Makeup is an amazing thing. It accentuates what you have, hides
what you don't want others to see, and magically reveals what you don't
naturally have! One of makeup's secret tools is the use of concealer.
When used correctly, it is attractive. When not used correctly, it
shows.
So, here are the best tips to use your concealer correctly.
1. Blemishes: Always apply a small dab of concealer on top of the blemish, blend the outer edges.
2.
Open sores: If you are trying to hide open sores, concealer won't stay
on just by itself. Apply a small amount of powder first, then a dab of
concealer, blend the edges carefully, and apply powder carefully again.
This will help keep the concealer in place. Be sure to remove your
makeup as soon as you are able and then apply a little antibiotic
ointment to allow the open sore to heal more rapidly.
3. Dark
Under Eye Circles: Mix the concealer with a bit of eye cream to avoid
the garish goose-flesh look. If you've ever applied concealer to your
inner eyes, you'll know what I'm talking about. Mixing concealer with a
little eye cream not only hydrates that delicate area, but allows the
concealer to go on much more smoothly, give more highlighting coverage
than foundation, and adequately lightens the dark areas.
4.
Application Tools: Use a thin, flat, short-bristled lip liner or eye
liner brush to apply concealer. There are brushes made specifically for
applying concealer, but if you don't have one, another cosmetic brush
will do. Make sure the bristles are short - you don't need the brush to
soak up all of your concealer.
5. Highlight: You can mix concealer
with a little bit of moisturizer and use a brush to apply it to the
outside corners of your nose, inside and under your eyes, and to your
frown lines at the outer edges of your mouth. Blend with your pinky
finger or a short bristled brush.
6. Color: use a concealer that
is slightly lighter than your skin tone. If you have purple dark circles
under your eyes, you might try using a yellow concealer. Otherwise, a
concealer that is close to your skin tone is best for all other
applications.
To finish your look, apply your foundation over your
face (except for the eye area - you'll displace what you've applied)
and dust with powder. Now you are ready to apply your color cosmetics.
Remember,
your makeup will always look better and go on much more smoothly if you
use a skin care program: cleanse, protect, and hydrate. Makeup on bad
skin looks like makeup on bad skin. So take care of it so people will
notice your beauty instead of being distracted by your skin's
imperfections!
By
Kaelyn Hales 