I have to admit, in the past I would never shell out top dollar on makeup. I recently received a goodie bag from Benefit to review for ChickAdvisor, and I now may have to rethink my penny-pinching ways... at least with respect to concealer.

In the pot, this product looked suspiciously orange. Once on my face, I was surprised at how well it blended. There was almost no need to worry about perfect distribution, except that heavier application did make the product settle into the faint lines I'm starting to notice (grr). I think I prefer Benefit's Ooh La Lift just a little better, but Erase Paste is no slouch.

A flawless result that stayed put all day - I recommend it!

LOVE this product. I always have bags under my eyes and this completely evens out my skin tone in that area and makes it look like I've had a good night's sleep. I use shade #1 (fair) and find it to be a perfect match.

I like that the product comes with a little spatula so you don't have to contaminate the pot with your fingers.

Another fantastic product from Benefit.

I was a loyal YSL Touche Eclat fan for a while but when I hit 30 I needed more moisture and more coverage :( Touche Eclat didn't give enough coverage and started to accentuate the flaky skin around my eyes. When I tried Erase Paste, I fell in love! It not only brightened up the under eye, but it did an amazing job at covering my dark circles. I like that it has a warm peachy undertone which is great for really dark circles. The texture is super rich and creamy - good for eyes that need more moisture. The creaminess allows for blending time and once it settles it stays put. A little goes a long way so it's always good to start with a little and then add more. I like that it has a little spatula which is what I love about Benefit - they always think of all the things women would need to make applying makeup easier! I use #3 shade which is the darkest. Hopefully they will come out with a wider range for more skin tones to use. If you do have dark skin, use #3 under circles or blemishes then apply a natural tone foundation over top. I prefer this for my undereyes and like using another concealer for blemishes. The reason is Erase Paste has brightening qualities - you don't want to highlight a blemish! It covers well though!

As I am heading towards my big 3-0, every concealer I have bought ended up rolling around in my makeup case either because they felt too heavy or cakey. While I was browsing the Benefit display, the cute little box grabbed my attention. I had stepped out of the house without makeup, and didnt realize how tired I looked until AFTER I put the product on. It instantly brightened up under the eye.

The texture is on the creamier side. Although it takes longer to dry compared to other products, this allows you to blend in the paste properly. Despite the smooth texture, it also has a very high coverage and is longlasting. When I go to work, all I put on is my translucent powder or sometimes just sunblock. So it is crucial that the concealer looks very natural against my skin.

The pot also comes with a small scooper, which is a nice touch since I hate getting products under my nail. Don't scoop out too much, because a little amount really goes a long way for this product.

I'm new to the world of concealers and am finding Erase Paste easy to use. It doesn't look cakey and heavy, though it takes a while for it to 'dry'.

I've never been able to find a concealer that really covered my dark under-eye circles, but this one really does. My only dislike of the product is that you have to get your fingers down in the pot ... the little stick they give you to get it out is tiny and hard to keep up with.

The quality of the product is quite good, though.

This concealer is amazing!! By far, the best I have ever used. It's thick enough to provide enough coverage for blemishes and uneven skin color, as well as dark eye circles. Yet, it doesn't feel cakey or greasy. My dark circles absolutely disappear with this concealer. Sure, it's a bit pricey, but a little bit goes a long way. I definitely recommend it!!