Dry concealer how to use

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.

Article format: Olga Pankevich

Video on how to use facial concealer

Contouring your face with concealer:

How to choose the right shade of concealer:

Not all women can boast of perfect facial skin. If young girls often experience acne, pimples and other rashes associated with hormonal changes in the body, then women after thirty complain about the appearance of the first signs of aging. A special cosmetic product – concealer – allows you to hide inflammation, wrinkles and age spots. This article reveals the rules for using liquid concealer and describes the features of its choice.

What is liquid concealer?

All concealers are divided into liquid, cream and pencil concealers. The most popular among makeup artists are liquid concealers. Concealers of this type are intended for tinting problem areas on the skin of the face. Liquid facial concealer best masks dark circles under the eyes and any redness. It is easy to apply and evenly distributed over the treated area.

Concealer will help hide existing minor imperfections and even out the tone. Modern makeup is incomplete without this product. It perfectly sculpts the face, even if the woman was nervous beforehand, didn’t sleep well, or was on a strict diet.

Thanks to its unique consistency, the liquid concealer applies tightly and evenly to the face. In varied lighting, the skin looks perfectly smooth. Therefore, the product is always used by stars and fashion models for photo shoots and videos.

Concealers can be applied after treating the skin with basic makeup products.

Benefits of using liquid concealer

1. Instantly hides dark circles under the eyes and any kind of redness on the face.
2. Easy and quick to apply.
3. The product is almost invisible on the skin.
4. Concealers from well-known brands have a healing and caring effect, thanks to which the skin receives care and nutrition.
5. The liquid concealer may contain reflective particles, which give the face a beautiful shine and radiance. In addition, the cosmetic product hides fine wrinkles well and brightens the skin.
6. Disinfectant effect. The concealer may contain zinc or other disinfectants.
7. Skin nutrition. Almost all modern concealers contain vitamins and antioxidants that improve the condition and tone of the skin.

Which is better: liquid concealer or dry?

Many women, when choosing a concealer, cannot decide which type of concealer is right for them. The fact is that each of the existing forms of concealer has its own characteristics and purpose. Thus, liquid concealer has the rarest texture and is usually used on the skin around the eyes, near the lips and on the wings of the nose. To disguise pronounced bruises, blackheads, pimples and unevenness, a concealer with a dry texture in the form of a pencil is usually used.

Dry products are made on the basis of mineral powder, which is why they are often called mineral. Thanks to its high hardness, the concealer pencil fills any unevenness well and hides even very noticeable pimples. Often these products contain medicinal components that have a beneficial effect on the skin.

Which concealer is better - liquid or dry? Even the best makeup artists cannot give a definite answer to this question. Each of the described tools has its own purpose and is suitable for solving certain problems. Almost all women can use liquid concealer. The use of a pencil is only for masking severe skin irritations.

How to apply concealer correctly?

All women should know how to use liquid concealer. The quality of makeup depends on the correct use of the product.

The main rule of applying liquid concealer is to use moderation. A small amount of product is enough to tint the desired area.

You can apply liquid concealer using a special sponge or just with your fingertips. The last option is the most convenient. The product is applied in small dots and carefully shaded with light movements.

To make the concealer stick better, you can use a moisturizer. If one layer of concealer is not enough, the product can be reapplied.

After this, you should wait until the applied concealer dries and adheres properly to the skin. Then you can start applying foundation.

In some cases, liquid concealer is used after applying foundation to the skin. This technique is mainly used to hide voluminous defects: pimples, blackheads, small scars. It is important that both products have the same tone.

In any case, the result should be fixed with powder. It will fix the tone and will not allow it to quickly wear off.

Useful tips

1. The smoothest lines of concealer are obtained when using a brush.
2. If the concealer does not blend well and its borders are noticeable, you can go over them with foundation.
3. Sculpting the face with concealer takes place when creating evening makeup. For regular daytime makeup, it is better to limit yourself to contour powder.
4. Before applying liquid concealer, the skin can be treated with a nourishing cream. This technique is suitable when using concealers that do not blend well.

How to choose a concealer

When choosing a concealer, you should first consider your skin type and existing problems. For women with oily skin, a liquid concealer with a matte finish is suitable. If the product is selected specifically for tinting dark circles under the eyes or severe pigmentation, the best option would be a concealer with medium coverage. It can also be used to hide small acne marks.

When choosing an eye concealer, it is important to apply a small amount to the eyelid or top of the cheek. It is considered ideal if the shade of the concealer is one or two shades lighter than the natural color of the skin. When choosing a concealer for other areas of the face, you should focus on the shade of the foundation. These two products must be the same shade. Concealers in neutral beige tones are considered universal.

If the product is chosen for facial correction, it should have a brighter color. For this purpose, it is better to use peach, pink and reddish concealers.

Rating of the best liquid concealers

1. Armani High Precision Retouch is considered the highest quality concealer with a liquid texture. It perfectly tones unevenness and makes the skin perfectly smooth. The product lasts all day and does not crease at all. According to customers, Armani highlighter is the best liquid concealer.
2. Clinique Air Brush Concealer is a highlighter with a high content of reflective particles. The concealer does not crease in the corners and has a light texture.
3. YSL Touche Eclat Radiant Touch. The concealer is available in a wide range of colors, making it easy to choose the right tone. The product covers only minor imperfections well.
4. Concealer from the MAC brand is highly dense and hides even serious imperfections well.

Reviews

Many women use liquid concealers for makeup. Reviews about this cosmetic product are extremely positive. According to women, concealer is a miracle product that allows you to instantly refresh and rejuvenate your face.

According to reviews, most customers chose the concealer to disguise dark circles under the eyes. Liquid highlighters best solve this problem.

When it comes to cosmetic brands, women's opinions are divided. Some customers chose expensive products from well-known manufacturers. Such cosmetics are of excellent quality and provide lasting results. These products include products from Dior, Estee Lauder, Lancome, Armani.

Quite a few women regularly use cheaper products and give them high marks. Concealers from Avon, Oriflame, Bremani received good reviews. The products of these brands are of good quality and affordable. Many of them are not inferior to expensive analogues in their basic parameters.

Every woman wants to have a perfectly smooth face without any imperfections. But unfortunately, not everyone has a naturally perfect face, so ladies regularly have to resort to using facial care products and adjusting their tone. Often, foundation creams are not able to hide some imperfections, so specialists in the cosmetic industry have come up with such amazing products as correctors. Next, we will talk in more detail about their purpose, share information about dry correctors from different companies and advice from experts.

What it is?

Many women often confuse the names corrector and concealer, but in fact they are almost the same thing. Their main difference is the density of the texture. Correctors have average coverage, but concealers are like a light veil for the face. But this does not mean that the easier the better. Each corrector and concealer has its pros and cons.

Popular dry correctors are very similar to ordinary powder, but at the same time it does not always hide everything “unnecessary”, and thanks to its compacted texture, the corrector performs this task with a bang, and with the help of entire palettes of correctors you can successfully correct your face and add the necessary highlights and it is advantageous to highlight the cheekbones.

Dry concealers often have a dense and velvety texture; the finish can be matte or with a slight shimmer. They are very convenient to apply with a brush, and in addition, they are perfectly shaded, thereby giving a natural effect and are absolutely not felt on the face. Since most dry concealers have a mattifying effect, you don’t have to worry about the appearance of oily shine on your face throughout the day.

In addition to dry ones, there are also liquid correctors and in sticks, but it cannot be said for sure that a cream corrector will be better than a dry one, since each of them is focused on certain skin problems

How to apply it correctly?

1. Before applying any foundation or concealer, it is very important that your face is first cleansed. You should not skip this important stage, since previous makeup that is not completely washed off or dirt can lead to clogged pores over time.
2. After the first stage of cleansing has been completed, you need to apply a moisturizer and wait until it is absorbed.
3. Afterwards you should apply your foundation, powder or foundation.
4. And only after creating the main tone, apply dry correctors, especially if we are talking about such a popular area as facial contouring.

As a rule, certain correctors are applied to certain areas of the face. The protruding parts should be darkened, and those areas that look most attractive and would benefit you in your make-up should be highlighted.

Let's sculpt step by step at home

Today it is very popular and profitable to immediately purchase palettes with corrective dry products; they include the following products:

1. Sculptors. Designed to darken certain areas of the face, create volume on the face and correct it;
2. Highlighters. They highlight and highlight prominent areas of the face, creating the effect of natural skin radiance. They can be applied under the eyebrows, on the bridge of the nose and along the edge of the upper lip, as well as just above the cheekbones;
3. Bronzers. With their help, you can give your cheekbones a moderate effect of a natural tan or create a bronze blush on your cheeks.

Most often, such palettes have special instructions with diagrams on how to apply this or that color to the face, so don’t be afraid that you will make a mistake. Most importantly, do not forget about the main stages:

1. Cleanse and moisturize the face;
2. Apply foundation;
3. We sculpt with a special brush and carefully shade the products.

Quite simple, but training will still be required, because non-professional makeup artists sometimes find it difficult to create perfect facial sculpting the first time.

Watch the video tutorial on face sculpting with dry correctors below.

Tools Overview

So, we offer for review several options for dry correctors from popular companies that are in greatest demand:

1. At the professional MAC brand You will find both entire palettes with sculptors, and individual options for dry correctors. All product formulas contain special softening ingredients for the most natural coverage, as well as vitamins and antioxidants. Original products are expensive, but they never disappoint;

1. We also recommend paying attention to the palette of correctors from a professional Russian Manly Pro brand. An excellent purchase for home use can be a double palette of highlighter and dry corrector, which will help to highlight certain parts of the face. The brand also has larger palettes, but with cream options;

1. Correctors and contouring products from the famous American NYX brand For several years now they have been in great demand among professional makeup artists. Be sure to take a closer look "Highlight & Contour Palette"", which contains the necessary eight shades to create the ideal face and relief;

1. No less interesting acquisition can be Kylie correctors. Dry correctors from this brand are very easy to use and do not require special application skills, the main thing is to know the basic rules.

Reviews

Many women are afraid to use professional correctors for facial sculpting and correction, because there is a risk of not “making friends” with them. But those who nevertheless dared to try to make the face from the cover express the following reviews about a variety of dry correctors:

1. They are very easy to apply, I especially like the Mac versions. They are expensive, but the face does not “float” or shine throughout the day. The first time you may not be able to place the accents correctly, but you can always practice more;
2. The NYX concealer palette is a great place to start if you decide to start sculpting your face at home. The textures of the dry correctors are very pleasant, and the price of the palette is not bad. It is also very beneficial that you can buy additional refills for the palette if you have run out of one or another dry corrector;
3. Most often, the palettes contain a full description of where to apply what color, so you can easily not be afraid to do make-up at home and experiment;
4. Today there are a huge number of fakes, many ladies complain about them because they are very poorly applied to the face. To avoid such problems, give preference only to originals and purchase them from trusted places and reliable online stores.