Although there are many tips today to hide dark circles, they are very stubborn in some women. Fortunately, a little makeup and a good concealer are enough to reduce them. However, the key is not to use it, but to know how to apply it well. Some women still make rookie mistakes with concealer. Like the foundation, the concealer has application techniques that must be mastered to hide small defects with ease.
Which color of concealer to choose?
Concealers are available in several colors . To choose one, you need to determine your needs and pick the one that goes with your skin tone. Would you like to hide a mark, bags under your eyes or acne? Study the colors before making your choice.
Yellow helps brighten your face and green reduces redness. Red and orange hide purple and black dots. Lavender highlights skins with yellow tones. Purple neutralizes yellow and hides dark circles under the eyes.
For scars and dark circles, use a concealer that is a little lighter than your natural skin color.
Choose your corrector
There are several forms of correctors . To determine which concealer you need, you need to analyze your skin. If you have signs of discoloration, go for a concealer tinted with yellow or green. If you have acne, use a pencil corrector. Thanks to the tip, you can apply it around pimples, spots and problem areas .
To test the concealer when purchasing, do not do it on your hand, but on your face. This will give you a real idea of its effect on your skin and its color. It is important that you do not wear makeup while doing this.
Prepare your face for the concealer
Start by washing your face with a soap-free cleanser then apply a moisturizer. On a cotton swab, put some makeup remover and use it to remove any mascara or black pencil residue under the eyes. The corrector is the first step through which you must take to erase signs of fatigue and imperfections. It is important that it is applied to a face free of all traces of old makeup , clean and neat.
Cover your dark circles
Take a concealer brush (you can use your fingers, but it's less hygienic) for applying the concealer. Start at the inner corner of the eye and work your way outwards towards the lashes. Mask any demarcation between the color of the corrector and that of your skin by making your corrector penetrate around the edges.
Be careful never to rub your concealer around your eyes, this area of the skin is very fragile . Lightly pat the concealer so that it gently penetrates your skin. If you have sunken eyes, apply concealer in the corner of your eyes, not far from the nose. You should also apply concealer at the edge of your eyes, under the mucous membrane.
Apply the corrector on irregular areas
If you are prone to blackheads or have scars or a birthmark, you can cover them up . On these areas, apply the corrector. To make it penetrate, gently pat it outwards. Do not use too much concealer as it may look “spread”.
If you have acne, it is best to use a concealer brush instead of your fingers for applying the concealer. You could spread bacteria which would make the situation worse. If the area you are applying your concealer to is large, the application layer should be thin. Blend the edges to avoid creating an obvious line.
Set the concealer concealer
When you have concealed all the problem areas, apply over a thin layer of foundation . You can set directly using a compact or powder foundation. You can also use a liquid or cream foundation, but you will need to apply powder to set everything.
Apply the foundation to your face. Use a large makeup brush and translucent powder to set your foundation. To reach the edge of the lashes and the inner corner of the eyes, use a brush. Make sure that your whole face is covered . Add more powder to the areas where you applied concealer. This will prevent this one from going away over time.
Concealer: before or after foundation?
The concealer is always applied before the foundation . If the latter is covering, this is enough to correct small imperfections. The advantage of the corrector is that it gives the face a more natural effect. Just heat it up and apply it under a foundation with less coverage than average .
If your whole face has pigmentation problems, you can use a corrective primer. You can also apply a little cream concealer on blemishes in a localized way .
Ensure good hold to the concealer
Before application: like all complexion products, a base will allow the corrector to hold better . The base represents a real barrier between the skin and the makeup. It also prevents the concealer from being absorbed throughout the day.
After application: here, you have to powder to fix the material. Being a fluid texture, it will often tend to move. This is what you need to do to have long-lasting makeup .
It is also possible to opt for waterproof concealers. They will resist rain, sweat, shine, etc.
A word of advice: before going to bed, remove all your makeup . Cleanse your face well, because if you keep it on overnight, your skin may become dry and your pores clogged. Also, rashes or other skin irritations could develop.
