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. Read more

I have used the Time Balm concealer for about 10 years in 2 different colors. This new version, Anne T Dotes (big eyeroll on the new name), doesn’t even begin to compare. The original is a much creamier, matte concealer. This product is very thin with a greasy texture and shiny finish. I also don’t like that the new version did away with the sponge applicator. The only plus is the tin it comes in although I had a hard time opening it. I ordered 2 colors and both are going back asap. It’s sad that it appears the original Time Balm concealer has been discontinued. Read more

I like this concealer but HATE the container. I’ve bought several (even from off amazon) and they all BREAK! The lis breaks every time and the sides crack loooong before it’s empty, so then I have to find a way to keep the sponge and the concealer clean. Or it will dry out :(They need to invest in a better container. Read more

I really really like this concealer for under my eyes! I have fine lines and usually have trouble finding stuff that doesn't crease (in the past, only had luck with Nars radiant cream concealer in color: vanilla).I prefer using a clean finger to apply this and then blending (with my finger) around the eye region. I have very fair skin, and found the "light" color to be a perfect match. However, theBalm's "lighter than light" whipped foundation was a good color match for my face--- fyi their whipped foundation rocks--- you can see my separate review for that product :) Read more

This is the concealer that match my skintone really well. This is a harder texture cream concealer than other cream concealer. It is not as creamy as the Laura Mercier cream pot concealer. But because of its texture, I think it gives me more control of the amount that I want to use.I don't only use this product along by itself because I have really really really terrible undereye dark circle.1. I will mix this concealer with the NYX orange concealer, and gently dab them under eyes.2. I will use only this concealer on top of step 1.3. at the end, I will apply my Nars creamy concealer (just like 3 dots) on top of them.Then my eyes look much more more more more better. But because my severe dark circle, I do all my steps by dabbing them on my under eye skin instead of dragging them.I hope it helps!!! Read more

I always have one of these simple, natural/gentle, non-irritating concealers on hand to cover up the redness in my face from rosacea, shadows from too-little sleep, or dark undereye circles. I hate using a lot of make up or the way that foundation feels on my face, so I opt for just this concealer and a light layer of loose mineral powder on top. I’ve been using this combination for years for my sensitive rosacea skin, and every time I’ve veered away from it, I always come back, because this is a great, simple product that you can throw in your purse, bag, or car! Perfect for busy moms, travelers, and ladies constantly on to go. Read more

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I have tried every under eye corrector on the market. Everything from high end to drugstore and this beats them all. I have light to medium skin tone but I ordered the medium to cover the darkness a little better and it's fantastic. I'm 49 years old with wrinkles and crows feet and this does not settle into any lines at all. I top it off with a lighter concealer and it does the trick every time. It only takes a tiny bit to cover up the dark circles completely so this will last a very long time. Read more

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. Read more

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 Read more

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. Read more

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. Read more

I love Time balm concealer its well worth the money. Good coverage and lasts ages. For me the only fault is the flimsy sponge which dosent last long Read more