I often look at my mum's face and wonder how as the age of 68 she has minimal wrinkles? But then I realise that the cursed combination skin (and tendency to be on the overweight side) that we share means that we don't tend to not wrinkle or sag. However, since going back to work after The Boy I have developed shadows. Deep and dark, purple shadows. And no amount of foundation can help me; I'm not sure anything ever will!
That was until about a month ago when I discovered that on Buyapowa they had a deal on Touche Éclat which saw me buying a tube of it for £13! I'm not sure that I'll find another deal like that in the future before I run out, and so I've been using is sparingly. However my shadows are beginning to creep through the wonder-cover-up and so I need to find an alternative.
Which is just as well that last week I was asked to review this new concealer from GOSH which works along the similar theory. Click 'n' Conceal is a new moisturising, buildable concealer that helps to eliminate shadows and imperfections, leaving a clear and even finish. I've never quite understood what it means when they say that they contain 'light reflecting properties', imagining my bags to be covered in hundreds of tiny mirrors! However, whatever they are, it's got them in it too! Available in three shades, and an anti-redness concealer, it's suitable for most skin-tones.
And so, because I like to do things properly and show how it works, I've done something unheard of on this blog: I've photographed myself for you! Admittedly it's only my eye, but it's a start.
Looking at the pictures, there is a definite improvement using the concealers under my eyes; I look less zombie-like and more human. I used the 'light' shade as I am pale and pasty have a porcelain complexion and, although it had a slight yellow tint to it, it did look natural and blend in well with my foundation and powder. My biggest concern when I look at those pictures is how bloodshot my eyes are; I need some sleep!
At only £6.99 per tube and therefore nearly a quarter of the price of the YSL version, the GOSH Click 'n' Conceal is going to become an essential part of my make-up routine at an affordable price.
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Mascara!! I am very fair so need something otherwise i look terrible!!
Bless you! You do look tired.
My essential is Elizabeth Arden 8 hour cream. Miracle fix for dry skin and lips. x
Foundation – I need something to hide those bags under my eyes
@caro_mad x
I have to have mascara, no matter what!
Mascara, with eyeliner a close second. Oh, but what about lipgloss? Honestly you'd think I wore loads, I don't really wear make up that often now I'm at home with Bud through the day but I need these three, at least, to consider myself made up.
my essential would be blusher! I always thought it would be bright pink cheeks but in fact wearing a little blusher means I look alive rather than pale!
eye eye you are n your blog!! lol this looks like a fab product x
If nothing else it just has to be mascara – with wearing glasses you need mascara to liven your eyes up but need concealer to tone down the bags, wrinkles n greyness LOL xx
I love mascara
My one essenitial item is concealer! The amount I have to cover up! x
Mineral foundation. Evens out my skintone and makes me look at least 10 years younger!
my essential item is lip gloss. always makes me feel better.
mascara definitely!
Mine has to be mascara
Mascara and concealer for my dark shadows beneath my eyes
Mascara! It opens my eyes and is the one item I could not go without!
my wife says mascara!
At this time of year its got to be lip balm as my essential item
mascara!
Mascara is definitely my essential item!
i have a few, but it depends on what is going on that day.
If it's just school, i'll throw on some mascara and be on my way.
If it's somewhere fancy, some eyeliner will do nicely along with lipgloss.
If it's just to hang out with friends, pretty much whatever i find on my dresser:
one day it could be just mascara, another eyeliner & mascara.
Oh and i almost always use WHITE or glittery eyeshadow on the inner corner of my eyes to brighten them up and make them bigger.
Well it was Touche Eclat ( have terrible dark shadows) but after reading your blog I'll be giving the Gosh one a go!
For me it's got to be powder foundation xx
mascara
Like many others has to be my mascara
concealer for me to hide my bags! Not very glam i know….!!
Concealer. I'd be lost without it.
Concealer is my essential! Otherwise I really can't go out as my eyes would look dreadful ..
Lipstick
Mascara, I look terrible without it!
My make up essential is Corn Silk Loose Powder..I've used it for so many years and it always gives my make up a flawless, lasting finish as it contains ground walnut shells. Don't know what I'll do if they ever stop making it!
My essential item is concealer so this Gosh product really appeals to me! I've been using the same one for as long as I can remember but am not sure if it's the best one for me with so many new products out there 🙂
It has to be blusher….a nice healthy rosy-cheeked look is vital to me!
Mascara, I love my mascara.
it definately has to be mascara. it defines my eyes with one coat and makes me feel sexier
Mascara here as well, just opens up my eyes even when I'm feeling half asleep!
@kellywd
Moisturiser 😀
Foundation.
At the mo it's my Rimmel wake me up foundation, I hadn't been wearing foundation for years as I always found it to cloggy, but after trying this I'm converted & loving it! 🙂
definitely mascara, I have very small eyes without it
Tinted lip balm. It makes me look just that little bit polished.
Eyeliner, I never leave the house without it!!
has to be moisturiser, cant live without it!
Foundation
Mascara! 🙂
Mascara!
Mascara for definite!
I love the mascara please!
could do with some
need my foundation for uneven skin
Lipstick is a must in my makeup bag 🙂
FOUNDATION, NEED A GOOD BASE
Eyeliner !!!
Moisturiser – I'm Metrosexual Man
Mascara, I couldn't live without it!
lip gloss
mascara
I have been using a similar under eye concealer and my husband has told me I look younger. What a compliment! So, I now use it all the time (I do have dark circles under my eyes). It really has made a difference.
I can't live without my eyeliner!
Foundation! Couldn't leave the house without it!
mascara , at the least it makes you look a little bit more awake and alive
Lipsil, can't go anywhere without it. I have it in every room of the house and the pocket of every coat and every bag!!! Other than that I do actually go quite alot of days without make up even though I look like a hag!!!
Foundation to hide the creases
Mascara 😀
My essential make up item is foundation, i just cannot do without it. I have liked on facebook and tweeted @Jlnorris2010
Concealer – my best friend. Twittered and Facebooked also 🙂
My essential make up item is my bronzer as I am always so pale all the time
Essential make up item has to be mascara – without it my eyes are teeny 🙁
A very close 2nd is concealer, this sounds great cos the bags under my eyes have their own bags!
x
My essential makeup item is mascara. It instantly opens up the eyes and makes them pop.
Definitely mascara – won't go out without it!
My little tin of vaseline x
Mascara
Mascara, my eyelashes are fair and short. Wearing mascara accentuates my eyes
My essential make up item is my lip pencil; bleeding lipstick just looks horrific
My essential make up item is mascara, I have blonde eyelashes so without it I look about fourteen!
Mascara – I look terrible without it.
mascara !!
Pressed powder
Would love to win this … Loooove GOSH products! x
i never leave the house without mascara!!
Blusher as I'm very pale!
Mascara is my essential item.
My essential item is black eye liner
The wife says lipstick
I can't leave the house without mascara!
Essential item is concealer, i have a very uneven skin tone
primer to make my skin smooth!
my tinted moisturiser, never leave home without it! i wear it constantly as it has factor 15 and helps stop my face agiing or getting burnt in the sun x
mascara – won't leave home without it
Mine is mascara
My foundation – I couldn't go anywhere without a bit of coverage! x
Mascara!!
Has to be my mascara love my lashes to look long black and curly xx
Would have to be mascara for me too I think. Love all make up and rarely if ever go out without any on…but Mascara would be the one that is an instant pick me up for your eyes!
My essential item is lipstick. Not only does it prevent dryness, without it I look so anaemic that people offer me iron tonics.
vaseline! if I could only have one thing it would be this – it works great on dry lips & people always ask me what gloss I am wearing! x
concealer, concealer, concealer, helps me party that little bit longer still looking good!
HAS TO BE EYELINER!!! 🙂
Blusher, otherwise I look like the living dead! 🙂
Got to be concealer for the bags under my eyes!
Definitely mascara! It opens up my eyes and makes me feel just a little bit prettier!
Definitely mascara – won't go out in public without it
Yves Saint Laurent Touche Eclat AS I HAVE SUCH DARK CIRCLES UNDER my eyes , i have been using this for 10 years now , so it would be fab to try something new x
Has to be face powder
I can't go without my mascara!
normally i would say kohl eyeliner – but at the moment, with a teething 8 month old, i would chnage my mind to concealer!!
my essential item has to be foundation!
Black liquid eyeliner – can't live without it!
My essential makeup item is definitely foundation – as long as my skin is perfect, everything else looks okay!
has to be mascara, instantly makes me feel more feminine.
xx
Mascara, I can't go out of the house without some on!
Mascara:)
Tinted moisturiser, stops me looking like something out of the Adams Family!