I love that you tie your hair back when you apply skincare and makeup. So many RU-vidrs leave their hair hanging by their faces which always slightly irritates me as I want every strand of hair out of the way when I’m working on my face. I’m new to your channel and have enjoyed what I’ve seen so far. Keep up the good work.
After applying my foundation & concealer I spray my sponge with setting spray & I dap under my eye & all over my face the result my foundation & concealer stay good all day I am 69 with no fillers or botox & have oily skin 😁
I do this same thing specifically using a hydrating foundation and concealer, but then my nose is a different story - it always seems to need powder, as do the hollows of my cheeks; so afterwards, I then follow with a translucent loose setting powder in the exact same way: spray sponge (I use the flat end), then cover it with loose powder and dab it on the back of my hand until there is NO more powder transferring, then PRESS the sponge around my nose and cheek hollows and give it a tiny wiggle. 😁 I've found this leaves me with the least amount of transfer, now the same as the rest of my face! YAY! 42 y.o. normal to dry skin, except my nose which is still a mystery to me. LOL
I agree!!! But did you know that you can also use that trick on a white eyeshadow base or any color base or cream shadow for a non creasing result😉 a good tip for hooded or mature eyelids😍
I tried it with a dewy setting spray. Also apply the setting spray before the concealer. Different concealer has definitely made a difference. The fun of makeup!!
U applied the concealer to perfection and look fantastic! I've tried just about every concealer on the market and some a bit better than others. There's no magic formula but will definitely try your method! Thank u Gemma
I use Palmers cocoa butter. lip balm SPF15 under my eyes to blur my lines - it works a treat and I’ve never had milia. Am 50 so it might work for you - my under eyes used to look really dry. It just needs something balmy rather than waxy.
Great tip! I tried it after seeing Risa’s video about it recently, and it definitely helped. I just turned 55, and have always received compliments on my skin, BUT since around 40-45ish my under eye darkness has been a major issue for me. I pretty much watch every single video on the topic, and buy every single product ever mentioned. Yet I do not remember seeing this particular hack. I have dry skin, so I am concerned about putting anything especially drying under my eyes, but I only wear make up a couple times a week, so I am not too worried about it. But tapping in a bit of setting spray and then lightly dusting with powder is the only way I have found that I CAN use any powder under my eyes without it looking cakey.
Hey dear, I tried this method but instead of using a setting spray I used a hydranting spray like the pixi milky one and the result was great. I think this is more practical for every day make up. Love
Ooh, what a great idea! Using the setting spray keeps my under eye area looking smooth all day, but by the end of the day it felt tight and rather dry. I was going to give it a go with the new Hourglass spray I just got since it doesn’t contain alcohol, but I forgot I have the Pixi Milky Mist in one of my makeup drawers! That will be a much more affordable option than using the Hourglass. Thank you!
I just did it, before your video after watching Risa! It really works at least for me. I used the spray directly. Then I put the Laura mercies powder and spray the area again. I used the maybelline age rewind concealer. I used Morphe setting spray, it has a very ultra fine mist.
I first apply a thin layer of setting spray, let it dry, put on a thin layer of concealer and set it with a tiny little bit of powder...works for me since years ❤️ (44 old gal 👍🏻)
Gemma, I just want to thank you for all your videos. I’m a very new follower of your channel and very late in all things skincare. I’ve been very “lazy” with my skin, but at 42, I’ve just decided to make a real effort and your advice and videos have been a godsend. Thank you so much x
“Pretentious wafting” 😂 You’re the best! Your experience with the Revolution concealer was very similar to what happens to me with the Charlotte Tilbury. Thank you so much for this video, Gemma! ❤️
I saw Risa's video and was so excited to try it b/c even following your under eye instructions, I still get creasing. And seriously, I'm hardly using any product! Anyhow, the first time I tried it, it worked ok but there was still very slight creasing by the end of the day. The other 2 times I tried it, it didn't make any difference. And I had the same problem as you when I tried it with the elf hydrating concealer, it pulled some of the product up. I didn't reapply, but I still had creasing! And I used the Laura mercier powder as well. On another note, I tried the tip on my t zone, only I sprayed the area rather than tapped it on, then applied my powder and it kept my t zone more in tact and less shiny.
First saw this technique on a Wayne Goss video. Completely agree with everything you've said though, just use a long wearing concealer and smidge of powder. Using the setting spray long term, 2-3 months, gave me super dry under eyes and had to stop.
I love that you also watch Risa! She is awesome. As are you!! There is only 4 you tubers that I watch on a regular basis and you and Risa are two of them! I tried this and I had different results on different days, using the same products thou. I am sure it was user error on my part as I am NOT well w makeup at all. Thanks so much for your thoughts and showing us how it worked for you!!
I tried this and it works great for me! It really helps with the creasing. For reference I’m 58 and have plenty of under eye lines! I’ve used this technique with the Pat McGrath and the Georgia Armani concealers! Have a great day!💕
All setting sprays are drying as they contain alcohol. Sprays that don't contain alcohol are called finishing sprays usually, and don't usually have the same effect xxx
Thank you for zooming in. It might just be me but I watch alot of people on here and noone ever shows us up close and I always feel like I'm doing something wrong. I think you're beautiful and by no means am I being ugly. I'm 38 and I'm having trouble under my eyes the older I'm getting. I just appreciate you and your recommendations. So thank you again!
Thanks for this! I tried an alcohol-free setting spray, and the powder I applied on top really looked much better. I am interested in trying that MAC self-setting concealer, though.
I saw Risa’s video as well on this. She is really great ❤️ Originally I was excited to try this but didn’t end up doing it. I feel like this would be to drying for me and don’t wish to try it. But I always appreciate new tips I haven’t thought of before ❤️
Hi Gemma! Personally, my under eyes are dry enough, without help from a setting spray! I am with you - I would consider this a 'special ocassion' technique only. I hope everyone is safe and well (hi Jan!)
I am so surprised because I saw Risa do this so I tried it and it did MIRACLES for my under eyes. I have tried basically every concealer & powder and all of your hacks and nothing has worked as good as this did. I spray setting spray onto my sponge then pat it on my under eye.
Hello, I use a triangle sponge moistured with the fixing spray to blend the concealer. Plus a little touch of powder or pale yellow eye shadow. Greatings from the CZ 🌼
I had seen this on Risa's channel too. Ladies over 50 or those who can't use powder under the eyes, this trick still works with just setting spray step and no powder. Powder still makes you look wrinkled IF you can't use powder under eye
What kind of concealer are you using? I’ve tried 300+ concealers and now that I’m over 40 they all look like garbage under my eyes. I have super dark circles and super dry under eyes. It’s so bad I haven’t left my house in 2 years. My eyes need serious help and nothing works. When I was younger I could wear anything and now I refuse to be seen in public
I tried this method the day after Risa's video with the Elf hydrating camo concealer and a Tarte setting spray. It did the same thing and started disintegrating!! I smoothed it out, just like you did, with a little spray on my sponge and it still didn't look right. I might play around with it a bit more and try different concealers/setting sprays. Thanks for the video!! ❤️
I tried Mac prep and prime because it doesn’t contain alcohol, it works!! I sprayed it on the back of my hand put under the eye, on top of eye cream, then applied concealer and a tiny amount of powder. Stayed all day
You made me giggle when I heard the word “waft” 🤣🤣🤣 ... I have dry skin .... I do my upmost to keep my skin looking and feeling hydrated. I think if I used this hack most days, it would just make my skin even drier than it already is 😔! However, I would definitely use it if I were going to a special event and need my makeup to stay looking good and in place all day! Thank you for the upload. Hope you and the family are ok and enjoying a little less restrictive life. I saw on your IG you met up with your mum ... how lovely ❤️😍 xx
I have been following Risa for several years but it is important to note that she is an oily girl and I expect she can tolerate the alcohol in setting sprays better than some of us. My face is pretty oily but not under my eyes. I have started using setting spray before finishing powder on my face and it is definitely smoother but like you, I will be sticking to the LM setting powder for my undereye concealer. Better to pat it in occasionally than to have flakes under my eyes.
Oh you're so right I tried it with setting spray on the sponge and it did not work for me,I dont think it's a bad idea oi simply believe it depends on the undereye, we're all so different some with more dryness some are actually oily under the eye, I'm jealous for the ones it will work on lol. Thanks for the video!!🌞💖
I tried this hack after seeing Reisa's video, BUT i didn't put powder on top, as I don't usually do that anyway. I will say, my concealer stayed put, looked skin-like and dewy all day, with no creasing. I was pretty impressed with how it made my 56 year old eyes look!
I have tried this for a few days now. I have used both the Maybeline age rewind, and also the Milani conceal and perfect and the upper middle pan from my ghost pallet by Hourglass. This little hacked worked great for me!!! I have very dark circles under my eyes, puffiness ( from allergies ) and those little fine lines around the corners. The Laura Mercier powerder does NOT work for me!!!!! I look like the crept keeper when I use that product!!!! For me....it definitely helped my under eye area look a little smoother. This might not be something I will do everyday, but if I'm not running behind, I'll sure be taking the extra minute or two to do it!!!
I've done this since I saw Wayne Goss do it but I do it the sponge way and I use a hydrating setting spray (I just use the flower beauty one). It's designed to stop your concealer from looking dry/crepey moreso than prevent creasing
I've been watching you chanel for a long time now and although I never comment I just came here to say I love your chanel , your content and your great! 🤣
I'll give it a try as I have somewhat oily skin and warm weather and humidity are not my friends. It wouldn't be every day, but for long days it may help. 😊
I watched Risa's video a couple of days ago and had the same result you had on the second go round with concealer breaking down. Thought I might not have the correct setting spray. Some time ago you had a video on the different types of setting sprays. Do you think different setting spray formulas will make a difference? Are their any good ones fragrance free? BTW thought you video was much better than Risa's. You really gave a close up to see the difference. Thanks, your channel is the best! I'm the same age as your mom. What does she think about this method?
Definitely smoother! Check-in minimal difference. I use the Laura Mercier Under Eye Brightening Powder. Have you used that one? just wondering if there is a difference. I purchased the Revolution Prime & Lock (I think that's what it's called) for the lid, but I find it rather emollient it doesn't seem to set a lot, so I'm using a tiny bit under my eye and then my concealer with a smidge of powder not sure if it's working as far as my concealer not creasing, but just thought I would use up the product some how. I'll try the hack though!
Tried this with Armani Stretch concealer,Milani Make It Dewy setting spray,By Terry hylauronic setting powder and the look is fabulous,really eliminated creasing. I’m 70 with few under eye wrinkles however do smile a lot and get those little horizontal creases. Alcohol is about halfway down on the list of ingredients in the setting spray so I understand your drying concern., I use a teeny amount after the under eye has dried down and by golly am very pleased with the results.
I tried this technique using the Milani Conceal and Perfect concealer, which is a much drier formula than my normal concealer. I was outside in 80 degree heat with my granddaughter and my concealer didn't budge! I normally mix the Milani Conceal and Perfect and the Revolution hydrating concealers and apply powder. I agree with you Gemma, I'll use this when I need my makeup to last a long time. I don't think I am comfortable putting a setting spray under my eyes every time I wear makeup!
It works perfectly for me - (sorry, I was so excited, I didn't watch the whole thing before I posted)!! I use a setting spray without alcohol, No.7 Lift & Luminate Serum Concealer, Elf Mist & Set, Ciate Everyday Vacay setting powder (really dislike Laura Mercier powder, always looks chalky on me). Doesn't crease, doesn't flake, looks good all day. That said - I'm much older than you - perhaps its better on a more mature eye? I use quite a rich under eye cream too, which is why I need to set my concealer (Bobbi Brown Extra Repair).
It works well when your using a waxed base concealer like the Limelife concealer in the TikTok video, it’s a Limelife makeup technique that many of us use because our makeup is Professional grade by Alcone, she also used our Limelife setting spray, it works great when you don’t have time for any touch ups during the day, especially for brides, our foundation is also waxed base and will last all day, it was actually used in the movie Star Wars and the shade Porcelain was especially formulated for Natalie Portman...Best Wishes ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Hi Gemma, apparently we watch the same videos 😂 I tried it, and it needs some practice to apply just the right amount of setting spray, and yes you need the right combo concealer/spray. Otherwise it makes the concealer leak... Ladies, keep trying and it works!
I watched Risa's tip and the tick tock lady. I tried this yesterday with the bye bye undereye concealer and it worked great. I did dab the setting spray until dry, as the tick tock lady recommended though.
I am 40 like you and follow Risa and had just seen her video on this hack. I tried it yesterday on my smile lines as my foundation loves to settle in those but it did not work at all. I figured it would be too drying on my under eyes so I did not attempt it. However I just discoverd a sponge by Elf that is made for blending under the eyes and it is so much easier! It is called their camo concealer sponge and is only $5. They just came out with it. I love it!
I just bought that little sponge at Ulta today! The Ula store opened to foot traffic on Sunday. So great to browse but you can't try anything on. What you can do is always return what you do not like if you are a member of the points club.
They do look the same, but I also use this hack as well. I saw it on someone else's channel (red haired RU-vidr?) & she uses it on the whole face after base make up, rather than use powder. I started using it because my skin started ageing. It works well, but it doesn't look any better or worse if you're good at applying make up :)
Hi Gemma. Can you, or any of your Wolfpack, please recommend me to the best concealer for very sensitive eyes. I have to halt all makeup well before the lash line so can’t hide my dark circles. The setting powder also irritates no matter how carefully I apply. Thanks ladies x
I’ve been applying my concealer this way for over a year. 1. Eye cream 2. Undereye primer (smashbox) 3. Apply concealer with a wet sponge. 4. Setting spray (urban decay or smashbox) I spray the same sponge about 2-3 times on the end, squeeze it and dab it on the back of my hand to get off any excess, press under eye and 5. Powder (it cosmetics bye bye pores loose powder) I use the applicator that comes with it or sometimes I’ll use the small blendiful applicator. It’s the only way that I can have a smooth application with concealer. I’m 50 and fine lines and wrinkles are a definite issue under the eye.
My worry be the overall/long term drying effect. Like you, I'm not going to do this as I think I have got my under eyes under control. Colour corrector is my friend, 😂 Also, I am mesmerized with your eyelashes. They're gorgeous! 💐🌸🌺💐🌺🌸💐
I have tried this, and yes, it works! I did the same test...regular application on one eye, and this method on the other. Yes, i it works, but I would never do it everyday. Mostly, I would use it for an evening out, or perhaps an interview. I used a dewey setting spray, and the alcohol burned my eyes, for a moment. No way, in any world can that be good. I think I will continue my regular routine, using the Pro Revolution setting powder with hyaluronic acid, that you recommended in a previous video, to set my under eyes
I use that method but before I put the Concealer on I dot and press in a bit more moisturiser or eyecream for a bit more hydration. Your lashes look gorgeous, would you recommend a home DIY lash lift?? If so what can we use 😊. Xx 🇬🇧
I saw this hack yesterday on you tube and tried it out today. I had a no make up make up day so only wore mascara and a little bronzer but used the CT colour corrector which is great as it covers my darkness but does not enhance my eye bags however it only lasts 3-4 hours normally even when I use setting powder before it has disappeared and or sunk into all the lines. So today with the setting spray hack it is still in place and looking pretty good 10 hours later. I am going to try it tomorrow with my Tarte shape tape.
I couldn't use something that would/could dry my under eye but I have used an undereye cream on top of my concealer. Just use a finger and tap it across.
OMG! How do you get your eyebrows so beautiful? Products? Tools? Do you have a video(s) for hope to normalize older - normal slightly sensitive skin that has become oily/dry areas/ congested and easily scarring skin? I am almost at a loss even though I was taught to care for my skin by one of the best and definitely the most loving and beautiful esthetician who ever practiced the art, my Mother.
So, I have a story for you....I work in a hospital with patients dealing with mental illnesses and the other day, I wore my contacts to work instead of my glasses so I decided to put on eye liner, mascara and eye brow product but did not put on under eye concealer. At work, a patient told me that I looked like I had a black eye!! 🤨She’s never said that before so apparently wearing contacts brings out my very apparent dark circles under my eyes!! 🙁 lol.
I tried this method from Risa´s video and it worked wonderfully on me! I´m 35 and I have a few lines trying to show up and sort of a "fold" right underneath both eyes and for that there is nothing to do, but for the rest it did worked really well. I apply my concealer, then apply a little bit of the setting spray and tap, tap, tap, give a minute to dry, and then I use the sponge just to go over, apply very little powder and voilá! Now, the setting spray I use is not so matte, it´s supposed to give you a natural look, maybe that´s the reason is working for me? I don´t know.
I tried this hack out after I saw Risa's video and the same thing happened to me where it smeared all over when I tapped on the setting spray. I will try it with a sponge but I thought it was a fail on the first go round.
I thought both eyes looked the same🤷🏼 but, I would like to try it just coz😂 I'm 53 and I've found this amazing powder for my under eye/T-zone area... RMS Un-powder... I use the translucent one, but, they have a tinted version as well. It is so blurring and finely milled that it just makes the areas you apply it to look awesome!! Don't know if you've heard if the line or not (they have a lot of cream products) but, you should try them if you haven't😁 and fyi... They are a clean product too!! Love your channel😘❤
@@PamperedWolf you caught me... No I didnt😁 I stopped about the time you did your "funny face" and came in really close... They looked pretty close to the same to me. I could see a little difference... But, not enough that anyone would notice without a magnifying glass😂 Your under eyes are pretty flawless anyway❤❤
😳 Your WHOLE makeup looked exactly the same after 8 hours. Stunning! I couldn't concentrate on your under eye, because you looked so good. At the end of MY day, my makeup is a mess 😂. To the topic: As you said, I would just do this concealer tip on a special day. Love, hugs and kisses Sabine 😘
