Is it a Dupe? Maybelline Fit Me v. Nars Radiant Creamy concealer

A lot of people compare the Maybelline Fit Me concealer to the Nars Radiant Creamy concealer. Many claim that the Fit Me is a dupe for the Nars, and some even prefer it. With a price difference of about $23, it's definitely worth trying. So I did.

A little about the concealers -

The Nars Radiant Creamy concealer is available in 10 shades. I use the shade Biscuit. Sephora's website says that this is "a creamy concealer with hydrating, multiaction skincare benefits and light diffusing technology to create a softer, smoother complexion." This is personally my favorite concealer to date. I have other ones I like, but not as much as this one. It brightens the under eye area beautifully, it's lightweight and buildable and lasts all day. The application is flawless. I like to apply it with a small stippling brush, however to get the best coverage of those dark circles, your finger and light patting is best. Another major bonus, no creasing what so ever. The price for this little tube of magic is a painful $29, but it lasts me anywhere from 3-6 months depending on if I'm alternating with others or not.

(Left) Fit Me in Deep/(Right) Radiant Creamy 

A couple years ago I tried the Maybelline Fit Me concealer, but I couldn't remember how I liked it. It took me a long time to finally try it again. This concealer is available in only 6 shades as opposed to the 10 choices you have from Nars. Maybelline claims that the product "Blends seamlessly to cover under-eye circles and imperfections. Matches natural tone, never blotches, never cakes." The concealer is not as thick as the Nars and doesn't have as much coverage or lasting power. The shade Deep is the closest match I could get. It doesn't provide any brightness for my skin tone. I use the Fit Me concealer typically when I wear my glasses because they help hide some imperfections themselves so my concealer doesn't have to be perfect. I also find that there is some slight creasing throughout the day. Available for around $6.49 depending on where you shop, the price is greatly cheaper than the alternative. If you can find a decent shade match, this concealer is good for the money. 

Here are some comparison photos - 

Here you can see that the Nars (under the left eye) provides more coverage. The Fit Me, under the other eye, has some darkness showing through. 

(Under Left Eye) Radiant Creamy/(Right) Fit Me

 (Below) Radiant Creamy

 (Below) Fit Me

I 100% prefer the Nars Radiant Creamy concealer over the Fit Me. The coverage, the lasting power and the over all effect is exactly what I want in a concealer. Finding a good drugstore concealer for us darker skin toned women has always been challenging for me. The Fit Me is definitely the first to be okay. And again, if you can find a good shade match in the Fit Me and you don't mind reapplying your concealer throughout the day, then the Maybelline is a great choice.

Let me know if you've tried either of these products and how you feel about them! As always, thanks for stopping by. xoxo