How to apply concealer

Dr.-Hauschka-Concealer-03-–-Suntan-abloomnova.net_-1600x1067 How to apply concealer

It’s possibly the one item in a girl’s makeup drawer that causes the most confusion. Concealer should be the answer to all our problems, but it can often be the instigator. Getting a shade too dark, using too much, putting it in the wrong places, there’s about a million ways using concealer can go terribly wrong.

Which is why we love these tips from Stylecaster. Pick up your cover up – (we’re using Dr. Hauschka Concealer 03 – Suntan) – and let’s see how to really get that flawless complexion.

Concealer first, then foundation

There’s been debate about whether to apply concealer before or after foundation, but we suggest applying beforehand. Getting problem areas (like blemishes or dark circles) evened out before applying foundation makes for a smoother end result.

Define green concealer

Green concealers neutralize red zones on your face, like blemishes or red spots. Use green concealer to better cover up acne, but don’t use green on darker parts of your face such as dark circles or spots.

Yellow, too

Yellow helps to even out skin tone overall, so use this on your face in areas that need equalizing. Yellow is the safest concealer color and works well for women who need basic concealing in general.

And don’t forget about pink

Like green concealer, pink works to neutralize the dark blue or purplish areas on your face. If you’ve got serious under eye circles or dark spots, pink concealer will help to cover up those areas.

Finish with loose powder

Loose powder over top of concealer helps to set it in place and goes one step further to even out skin tone—especially under your eyes. Simply use a translucent powder with a large, fluffy brush to sweep powder over the concealer.

Choose one shade lighter

When choosing a concealer, go about one shade lighter than your foundation. If you’re applying concealer to dark or red areas, using one shade lighter than the rest of your makeup will help to even out those tones. Be wary not to go too much lighter (or darker) with the product, though, as it can be a dead giveaway that you’re wearing too much makeup.

It can be a primer, too

Nothing helps your eyeshadow stay in place more than a great primer, especially if you’re planning a long night or you’ve got eyelids that are more on the oily side to begin with. Because of concealer’s consistency, it works as a smooth, slip-free base for your eyeshadow, plus it’ll help to make your shadow colors more vivid because it neutralizes your eyelid color first.

Avoid the caked-on look

First, go for a more lightweight concealer to prevent a caked on look. Make sure that you’re prepping your eye first with a gel or cream moisturizer, as dry skin underneath concealer can make it look packed on.

Always use a sponge

For the most even distribution, apply concealer along the bottom of your eye in four or five small dots. Using a makeup sponge, gently blot the concealer into skin. Applying in dots will help with even, crease-free distribution of the concealer.

Use it to clean up makeup mistakes

Clean up stray mascara (or other makeup) by dipping a cotton swab in a bit of concealer—you’re cleaning up the area and covering it up at the same time. Genius, right?

 

 

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