Yves Saint Laurent Touche Éclat vs Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Concealer
I've used both, and I'm telling you, the Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Concealer does just as good a job. I use the yellow shade - the one at right is too pink for me - and I don't see any reason to look for another brightener.
You can get the Maybelline for under $4, though I got mine for one damn dollar at a dollar store. Touche Éclat retails for up to $40. Seems like a no-brainer to me.
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Posted by: Grayburn | February 08, 2008 at 05:51 AM
I actually love the touche eclat. They market it as a concealer, but I use it as more of a brightner. If you have serious dark circles, the touche eclat is not for you, unless you use it with another concealer on the bottom. Kind of an unness. step for those who don't want to spend the extra money.
I've never tried the maybelline product though...maybe I'll give it a try!
Posted by: Jennifer | February 08, 2008 at 07:54 AM
Jennifer, I also use Touche Éclat as a brightener, not a concealer - that's why I said in my review, of the Maybelline Instant Age Rewind: "I don't see any reason to look for another brightener."
Posted by: Jackie Danicki | February 08, 2008 at 10:56 AM
sorry...my bad. didn't have my morning coffee yet!
Posted by: Jennifer | February 08, 2008 at 11:25 AM
No problem! Definitely check out the Maybelline if you come across it.
Posted by: Jackie Danicki | February 08, 2008 at 11:29 AM
That's a great bargain tip, I'll pick up some of some of that from Target while getting their eye makeup remover- cool!
Posted by: Alice Bachini-Smith | February 08, 2008 at 05:19 PM
hi, I have the touche eclat too, which i think is rather good but also really expensive. thanks for the advice on the maybelline product, i think i'll give it a try next time instead of spending so much on the YSL product!
Posted by: gabbi | February 09, 2008 at 01:51 PM
I agree, a no brainer, buy the cheaper stuff when it's just as good as the $40 bottle. But for me I don't think I could ever completely switch over from Touche Eclat. There are days where I want to be feel... I don't know... I guess, expensive. On those days, it starts with the makeup and works it's way down. It may not be any better than the $4 Maybelline, but it makes me feel better!
Posted by: Mia | February 11, 2008 at 02:41 PM
Thanks for the tip! Now that I'm starting to get some dark shadows under my eyes it's good to know there are some inexpensive but good choices out there. Getting old not only sux, it's EXPENSIVE! :-)
Posted by: Alice | February 11, 2008 at 11:40 PM