A good concealer? *flash* of my make up

I use Chanel which is a good cover and is not heavy or clogging. I can also recommend Estee Lauder in the small tube but check the testers because EL have gone through a bit of a bad patch recently with odd colours in the testers which aren't anything like the actual product. One of the reasons why I've switched to Chanel as I've taken two lots of EL stuff back because the shades were nothing like they should be. I've used EL for donkeys years but feel they are pricing themselves out of that section of the market recently. EL also have a heavier concealer out but I found that was quite cloggy and left lines after a few hours. Not sure if you know this or not but this was a tip given to me by Chanel salesman and that's to put your concealer on and then go and do other stuff like brush your teeth or dry your hair or something so that it sets before you put your foundation on and it much better and won't fade or leave lines.

I swear by L'Oreal Touche Magique for undereye circles, BUT light reflecting concealers are not good for situations where flash photography is in use, cos they can create the dreaded reverse raccoon effect. I'm currently on the lookout for a good non-light-reflecting concealer for undereye circles, partly for this reason and partly cos I seem to have developed an allergy to the light reflecting ingredient (mica). So any tips gratefully received!

I love YSL touche eclait, buy my daily one is by bourjois Paris, its the healthy mix one :-)

Hi, I'm using Bare Minerals as I have really sensitive skin that doesn't generally tolerate make up. I've got the "bisque" concealer which seems to work pretty well for me and I've got a bit of a blotchy face ?

Hi

I use Bare minerals and love it. The concealer is good. Word of warning with mineral makeup. It can sometimes look dodgy with some flash photography. Your face can appear ghostly white and blotchy. It's something to do with the sunscreens reflecting light. It's happened to me in some pics when I'm in a dark pub and a flash was used.

There are some ways to avoid it I think, check out the link below.

http://boards.weddingbee.com/topic/bare-minerals-wedding-day-photos-anybody/#axzz2yR9DmUw5

Like you, I'm wearing mostly Bare Minerals on the day but I will be using my trust Mac concealer which doesn't even need blending in - you just dob it on! I would then cover it with the BM foundation.

Ooo thank you all for your suggestions! I think I'm going to have to make a list of all of them and head down to Sephora to try them all out! ? Not the Mac though, can't get their products out here in Italy =(

countrebeckular: Thanks for the warning about the light reflecting/ghosty blotchy face, I'll do myself a trial run over the weekend and get my decent camera with a good flash out and experiment.. fingers crossed!

I use Bare Minerals every day for work/going out etc but didn't even know that they had a concealer. I've always used the 'bisque' powder as my concealer and it works really well on blemishes, and it disguises my dark shadows but doesn't hide them completely.

Thanks I'm definitely going to try bisque!

Just a little flash.. this is how I'm planning on having my make up on the day, more or less. This is primer, BM foundation, eyeshadow, eyeliner, mascara.. I need to buy to add concealer, blusher and I'll have a pinky lip gloss. I'll put Urban Decay setting spray on too which is a miracle product! I have no one out here it Italy to get their opinion about it so your constructive criticism would be appreciated! Anything to change? Do I look blotchy or ghostly? Thank you!! Now to try my first flash..

You look bridal - I think it's perfect

I think your makeup is perfect for a wedding day. I've had two makeup trials already asking for a very similar look and neither have gone well so far - one more try I think and if I still get no joy I'll end up doing my own. Your eyes look spot on!

Thank you so much ladies! I was feeling a bit nervous about it but that's definitely given me some more confidence to be able to actually do it well on the day! ?

Sorry to hear your trials haven't gone well so far, fingers crossed for the next one! I decided not to have a MUA because I wasn't sure they would be able to get exactly what I wanted and I wanted to feel comfortable. If you do your own make up most days you're probably ok to do it on the day (as long as your hands don't tremble when you're nervous!) and you might feel more at ease knowing you have exactly what you want.

You look beautiful! Very pretty lady it all looks great.

Wow it looks great, you're look beautiful, perfect for the day

Thank you!! ❤️ Really kind comments that make me feel all fuzzy inside ❤️

You look lovely! Great job

You have amazing eyes, I would put lots of mascara on too. Where are you getting married in Italy? I am marrying there too x

Haha I'm really not a fan of Mac! I had my make up done there once and it felt like I had actual paint on my face it was so cakey.

pink&glitz I will definitely go overboard with the mascara.. love the long lashes! Just to make sure it's waterproof so I can cry my happy tears ? I'm actually living in Italy and getting married in England, so we're opposites! Where are you getting married in Italy? I'm living in Sardinia and it's gorgeous here.

I am getting married in Sorrento, at a monastery. I have never been to your country, it looks so romantic! Guaranteed sunshine too unlike here in Scotland x

Oh lovely! That sounds really nice, and you're definitely more likely to have sunshine! And the food is sooo good! Just don't get spaghetti sauce down your dress..?

Re MAC, I also don't like their face products but I've heard their Splashproof mascara is one of the best waterproof ones around. I am gonna try it at some point just generally, but I think for the wedding I'm gonna get eyelash extensions. I have really short stubby lashes but I don't want the faff of applying false lashes on the day. Plus I'm going for a 60 vibe with my outfit so long lashes are essential

My dress has a 50s vibe to it so like you I can do long lashes and a dark eyeliner.. can't risk trying a cat eye and ending up wonky though! I do need a good waterproof mascara.. I think that my next googling project!