Seek long-term benefits while concealing dark under eye circles with Physicians Formula

I've only ever used a Physicians Formula powder but today I want to show you this Physicians Formula Youthful Wear Cosmeceutical Youth-Boosting Concealer.

I managed to pick this up for FREE because there was a full rebate attached to it.  Woohoo!  

This concealer promises some lofty things.  Here's what PF's website says:  "High-performance formulas help undo the visible signs of aging, restoring firmness & elasticity and improving skin’s appearance instantly and long-term."

This comes with a liquid concealer in Yellow, a stick of concealer in Light, and a rollerball to blend it all into your skin.

Yellow is supposed to help conceal dark under eye circles.  The formula is dense but creamy and I think it does a nice job of hiding under eye circles.
  

The concealer stick tends to deposit color unevenly which makes it dive right into the small lines under my eyes.  I prefer to use the stick on imperfections but not on under eyes.

I actually prefer to put two or three small dots of the yellow with two small dots of Essence I Love Stage Eyeshadow Eyeshadow Base under my eyes.  Then I gently blend it all in with the rollerball.  Love!

I think this is a wee bit pricey but I sure do love the yellow in this product!  You can find more info HERE, where it's priced for $12.95 but I managed to find mine for $8 and some change.

XOXO

-Kaitlin

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Cover your blemishes with Essence Coverstick

Today I have another Essence product to show you!  This is the new Coverstick in 01 Matt Sand.  

This product promise a matte finish that "calms the skin."

This comes in a tube like a lipstick.  I like the design because it lends itself to easy spot application.

The plastic tube is thin and feels a bit cheap but...it is cheap, so that isn't anything truly terrible, IMHO.

This product is not super creamy and does tug a bit when applying it to the undereye area.  I feel like this product is better formulated to concealing acnes, pox marks, dark spots, etc. and not concealing dark circles.

I have oily skin under my eyes and this is still quite drying.  If you have dry skin under your eyes, steer clear and save this for covering blemishes.

I will say that this lasts all day and does a fantastic job of covering up my acne scars.  Plus, it's super cheap so having a tube in your stash wouldn't be a bad idea!

This is $2.49 and you can pick it up in Ulta stores or online HERE.  It comes in three different shades.

XOXO

-Kaitlin

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Too Faced Absolutely Flawless Concealer

Please forgive my scuffed up tube today!  Sephora has much better product picture HERE.  This is Too Faced Absolutely Flawless Concealer in Vanilla.

One of my complaints is how the lovely packaging seems to scuff up and wear away with use.  Of course, that has nothing to do with the product inside the tube.

Vanilla is a nice yellow color that requires some TLC when blending.  You'll want to use just a small bit and build up.  Sometimes I mess up and use too much, which causes it to bunch up in my tiny, fine lines.

There are three color choices so you might have some trouble finding a color to match if you're darker-skinned.

This formula is creamy and will probably perform best on normal skin - not dry, not oily.

Like I said, you can buy this HERE for $20.

XOXO

-Kaitlin

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Reader Question: Covering Dark Circles

Today I have another reader question!  These are seriously my favorite posts to write.  (I have another reader question sitting in my inbox that I swear I'm going to answer soon.  I just want to make sure I have plenty of pictures and diagrams for that one.)

Here's what reader A.M. asked me:

"I have really terribly chronic dark undereye circles (totally unrelated to how much I sleep, which is a lot).  I'm pretty over it.  I put concealer on them but it really only tones it down just a little.  What is the best way/makeup for covering that up/what creams etc have you heard recommended on other blogs or wherever for minimizing them in general?"

Great question!  I have dark circles occasionally, too.  Today they aren't so bad, but I decided to do a walk-through on some of the products I use to cover up mine.  I haven't reviewed ANY of these products, but I will eventually.  First, let's look at my bare eye:

You can see I have some darkness at the inner corner.  Like I said, it's not too terrible, but still something I'd like to try to cover.

First, I put on some moisturizer with SPF.  Then, I put on my Skin 79 Super+ Beblesh Balm BB Cream VIP Gold as my foundation and spread some under my eyes.  You can see that the reduced some of the darkness, but not all.  (You can purchase Skin 79 Gold HERE for $8.79 + $4.49 shipping.)  

Next, I added some Too Faced Absolutely Flawless Flexible Coverage Concealer in Vanilla.  

(You can purchase this concealer on Too Faced's website HERE for $20.)  The key is to use just a small amount and blend it in.  You can always build it up more, but adding too much at the beginning will make your eyes look cakey.    

To finish the concealing, I patted on some Wet n Wild Natural Blend Pressed Powder.  The compact comes with a small sponge that's very great for application.

You can buy Wet n Wild Natural Blend Pressed Powder on Walgreen's website HERE for $4.99.

Another option for even heavier-duty coverage would be Missha Signature Extreme Cover Concealer with SPF 30 or Benefit Erase Paste.  The Erase Paste is very pigmented but didn't work for me because it was just a little too oily for my oily skin.

 Here's some other tips that you probably already know:  get lots of sleep (although you said that isn't a problem), drink your recommended water intake, and keep your under-eye area moisturized.  

I hope that helps!  Let me know how it goes for you!

XOXO

-K

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Conceal it all with Missha Extreme Cover Concealer

Today I'm bringing you my first review of the stuff that my friend, Amy, hauled back from South Korea for me!  

This gorgeous little container houses 10 grams of Missha Signature Extreme Cover Concealer with SPF 30.

I think the design is really gorgeous and makes it a nice piece to keep on your vanity, rather than relegating it to a drawer. 

Plus, it comes with a nifty little brush for flawless application.  Although most brushes that come with cosmetics are rubbish, this one is wonderful! 

There are only two color options, so darker-skinned ladies may be out of luck.  However, this color looks wonderful on me.  It's super creamy and does a remarkable job of doing its job:  concealing!

 Photo taken inside

Photo taken outside in sunlight

The key is to go lightly.  Start with a small amount of product and pat it on with the brush.  You might want to use your finger to blur out the edges.  If you use too much, this will dive right into your fine lines.  If you go lightly, it should be just fine.  This provides full coverage and wears a RIDICULOUSLY long time.  Seriously, I've worn this for almost 15 hours before and it's still rocking!

You can purchase this wonderful little concealer on Missha's website HERE for $16.99.

I highly recommend it!

XOXO

-K

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Sneak peek at my Korean cosmetic goodies!

The goodies from South Korea are here!  Finally!  I can't begin to tell you how excited I am.  Of course, I'm in a rush to try them all and report back to you; however, you have to be careful with skin products.

My personal standard is to wait about two weeks before passing judgment on skincare and foundations.  I want to see if the product breaks me out, if it brightens my skin, etc.  So, as much as I'd like to rush through these, you'll have to wait!


Right now I'm using the Missha concealer and Skin Food whitening cream.  I'll report on those ASAP.


What BB cream should I test first, y'all?!


XOXO


-K


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All items were purchased by Orange Lipstick for personal use and review purposes.

Beauty products from across the world!

If you're without a Korean friend I feel bad for you, son.  I got 99 problems but international airmail ain't one!

You heard that right!  Orange Lipstick is about to get doused with some Korean beauty products and I can't wait!  Ever since I started reading Musings of  Muse I've become interested in Korean / Japanese makeup.  The problem is these products are either hard to get or they cost an arm and a leg to ship over here.  

Fortunately, one of my friends has been in Korea for the last year and is about to come home.  I'm excited to see her and got even more excited when she told me she was able to pick up all the items on my list!

Here's what y'all can look forward to seeing soon:

- Skin Food Omija Whitening Complexion Cream

(Photo taken from Skin Food's website)

- Missha Extreme Cover Concealer (No. 21)

(Photo taken from Missha's website)

- Holika Holika Peach Girl BB Cream

(Photo taken from Makeup Alley)

- Holika Holika Petit BB Cream Moisture (Blue)

(Photo taken from Holika Holika's website)

- InnisFree Trouble Care BB Cream

(Photo taken from Amazon.com)

- Etude House BB Magic Cream

(Photo taken from Amazon.com)

As you can see, I'm loading up on BB creams!  Get ready!

XOXO

-K

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