Many BGs suffer from hyper-pigmentation (when patches of skin become darker in color than the normal surrounding skin) due to old blemishes or acne scars and I’m no exception. I usually have at least one blemish that I try to hide with concealer. I dab a bit on the dark spot and then cover it with a bit of foundation and the unsightly blemish is virtually gone!

For years I’ve used Dermablend’s cover creme to conceal dark circles or dark spots, but just last week I tried Susan Posnick’s color corrector stick and was incredibly pleased with the easy application and overall results.

Do you use concealer? If so, what’s your favorite brand?

Check out some of these:

Susan Posnick Color Correct Pencil available at www.susanposnick.com for $22

Benefit Erase Paste available at www.bloomingdales.com for $26

Dermablend Cover Creme available at www.ulta.com for $31

Murad Acne Treatment Concealer available at www.sephora.com for $20

MAC Select Coverup Concealer available at www.maccosmetics.com for $15

Maybelline Mineral Power Concealer available at www.drugstore.com for $3.99

Smashbox Camera-Ready Full-Coverage Concealer available at www.beauty.com $18

Philosophy Supernatural Airbrushed Concealer available at www.beauty.com for $25

I recently had the opportunity to try a few products from a new line, called Thevi Cosmetics. As you guys know, I love trying new products, but oftentimes end up disappointed. That was not the case when I tried these products. Created by a woman of color, Thevi Cosmetics is designed to complement the vast array of skin-tones that we BGs have. I tried the mascara, blush and a lip color and was thoroughly impressed. I’d have to say that my favorite was the mascara. Although it doesn’t match my tried and true – Maybelline Great Lash, it was still better than a lot of other brands that I’ve used on my lashes. Not only were the products of quality, the packaging was sleek and modern.

Have you ever tried Thevi? When was the last time you tried a new product and were pleasantly surprised? Please share!

Mascara available at www.thevicosmetics.com for $18

Automatic Long-Lasting Eyeliner available at www.thevicosmetics.com for $16.50

Blush Brush available at www.thevicosmetics for $30

Liquid Powder Mineral Foundation SPF 15 available at www.thevicosmetics.com for $32

High Impact Lipstick available at www.thevicosmetics.com for $22

What BG doesn’t carry a small mirror in her purse? Well, I guess that would be me. The other day I found myself fishing around my bottomless pit of a purse in search of a mirror!

Surprisingly, I realized that the only mirror I have is in my MAC powder compact (which I leave at home after I apply my makeup). So I think it’s time I pick up a cute compact to add to the rest of the beauty junk in my bag. Or I could just tote along my makeup MAC one!

Do you carry a compact mirror with you at all times?

Check out some of these!

Animal Print Compact available at www.bloomingdales.com for $32.99

Estee Lauder Golden Alligator Compact available at www.bloomingdales.com for $33

Estee Lauder Tuberose Gardenia Mirror Compact available at www.nordstrom.com for $75

Floral Print Fabric Mirror available at www.thebodyshop.com for $8

St. Tropez Makeup Required Brown Snake Print Compact Mirror available at www.sleepyheads.com for $14.95

Jemma Kidd Mirror Compact Duo available at www.neimanmarcus.com for $33

Paris Presents Folding Double Compact Mirror available at www.sallybeauty.com for $2.99

Sephora Black Travel Mirror available at www.sephora.com for $6

Spring Street Design Seahorse Compact available www.saks.com for $26.90

Tapestry Compact Mirror available at www.urbanoutfitters.com for $10