How to apply concealer

Concealers are an considerable part of your make up base. Concealers may be liquid, cream or solid. Concealers are present in a variety of textures and shades, each designed for a specific skin type. Concealer sticks are known as they are easy to apply.

Apply your concealer with a small fine tipped brush for an veracious application. To countervail blueness and dark circles under the eyes, go for a concealer with a yellow undertone that is one to two shades lighter than the colour of the skin itself.

If your concealer dries and cakes in fine lines and wrinkles around the eyes, attempt applying an eye cream below the concealer; make sure you use only a small quantity of concealer and opt for one with a matt finish to create the illusion of smooth skin. To prevent the concealer highlighting a hornets' nest you're trying to hide, apply a light moisturizer as an undercoat.

Selecting the right colour is important and not a matter of choice. You should cull for the colour one or two shades lighter than your skin tone. Liquid concealers act perfect for dry skin and under eye make up.

Solid concealers are favoured to cover up pimples, scars, acne and blemishes. They are present in form of a stick and enables straight on spot application. In case of sensitive skin makeup concealers having mineral colours should be used. Always set your concealer with a sheer, translucent powder to prevent creasing.

How to apply concealer?

• Earlier starting with the concealer, you must use an eye cream to the under eye area and a mositurizer to the rest of the face and allow them to be absorbed by the skin.
• Then, lightly place a small bit of concealer directly over the area. You can use a small, square, flat concealer brush or you can dot it on with your finger.
• Many pros think you get good results applying concealer using a synthetic makeup brush to apply concealer. The brush helps achieve a smooth finish.
• Mix with a soft touch, adding a hint more moisturizer if essential for a more translucent finish.
• After applying the concealer apply a thin layer of loose powder over it to lock it in.

Concealer Make up Tips

• Concealer helps cover up acne. Use a yellow-based concealer to help hide the redness related with acne.
• Apply concealer sparingly. Too thick might conceal better, but it will also be too noticeable.
• Dark circles can be efficiently covered by adding yellow eye shadow to the concealer.
• Be especially careful when applying concealer in the lip area, however, as it can interfere with lip color.
• Mix your concealer with your foundation to ensure a flawless blend of colors.