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For as long as I’ve been applying makeup, my under-eyes have caused significant creasing.

After I applyconcealer, I watch, hour by hour, as the formula settles into my expression lines.

Hallie G. taking a selfie to check concealer

Hallie Gould

Then I read one simple trick courtesy of Adele’s makeup artist, Michael Ashton, that changed everything.

“Dusting powder on top of concealer can cause creasing, he toldThe Cut.

“Prepping concealer with a primer first does not.

Marc Jacobs Undercover Perfecting Coconut Eye Primer - eye primer

“Genius, I thought, as I quickly kept reading.

Before finishing the interview, I had already requested the product to try myself.

Yes, I was that excited.

Nars Radiant Creamy Concealer

I smoothed it onto dry, clean skin in front of a lighted mirror on my desk.

I applied my favorite concealer (NARSRadiant Creamy Concealerand was pleasantly surprised at how smoothly it went on.

Then, all I could do was wait.

I peered into the mirror in our office bathroom and was shocked.

There wasn’t a single creasenot even one.

I walked closer to my reflection for a zoomed-in look, and the results were the sameflawless.

I’ve been using the primer for days since, and I’m still just as happy with it.

I’m floored, but definitely on board.

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