How to apply concealer: how to choose from circles under the eyes
These flaws can significantly add a woman's age and make her look tired and haggard. To create a favorable impression, we suggest studying and putting into practice this simple tool.
How to apply concealer correctly
If you do not know how to properly apply concealer, then the following simple recommendations are written especially for you. Concealer is usually applied over foundation to selectively give more coverage to areas that need to be evened out, or create visual balance with light or dark color highlights. Using a concealer can be tricky. It should not emphasize puffiness, creases or wrinkles, especially under the eyes. Therefore, both the consistency of the concealer and its application are so important. A good creamy concealer without a strong shine, which is applied to small areas with a brush, then, tapping with your fingertips, blend it well, and then lightly powder.
How to choose a concealer
Before choosing a concealer, remember that it should provide more coverage than the foundation you are using. So when in doubt, choose a concealer that is a little lighter than your foundation. If it turns out to be too light, you can always apply a dab of foundation on top of it. Areas around the eyes require a lighter concealer that can serve as a background for shadows. The only exception is light circles around the eyes. They usually appear after sun exposure with sunglasses on.
Before masking the problem, it is very important to understand its causes, the condition and texture of the skin in a particular area, because you may need additional hydration or something else.
How to choose a concealer
And now let's see how to choose a concealer to combat red spots. Very often, redness appears on the nose and cheeks, although the chin may become redder than the rest of the face. Redness in these areas can be dealt with in a variety of ways. It all depends on the type of foundation you like and the condition of your skin. If you apply a thicker foundation, then it can mask everything. If not, go over the red areas with a cream base or concealer. Concealer provides more coverage than a cream base.
If necessary, you can use a special scar treatment, which usually lasts longer because it is drier and less transparent than concealer. This tool should be the same color as your foundation or a little lighter. If you don't like heavy coverage, use a facial gel or light foundation to lightly even out your skin. Then apply a little on the areas that need it and blend well.
How to apply concealer: photos and recommendations
And now let's move on to the equally fascinating part of our story: how to apply concealer to the scar area. There are several special products on the market that work well for scars, such as Dermablend. Just make sure the shade you choose is lighter than your skin tone. If it is darker, the scar will appear deeper.
First, apply a drop of product with a small concealer brush to all brown edges around the scar, if any. Then apply the product on the scar and reddened skin around. If the skin around the scar is flaky, first try lightly massaging it with a Q-tip soaked in jojoba oil.
Look at the process of how to apply concealer in the photo:
Concealer for under eye circles
For the formation of a full-fledged image, you may need a concealer from circles under the eyes and various other defects. With dark spots on light skin, you should do the same as with scars. These spots are darker, so the product must be lighter to lighten them. Spot the product on the stain and blend with your fingertip. If it turns out too light, you can then additionally apply a drop of foundation to the stain. As soon as you apply the powder, the skin tone will even out.
On darker skin, you can apply foundation all over your face first, then lighter foundation or concealer on dark spots. (If necessary, you can add a darker foundation or concealer to lighter areas.) Applying tinted powder will help you create an even skin tone.
Concealer for bags under the eyes
In some cases, there is a chance to overdo it with concealer, and bags under the eyes are just one of them. You can deal with them if you selectively apply concealer to the inner and outer corners of the eyes, but do not cover the entire area under the eyes with concealer.
If you have bags under your eyes that are outlined by a dark line directly below the puffiness, it is best to apply a thin layer of your foundation under the eyes, and mask the line itself with concealer using a small brush. Such bags are usually accompanied by indentations at the inner corners of the eyes. There you can also apply concealer to visually reduce the indentations. Always apply the under-eye concealer in a thin layer so that you can apply a layer of foundation on top and blend.
Sunken eyes
Over time, the skin at the inner corners of the eyes darkens and thins, making deep-set eyes appear even more sunken. To deal with this, lighten the eyelid with a concealer or cream base, paying special attention to the inner corners where the eyes “fall through" the most. Sometimes there are a lot of wrinkles on the skin under the eyes: in this case, you should not use concealer there.
Application of concealer
Older women, especially smokers, develop wrinkles around the lips. You can use a wrinkle filler on the area before applying makeup to the area, although this product works best on fine lines. From time to time, massage the area above the upper lip with almond oil or jojoba oil. This will help prevent dry skin and soften it so that makeup goes on evenly. If you need to apply concealer in this area, apply it in a minimal amount so that it does not fill in wrinkles. When you finish the make-up, look at the result. If there is too much make-up, wrap a paper handkerchief around your finger, stretch your upper lip and lightly rub the area above it. This will remove excess makeup or flaky skin.
If the corners of your mouth are drooping, you can apply concealer to lighten those areas. And don't forget to smile!