Best way To Apply Concealer
A concealer or color corrector is a type of cosmetic that is used to mask dark circles, age spots, large pores, and other small blemishes visible on the skin. It is similar to foundation, but thicker and used to hide different pigments by blending the imperfection into the surrounding skin tone. It is normally applied after primer, but before foundation and used on the face.Concealer is the one staple in a woman's beauty arsenal that can dramatically change your appearance. Used correctly, concealer can brighten a tired face, it can cover up blemishes and it can totally conceal under-eye circles. In fact, many beauty editors use concealer primarily and skip foundation completely.
There are so many types of concealers on the market, choosing one can be daunting. Keep in mind concealer is not a beauty product to scrimp on.
A basic rule of thumb is to choose a concealer that's yellow-based and a shade or 2 lighter than your skin tone. Don't go too light or you could end up with the dreaded raccoon look. If your skin is darker in summer, you should choose a darker shade for summer months and a lighter one for other months.
Should You Apply Concealer Before or After Foundation?
This depends on where you're using the concealer. For under-eye circles, apply concealer first, then foundation. For blemishes and pimple coverage, apply foundation first or the concealer will be rubbed away in the foundation application.
How to Apply Concealer
Concealer looks most natural when you work in "sheer layers and build it up gradually.
To properly apply concealer, follow these directions:
1. Apply several dots of concealer under the eyes close to the lashes. Apply a dot to the inside corners of the eyes. You can use your finger or, for best results, try a small-headed brush with firm bristles.
2. Using the pad of your middle finger, tap in the concealer (always tap, never rub). Make sure to blend well. You can also use your index finger. There's no real rule to it, but I find the middle finger tends to be more gentle.
3. Apply concealer on other uneven spots on the face including the chin, and around the nose and mouth if need be and tap in.
4. Apply another layer if you need more coverage.
5. Dust fine, loose powder over your face to set your concealer. According to makeup artist loose powder applied with a fluffy brush is "the secret to good concealer."
When you wish to wear as little makeup as possible, try using only a minimal amount of concealer that is closer to your true skin tone than the concealer you normally use. Or try a lighter shade of foundation than you normally wear, and apply it only in the under-eye area. This can make a world of difference in making you look rested and polished, but not made up. Again, the trick is to blend extremely well so that there is no discernible edge between the concealer area and the part of the face where there is no makeup.
Concealers come in six different forms: stick, creamy liquid, cream, matte-finish, matte-finish cream-to-powder, and ultra-matte liquid concealers, which blend on smoothly and creamily and dry quickly into an unmovable layer.
Stick Concealers
Stick concealers come in swivel-up tubes like lipsticks.
Application: Stick concealers are applied to the under-eye area much the way a lipstick is applied to the mouth. Stick concealers can be applied over or under your foundation, depending on how much coverage you want--under the foundation provides less coverage and over the foundation provides more. Dab the stick concealer over the area in dots and then blend with clean fingers or a concealer brush.
Creamy Liquid Concealers
Creamy liquid concealers generally come in small squeeze-tube containers or long, thin tubes with wand applicators.
Application: Use your finger or the wand applicator to transfer the liquid concealer in small dots or to place a light coat of color under the eye area. Blend gently along the under-eye with either your finger or the sponge applicator, concentrating the largest amount of concealer over the darkest areas. If the skin under the eye area is dry or wrinkled, it helps to first apply a lightweight moisturizer and then apply the concealer. Be careful the moisturizer isn't too greasy and that you don't put it on too heavily, or it will surely make the concealer slip into facial lines.
Cream Concealers
Cream concealers usually come in small pots and typically have a smooth and creamy texture. Occasionally these may have a dry, thick texture.
Application: Depending on their consistency, cream concealers can go on easily with your fingertips, a concealer brush, or a sponge, placing the color in dots under the eye area. Blend the concealer out under the eye area, concentrating the application over the darkest areas. If the cream concealer has a dry, thick texture, it can be very difficult to blend and can look heavy and obvious on the skin.
Matte-Finish Liquid Concealers
Matte-finish liquid concealers typically come in a squeeze tube or a tube with a wand applicator.
Application: Use your finger or the wand applicator to transfer the liquid concealer in small dots to the under-eye area, then quickly blend using a soft patting motion. If the skin under the eye area is dry or wrinkled, it helps to first apply a minimal amount of lightweight moisturizer and then apply the concealer. Although these are not as tricky to apply as ultra-matte concealers, they still demand adept blending for the best results.
Matte-Finish Cream-to-Powder
Matte-finish cream-to-powder concealers usually come in compact form and often look like small versions of cream-to-powder foundation.
Application: Use your finger, a concealer brush, or a sponge to dab the concealer onto the undereye area or over other discolorations.
Ultra-Matte Liquid Concealers
Ultra-matte liquid concealers generally come in thin tubes with wand applicators. Although these were once easy to find, many of them have fallen out of favor and have been discontinued because they are so difficult to work with and can make lines under the eye more pronounced; however, they rarely, if ever, crease.
Application: Use your finger or the wand applicator to transfer the liquid concealer in small dots to apply a light coat of color in the under-eye area. You must blend these on very quickly and accurately because they dry in seconds. Once these ultra-matte concealers dry in place, they don't budge, and there is no way to adjust the blending, so you could end up with streaks or patches of color.
Make sure a concealer or make up matches your skin. See how it looks in bright light or sunlight. It should blend so well that it seems transparent on the skin, yet it hides the desired areas. A more natural look is when you use sheer layers. Here are some tips to get the best results out of concealer:
1. Put a small amount on your fourth fingertip. Dot it on and move from the outside corner of the eye inward, and back out again.
2. Concealer can be used over or under foundation, whichever way you choose, be sure to blend, blend and blend. While you are blending, be gentle to your skin. A triangular makeup sponge can be used to blend in a gentle back-and-forth dotting motion.
3. Always prep dry skin with moisturizer before applying.
4. Don’t use concealer on freckles and pigmentations unless you really need to because they may require heavier layers which could make them look worse.
5. When it comes to dark circles, use your fingertips for the under eye area. Use a shade lighter than your foundation if they are recessed. Use a bit darker if they are puffy.
6. To hide spider veins, you will need a yellow-based concealer.
7. Don’t forget the most susceptible areas like the nose bridge, corner of mouth and outer corner of eyes. These areas need special attention while applying concealer.
8. Apply concealer sparingly. It shouldn’t be cakey or thick.
9. After applying, smile into the mirror and check that you applied the concealer evenly. Blot gently with a tissue over uneven spots.
10. After you have finished, lightly brush with a sheer translucent powder. This will set your concealer.
11. Always have two concealers. Have one for your tanned days whether from a tanning booth or from the sun, and one for your normal skin tone.
12. Do not keep concealer or other cosmetics for more than a year. It could harbor bacteria which will cause your face to break out
Myotcstore Related Products:
Loreal True Match Super-Blendable Concealer, Light / Medium Warm - 0.17 oz
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Almay Smart Shade Concealer Makeup, Light - 1 oz
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