I have really dry skin. I recently purchased the Charlotte Tilbury concealer, it's okay. It's kind of thick and don't like how it sits on the top of my skin like paint. And the sponge applicator is wonky. It doesn't irritate my eyes, which is a plus. I used to love YSL Touche Eclat, I'm going to try that again after I use up some more of this $30 mistake.

Bye Bye Under Eye by IT cosmetics. And i have tried them all. Even one from my dermatologist that adapts to your skin tone.

My experience is that dabbing with your fingertip is the best method of application for any type of concealer, much better than using a brush (even if it is ”specially designed” for that purpose) or a makeup sponge.

I also put my tube of concealer in a glass of hot water for about five minutes before I am ready for it. You wouldn’t believe how much better it goes on when it is warm.

@deegw I love the YSL Touche Eclat for just the issue you are describing with your other concealer. It is like silk. It goes on sooooo smoothly and easily blends into my skin. I never feel any weight and there's never any caking.

I don't think you should have to press through and use a product that isn't working for you. I have never returned a product but most stores will take back products that arent right for you.

I use Bobbi Brown. I have found just a little bit in the corner area rather than a smear under the entire undereye works best and doesn't settle in the wrinkles as badly. I tend to have blue-ish areas, so use a corrector sometimes before the concealer which helps.

Funkyart, there are two Touche Eclat concealer products. The All Over Radiant Touch Concealer and the High Cover Radiant Concealer. Which one do you use?

@sas95, I use the original All-Over Radiant Touche Eclat Concealer. I did want to try the newer HIgh Cover product but there have been a lot of complaints mostly surrounding the colors but some more general as well. I decided to just stick with the one I know ... though I suspect the high cover may work better when I have dark circles, I am loyal to the original.

ETA: I wear the almond color but it is a little too light. The color swatches online aren't the most representative. I use the images with models and I believe I researched on blogs as well. My skin is a medium tone-- fairly pigmented, slightly ruddy white skin if that helps.

Thank you. As far as shade goes, I plan to go to Sephora to look at the shades before buying anything.

I wear this Sisley brand, it's really good for us older gals...did I just say that?

https://www.nordstrom.com/s/phyto-cernes-eclat-eye-concealer/3465776

It's really good for not accentuating under eye lines. I have always dabbed concealer under my eyes and let it "sit" a bit under my eyes to get a little warm, before applying it all under my eyes- but with the Sisley one, I don't.

I recently switched to Shape Tape Ultra Creamy Concealer. I like it, dab where needed, pat in with a damp sponge then finish with my finger tip which I find smooths the best as Kswl said. Nothing is going to be a miracle product for me as I have all the issues around my eyes - blueish circles, puffiness to varying degrees depending on the day, crepey skin and dark hollows at the corners - good grief I sound like a mess!!

I have had some trouble with cakiness and I found the YSL Touche Eclat didn't cake and I used it for years. However, as I got older, I found it wasn't enough coverage (haven't tried the new version).

Now I use Nars Radiant Creamy Concealer. I love it. Both my DDs use it as well. If the Touche Eclat wasn't so costly, I would probably add a bit of it on the inside corners of my eyes on top of the Nars. It really does give a nice brightening effect. However, I can't really justify paying for both.

On the recommendation of an influencer I tried Wet ' N Wild's Incognito concealer. I like it as much or better than Shape Tape ultra creamy concealer and the price point can't be beat..

Dermablend cover creme.

Daisy, does the Nars radiant have any shimmer or sparkle? I'm always leary of words like glow or radiant in makeup. Shimmery makeup looks ridiculous on me.

On the advice from someone here, I tried the Maybelline Instant Age Rewind. It does the trick for me, but the large sponge head isn't useful. I dab a mini brush into it for application, then use my fingers to blend it in. For that reason, I'm looking for something new once this runs out.

I'm on the hunt for a new mineral powder, since my shade has been discontinued. It's such an annoyance when cosmetic companies discontinue a product.

After reading some more comments, I do want to add, the Sisely I posted above wouldn't cover dark under eye circles or puffy under eyes. It's just really good for those of us with fine lines under our eyes and does not get cakey. And no shimmer or sparkle for me under my eyes-that just makes fine lines more noticeable IMO. I actually don't do shimmer anywhere. I try to go the more "french-style' of makeup. Less is more-except I do like a red lipstick sometimes.

deegw, as far as I can tell no sparkle or shimmer at all.

I use Almay Smart Shade Concealer over a bit of moisturizer and dab it on with my finger.

https://www.almay.com/face/concealer/almay-smart-shade-concealer?shade=my-best-light

Yeah, @daisychain Zn3b the YSL Eclat does not do a great job when I have dark circles-- which is more and more frequent. Since you loved the same product, I will give the NARS a try too. I can see using both-- depending on my needs on a particular day. I have way too many nights when I don't get sufficient sleep for a bright, fresh face-- that's when I'll use the NARS.