Concealer is the number one staple in your beauty arsenal. When you apply it correctly, concealer can cover up blemishes and it totally covers under-eye circles. As a matter of fact, many beauty-experts use concealer primarily and skip foundation. Sounds brilliant, right?! But applying concealer can be tricky; you only get the best results if you use the right technique. How do you apply concealer? In this blog, we answer that question and tell you how to use concealer so you can look your best!
Apply concealer
How you apply concealer depends on the kind of concealer you use. For instance, you use a powder concealer differently compared to a creamy concealer. But one thing applies to all concealers: less is more! In other words, the less you use, the more natural result you’ll get and we are all about the natural look. A small amount takes you a long way if you want to cover your blemishes. And remember: always apply your concealer topically after your foundation.
To apply your concealer, just dot the product where you want coverage. Just use your hand or a special brush when you apply a liquid or cream concealer. If you use a powder concealer, a sponge will do the trick. Do you prefer a stick concealer? All you have to do is apply it directly from stick to skin! Use your fingers, a brush or a (damp) beauty sponge to blend the concealer. Using your fingers to blend usually gives the best result since the warmth of your fingers causes the product to spread more easily. You know your concealer is well blended when the transition between your skin and the makeup product is no longer visible.
Just follow these directions to get the best results:
- Apply several dots of concealer on uneven spots on your face. Also, apply a dot to the inside corners of your eyes for a bright-looking appearance.
- Use the pad of your favourite finger to tap in the concealer. Always tap, never rub! You can also use a concealer brush if you’d like. Look closely in your mirror and make sure to blend well.
- Apply another layer if you need more coverage.
- To set your concealer, dust loose powder over your face. The best secret to good concealer? Use a fluffy brush to apply the loose powder!
How to apply under-eye concealer
Are you suffering from fatigue or stress? Concealer will make your dark under-eye circles disappear without a trace. You might be tempted to sweep your concealer directly on top of your under-eye circles or bags, but doing that will actually highlight puffiness. Instead, use your concealer to draw an upside-down triangle shape to de-emphasize discolouration. Your ring finger is the weakest of all your fingers, but your ringer is perfect to tap the concealer into your skin. It gives just the right amount of pressure to blend the concealer without pulling at the delicate skin around your eyes. Are you not into applying makeup with your fingers? Then use a concealer brush or damp beauty sponge.
How to use colour correcting concealer
Colour correctors are concealers that come in a wide range of colours. They help correct and conceal different skin issues and severe discolouration of the skin. In common, colour correcting concealers include orange, green, pink and purple shades that help neutralise unwanted blue or red tones in your skin. The best part about colour correcting concealers: they create a flawless base for your makeup!
You apply the colour correcting concealer under your foundation using a beauty sponge or a soft brush. Please keep in mind that a little goes a very, very long way. A green colour corrector, i.e., may neutralise redness, but it can also create a green haze through your foundation if you use too much. You probably don’t want to be nicknamed Shrek. ;)
How do you choose the right colour corrector without looking like a little girl who used her mum’s makeup? Here is what you need to know about finding the right colour correcting concealer for your concern:
Green colour correcting concealer
Green neutralises any redness in the skin and works best on fair to mid skin tones. You apply it to blemishes, redness and rosacea.
Pink colour correcting concealer
Pink neutralises blue and grey discolourations and is perfect if you want to cover dark under-eye circles. It works if you have very fair skin with a cool undertone.
Purple colour correcting concealer
Lilac or violet tones help lift a dull complexion. You apply it on all areas that need some brightening, like your cheeks and forehead. It works best if you have sallow undertones.
Orange colour correcting concealer
Peach and orange lift grey and blue undertones in your skin. You apply it around your eyes and, if you have any dullness, around your mouth. Orange works best on darker skin tones. If you have fair skin, then we recommend you choose a peachy colour corrector.
The perfect shade of colour correcting concealer for every skin tone
- Fair skin: Pastel tones like peach, green and lilac.
- Medium/olive skin: warmer tones of peach and purple
- Dark skin: Warm tones like orange
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