio Finish NW20. The consistency is creamy smooth and it blends easily. No need to be heavy handed with this concealer; it covers well with a small amount! I was hesistant to try such shade with so much pink in it because I have so much yellow in my skin but the effect was very natural and just what I needed for undereye and blemish coverage. A great product for a great price!

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*TOP REVIEWER* zhenya on 4/28/2003 5:02:00 PM more reviews by zhenya

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

I have this in NC20, which matches my light olive-toned skin *almost* but not quite perfectly. It covers extremely well, although it can be hard to blend and looks cakey if too much is applied. But what concealer doesn't, right? At $12.50 for a hefty 7g of product, it's hard to go wrong. I'll definitely repurchase.

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baybeejo on 4/27/2003 8:34:00 AM more reviews by baybeejo

Age: 19-24   Skin: Other   Hair: Black   Eyes: Brown    

i've been using this for about 4 years and I think i might try the stila one next. You need to layer some powder over it so it'll last longer tho, and the only gripe is, it does move into the eye creases but after 10-20 mins if u run ur finger LIGHTLY over it, that should do it for the rest of the day. But u'll need to touch up a little with powder halfway thru the day... lots of shades to choose from, so that's great.

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gloryDOTcom on 4/23/2003 10:02:00 PM more reviews by gloryDOTcom

Age: 18 & Under   Skin: Combination   Hair: Black   Eyes: Black    

This works great for minor blemishes and small red spots, but I found it didn't do anything for my zits. It's a creamy texture but the color selection isn't very extensive, and it's sort of thick so I imagine this only works if you find your exact color match. It looks perfectly natural and didn't accentuate any fine lines

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ineedbags on 4/19/2003 3:19:00 PM more reviews by ineedbags

Age: 19-24   Skin: Other   Hair: Other   Eyes: Other    

I LOVE THIS PRODUCT. One of my staples for everyday life! Just a little goes a long way, I've been using my pot everyday for over a year now and I still have more than half left! Will buy this item FOREVER...

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*TOP REVIEWER* gambitlizard on 4/17/2003 9:28:00 PM more reviews by gambitlizard

Age: 30-35   Skin: Oily, Fair   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Green    

Great concealer! Covers undereye circles and blemishes easily. Comes in tons of shades to find your perfect match. Reasonably priced. For really dark undereye circles, you will have to apply in layers with powder.

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luckyseven on 4/16/2003 12:02:00 PM more reviews by luckyseven

Age: 18 & Under   Skin: Combination, Fair   Hair: Blond, Wavy, Medium   Eyes: Brown    

i like how this product does a great job of covering up undereye circles. i just pat a little bit on and it stays pretty much throughout the day (but make sure the eye area is well moisturized). however, if you want to use it on other areas of the skin, like blemishes, make sure the skin isn't dry and that you pat on the concealer very lightly, otherwise it will look cakey. the price is not too bad either...overall i would buy it again!

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gloryDOTcom on 4/15/2003 11:08:00 PM more reviews by gloryDOTcom

Age: 18 & Under   Skin: Combination   Hair: Black   Eyes: Black    

This works great for minor blemishes and small red spots, but I found it didn't do anything for my zits. It's a creamy texture but the color selection isn't very extensive, and it's sort of thick so I imagine this only works if you find your exact color match. It looks perfectly natural and didn't accentuate any fine lines.

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NewUSER on 4/15/2003 3:09:00 PM more reviews by NewUSER

Age: 19-24   Skin: Other   Hair: Other   Eyes: Other    

I've used this concelear (nw30) for around two years now. It's a great product. Recently, I was told the best method to apply this and let me tell you IT WORKS! Damp MAC 242 brush with water. Make sure it's not dripping with water, just a little damp. Get some of the concealer, then apply gently around the area of the eye where you need it. Voila! it's not too thick...just right. It looks way better than with the finger. At least it has work for me. :)

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Cammmi on 4/13/2003 6:44:00 PM more reviews by Cammmi

Age: 18 & Under   Skin: Normal, Olive   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Brown    

I really like this, and it's part of my daily routine since 2 years now. This is thick and I use my fingers to apply.This has an amazing coverage. I use NC30 and it's the perfect yellow tone for my skin. This is what I like about MAC you find the perfect match for your skin color.I'm really happy with this little pot.

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candicewails on 4/12/2003 6:48:00 AM more reviews by candicewails

Age: Unknown   Skin: Normal   Hair: Other   Eyes: Other    

Maybe it's because I live in the tropics, but this concealer is pretty easy to blend and not dry at all. However, for this same reason, it has a tendency to slip and slide (instead of staying where you're trying to put it) everytime you're trying to blend it in. As it is, it isn't all that good for covering dark circles although for minor zits it's ok. I agree that it's affordable and value for money, but I might not buy this one again now that I've found Covermark's Extra Formula foundation. Also, this one tends to crack (not literally, but it creeps/smudges/concentrates into tiny lines- and I'm only 22. If I have it between my brows/eyes, all I have to do is yawn or frown and you get permanent lines in your makeup. It's really embarassing because it's so OBVIOUS that you're wearing concealer. That said, I like that it's one of the few products from MAC that is non-comedogenic. The full coverage foundation- which I used to use cos I thought it'd be a bigger-sized, better-valued version of the concealer, is a little greasier in texture AND breaks me out cos it's not non-pore-clogging.

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semolinapilchard on 4/11/2003 9:10:00 PM more reviews by semolinapilchard

Age: Unknown   Skin: Other   Hair: Other   Eyes: Other    

used this for years while always trying others. coverage is obviously good but doesn't cut it anymore on my scars. throughout the day, they're showing through despite being set with powder, etcetc...undereyes, i've got to mix it with something smoother as when dusted, looks very cakey and ages skin quite a bit. wish it lasted longer and wouldn't cake like it does but it does have the best coverage i've found so far...still looking.

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sassykathy69 on 4/11/2003 7:32:00 PM more reviews by sassykathy69

Age: Unknown   Skin: Combination   Hair: Black   Eyes: Brown    

this concealer was a MARVEl....not only did it cover my blemishes.....it helped my undereye bags! i just finished it today :-(....BUT NEVER FEAR! im buying some tommorow! ;-)

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*TOP REVIEWER* Shells on 4/9/2003 10:34:00 PM more reviews by Shells

Age: 19-24   Skin: Other   Hair: Other   Eyes: Other    

This is the best concealer that I've ever tried. You may have to practice to get the technique just right but the results are well worth it. I got an excellent color match, the best I've ever had, and it blends right into my skin. I don't need foundation when I wear this! I have normal skin and don't find a problem with it being too dry, as others reviewers have mentioned. Kevyn Aucoin actually preferred dry-er textured concealers because they stick better and don't slide off of your skin. This will cover absolutely *anything* I promise, if it doesn't you're not using it correctly. The texture is thick and creamy, and it's rather opaque (a good color match is a *must* for this reason!) and the texture becomes a bit dry as it hits your skin..that's a good thing, it doesn't budge all day. I can see why it would be a problem for undereyes, it's a bit thick for that and could look cakey. I don't have any fine lines yet and I just lightly tap with my ring finger on the inner corner of my eyes to the center of my under eye and it's fine for me. I tap it on blemishes with my finger. For sheerer coverage I spread it with a damp sponge. For bigger problems I tap it on the area with the flat part of a non-latex wedge/sponge. For only $12.50 it's a great product and with some practice (it took me a couple of days to perfect it) it will cover *everything* and just leave you looking like you have flawless skin!

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*TOP REVIEWER* kitty62 on 4/5/2003 11:31:00 AM more reviews by kitty62

Age: 36-43   Skin: Combination, Fair   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Brown    

Judging from all the previous reviews, (See also "Pot Concealor. I believe we're all talking about the same product.) this is a classic YMMV. I, for one, have never found anything that approaches the dark-circle coverage I get with this. I love the consistency, and with a little eye cream underneath, blending is easy. I've never had a problem with this creeping into lines (I'm 40), and I'm lucky enough to have found a perfect color match (NW20). I also think it's a tremendous value: I have been using the same pot for over a year and more than half is remaining. The SPF15 (titanium dioxide) is also a neat selling point. Occasionally, I've needed to reapply late in the day. (I don't wear any kind of foundation or powder over this. A sweep of powder would probably enhance staying power, but I have never liked the look of powder on my skin.)

This concealor is also great for covering red marks left behind by old blemishes, but because I find that it doesn't really grab on anything very oily, I generally don't use it over active zits. For those, I'd recommend Almay Amazing Lasting. For particularly tough ones, I've used the MAC over the Amazing Lasting with good success.

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*TOP REVIEWER* irishgirl71 on 4/5/2003 7:11:00 AM more reviews by irishgirl71

Age: 30-35   Skin: Sensitive, Fair-Medium   Hair: Blond   Eyes: Hazel    

I was not fond of this concealer..The problem is that it is too dry, hard to blend, and does make you look older than you are..I didn't like how it settles into lines and tends to look cakey..This would be great for a younger girl but not after you hit 25..Any lines under your eyes will look 10 times worse..

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*TOP REVIEWER* delicious_dish on 3/25/2003 10:22:00 AM more reviews by delicious_dish

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

I love this. It really covers blemishes without looking cakey. It does take a lot of blending and patting with your brush to work it in, but the result is perfect and well worth the effort.

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BluegrassBabe on 3/19/2003 12:17:00 AM more reviews by BluegrassBabe

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

Lovin this one! Got the NW20, just about perfect match for me, the best I've found in a concealer. I've been using the fast response cream before applying and it makes application perfect. On my really bad dark circle days I just do two light layers of the conclear blending with a brush and patting with my finger. For blemishes I am using another cream concealer, so I can save my MAC for where it matters, under eyes. This just might become my HG under eye concealer.

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AztecAnnie on 3/17/2003 12:10:00 PM more reviews by AztecAnnie

Age: 25-29   Skin: Combination   Hair: Blond   Eyes: Blue    

I was so disapointed in this product. I bought and wanted to use it for some light under eye circles and minor acne, but this dried way too quickly for me to blend it. I think that it is a total waist of money unless you like super thick and dry concealer.

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