The Body Shop Concealer Pencil (Crayon Correcteur)

Not all concealers are created equal and different types serve various needs. Some may be better suited for hiding under-eye circles, others for balancing out skin discolorations. With a broad range of available shades, one should consider factors such as time of year (more tan in summer) and function (canceling out redness or blueness).

There is also a spectrum of formulations from powders to creams to liquids suited to personal preference and need. The trick is to match the correct product to its purpose.

I recommend The Body Shop Concealer Pencil for offsetting small areas of discoloration due to sun exposure, mild scarring or blemishes. It has a dryer consistency than a cream yet it is not dry in application. It goes on easily and can be smudged or smoothed as needed. Not only is the coverage good but it is long-lasting, even over cream foundation/blush. I use Color 01 which is lighter and more yellow than my complexion but ideal for offsetting darkness, shadows or redness.

Although this product can be used for under-eye circles it wouldn't be my first choice due to the need for a very creamy, super-blendable product in that area. I find that the pencil can drag a little under the eyes since the skin is so delicate there. I also wouldn't use the Concealer Pencil for illumination/highlighting, e.g., at the inner corners of the eye. It is not reflective enough for that. Nonetheless its portability and neatness factor make it ideal for tossing in a purse for quick touch-ups.

Ingredient list:

Ricinus Communis (Castor Seed) Oil, Octyl Palmitate, Nylon-12, Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) Wax, Octyldodecanol, Beeswax, Sclerocarya Birrea (Marula) Oil, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Copernica Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Buxus Chinensis (Jojoba) Oil, Cetyl Alcohol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Bentonite, Calcium Sulfate, Tocopherol, Talc, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Wheat Germ Glycerides, Titanium Dioxide, Iron Oxides.

The Campaign for Safe Cosmetics recognizes The Body Shop products as being safe and natural. Skin Deep Cosmetic Safety Database does not include this item.

The Body Shop Concealer Pencil can be purchased at their stores or at http://www.thebodyshop.com.