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headoverheels
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Two BIG product raves - toner and concealer
1. Dickinson's Witch Hazel
No idea if this is the same as other witch hazel toners out there but it's what I found. I actually found it a while ago while pregnant but decided to break it out again on a whim. My skin has been very unhappy lately and I needed something to calm the breakouts. Well not only is my skin clear but my VERY oily t-zone is barely shiny. No joke. I mean there is grease at the end of the day but you can't see your reflection in my forehead like before  I use it twice a day after washing my face and moisturize right after, my skin has not been dry at all.
2. MAC Pro Longwear Concealer
I went to MAC the other day intending to buy the Studio something-or-other concealer and the MUA steered me towards this one, which is thinner, because I have dry skin under my eyes. Can I just saw WOW. It actually lasts 12+ hours and feels like nothing. I applied with a brush, and you have to blend fast, because it does dry quickly, but that's easy to do if you have the right color match.
Based on online reviews, I got NW 15 because I'm on the fair side but that was WAY too light so I exchanged it for NW 20 and it's perfect.
Only thing is that you have to make sure you are very well moisturizer under your eyes or it can settle into your fine lines after a while but that's an easy fix.
HTH!
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Re: Two BIG product raves - toner and concealer
Love that concealer. Best ever. The only thing is, if it gets on your hands, it's near impossible to wash off which goes to show you how great it is really. I also use NW20
I also use the prep and prime highlighter first to brighten under my eyes because they are so dark. That's also great as an FYI to you in case you need a little extra.
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Re: Two BIG product raves - toner and concealer
Posted by headoverheels
1. Dickinson's Witch Hazel
I just started using this too & love it. I have combo skin & it is helping the oily areas & doesn't dry my skin out. However, I hate the smell! 
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headoverheels
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Re: Two BIG product raves - toner and concealer
Posted by chrisnjoe8108
I also use the prep and prime highlighter first to brighten under my eyes because they are so dark. That's also great as an FYI to you in case you need a little extra.
Is that a primer? Right now I use Smashbox photo finish under eye brightener but I'd much rather use something that's smoothing.
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headoverheels
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Re: Two BIG product raves - toner and concealer
Posted by tourist
Posted by headoverheels
1. Dickinson's Witch Hazel
I just started using this too & love it. I have combo skin & it is helping the oily areas & doesn't dry my skin out. However, I hate the smell!
I use it all over twice a day and still no dry spots. This stuff is great!! But I agree the smell is Thankfully it doesn't last!
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Re: Two BIG product raves - toner and concealer
Posted by headoverheels
1. Dickinson's Witch Hazel
I have been using this for like 10 years and I love it, even the smell grew on me. I love how my face feels afterwards.
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chrisnjoe8108
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Re: Two BIG product raves - toner and concealer
Posted by headoverheels
Posted by chrisnjoe8108
I also use the prep and prime highlighter first to brighten under my eyes because they are so dark. That's also great as an FYI to you in case you need a little extra.
Is that a primer? Right now I use Smashbox photo finish under eye brightener but I'd much rather use something that's smoothing.
Yup it's a primer and a highlighter. I really like it.
http://www.maccosmetics.com/product/shaded/160/15746/PrepPrime-Highlighter/index.tmpl
Message edited 1/18/2012 3:14:50 PM.
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headoverheels
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Re: Two BIG product raves - toner and concealer
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Posted by headoverheels
Posted by chrisnjoe8108
I also use the prep and prime highlighter first to brighten under my eyes because they are so dark. That's also great as an FYI to you in case you need a little extra.
Is that a primer? Right now I use Smashbox photo finish under eye brightener but I'd much rather use something that's smoothing.
Yup it's a primer and a highlighter. I really like it.
http://www.maccosmetics.com/product/shaded/160/15746/PrepPrime-Highlighter/index.tmpl
Awesome, thanks!
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headoverheels
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Re: Two BIG product raves - toner and concealer
Posted by Leb
Posted by headoverheels
1. Dickinson's Witch Hazel
I have been using this for like 10 years and I love it, even the smell grew on me. I love how my face feels afterwards.
Oh man I hope that happens 
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Re: Two BIG product raves - toner and concealer
Posted by chrisnjoe8108
Love that concealer. Best ever. The only thing is, if it gets on your hands, it's near impossible to wash off which goes to show you how great it is really. I also use NW20
I also use the prep and prime highlighter first to brighten under my eyes because they are so dark. That's also great as an FYI to you in case you need a little extra.
I just bought the concealer and highlighter! Thank you for the recs!!! Loved them when I tried them!!!
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Re: Two BIG product raves - toner and concealer
Posted by Lucky09
Posted by chrisnjoe8108
Love that concealer. Best ever. The only thing is, if it gets on your hands, it's near impossible to wash off which goes to show you how great it is really. I also use NW20
I also use the prep and prime highlighter first to brighten under my eyes because they are so dark. That's also great as an FYI to you in case you need a little extra.
I just bought the concealer and highlighter! Thank you for the recs!!! Loved them when I tried them!!!
I haven't bought the highlighter yet, but I'm still using the concealer, and it is still by FAR the best one I've ever used.
A little tip - if you hold the bottle in your fist and press down slowly with your thumb, you can better control the amount of concealer that comes out. I only need a teensy bit because it covers so well!
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Re: Two BIG product raves - toner and concealer
Posted by headoverheels
Posted by Lucky09
I just bought the concealer and highlighter! Thank you for the recs!!! Loved them when I tried them!!!
I haven't bought the highlighter yet, but I'm still using the concealer, and it is still by FAR the best one I've ever used.
A little tip - if you hold the bottle in your fist and press down slowly with your thumb, you can better control the amount of concealer that comes out. I only need a teensy bit because it covers so well!
Thank you for the tips!!! Do you apply with a foundation brush or something smaller? I have a Mac foundation brush but I feel like it's so big for the application..
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headoverheels
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Re: Two BIG product raves - toner and concealer
Posted by Lucky09
Posted by headoverheels
Posted by Lucky09
I just bought the concealer and highlighter! Thank you for the recs!!! Loved them when I tried them!!!
I haven't bought the highlighter yet, but I'm still using the concealer, and it is still by FAR the best one I've ever used.
A little tip - if you hold the bottle in your fist and press down slowly with your thumb, you can better control the amount of concealer that comes out. I only need a teensy bit because it covers so well!
Thank you for the tips!!! Do you apply with a foundation brush or something smaller? I have a Mac foundation brush but I feel like it's so big for the application..
I need to buy a concealer brush, right now I am using a flat shadow brush and it works well but I'd like something a little bit smaller.
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chrisnjoe8108
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Re: Two BIG product raves - toner and concealer
Posted by Lucky09
Posted by chrisnjoe8108
Love that concealer. Best ever. The only thing is, if it gets on your hands, it's near impossible to wash off which goes to show you how great it is really. I also use NW20
I also use the prep and prime highlighter first to brighten under my eyes because they are so dark. That's also great as an FYI to you in case you need a little extra.
I just bought the concealer and highlighter! Thank you for the recs!!! Loved them when I tried them!!!
Great! You're welcome!
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