Concealer
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The purpose of concealer is to minimize lines, dark circles and to cover imperfections.[1] The biggest mistakes with concealer when covering dark circles are using a concealer that's too light and apply too much of it.[2]
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Choosing the Right Concealer
You may want to use more than once concealer depending on what you want to achieve; for example, you may want a creamy formula for covering dark circles (it's less likely to cake on undereye skin) and a heavier, more opaque formula for hiding pimples and redness.[3]
Consistency: If you are covering major under eye circles, test the concealer at the counter by applying it on a blue vein on the inside of your wrist.[4] It should "cover" the appearance of the vein.
Color: Test the color by applying the area of your neck below your ear. The color should be a little lighter than your foundation. However, if you go too light, you risk looking like a raccoon. You may need a lighter concealer shade in winter than you would in summer.[4]
- Yellow-toned products are your best bet for covering up undereye circles.[4] Try a peachy shade if your circles have more of a brown cast than a blue cast.[3]
- Orange-based tones blend best into dark or black skin.[4]
- Green is known for its ability to neutralize the redness of pimples or redness in the skin.[5]
- To cover redness and pimples, pick an opaque concealer that's the closest color to your skin tone.[3]
Application
When you are using liquid or solid foundation then you should apply the concealer only after the foundation but when you are using a cream-to-powder foundation then you should use the concealer first and then only the foundation.[6]
- Using a fine brush is the preferred method of applying a concealer.
- In case you prefer to use your finger then opt for the ring finger, as it applies less pressure on your delicate skin.[6]
- You can also mix concealer with a little bit of moisturizer for better blended effects as well as skin benefits. Use a ratio of about 3 parts concealer and 1 part moisturizer.[7]
- Before applying concealer, warm it in the palm of your hand. This will thin the texture and help create better coverage.[8]
- If you have oily skin, set the concealer with translucent powder on a clean eye-shadow brush. Skip this if you have fine lines.[2]
- Gently pat concealer on with fingertips or brush.[6]
Do not apply straight from stick, tube or pencil.[5]
- When covering undereye circles, place three dots of concealer from the inner corner to the middle of your eye. Then pat them to blend.[8]
- Don’t forget to set with powder, (usually translucent) to prevent creasing and rubbing off when touched.[5]
- If concealer collects into any lines, dip a cotton swab in eye cream and run it over the area.[7]
Covering Scars
Disguise a concave scar with concealer that's a shade lighter than your skin. Use a pointed synthetic brush to fill in the corner of the scar without going beyond the edges. If the scar is raised, choose a s concealer that matches your skin exactly and pat it on with your ring finger. Keep concealer in place by allowing it to dry, then dust loose powder over the area.[9]
See Also
References
- ↑ http://www.carolthompsoncosmetics.com/IBS/SimpleCat/Shelf/ASP/Hierarchy/0100.html
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Younger Eyes." Allure. April 2010: Page76.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 "Master Class" Allure. October 2009: page 79.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 http://beauty.about.com/od/concealers/qt/concealershade.htm
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 http://www.what-why-wisdom.com/concealer.html
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 http://www.womanjunction.com/topic/makeover/concealer/how-to-apply-concealer/
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 "Best Makeup Tips. Ever." Allure August 2008: page 103
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 "Best Makeup Tips. Ever." Allure August 2008: page 102
- ↑ "Best Makeup Tips. Ever." Allure August 2008: page 106
