Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circles

I’ve heard so many good things about this product so I got myself a medium shade to try. It’s a medium coverage concealer that comes with this hairy sponge applicator at the top. The formula is very light and liquid and is easy to blend.

I was lucky enough to match the shade with my skin and it does a really good job of covering my dark circles and some of my acne scars. I also use it to do a bit of highlight on my nose and forehead. But tread caution with application especially with dry/dehydrated skin – there have been a few times that I put too much concealer and it highlighted some of the dry areas of my face such as my forehead and chin. The applicator itself is easy to use, you rotate the top to get some formula on the sponge and then apply directly to skin which also makes it a very sanitary and convenient applicator. However as it can be tricky to know how much product is already with the applicator, I suggest applying on the skin with a lighter hand first and just add more if you’re sure that you need more concealer in the sponge. I use a makeup sponge to blend and set it with loose powder afterwards. It only creased a few times but with my deep wrinkles I’ll say it can’t be avoided for me. These were also the days when I accidentally put more product than I wanted. In saying that, I don’t think this concealer is buildable as whenever I did more than one layer it ends up highlighting my pores/excess skin.

There are other similar products in the market but the Age Rewind Eraser is affordable and easily accessible, and I’m satisfied with the coverage I’m getting for a light every day kind of look. It’s very easy and sanitary to use and I have been using it as my concealer for the past month now. I'm loving it!

Since having kids I have definitely had to step up my game in the skincare and makeup department. It kind of started after I had my first baby and had a bout of PND. One way I managed to climb out of my dark hole was I made a few rules for myself.. 1. To get dressed every day - mainly so the courier driver wouldn't think I wasn't such a mooch. 2. Every week buy myself a treat - wether it was a stick of gum or makeup. I always chose makeup and that's how I came across this little gem.

A family member made the comment "you look tired you have bags". People honestly don't think about their words.. but my treat for that week lead me to find this. And it's a saviour.

I have accepted I have tired eyes.. but I don't have to live with them, I can conceal them very easily especially after a late night with or without the kids. I use the light concealer and I love that you can actually get quite a few shaded in this range.. so lots of colours to try. Light was good enough for me.

It's really reasonably priced - especially when on sale. I had to purchase the fit me concealer by maybelline as it was sold out during my last forage session and it's good, but not as good as the age rewind concealer.

It lasts a long time and a little goes a long way. It isn't a super thick concealer and the applicator head spreads it out and applies it smoothly and evenly. The applicator head is like a spongy brush (velvet like kind of) so the concealer soaks up through that then you kind of paint/dab it on. Really easy and mess free. I don't worry about hygiene as with most concealers I've have to paint/dab them on my skin with a wand for example so no better or worse in my opinion.

The coverage is amazing. I do have laugh lines and lines from sleeping on my side as well as the rings around my eyes and I find a BB cream and this is enough coverage for me to feel confident enough to leave the house. It sits nicely on my skin and doesn't feel waxy. Its smooth to touch, covers evenly and blends nicely. I've never really worried about not blending it in well enough.

My wrinkles are still visible - they always will be but they are less prominent looking and my dark circles have been masked leading to a more youthful look on my face as I don't look so sullen. When used on red spots it provided great coverage and minimised redness.

It feels slightly cool on application which might be what helps with reducing puffiness too.

My ultimate favourite for creating a natural flawless look at a great price.

Let's get this out of the way right off the bat: I'm 47 and I have genetic dark circles beneath my eyes and now (thanks to age), fine lines and wrinkles around that area too. Over the past 30 years (maybe more? Eesh. Scary) I've been on the hunt for a concealer that doesn't settle into my lines, covers my dark circles, is fair enough for my freckly, pale skin and doesn't cost the earth. I think I can stop looking now (although that DISCONTINUED note is very disheartening!). I purchased this recently after reading about it on BR, and quite honestly, I didn't really expect miracles. I'd been down this road before. But I can honestly say this product WORKS. It doesn't settle into my lines, it covers the dark circles and it is easy to use (once you get past the sponge tipped applicator - weird choice for a concealer but definitely not a deal-breaker). The coverage is light-medium (perfect, in other words) and the price is a steal, considering what you get in return. Will be stocking up for sure.

This has recently become a go-to concealer for me; I have to fully agree with AmandaD’s review below as it’s also become a ‘holy grail product’ of mine for the delicate under-eye area.

I’m 43 and had also been looking for an under-eye concealer that could not only cover dark circles but also reduce the look of fine lines. That’s easier said than done when you’re on the wrong side of 40, and while you might find a product that covers dark circles well, it might do nothing for fine lines, or vice versa. That’s where I’ve found this reasonably-priced Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circles a bit of a miracle worker. It magically hides dark circles but it also reduces the appearance of fine lines well (without settling into them). Perfect!

The only slight negative I can think of would be the packaging. It can take a few turns of the twist collar to get the concealer out. But that’s a small price to pay for a product that actually works really well.

Along with covering up dark circles and fine lines, it also does a very good job of masking any under-eye puffiness. So this product does what it claims it can do on all three counts - it covers up dark circles, fine lines and puffiness.

Overall, this concealer makes the under-eye area look so much better and indeed DOES seem to instantly rewind many of the signs of ageing on this often-problematic area of the face. Five kisses.

I love this concealer, it applies nicely its thick but not cakey, I lightly set with translucent powder and it stays on all day under my eyes and gives a subtle brightening effect. It doesn't settle into my wrinkles and smooths everything out nicely. I have it also in a darker shade matched to my foundation for concealing blemishes and acne scarring on my face and I love it, have been using for the past year and have repurchased several times. I tried this after watching Tati use this product in several videos on YouTube.

Years ago when I began watching Beauty Guru's on Youtube, I saw everyone using the Maybelline age rewind concealer. I had not found it in New Zealand until this year! I instantly fell in love, the sponge applicator makes it so easy to apply. It applied smoothly and blends flawlessly. The colour selection wasn't very big, however the colour I found matches me perfectly. It instantly brightens my under eye area and conceals dark circles. I purchased it in February and am only running out now (August). I find that I only need a small amount. It also conceals pimples really well, however I usually just use foundation unless I have a really bad breakout. Lastly, it surprisingly blended over powder easily for me and didn't look cakey.

I have just recently tried this product and I must say I am very impressed. I don’t like a heavy made up look so I just apply to the areas I want to conceal and pat to blend it out. What a great finish! Covers all the imperfections and leaves a lovely natural look. I don’t even use a foundation over top. And I really like the sponge tip for application. You can apply and blend really quickly and in no time your out the door! Definitely recommend giving this product a go.

I really really love this! It hides my dark circles so well. I love how it’s thick and the coverage is amazing. I use it on the daily and it would be hard to find another product like this to replace it. It’s very handy to carry around also. I like how it’s affordable and easy to find at the supermarket and everywhere else.

This is my all-time favourite concealer. It's a creamy concealer that glides on smoothly. Some people may not like the sponge applicator for hygiene reasons, but it is so convenient! Great to keep in your purse for speedy touch-ups during the day.

Because the consistency is creamy, it's best for covering dark circles or faint acne scars. For covering recent breakouts though, you're better off using a thicker, drier concealer like, for instance, the Laura Mercier Secret Camouflage. I mostly use the Maybelline Instant Age Rewind to cover dark circles, over my chin where I've had past breakouts, and blend it lightly across the nose and forehead. This looks nice and natural and I then don't need to use foundation.

If you're looking for a basic creamy concealer that is convenient to use and blends well, then this is it. Highly recommended.

I purchased this from Farmers some time ago and there is still half the product left, and I use it every day. I needed a concealer for dark circles and wrinkles around my eyes so thought his looks good. The product comes in a clear tube with a pull off cap with a spongy round applicator on top. To dispense the product onto applicator you have to twist the plastic thingy under the spongy top. Sounds a bit fiddly but once you get the hang of it, it's easy. The concealer is a creamy one and you only need to do one or two clicks and apply sparingly, because of the large spongy applicator. I chose the medium shade which works well with my BB cream. It covered my dark circles and smoothed out hollows under my eyes and covered wrinkles at the corners. The product blends nicely on my skin. This is my go to concealer at the moment and is easy to use and price friendly. I would highly recommend it.