Where do you put concealer for dark circles?
It’s also essential to apply and blend concealer into the inner corners of the eyes. These inner corners can be just as dark as the circles—using concealer as a highlighter can brighten your face and make you look more awake (even if you only had a few hours of sleep the night before).
What color cancels dark circles?
Many correctors have green and purple undertones, which are great for covering up blemishes and dark spots, but do little for concealing dark circles. Instead, you should choose color correctors in shades of red, pink, yellow, or orange, as these will help balance out the bluish-purple color of under-eye circles.
Do you put foundation on before concealer?
But in most cases, it’s actually better to apply foundation first—even if it’s just a light layer on the areas that need it most. “I only recommend using concealer before foundation when you have a lot of blemishes to cover and you need to use tons of thick, correcting concealer for coverage,” Quynh tells us.
Does concealer make dark circles worse?
When I try to conceal my dark circles, they look even worse! “Concealer can make them look more pronounced,” she notes, “especially if it doesn’t sit flawlessly on the skin, it isn’t moisturizing enough, or if it dries you out.”
Is concealer applied before or after foundation?
Applying foundation first creates an even base to reduce overall redness, discoloration and minor blemishes. If you apply your concealer first, you may end up wiping some off when you apply foundation or using a lot more product than necessary, which can create a heavy, cakey look.
What is the Best Makeup for dark circles?
Consider a color-corrector. For really dark circles, layer a color corrector underneath your concealer, says Greenberg. Peach correctors help neutralize darkness and the blue-ish tint under eyes. If you have dark skin, go for more of an orange-red hue.
How do you cover up dark circles?
Under eye circles happen for many reasons. Prevention is always best, but dark circles can easily be covered. You can use concealer or a combination of concealer and lipstick to cover the dark areas. Choose a concealer that is suitable for your skin complexion, and always set your concealer with translucent powder.
How do you apply concealer?
Applying Concealer Choose your shade. Decide what type of concealer you want to use. Prep your face. Cover up your under eye circles. Apply your concealer to acne and spots. Set your concealer.
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.