CAMO AMMO

Posted by Melissa 08.15.09

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COVER FX CONCEALER - I’ve resorted to many “tricks” (cucumbers, ice, green tinted concealer, purple base, and much more) to hide dark circles from never sleeping enough. After learning that Angelina Jolie’s make up artist uses Conceal FX Camouflage Concealer from Cover FX to hide her tattoos when the occasion calls for it, I decided to see how it would fare under my eyes. GAME ON! Amazingly, this is one concealer that not only hides the gray hues that result from lack of ZZZs, but also buries traces of crow’s feet and sun damage. Cover FX is an instant, flaw erasing cream that glides on with a lightweight velvet finish. Imperfections are erased with a sweep of this silky cream, helping the skin retain a natural looking, even appearance that never looks dry or cakey. Although the concealer is thick enough to cover problem areas, it shows and wears like a second skin. Day after day of wearing it, the results do the talking. Conceal FX Camouflage Concealer is water resistant enough to stay on my face even after I’ve survived a summer subway ride. Rumor has it that it was developed to help high definition broadcasters.

FINAL VERDICT – GGI (GOTTA GET IT) - If there aren’t enough hours in the day to incorporate beauty sleep into your regimen, you can trick even the toughest critics with Conceal FX Camouflage Concealer, available in six shades at $42.

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