What is the best way to apply concealer?
How to Apply Concealer
- Apply several dots of concealer under the eyes close to the lashes.
- Using the pad of your middle finger or your brush, tap in the concealer (always tap, never rub).
- Apply concealer on other uneven spots on the face — including the chin, and around the nose and mouth if need be — and tap in.
Should a concealer be lighter than foundation?
Select the right shade. “You can’t have a concealer that’s too light,” she said, adding that women should choose concealer that’s one to two shades lighter than the color of their foundation.
What do you put on your face before concealer?
Concealer is meant to conceal, while foundation is meant to be the base — or ‘foundation’ — of your look. Noto also stresses the importance of going easy with foundation or tinted moisturizer before applying concealer on any blemishes, as she says this is what gives the most natural-looking coverage.
When to use concealer?
Concealer is typically used for two reasons: to hide imperfections, such as fine lines, dark circles or acne marks, or to highlight areas of the face to help balance the contours of what you’re working with.
When do you apply concealer?
Apply concealer after foundation if it’s a medium to high coverage foundation. However, if your foundation has medium to high coverage, then you might want to lay off the concealer until after your first layer of base goes on. The reason for this is simple. If it’s a medium to high coverage foundation, it should, for the most part, cover your bases,…
What does concealer do?
The job of concealer is more specific: to conceal. Unlike foundation, concealer is thicker and does a great job in covering blemishes, pimples, dark circles, acne scars, spots, and other imperfections on specific and problematic areas in your skin.