How to Apply Mineral Concealer

Selecting the right product

The first step in our instructions will be to select the right product. It has many varieties, each of which masks specific cosmetic problems.

The most common type of product. It is used to disguise minor imperfections and inflammation in the area of ​​the lips, eyes and wings of the nose, as it has a loose texture.

It has a fairly dense texture and is used to disguise more serious cosmetic problems such as pimples and age spots.

The texture resembles cream, but has a different form - stick. Suitable for concealing signs of fatigue in the eye area.

It has a dry crumbly form. It can mattify oily skin and also have a healing effect - heal inflammation. Well hides dark circles under the eyes, as well as other imperfections on any area of ​​the skin.

In fact, a concealer is not a concealer, but nowadays the two concepts have been conflated into one. This “confusion” is due to the similar effect of both products, only correctors have a stronger effect and are able to disguise serious defects, as well as change the natural oval of the face through sculpting.

Product selection tips

1. When you go shopping, clean your face of makeup and foundation. This will make it easier for you to choose the optimal color product.
2. To correct the area around the eyes, choose a product one or two shades lighter than your natural tone.
3. For other areas, you should choose a shade that matches your foundation.
4. For each type of imperfection, you should select a suitable remedy, only then can you achieve the desired result
5. Make sure the product matches your skin type.
6. Study the composition of the product in detail.

We can talk about the last point in more detail. The specificity of corrective agents is that they are applied only to the imperfect area. These include inflammation, redness, pimples, age spots, wrinkles and other cosmetic problems. In order not only to disguise imperfections, but also not to aggravate them, you should pay special attention to the composition of cosmetic products. Often, traditional decorative cosmetics contain components that can harm the skin, cause it to become dirty and cause inflammation. It is worth giving preference to products that do not contain ingredients such as fragrances, parabens, wax, or artificial dyes.

Mineral cosmetics are a clear favorite here. In contrast to conventional products, it consists only of processed particles of natural minerals. They can not only mask imperfections well, but also mattify the skin and care for it. Mineral concealers contain ingredients that have a bactericidal and antiseptic effect. Which promotes skin healing.

How to use concealer correctly

The effectiveness of the result depends on how well you follow the technology for applying a particular product and, if necessary, use tools such as a brush and applicator.

Makeup experts advise following these guidelines when applying corrective products:

1. Cleanse your face as usual. Use foam, gel, milk or other product.
2. Moisturize the skin and apply cream or emulsion. Wait until the product is completely absorbed.
3. Apply directly to imperfect areas.
4. Apply a small amount onto your brush or finger.
5. Blend the product onto the problem area of ​​the skin with a brush or gently pat the product with your finger.
6. There is no need to rub or rub the product.
7. Blend the product so that it does not have pronounced edges.
8. Wait until the product is completely dry.
9. Apply foundation.
10. No foundation is applied to the skin around the eyes, so you can simply powder it.
11. To disguise wrinkles, use a brush.
12. If you are a fan of applying with your hands, you should warm up your fingertips before applying makeup.
13. For small defects, it is preferable to use a brush to spot mask the area.
14. It is also more convenient to use brushes for the wings of the nose.
15. In the eye area, the product is applied pointwise in the following order: inner corner, center of the eyelid, outer corner. Then gently blend to the temple area.
16. Applying a heavy concealer to areas where wrinkles are present can only make imperfections more visible.
17. For especially wrinkled areas, light, weightless textures are suitable.

Separately, you can highlight tips on how to properly use a color palette of concealers (correctors). The technology for applying the product remains unchanged. Here it is important to know what cosmetic problems a specific shade of the product is used to solve.

1. Use light shades to disguise various cosmetic problems, such as redness, pimples, age spots, spider veins and other inflammations.
2. Yellow shades are designed to correct imperfections in the eye area. These colors neutralize the pigment of signs of fatigue - bruises.
3. Dark brown tones are used for contouring. Thanks to these shades, you can correct the oval of your face.
4. Lilac tones are designed to neutralize overly yellow skin tones. Often used on a tanned face to even out the overall tone.
5. Greenish tones are used to mask redness and inflammation.
6. White colors, as well as dark ones, are used for sculpting. Only due to the light areas, on the contrary, expressive features stand out, such as the bridge of the nose, cheekbones, and the area under the eyebrows.

Common mistakes when applying concealer

Professional makeup artists highlight a number of mistakes that girls can make when using corrective products:

1. Avoid using foundation when using concealer

These products are not analogues, therefore, to obtain an even color, both products should be used in combination.

1. Incorrect application technology

To achieve maximum effect, use brushes and dot application of concealer product. The product should be applied not to the skin, but to the instrument - this makes it easier to shade.

1. Ignoring skin hydration

Before applying the corrective product, the skin must be moisturized with a special cream.

1. Incorrect makeup around the eyes

Before using the corrective product, apply a special cream to the delicate skin in the eye area. It fills shallow wrinkles and prevents concealer from getting stuck in them.

1. Shading with cold hands

Makeup artists strongly advise using brushes for application. But many women stubbornly ignore this recommendation, trusting only their own hands. Such ladies should warm up their fingertips before applying the corrective product - this will make it much easier to shade.

1. Applying makeup in low light

In order to apply the required amount of product pointwise, blend it thoroughly and not miss more than one defect, corrective agents should be applied in good, uniform lighting.

To reinforce what you have read, we suggest you watch a video on how to properly use mineral concealer for the face.

Accentuating certain areas of the face with light shades allows you to give it glow, brightness and eliminate signs of fatigue. If you know how to apply concealer correctly, you can not only create fashionable makeup, but also hide almost all skin imperfections.

What is facial concealer

Concealer is a cosmetic product aimed at correcting skin imperfections and highlighting the benefits of the face. Unlike classic corrective sticks, this product can be of almost any shade from porcelain or pearlescent to dark brown, green and blue.

Depending on the imperfections of the skin, a concealer of a certain color is selected. For example, to cover dark circles under the eyes, products of a reddish tint are recommended; to neutralize redness, green or blue products are recommended (depending on the original color of the epidermis).

How does concealer differ from corrector:

1. It can be applied both before and after foundation. It is customary to use a corrector exclusively before applying foundation and powder;
2. The concealer dries out the skin, so many beauty experts do not recommend using it under the eyes to cover up bruises and redness;
3. The consistency of the corrector is denser and thicker. This allows it to cover up large red pimples. But it is precisely because of this feature that the product gets stuck in folds and wrinkles.

Differences between concealer and corrector

Types of concealers

All concealers are classified by shape, color and area of ​​use. They are in form like this:

1. Stick. Looks like an automatic lipstick. Similar products are available in two palettes: light and dark. This allows you to simultaneously hide skin imperfections and beautifully highlight depressions and protrusions. Lumene Beauty Base Cover Stick, Debby Concealer Solution Stick; Debby Concealer Solution Stick
2. Palette. This is a professional cream concealer for correcting skin imperfections. The palette can be almost anything, but unlike sticks, it also contains additional shades. Green, red, yellow and others. The most famous "representative" of MAC Professional MakeUp; MAC Professional MakeUp
3. Pencil. These concealers are the most convenient to use, so they are often recommended for beginner makeup artists. Most often they are produced in two color options: dark and light. These are Bobbi Brown's Face Touch Up Stick, Zuii Organic Concealer Pencil; Zuii Organic Concealer Pencil
4. Liquid concealer. It looks very similar to a concealer and is applied to the skin with a brush. Convenient for treating large areas of skin: bruises, redness, etc. Products represented by Catrice Liqu > MAC Pro Longwear Concealer

By area of ​​use concealers are also reflective and corrective. The latter are traditional, they are used in all makeup techniques and can replace bronzer, blush and highlighter. A reflective concealer contains tiny mineral particles that reflect the light falling on the skin.

Anti-acne concealer

Concealer color selection

In order to figure out which color of concealer is used for which imperfections, we have compiled a table. It describes in detail all the options for using different shades.

How to properly apply concealer to your face step by step

The most important point when using this cosmetic product is the scheme for applying concealer to the face. Here the principle is similar to the use of highlighters or bronzers: the depressions need to be darkened, the bulges should be lightened, and the imperfections should be painted over with the correct color.

Step-by-step instructions for applying concealer

Instructions on how to apply concealer to your face:

1. First, the base is prepared. Concealers should never be used on unprepared skin. The first to apply is BB or CC cream, moisturizing emulsion, foundation; Applying cream to skin
2. The basic color of the skin is determined. Depending on this, a shade is selected for darkening and lightening. The ideal scheme is to work within two tones, depending on the initial shade of the epidermis (or foundation); General scheme for applying concealer
3. The area under the eyes is painted with an apricot or yellow tint, the upper part of the eyelids is lightened to create the effect of “open” eyes. In the future, when applying eye makeup, the hollows will be darkened and you will get a spectacular soft transition; Concealer application diagram
4. A soft light dot is placed in the center of the cheeks with a brush, which is subsequently shaded. The cheekbones are darkened, as are the ribs of the nose and the upper part of the forehead; Blending concealer
5. To fix the tint veil, mineral powder is used. It is recommended to use thick products, but apply them in a small layer so as not to interrupt the natural “liquid” shine of the skin.

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Principles of sculpting with concealer:

1. Square face. The lower corners of the jaw, the corners of the forehead and cheekbones are darkened. The areas under the eyes, nose and middle of the forehead are highlighted. If necessary, imperfections are painted over; Square face correction
2. Round. Here only two areas are lightened: the chin and forehead. The temporal lobes, the transition to the hairline on the forehead, and cheekbones are darkened. Be sure to tint the roundness of the cheeks (it is best to use apricot or pink concealers); Sculpting a round face
3. In a triangular face it is necessary to darken exclusively the frontal lobe, but the lower part, on the contrary, is highlighted. This will visually widen the chin and even out the proportions. Triangular face contouring

Mistakes when applying concealer

When sculpting with concealers, it is important to use brushes. Using your fingers, the product will simply rub into the skin and the desired effect will not be achieved. Therefore, it is better to stock up on a special set, for example, Mermaid Multipurpose. If you have absolutely nothing at hand, then it is best to work on the areas with sponges.

Blending concealer

Applying corrector to your face along with concealer is a grave mistake. These two products have a similar area of ​​effect, but if they are applied to the same area together, they will create a multi-layered stain. An exception is allowed only in the case of working with complex problem skin: post-acne marks, comedones, wen.

Mistakes when applying concealer

Different brands of concealers have different thicknesses, and it also depends on the type of product used. It is much more convenient to work with liquid products. If you only have a thick product, you can revive it with a small amount of moisturizer.

Concealer density

To properly cover a pimple, you don't need to blend it over it. You need to first apply the concealer, then use a thin flat brush to smear a small amount of the product around it. In any other sequence of work, the pimple will not go anywhere.

Mineral concealer – a natural product created from minerals of natural origin, providing a very dense coating. Using concealer to create flawless makeup is very important; it allows you to hide imperfections, skin imperfections, inflammation, fine wrinkles, spots, dark circles under the eyes. It has a natural shade close to the skin tone and high durability.

Our online store has a wide selection of mineral concealers. If your skin is dry, then Green Tea Concealer from Sweetscents is suitable; if you suffer from rashes, then choose Hide and Heal in Light or Medium shade or the powerful Clear Blemish. With illuminating properties - concealer-illuminator Eyelights, Green Tea Invigorated, Eye Bright/Well rested. To hide enlarged pores - the Hide-a-pore series.

Mineral corrector is a product that allows you to neutralize various imperfections, such as redness, vascular network, bruises, unhealthy skin tone, by correcting their color. Here is a list that makes it easy to choose the right concealer color.

1. Pink – erases signs of stress and fatigue. Makes skin look fresher. Very good Salmon-T and Pink
2. Apricot – adds a natural glow to the skin, works wonders for camouflaging bruises and fine lines, wrinkles
3. Yellow – brightens the complexion, perfectly counteracts dark circles of blue and violet. For example Midas or Yellow.
4. Green or mint – neutralizes redness, great for blemishes, acne or rosacea. Allows you to hide the vascular network. Try Patina, Green Mineral
5. Blue – neutralizes orange color.
6. Lavender - Neutralizes yellow color, disguises dark spots such as age spots, sun burns, acne scars.

Application Tips

If you need more than one shade to complete your makeup, that's not a problem. You can use multiple colors, targeting them to the desired area. Mineral corrector should be applied under the foundation.

Don't forget to moisturize your skin. Indeed, concealer can work wonders, but if you use it on dry skin, you will most likely only emphasize flaking.

If you apply concealer after foundation, you will notice that it will be used much less, and it will not rub off while applying foundation.

Concealer can be applied with a clean finger or a precise, flat brush.

Question answer

1. Q: If I also use concealer, will my makeup look overloaded?
2. A: Not at all! Mineral concealers and correctors are designed to correct imperfections only to enhance your natural beauty.

1. Q: When is the best time to use concealer and corrector? Before applying foundation or after?
2. A: Concealers are intended to be used under mineral foundation only, as they neutralize unwanted tint. In the case of concealer, you can use it before or after foundation, it works equally well in both cases.

1. Q: How to properly apply concealer and corrector to the skin under the eyes?
2. A: We recommend using patting movements instead of rubbing if you do not want to stretch the already very soft skin.

1. Q: Why do I need to buy concealer as well as foundation?
2. A: Good question! Concealer is completely different from foundation. It is not necessary for everyone to use it, but if you have problematic skin (acne-prone), then concealer is what you need. We recommend choosing it a little lighter than your foundation shade.

1. Q: Recommend something to make the concealer last all day
2. A: It will definitely be useful to use one of the primers first. They are great for setting and holding makeup in place.

1. Q: Do mineral concealers clog pores?
2. A: Absolutely not! They have an absolutely natural composition; crushed minerals take care of the skin.

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