How to apply concealer

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.

How to use facial concealer: step-by-step photos of the application process will help even a beginner. Concealer is able to disguise redness, pimples, bruises and circles under the eyes, blackheads, enlarged pores, and other spot skin imperfections that foundation cannot cope with. Using these two products in tandem, you can achieve a perfectly even skin tone.

Differences from the corrector

Concealer is often confused with corrector, but the products have slightly different purposes. Both products fall under the category of concealer products.

Although they can replace each other in some cases, there are several significant differences between them:

1. Different textures: the concealer is lighter, the corrector is thicker. Due to its lightness, the concealer merges with the foundation, and its scope of application is wider than that of a corrector.
2. The corrector is applied under the foundation, and the concealer is applied over the foundation.
3. The corrector tends to dry out the skin or existing inflammations, since it contains salicylic acid.
4. The concealer moisturizes the epidermis.
5. The concealer is easily distributed over the entire surface of the skin; it can be used to model the oval of the face.

Rules for choosing a concealer

The concealer pencil should be the same color as the foundation, or 1-2 shades lighter. Concealer tends to darken after applying powder. This fact must be taken into account when choosing a color.

The shade should be selected in natural light: apply the product to a small area of ​​the face, and it should merge with the skin, and not look like a separate spot.

How to choose a facial concealer that will perform all the necessary functions:

1. if you need to hide age spots, a stick or cream concealer will come to the rescue;
2. a pencil will help to precisely camouflage acne (it is better to take a greenish tint, with salicylic acid in the composition);
3. a yellow product will mask redness;
4. for the area around the eyes it is suitable with a lifting effect that will not settle into skin irregularities;
5. For oily skin with enlarged pores, it is not recommended to use the stick version. It is better to give preference to a liquid texture;
6. To disguise dark circles under the eyes, a product with reflective particles is recommended. If you see a gray tint under your eyes, use a coral-colored concealer to hide it. If the bruises under the eyes are purple, then you need to take a mustard-colored product.

Step-by-step instruction

Facial concealer - what is it and how to use it correctly:

1. It is necessary to prepare your face. If there are remnants of past makeup on the surface of the skin, you need to use a makeup remover - this can be hydrophilic oil or micellar water. After which you need to wash your face with a cleanser and apply a moisturizer.
2. A common mistake girls make is applying concealer under foundation. First you need to distribute the foundation over your entire face, not forgetting your neck and ears. If the foundation is of a thick consistency, do not apply it under the eyes. The skin in this area is thin; it is not recommended to reload it again.
3. Concealer under the eyes is applied in the form of an inverted triangle, the tip of which should end at the level of the nose. The ideal tool for application would be a brush or a beauty blender. The product should not be applied using driving movements, but carefully shading it towards the temple - this way you will get a lifting effect. It is important to pay special attention to the inner corners of the eyes and the lower eyelid. If you skip these places, your eyes will seem tired.

Before using facial concealer, you need to learn the application technique.

The eye area should be given special attention:

1. The area under the eyes has thin and dry skin, so before applying makeup you need to apply a moisturizer to the area around the eyes. It is recommended to give preference to products with reflective particles or vitamin K - they lighten the skin;
2. The ideal concealer texture is liquid or cream. The dense composition will clog into facial wrinkles and roll off;
3. if the density of the product is increased, it must be mixed with eye cream;
4. moisturizer, primer and other products used before makeup should be oil-free. Oily products significantly shorten the period of concealer action.

Concealer stick for face

The facial concealer pencil has a thick, dry texture. Ideal for spot concealing imperfections.

Often the product contains antibacterial components that dry out the skin, so it is more suitable for those with oily or problematic skin.

In addition to camouflage, the pencil performs several other functions:

1. enlarges lips. If you apply it slightly away from the lip contour, you can, on the contrary, make your lips smaller by filling them in a little;
2. By applying the product as a base for eye shadow or lipstick, the painted areas will become noticeably brighter;
3. you can highlight your eyebrows by applying the product along the contour of your eyebrows;
4. Enlarge your eyes and make them look like a doll by applying a pencil along the mucous membrane of the lower eyelid.

Cream concealer

This remedy is considered the most universal; it can handle any imperfection. It has a dense texture and good masking ability. They usually do sculpting and contouring. The product is available in palettes with several shades or in small jars.

Advantage over other concealers:

1. a universal remedy that will mask any imperfections;
2. convenient application, blends perfectly with any tool and even with your fingertips;
3. Suitable for facial correction.

A cream concealer is exactly the product that should be in an inexperienced beginner’s makeup bag.

Liquid concealer for face

Liquid facial concealer is considered the most versatile and popular. It will hide any redness and dark circles under the eyes. It has a light, unique texture, applies well and spreads evenly over the skin.

Advantages:

1. not visible on the skin;
2. some companies produce concealers with a caring effect; as a result of use, the epidermis receives additional care;
3. Almost all liquid concealers contain vitamins that nourish the skin;
4. often in the composition you can find zinc and other antibacterial components that have a disinfecting effect;
5. Some types of products come with reflective particles that give the skin a beautiful glow and brighten it.

Concealer stick

The shape is somewhat similar to a pencil. The difference is that the stick extends.

Characteristics:

1. there are two types: oily or dense consistency;
2. convenient application. You don’t need to use additional tools, it’s great to blend with your fingers;
3. strong camouflage ability. Hides scars, unevenness and other defects;
4. It is not recommended to apply locally to the area under the eyes, around the lips and to inflamed areas;
5. may clog pores. For those with oily skin types, it is better to give preference to any other version.

Dry concealer

The basis of this type of concealer is mineral powder. Usually available in the form of palettes consisting of several colors. They are convenient for modeling the oval of the face.

How to use:

1. perfect for oily skin, it will mattify it, and will also hide redness, age spots, inflammation;
2. Should be used on the cheeks, forehead, and chin. The area around the eyes should be avoided, as it will tighten the skin and will settle into expression lines, emphasizing them.

Yellow concealer

This color masks defects with a blue-violet tint. Bruises, capillary networks, veins on the face will become completely invisible. If you apply the product correctly, you can also hide tattoos.

Main uses:

1. the main area of ​​application is the area around the eyes and wings of the nose;
2. can be used as a base for shadows so that they do not crease and last all day;
3. If your face has an earthy, dull tint, you can use the product as a facial primer.

Purple concealer

Lavender and violet colors neutralize yellow imperfections, age spots or brown spots.

Mode of application:

1. if you have an uneven tan, it will help soften your skin tone;
2. as a base for makeup, if the skin tone is yellowish (usually typical for Asian appearance), the skin will glow with a healthy glow;
3. will hide any kind of pigmentation with a yellowish tint and freckles.

Green facial concealer

Green facial concealer, according to the spectral color chart, is the opposite of red, which means it is suitable for:

1. neutralize redness, including acne marks, various rashes, insect bites;
2. hide the redness of swollen eyes;
3. neutralize redness near the wings of the nose;
4. remove redness after sunburn.

This color is considered the most universal. It hides those defects that every girl has from time to time.

Pink concealer

Will get rid of green circles under the eyes and strongly protruding veins.

Purpose:

1. a real salvation for girls with Eastern and Mediterranean type of appearance. Usually, with such an appearance, the eye contour has a brown tint, which is not covered by the usual tone, and no matter what makeup the girl does, it will always have a brown tint;
2. a pink tint will correct a dull, grayish complexion. It will make your skin look ruddy, fresh and youthful;
3. will cover up the green color, for example, veins, bruises of a greenish tint.

How to use a color concealer palette

Several color options are available for sale. Each is suitable for any color type of appearance and masking certain defects.

How to apply concealer on your face so that your makeup looks harmonious:

1. Colored concealers are applied only under foundation.
2. Concealer should be applied strictly from top to bottom so as not to lift up the vellus hair on the face and highlight the texture of the skin.
3. The concealer must be applied in a thin layer.
4. The product is ideally distributed with a brush or sponge. If you don’t have special tools at hand, you can use your fingertips. In this case, the movements should be driving in.
5. To get the perfect concealer shade, you can mix two different products or simply dilute it with foundation.

In addition to correcting color imperfections on the skin, you can use concealer to perform contouring based on your face shape.

The main principle of contouring is to bring the face closer to an oval shape, which is considered ideal. You can do this in the following ways.

Contouring technique for round faces

The round face is distinguished by smooth lines, the chin is barely defined, and the forehead is wide. The jaw needs to be made a little narrower and more expressive. This method will bring your face closer to an oval shape. For contouring, it is recommended to use matte concealers, highlighter without shimmer and large glitter.

Contouring for a round face is done according to the following scheme:

1. Darken the side area of ​​the entire face and forehead.
2. The highlighter is applied to the chin, in the center of the forehead and under the eyes on the prominent bone of the cheekbones.

When contouring a round face, the highlight areas should be kept small. The triangles under the eyes should be shorter than in other cases. Darkening zones must predominate.

For an oval face

Girls with an oval face shape have the easiest time, since they do not need to put much effort into creating makeup.

It is necessary to pay special attention to the cheekbone area, following the following application pattern:

1. The sculptor is applied under the cheekbone and carefully shaded.
2. The same should be done along the hairline, this will help narrow the forehead.
3. Highlighter is applied to the chin, from the temple to the protruding part of the cheekbones.

For a square face

A face of this shape has relief, sharp lower cheekbones, the width of the upper and lower parts is the same.

In this option, it is necessary to soften the facial features and narrow the jaw in the following ways:

1. Narrow your forehead by applying contouring to the sides.
2. In the area under the cheekbones, contouring is applied from the ears and the middle of the cheeks.
3. Highlighter should be applied to the chin and under the eyes as close to the nose as possible.

For a triangular face

A triangular face shape has a sharp chin and a high, wide forehead. You should not focus on the chin; special attention should be paid to the forehead.

It needs to be visually narrowed and the cheekbones slightly adjusted:

1. Light concealer should be applied to the sides of the lower jaw.
2. Dark contour in the middle of the chin. This will smooth out its sharpness.
3. Dark color should also be used on the sides of the forehead.
4. Apply a little dark shade under the cheekbones.

For a long face

Concealer for the face: an application scheme for an elongated face shape, according to which the chin should be narrowed, the forehead should be reduced, and facial features should become softer.

It is recommended to place the main emphasis on the cheeks.

1. The chin, part of the lower jaw, and the growth line must be darkened.
2. Light accents are placed on the protruding part of the cheekbones and in the center of the forehead.
3. Blush should be used as far away from the temples as possible.

It is not advisable to use a corrective product that is too dark in color or in large quantities, as this will only make your face appear longer.

How not to use concealer: warnings

The purpose of this concealer is to make your skin perfect. But if it is used incorrectly, you can only aggravate the situation by emphasizing existing imperfections.

Mistakes that girls most often make:

1. Applying a nude concealer under foundation is prohibited, as it will not give any effect. The exception is colored concealers that are applied under foundation.
2. Circles under the eyes can be of different shades. Before applying a cosmetic product, it is important to carefully consider its shade, and then decide on the choice of color concealer.
3. Concealer is applied only in a thin layer, since a large amount of product will emphasize the texture of the skin and will be very noticeable even from afar.
4. Do not use a spot correction product instead of foundation. This action can clog your pores.
5. The concealer needs to be blended thoroughly. If you don't do this, imperfections on your skin will only stand out. As a result, the face will look dirty with prominent spots.
6. It would be a mistake to apply concealer under your eyes in a semicircle. This arrangement will only emphasize the presence of bags under the eyes.

Having a good understanding of the technique of how to use facial concealer (a step-by-step photo will help you visualize the stages), you need to experiment with images, try different styles of application and new cosmetic products.

To use the services of a professional makeup artist, you need to spend a lot of money, but you can learn how to apply makeup yourself. If you love your skin and take care of it, it will reciprocate.

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Video on how to use facial concealer

Contouring your face with concealer:

How to choose the right shade of concealer:

All girls and women start every morning, and especially going out, with makeup. The modern rhythm of life, poor ecology, lack of sleep, poor diet and stress - all this has a detrimental effect on the skin of the face and appearance in general. Decorative cosmetics today are distinguished by a wide variety of products that eliminate skin imperfections. Just recently it seemed that the solution for perfect facial skin had been found - foundation, but it was also imperfect. Therefore, more and more often modern women began to choose concealer.

Content:

1. What is concealer
2. Stages of creating makeup
3. How to apply concealer
4. Final stage
5. Types of concealers
6. The most common mistakes when using concealer

What is concealer

This is a new product in decorative cosmetics, a fairly thick, opaque cream in beige shades from light to dark tones, designed to correct skin imperfections and neutralize excess color. Used to disguise dark circles under the eyes, bruises, redness, freckles, age spots, wrinkles, acne, rosacea. When applied correctly, concealer improves your appearance and highlights your facial features.

The cosmetic contains reflective particles that help hide small wrinkles, as if highlighting the desired facial features. Disinfectants together with zinc will help get rid of inflammation, and vitamins and antioxidants increase skin tone.

This product, unlike a corrector, has a denser structure; it must be used sparingly and carefully. To make your face look natural and attractive, you need to know how to apply concealer correctly.

Stages of creating makeup

To create a natural and at the same time attractive appearance, you need to know all the intricacies of using a cosmetic product.

The first stage is preparatory. The skin of the face should be cleansed with tonic or lotion and moisturized with a non-greasy daily moisturizer. Wait until it is well absorbed. A special product is used for the skin around the eyes.

Then apply a base or makeup base - primer. This is a nourishing cosmetic product that helps even out the face and, as a result, smooth out makeup. Also, using a base will make it last longer without any greasy shine.

The third stage is to even out the tone of the face. To do this, use foundation, BB cream or CC cream. The area around the eyes is more sensitive and does not require alignment at this stage.

If, after applying foundation, age spots, pimples, and spider veins are still clearly visible on your face, you can use a concealer. This cosmetic product must be applied pointwise from the edge of the problem area to its center.

How to apply concealer

Purple and white shades are applied to the area around the lips and nose. The T-zone is covered in a shade lighter than the skin, while the walls of the nose are covered in a shade darker. Light colors are applied under the eyebrows and corners of the eyelids, making the look more expressive. The cheekbones are emphasized with a gray-violet shade. Skin defects are masked by the nature of their appearance.

Apply only liquid concealer to the skin around the eyes. All edges of the face oval that come into contact with the hair of the head and eyebrows should also be treated with concealer, otherwise there will be an artificial face effect. According to makeup rules, the neck and chin should be the same tone as the skin of the face, so you can also sculpt the neck.

Concealer must be applied correctly with a moistened sponge or brush. If the application boundaries are visible, foundation is applied on top, it will hide the transitions. Concealer, unlike correctors, has only beige shades. After application, you should wait until it dries.

Final stage

In most cases, after the concealer, the finishing touch is applied - powder and blush. For uniform distribution after previous masking operations, powder is applied with a large brush from the periphery to the center with patting movements. This technique will visually even out the texture of the face. All areas should be covered, including the movable eyelid, nose and nasolabial folds. Blush in dark tones will deepen the cheekbones and emphasize the oval of the face. You can add freshness with light tones applied to the upper cheeks.

The product is selected to match the skin tone or a little lighter, but not otherwise. The right product will help mask all facial skin imperfections. Before purchasing, you need to test it in daylight.

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Types of concealers

Concealers come in several types depending on consistency:

1. Liquid. It applies and blends easily, covering redness and bruising, but does not cover up pimples and blackheads well. Designed for sensitive areas of the skin: eye and lip areas. Suitable for dry and aging skin. Apply in the same way as foundation. It has a thicker structure, is more versatile and is available in the form of a palette.
2. Pencil or stick more dense structure. This type is suitable for masking acne, age spots, spider veins, scars and wrinkles. Conceals redness and unevenness. Apply precisely and do not smudge.
3. Dry (mineral). It is made on the basis of powder. In addition to masking skin imperfections, it removes excess fat from the skin and has a healing effect. Not suitable for sensitive eye area or for concealing fine wrinkles.

The most common mistakes when using concealer

You need to know how to apply concealer correctly to avoid using it incorrectly. So, you should not apply concealer to dry, unmoisturized skin without foundation, and you should not apply the product to an open wound.

An incorrectly chosen shade, especially for light skin types, does not hide imperfections, but only emphasizes them. It is worth remembering, in addition, that the concealer is not applied on top of the pimples, but only around them, gradually approaching the center of the acne.

Using heavier concealer around the eyes tends to clog the product in pores and wrinkles. The product cannot be blended on dry skin or with your fingers - their temperature will only increase the drying process; you need to warm up your hands before applying. For oily skin, only a brush is suitable. It should be cleaned after use.

Makeup should only be applied in a well-lit room, otherwise the face will look awkward and spots will be visible on it.

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Contouring the face with concealer is suitable for both daily use and important meetings, evenings and photography. It is this cosmetic product that masks problem areas of the skin, creates an ideal face, and corrects its shape.

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