10 Wonderful Concealer Tricks to Brighten Skin and Conceal Like a Pro

The best concealer would be the one that can help you get a flawless base, but it depends on how you use it. When it comes to skin concerns like minimizing redness, brightening under-eye circles, and concealing blemishes, concealer has always been a staple in our makeup arsenal. If correctly applied, it can help hide blemishes, even out skin tone, and make the under-eye area look brighter and more radiant.

But to get all those results, you must know how to use it properly. Keeping that in mind, we compiled the best concealer tips and tricks makeup artists have shared. To summarize, by the end of this article, you'll be able to apply concealer like a pro.

#1 Choose the Right Shade

Choosing the right face makeup product to match your skin tone is extremely important. If the shade of your concealer doesn't match your skin tone, the concealer starts to appear too ashy or simply stands out too much. Hence, your concealer should blend seamlessly with your skin. So, go for something as close to your skin complexion as possible.

Since daily sun exposure means your skin tone varies slightly all the time, beauty experts advise having two shades of concealer in your arsenal, one lighter, one darker. 

#2 Decide Your Ideal Coverage

Just like your foundation, different concealers give different levels of coverage — and choosing the best concealer for your needs will make a big difference in your makeup.  Whether you choose a light, medium, or full-coverage option depends on the finish you are looking for and the skin conditions you may want to cover.

If you want your skin to look completely even-toned, you should go with a full coverage foundation. They come in handy if you want to conceal pimples, scars, redness, dark circles, and blemishes.

When you are concerned about uneven skin tone or under-eye puffiness and darkness, opt for a medium coverage concealer. Just need a semi-sheer cover and brighter eye area? Choose a lighter cover!

#3 Prep Your Skin

If you find that your concealer is never staying put, you might want to rethink your pre-makeup regime.

The best way to apply concealer (and ensure it sticks) is to prep and hydrate the skin, so always begin your makeup routine after applying your favorite skincare products.

Start with a cleanser, and follow up with your toner, moisturizer, and SPF. Be sure to let these products dry first so that your concealer won't pile up on top.

#4 Layer It Right

Applying your products in the right order can seriously affect how you look. 

That brings us to the question—do you apply concealer before or after the foundation? 

The proper way to use these two products is to first apply the foundation, then the concealer. After the foundation creates an even canvas, the concealer can be used to spot and cover any areas that need additional coverage.

The color-correcting concealer is an exception to the rule about foundations and concealers. Concealers of this type should be applied before the foundation, but after the primer, in order to neutralize spots of discoloration.

#5 Cover Dark Circles

The placement of concealer under the eyes really depends on your needs and preferences. 

If there isn't much discoloration under your eyes, you can apply it to the inner and outer corners of your undereye to create the appearance of lifted skin. You can keep adding more if necessary.

To brighten your eyes completely, draw upside-down triangles under your eyes, filling them in with concealer. Blend and dab the inverted triangles with your ring finger or your best concealer brush. Make sure you don't smear or drag the concealer to keep it from appearing cakey.

Did you know you can also get rid of dark circles by using a red lipstick and concealer! Here’s how:

#6 Reduce Under-Eye Puffiness

Under-eye puffiness can be reduced by using an eye cream containing caffeine, then dabbing the best under eye concealer on with a tissue. This particular issue requires careful placement of the product. Rather than applying concealer directly to the bag, apply it under the bag where the skin appears darker.

#7 Conceal Blemishes

This is probably one of the most common cover-up concerns, and usually the most difficult. 

If you have pimples or small problem areas that need extra coverage, you should have a liquid liner brush or fine-tipped concealer brush in your makeup kit.

After putting the concealer on, lightly pat the concealer with your finger onto the area that needs coverage. Use a fluffy makeup brush to blend the concealer in the surrounding area. To finish, pat the translucent powder into place—don't sweep, or you'll erase your hard work.

#8 Camouflage Hyperpigmentation

Sun damage or hormonal fluctuations may cause dark spots or patches on your skin. To minimize these spots, use a color corrector with peach undertones and then cover with a concealer in your skin tone.

#9 Tone Down Redness around the Nose

The concealer around our nose never really sticks no matter how much we dab on it. This is where the setting powder comes into play. Always set your concealer with an oil-absorbing powder after applying it.

The makeup on the nose area tends to come off more quickly, so it is important to ensure it is set properly so that any redness is kept hidden throughout the day.

#10 Prevent Your Makeup from Becoming Cakey

Blotting excess concealer after application will prevent the product from becoming cakey or settling in the creases around your eyes. To remove excess oil or overly thick products, fold a tissue into two layers and press one against the skin.

Additionally, make sure you use an eye cream as part of your night-time skincare routine to prevent wrinkles and fine lines.

Your All-In-One Concealer

If you can't decide on a concealer for your skin tone or concerns, try this Stick Concealer—the best full coverage concealer, which makes the face appear both lifted and sculpted at the same time.

Additionally, its highly blendable formula enhances medium to high coverage whilst providing a velvety finish. Since it comes in a stick format, it is easy to carry around and apply anywhere.

The Wrap up

With these tips, you'll be able to achieve the perfect invisible concealer look, with an even skin tone and blemish-free complexion.

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