06/11/2009
How to Apply Concealer
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Concealer is one of the most important products in any woman's beauty arsenal. In fact, many beauty editors use concealer primarily and skip the foundation completely. Yet many women are afraid of concealers because they don't know how to find the right shade or apply it properly. Here we show you how to apply concealer.
The secret to properly applying concealer is to find the right shade and the blend it in so it looks flawless, not obvious. Concealer looks most natural when you work in "sheer layers and build it up gradually," according to the editors of Allure's "Confessions of a Beauty Editor."
To properly apply concealer, apply several dots of concealer under the eyes, then use the pad of your middle finger to tap it in (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.
Keep in mind concealer is not a beauty product to scrimp on Also, you'll want to find the right shade for your skin color. If your skin is darker in summer, you will need a darker shade for summer months and a lighter one for other months.
apply concealer after foundation. "This way, you will be able to assess where you really need it, "You don't want your base of foundation and concealer to be noticeable, so the trick is to avoid lots of product build-up on the skin. Use concealer as sparingly as possible, and only where it is needed. Usually, this is under the eyes, to hide dark shadows; around the nose, where there is often a little redness; and on any blemishes."
use a concealer with a light but creamy texture, and recommends applying it with a fine, pointed, synthetic brush. "You want the product to glide on effortlessly, but also to have staying power," she says.
To hide dark shadows under the eyes: "Apply a small amount of soft, creamy concealer - the texture is very important, because the eye area is so delicate - to the darkest part, and blend outwards, using your brush at all times." In the same way, you can use concealer to minimise shadows around the inner eye area.
"To conceal a blemish, apply a small amount of product, using the point of the brush to the red or inflamed area. If necessary, tap the area very gently with a fingertip - to help blend the concealer - and then set with a little loose powder. The key is to use very little product, and to blend it carefully, to prevent caking,"
Don't: overdo it. "By using too much concealer, you may unwittingly highlight what you want to hide," cautions and don't use too light a shade under the eyes - it doesn't look natural."
Shop like a pro: you might need to use two types of concealer. "Different textures work better for different purposes,". "For concealing shadows, use a suitable corrective shade. For some, this will have a peachy base; for others it will be a yellow tone. And you may find that you need another shade to conceal blemishes." Always test products on clean skin and in a good, natural light.
Concealer is one of the most important products in any woman's beauty arsenal. In fact, many beauty editors use concealer primarily and skip the foundation completely. Yet many women are afraid of concealers because they don't know how to find the right shade or apply it properly. Here we show you how to apply concealer.
The secret to properly applying concealer is to find the right shade and the blend it in so it looks flawless, not obvious. Concealer looks most natural when you work in "sheer layers and build it up gradually," according to the editors of Allure's "Confessions of a Beauty Editor."
To properly apply concealer, apply several dots of concealer under the eyes, then use the pad of your middle finger to tap it in (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.
Keep in mind concealer is not a beauty product to scrimp on Also, you'll want to find the right shade for your skin color. If your skin is darker in summer, you will need a darker shade for summer months and a lighter one for other months.
apply concealer after foundation. "This way, you will be able to assess where you really need it, "You don't want your base of foundation and concealer to be noticeable, so the trick is to avoid lots of product build-up on the skin. Use concealer as sparingly as possible, and only where it is needed. Usually, this is under the eyes, to hide dark shadows; around the nose, where there is often a little redness; and on any blemishes."
use a concealer with a light but creamy texture, and recommends applying it with a fine, pointed, synthetic brush. "You want the product to glide on effortlessly, but also to have staying power," she says.
To hide dark shadows under the eyes: "Apply a small amount of soft, creamy concealer - the texture is very important, because the eye area is so delicate - to the darkest part, and blend outwards, using your brush at all times." In the same way, you can use concealer to minimise shadows around the inner eye area.
"To conceal a blemish, apply a small amount of product, using the point of the brush to the red or inflamed area. If necessary, tap the area very gently with a fingertip - to help blend the concealer - and then set with a little loose powder. The key is to use very little product, and to blend it carefully, to prevent caking,"
Don't: overdo it. "By using too much concealer, you may unwittingly highlight what you want to hide," cautions and don't use too light a shade under the eyes - it doesn't look natural."
Shop like a pro: you might need to use two types of concealer. "Different textures work better for different purposes,". "For concealing shadows, use a suitable corrective shade. For some, this will have a peachy base; for others it will be a yellow tone. And you may find that you need another shade to conceal blemishes." Always test products on clean skin and in a good, natural light.
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