I feel like putting a powder on top would be too drying.

This dries to a powder finish. If you are still oily after using this you may want to look at your primer or use one that absorbs oil. I find this to be very drying as it is.

it dries to a powder finish

I do to help settle my concealer. Try it out. HTH!

not typically, unless you have an extra long day ahead of you or have oily skin

I've been using the Sephora Pro Concealer brush http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P279633&categoryId=S4600. It works like a dream. I can also use my fingers, but find that I can really get into the inner corners of my eyes and blend blend blend using the brush.

I honeslty use a brush. I don't like to use my fingers when applying any makeup, but I know sometimes that is avoidable.

I use my finger for concealer and a brush for foundation

I use a flat, tapered synthetic brush to apply and blend this product.

I apply it directly on my face with the stick then blend it with my finger. I set it with the Bobby Brown powder I have left from the creamy concealer kit.

I went with a color that more matched my TM (Ivory . warm). It is a good match all over. Then I bought a (cheap) Covergirl very light concealer and I use some cream with it to get a good consistency, warm it up, and then add tiny bit in the inner and outer corner of the eye and slightly underneath. That way everything blends well and I don't have racoon eyes. Maybe a make up artist can blend all of this together, but I sure can't so this method works great. If you have the money buy both the pearl and medium color.

I have light skin and prominent dark circles. I know everyone here recommends Pearl but if you have really dark circles, go with Sand. Warm and Sand are almost the same except Sand has more beige tones. I tried Pearl but it gave me racoon eyes.

You could try the Pearl but it's way too dark if your skin is on the light side.

I personally have fair skin, pink/neutral undertones with dark circles under eyes, I would highly recommend the concealer in 'Pearl'...it has just the right amount of peach/pink tone to cancel that bruised-blue of the dark circles while not being too 'bleached or tan' for fairer skin. I don't think the shades are in order from light to dark per say, 'Warm' I felt was too 'yellow/beige' toned for my skin since I use it for more than just under eyes as well...but best bet, try at a store! Good luck! =)

Pearl!

It "dries" to a creamy finish, which is exactly how it goes on, in my opinion. I found it to be greasy and easily smudged or smeared.

Yes totally dries to a powder, and it's so natural looking yet covers everything!

That is true. It does dry to a powder finish and therefore a powder applied over it is not necessary.

I put a little powder on after applying the concealer.

Use Warm or Sand. They are almost the same except Sand has more beige tone in it. Pearl is too light if you have really dark circles and while it may match your skin color, it will look odd on the dark circles.

I asked the saleswomen inside the store to help me pick the right shade . Sometimes it is better to try it on and wear it outside the store and then return to buy the color if it looks good in all light, including outdoor, indoor, sunlight and florescent.

Your coloring and even eye color are exactly like mine. Get the Pearl.

I would consider "light"
I have similar coloring and found pearls undertone was a bit pink. Fair was perfect with no pink and not too yellow either

I have used both, Pearl in the Winter & Fall when my skin tone is lighter, Warm in the Spring & Summer as I get a little color in my skin.

If you have light circles, go for Pearl and for a pink tone, go for Warm.

I bought the warm colour and it has pink undertone. In fact I was looking for a concealer that has this especific undertone. Cant say about the other colours...

I would suggest Sand for sure due to it's beige tone.

It goes Pearl, Warm then Sand. You might be Sand!

I have the pearl and it is TOO DARK for my Sand that I am now using. It goes better with Ivory that I use in summr / fall. There is a new lighter color that you may want to try, or go with Amazing Cosmetics in fair. That matches Sand perfectly

warm

The texture is very different. CDP is not as creamy/emollient. Also, CDP is completely matte. I have both and find them different. Both are great. CDP I think has better coverage and is a bit longer lasting, but is also slightly more dry. I disagree that they're interchangeable. Obviously this one is much less expensive, but may not work as well for you!

eNever tried Cie de Peau, but if you're not too dark in the under-eye area, this might be perfect for you.