best UNDEREYE concealer? Options

[marzipan]

So I'm having problems with my undereye area. I usually have dark circles, and they don't like to go away, even after I sleep for a long time. I've also tried those home remedies like the tea bags, and it doesn't help.

I've been using Almay line smoothing concealer with SPF 10, and it's worked for the most part. However, it dries out my skin a lot. 30 minutes after I'll apply it, the skin under my eyes is dry and feels scaly. >_> I'll wash it off and put on Cetaphil lotion (which usually works amazingly on dry skin), but it just turns red and blotchy.

So I don't know what to use. My skin normally isn't so dry.
Does anyone know of some good concealer that covers up undereye circles AND doesn't dry out your skin? :/

[iDecay]

Something about drugstore foundation/concealers irk me. I don't like how you can't try it before you buy.

I don't think there is really anything considered the best concealer. It all really depends on how your skin is and what works for you. If your skin is on the dry side, go for a regular type of concealer instead of an oil-free one. As Gigi said, a yellow tone helps even out dark circles. From what I've seen, NARS (which can be a litle pricey) and MAC (not that bad price-wise) has a lot of yellow tones and there's a lot to choose from. If it dries out, put a cream and primer underneath. Warm up your concealer on the back of your hand so it goes on smoother and blends better. I don't recommend putting product on with your hands, so use a brush. It makes a big difference, trust me.

[Gigi]

Something about drugstore foundation/concealers irk me. I don't like how you can't try it before you buy.

I don't think there is really anything considered the best concealer. It all really depends on how your skin is and what works for you. If your skin is on the dry side, go for a regular type of concealer instead of an oil-free one. As Gigi said, a yellow tone helps even out dark circles. From what I've seen, NARS (which can be a litle pricey) and MAC (not that bad price-wise) has a lot of yellow tones and there's a lot to choose from. If it dries out, put a cream and primer underneath. Warm up your concealer on the back of your hand so it goes on smoother and blends better. I don't recommend putting product on with your hands, so use a brush. It makes a big difference, trust me.

Also, if you go to MAC, you can ask for a small sample of the product to see if you like it or not, and then you can go back and buy it if you do. If you don't, no harm done.