Maybelline Dream Mousse Concealer Review and Swatches
So you know how I’m always on the quest for the perfect concealer? I do tend to get all Indiana Jone-like when it comes to locating concealer. By now I’ve tried hundreds……What? Some people love eyeshadow, some gloss, and me, I just happen to be passionate about concealer.
Get this, good times, I discovered Maybelline Dream Mousse Concealer this weekend and I likey. I know right? That’s so saying something considering I wouldn’t trust the drugstore with something as important as concealer. But indeed its heck of a good stuff.
Jump for the review.
I kinda dig on Maybelline Dream Matte Mousse Foundation, I mean it’s not OMG incredible but it is decent so I was ever so willing to indulge in the new Maybelline Dream Mousse Concealer.
Honestly, I didn’t expect alot. I’ve tried drugstore concealer here and there and I’ve always been far, far, far from impressed. But Dream Mousse Concealer is the real deal, very good stuff, count the Muse oh so impressed.
So basically it’s about the same texture as the foundation. It’s a fluffy whipped affair that’s feels super smooth and creamy but also sports a slightly silicon-feel. It could prove a bit too much for some because it’s honestly a very rich formula that’s heavily pigmented. For me? It’s a love. You have to be uber extra careful when you apply and just use a tiny bit as too much could make you look scary as all hells. A tiny dab should cover your entire eye area up very nicely as it’s pigmented enough to work magic on fine lines, dark circles, etc……I was worried it would crease and cake since the formula is quite rich but thankfully not it wears quite well throughout the day minus creasing.
The danger is there and you can easily go overboard with it and end up very disappointed so remember just a tiny dab for each eye will get you really great coverage. It blends very well and conceals all my problem areas perfectly.
Overall, you can count me impressed. I need to use it a few more days before deciding but I’m leaning towards adding this one to my HG (holy grail) collection of concealers. It’s smooth, it’s creamy, it’s crazy pigmented, and it makes this Muse all fresh and awake looking. I’m thinking this one deserves a great big Muse Approval!
Loves it!
Worthy of a haul in my humblest especially if you’re suffering from tired looking eyes. I got mine at Target for $6 bucks and some change.
Anyone try?
Dying to hear what you think!
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thanks for the review! I myself am either into Benefit Erase Paste or Clinique All About Eyes (covered with a good dusting of Powderflage, of course) but this would be worth a try when I want to give my wallet a budget rest
hey misstat!
Not much for Erase Paste myself but love Benefit Boi-ing
which all about the eyes are you using? Was that the click pen? I like that one myself 
Loved Dream Matte Mousse Foundation myself but it rubbed off like crazy. I really want to try/love the concealer!
hey marsadie!
I only use it on off days when I’m running around for this and that otherwise it’s def not an HG foundation for me
I really like the concealer, count me impressed, that’s saying something as drugstore concealer + the muse=FAIL!
well it’s not a click pen. hmm… ok. It’s a tube-y thing. Kinda like TFSI? It covers well , and it’s very creamy but sometimes it settles into the tiny little lines I obsess about (I’m only 23, so they’re probably not as bad as I think they are lol) so, not HG at least just yet
oh yes I know the one misstat! Hmm will have to give it a whirl!
Wow… I never would have guessed that this concealer was any good!! Thanks for changing my mind, I am on the hunt for a better concealer now so this post was very well timed!
love it Jen! it’s quite good
If you try give me deets how you like or dislike it curious minds!
Oh, I do love your concealer posts. I think after reading this, this concealer jumped the queue. Especially after my not so successful first test with the Clinique All About Eyes concealer….
Thanks
nia try it, LIKEY, alot
Oh, I tried to get it, but they do not have it yet (I hope) here… as always, we are the last to get stuff
damn nia! hopefully soon! Really loving it!
where are you hun?
There you are, making the wait really easier
I am in Switzerland, the land of cheese and chocolate!
chocolate! w00t! No likey cheese though haha!
Nia do you guys already have the mousee foundation? hopefully soon you’ll see this 
!
Yes, we have it, so I hope it will arrive soon
Otherwise I will test the YSL Touche Eclat, but it will be a pricey test.
oh nia don’t get the YSL if you can get the dior pen much better! I have a comparison review up around here somewhere! yay I hope you see it too dear!
Cool I wanna try this! I’ve always had a soft spot for Maybelline out of all d/s brands especially their mousse products. Could use a good concealer for me undereyes!
blu, really like it! Good stuff
I’m so surprised to hear that this concealer is decent. I tried the Dream Matte Mousse foundation a few years ago, thinking its dry touch silicone formula would be all kinds of lovely for my oily skin but recoiled in horror when I looked in the mirror and found that my skin looked like a dry scaly mess! It made my skin look patchy and in daylight my cheek looked like the surface of snakeskin.
Obviously if it’s Muse-approved I’m going to have to take a closer look to satisfy my curiosity.
Thanks for the review Muse! It’s funny how your thing is concealers when, well from what I can tell from your pictures, you don’t look like you have anythign to cover up! I, myself am always on the hunt for the perfect concealer as well as foundation. Nothing ever lasts well on my uber oily skin
BTW, what are your top fav concealers? ^^
You are TOO kind Betty
I cover it well LOL!
My favs are the Bobbi Brown Concealer Palette, Mally Concealer System, Shills Electric Eye, Kevin Beautymaker Concealer, and this could slide into number five!
I have reviews up for most of this stuff if you need ‘em!
How about you?
Fav 5?
Muahahaha. I knew you would eventually find something at the DS you would like!!! Grats on HG =)
aha thanks Jodie
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hi muse
is this good for concealed blemishes and acne scars?
i saw this at walmart yesterday and i wanted to buy it but i wasn’t sure.
im not sure rachel. I honestly don’t conceal my pimples and stuff with concealer. I do worry this may be a bit much for the face as it’s so pigmented but you never know, it might work a treat, so far it’s acted as my under eye concealer only and that’s been a fab-o experience hun!
I loved Maybellines Dream Liquid Foundation and I thought I would feel the same about the concealer. I’ve bought and used the concealer and I hate it. It makes my undereyes area look extremely dry and when I smile it really creases my undereyes like crazy. Oh well.
(Hey, my site is also running on the Thesis Theme ^_^)
Oh, thanks for the hint. You get the YSL recommended a lot in shops. As soon as you ask for a concealer, they give you the Touche Eclat. Will look for the review.
Have a good weekend!
Nia it’s a nice to have but the dior is WAY better
here hun:http://www.musingsofamuse.com/2008/06/dior-skinflash-radiance-booster-pen.html
Have a fabulous weekend doll!
Thanks, more moisturising is def better. And the gold packaging really is tacky!
nia agreed especially for my old, tired eyes
I agree not loving the packaging
I heard bad things about the foundation though. like it cakes or something.
Is this better than the foundation?
Hey Mandy I’ve heard that it stinks too, the foundation that is, but I kinda like it
I really liked the concealer, it’s turning into HG for me 
mind letting me know what colour did you get? would want to get it off the net because its not available where i am yet and it looks good!!
01 light sephiria. Hope this helps!
I have two “wrinkles” under my eyes. One under each eye, that I’ve had since I was really young. They are pretty deep and I was wondering if this would crease on me.
hi hailey it doesn’t crease on me but it all depends. depends how dry your skin is, how much prepping you do before using, etc..I can’t really say if it will or won’t crease on you as results will vary from skin type to skin type. I can’t say how it would react on two wrinkles? I have fine lines and didn’t experience creasing but my eyes are well hydrated so that helps.
Hope this helps?!
I myself suffer from very dark undereye circles…its herditary
..And when i say very dark i mean…VERY DARK all around my eyes..its pretty scary..neway, i have been looking for a good concealer that gives me great and full coverage without having to spend $30…ive tried…maybelline mineral power..covergirl invisible..covergirl trublend..covergirl concealer stick…neutrogena sheer cover kit..hardcandy pallette etc….the neutrogena and mineral power ones were good…but they never gave me the kinda coverage i needed. Today i bought the dream matte mousse concealer and OMG….I HAVE NEVER BEEN SO EXCITED ABOUT MAKEUP!….as soon as i put it on my mouth dropped. i could not believe how well the coverage was and easily it blended into my skin. i HIGHLY recommend this product..i almost started crying of how good it worked.
hey stephanie! aw I understand
I really LOVED this too so it’s nice to hear you’re enjoying it so much! Awwww I’m so glad it works that great for you doll! It’s always so exciting when I find an HG concealer 
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OMGGGG REALLLYYY?? I HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM! AND HAVE TRIED SO MANY PRODUCTSS!!!! GOSH I THINK IM GONA GO BUY IT
MY CIRCLES ARE SO DARK ITS SCARY, IT MAKES ME LOOK MUCH OLDER AND IM ONLY 21!!!!! LET ME KNOW HOW MUCH IT COVERED UP SO I GO BUY IT!
hey can u tell me what numer u use? and whats ur skin color?
01-10 fair I believe d? skin color is nc30 I believe? I don’t use mac foundation so not sure really
After Lancome’s Photogenic concealer went into oblivion (along with Prescriptive’s Flawless Skin concealer), I thought I was doomed…I tried Giorgio Armani’s new concealer, one by NARS, and none of those seemed to be right!! Very annoying. I was in the drugstore picking up some necessities, and thought I would just *try* the Dream Concealer…and it’s literally amazing!! Dare I say it might even be better than the Photogenic…and the Flawless Skin…it goes on so smoothly and almost disappears!! I’m in love!!!
yay elise
so glad you discovered this! Must agree it’s incredible, truly a great concealer and very much better than both photogenic and flawless skin 
I can’t thank you enough for recommending this! It’s not quite THE holy grail of concealers, but I suffer from a lot of the same under-eye concerns as you, and for the price this is so much more than I expected! Definitely brightens the whole eye area and resists creasing better than a lot of the others I have tried. I’m still searching avidly for an affordable concealer that covers prominent dark circles and doesn’t crease every time I crack a smile, but this is a good alternative for now!
megan that’s great news so glad you’re lovin’
Probably the best in the cheaper range for me 
have you tried the new physicians formula trio? that’s pretty nice!
Do you think it would work for blemishes and zits too? i am a teen with combination skin and was hoping it would…any thoughts?
julia not sure as I rarely use concealer to cover up zits, blemishes. You might want something that’s liquid to do that as this is a creamy mousse and might sit weirdly on skin but not sure hun. I’m one for letting spots breath and not concealing them with concealer and such
Hi Muse! Since you seem to be such a concealer expert
I thought I’d ask you a question about them. I have dark circles and so I am always looking for a good concealer to cover them with. However, I find that the ones that are well pigmented and cover well usually end up creasing into my “fine lines” (I’m early 20s so can’t see the lines without concealer). I use lotion, then eye cream, then a silicon based primer, blend my concealer out, and then set it with a silicon powder as well but I still seem to have this issue. Don’t know if you can offer any advice but I would really appreciate any input on the subject. Thanks so much!
hi ally.
maybe skip the primer and the setting powder…..seems like you go alot going on. trying applying after you’ve prepped with eye cream (let it dry) and blend out minus the primer and powder after.
Hope this helps
Love this product!
I’m a teen girl who’s trying to find cosmetics that don’t make me look all gross and aged, and originally, I thought this would be chalky and matte, but when I put it on, it looked AMAZING and my eyes never ever look sleepy, even after an all-nighter.
P.S. Muse, I love your blog, you’ve pretty much showed me what’s what about cosmetics.
aw thanks amber so glad you enjoy my babble
awesome you discovered this and are enjoying it. It’s really fab stuff so always exciting when people write in to say they adored it too!
Omg I have this concealer it great!!! Im only 12 but im a model so I am used to wearing make-up almost everywhere! and I wore this a whole day and I didn’t get cakey at all!
Well Muse, you were so very right about this concealer! It works like a freakin dream for me! I’m amazed that a product I bought for 6 bucks works this well to cover up all the redness going on for my skin.
And the staying power? It was awesome. I bought this and the dream matte powder and used the two together and my skin looked better than it has a such a long time. I even went out to a festival all day long in 90 degree, so humid weather and this stuff didn’t budge. And my skin that is normally so oily by the end of the day was still matte as could be. No touch ups needed!
I was so ready to hate this concealer, because I had tried the dream mousse foundation last summer and my face looked like a slip & slide within an hour. But this concealer is amazing! Thank you so much for the recommendation, with out you I never would have thought of purchasing this!
YAY lindsay! that’s such fabulous news! I really like it. It’s become true HG for me
Totally loves it. So happy it worked so well for you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! xoxoxoxoxo! very excited about it working out so well for ya 
I am a concealer snob so I wasn’t so sure either but it quickly became HG works better than concealers I’ve spent $50 bucks and upward on!
hey!
I’m asian and i have very oily skin. would you recommend this to me? and what shade should i use? thanks!
hi vivienne it’s difficult to recommend a shade when I haven’t a clue what your skin tone is?! there are several shades of the product available and you’re tell me you’re oily and Asian that doesn’t really help?