I'm writing this in late 2016 and have been using Time Balm concealer daily for over three years. I'm 56, female and Caucasian with fair skin that freckles a bit iin the sun. I love this product and us the light shade. My skin is relatively youthful for my age probably because I've been a faithful sunscreen and moisturizer user for years. I've always used my same moisturizing sunscreen on the back of my hands that I use on my face, which I would advise as a good habit for young women to start early! That advice was given to me in my late 20s and I'm glad I listened ???? I use this concealer both under my eyes for dark circles and on my lids because I have faint scars from blepharoplasty. Time Balm conceals and is good sun protection. I've also dabbed it on to conceal what is either a large freckle or an "age spot" on my cheek and have noticed that area gets more sun protection than the surrounding area. That's how I know this concealer is also doing more than my SPF 30 moisturizer to screen out the sun. On my lids, I use a skin tone shadow on top of the concealer for a natural look. At the end of the day there's a little bit of creasing, but no more than normal. Having eyelid surgery was a big decision. My droopy lids we're starting to interfere with my vision as I reached my late 40s and we're causing my upper lashes to point down looking droopy as well. I looked sad and tired all the time. I'm so happy I had this issue fixed despite the faint scars, which are invisible thanks to Time Balm. I look so much more alert and happy, and now I can easily apply mascara to upturned lashes! With Time Balm no one has ever noticed any scarrin and I'm really grateful for this product. I just ordered the lighter than light shade for my 12-year-old daughter who has very dark circles under her eyes and has been borrowing my light shade. She's blonde with very porcelain skin, so I think the lighter shade will be better for her. My only complaint about this product, is that the screw-on lid has broken and become useless long before the product runs out. This has happened on every single container of time bomb that I owned - 2-3 each year for over three years. I have a replacement lid that I took from another little plastic jar that I use when the original jar lid inevitably cracks along the screw threads. I've tried to be very careful not to tighten the lid too much, but every live so far has broken anyway. I wish the manufacturer would improve the container! This fantastic product deserves a durable container. The little round application sponge is great and lasts for the life of the product… for me that is usually 4 to 6 months. Photo of broken lid and the replacement lid I use that came from a little travel pill jar I bought at the drugstore are shown in the photo attached.
Scritto da: Svetlishko
Not bad product, but...
I bought this concealer for the first time and was surprised how metal lid is uncomfortable to use. It is in a very tiny jar; the lid also is tiny and slippery. To open and close concealer is definitely an extra effort. I think the packaging should be more user friendly.
Scritto da: Carebear1970
Cute lil tin
This was as close to the bare minerals concealer that I could find, since they stopped making it, I like the texture, silky and light. It’s a bit sheer for concealer, so I have to build on it.
Scritto da: Crystal tracy
Tiny
Very very good product but not enough of it and the size is true but when you get it you think you’re gonna get a lot more and you don’t
Scritto da: Monica Muhs
Poor packaging
Love this product but gave the 4 star because of the packaging. The lid will not stay on I can not keep this anywhere but the counter because the lid slides right off.
Scritto da: Adam Benetka
Great Concealer - Hard to find a Match
I LOVE Time Balm's products. I used to purchase this concealer at a beauty supply store, however, they no longer carry it. I was so sad and used the remainder of my concealer sparingly. I was so happy to see that this is available on Amazon. The color that I used to purchase says that it is "light/medium." I ordered Mid-Medium which was too dark. I ordered Lighter than Light which was too light. Finally, I ordered Medium which is also too dark. I'm not sure if they've discontinued the color I'm looking for or what the issue is. I kept the lighter than light - it'll work. If you can find a color that matches your skin tone - this concealer is the best. It stays on all day and doesn't settle into the creases on your skin. I use it on my eyelids as a primer for eyeshadow. I love this stuff!
Scritto da: Heidi P
Not the same as time balm
I’ve been using time balm concealer for years to cover redness from rosacea. This product doesn’t cover as well and has a somewhat greasy texture. I’m not certain, but am beginning to suspect that it’s actually aggravating the rosacea that I’m trying to conceal. The areas on my face where I’ve been using this have been getting increasingly blotchy and red.
Scritto da: rmarr
works pretty well
Ok, so I've hard dark circles all of my life. Not much I've been able to do with them except attempt to cover them up with concealer. This works pretty well. It doesn't completely cover them, but I haven't found anything that does. For the most part, this is one of the best. At first I didn't like it, but I kept coming back to it. Mostly I use it when I'm not wearing makeup. It looks very natural when I blend it into my skin. Beware of the color match, I had to buy another one in a lighter color. I kept the darker one for the summer. It brightens up my eye area and makes me look more awake. The reason for 4 stars is because you can still faintly see my circles. I will buy it again unless I find one that covers completely.
Scritto da: k.w
Who is running this show? A donkey?!
I never ever ever write bad reviews. But I’m at a loss for what to do now. I have ordered this item no less than THREE times with the selection of “medium” and every single time have received “lighter than light”. I’ve now had to go out of my way TWICE to return incorrect shades as I had already opened and used the first and by the time I had realised it was the wrong colour, it was already too late and I looked like a reverse fricking panda. I’m only writing this now because I complained the past two times and to receive the incorrect shade yet again is just ridiculous and embarrassing on their part and i’d love it if this finally got the attention of a human being so that the same mistake isn’t repeated a fourth time. Really not cool guys.
Scritto da: monica33
bit dissapointed
Before i decided to buy this i read the reviews (this is what prompted me to buy it). When this concealer arrived i put it straight under my eys to mask my dark circles.....yes it does cover my circles but it makes my wrinkles more visible as well, as it gathers in them . I'm 34 and have few of them under my eyes. I will continue to use it but for that price i was expecting something a bit better
Scritto da: Kari McCreath
Don't buy this product - you won't get the right colour!
Look at the reviews below mine. Same problem. You order a colour like MEDIUM and you end up getting LIGHTER THAN LIGHT. Three times! Total gong show with ROBOTS pulling items off the shelf vs. humans. Do not buy this product.
Scritto da: Mystic
Nice consistency that works
This product is great for medium light toned skin. Works great to cover dark circles and last for over 2 years used daily. Consistency easy to use without being too thick or thin.
Scritto da: lashingsofgingerbeer
Very Pleased.
Good coverage and excellent product. The colours do tend to be a little darker than expected. I would choose the lighter than light next time around. Would recommend.
