A concealer or color corrector is a type of makeup used to hide skin imperfections, It can be used to cover up pimples, dark circles and tiny veins that show through the skin.
A Concealer will never heal skin imperfections, it is neither going to treat nor heal dark circles and acne.
Concealers come in three constituencies : Liquid, Cream and Stick . The liquid is usually too thin and runny, cream is in between the liquid and the stick which makes it the best for almost everyone and lastly the stick which can be too thick and may pull the skin as the skin underneath the eyes are really thin and sensitive.
Always choose a Concealer that is a shade lighter and has the same undertones as your foundation.
As a Makeup Artist, I always use a Concealer brush on my clients, this is because it's not only professional but it's really fast and the imperfections are covered giving a flawless look. Everyone can achieve the best and most even coverage by applying Concealers using a finger. I recommend the fourth finger because it doesn't exert a lot of pressure unlike the other fingers.
Concealers can be applied over or under foundation but I love to apply it over foundation for the simple reason of working well on those visible dark circles/acne that the foundation would not cover.
Using your fourth finger, dot on the Concealer underneath the eye and acne.
Blend in gently using back and forth dotting motion.
Check to see the Concealer hasn't crept into the fine lines around the eyes, nose and mouth. If this happens, blot gently with a tissue.
Lola Longe
Master Makeup Artist
Houston, TX
1 comment:
Great advice! I had always wondered the difference between types of concealers. What would you suggest about covering skin imperfections that appear on the body & not the face?
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