Some makeup experts disagree on how to apply concealer. Others advise using concealer before Foundation while some say it should be applied after. Guess what? Both are possible.
That’s right. Applying concealer both before and after foundation is the secret to getting a glowing, healthy complexion. This is the step-by-step.
Apply concealer
1. Select the best concealer
If you don’t have the right concealer, you won’t be able to use this technique. Select a concealer that is the same color as the wrist inside. It should be a little lighter than the color of your skin.
Also, pay attention to the undertone of your concealer. A concealer with a yellower undertone will help to reduce the redness of our skin and remove dark purple circles around the eyes on lighter skin. You may want a lighter shade if you have darker complexion.L’Oreal’s Guide to Choosing the Right Concealer For Your Skin Tone has more information on this subject.
2. Lather and moisturize
Cleanse your face. Apply serum to your face and then moisturizer. Choose a broad-spectrum moisturizer that has SPF 30. It’s not just for convenience. The SPF protects your skin from UVA/UVB damage and keeps it healthy. This will reduce the likelihood of getting more spots, and therefore needing to use more concealer.
3. Use concealer to make small dots
Wash your hands before you get started. Apply concealer using a Q-tip or your finger. Apply concealer to the other trouble areas, such as your nose, mouth, chin or pimples.
4. Don’t rub, tap instead
Tap your dots lightly to blend.
Refrain from rubbing the concealer into your skin. This will cause streaks. Tap. Keep tapping the concealer until it looks natural.
5. Use foundation
Apply foundation as you would normally. Use a sponge to blend in or tap on the foundation.
6. Use concealer as often as necessary
Here’s your final step: give yourself another look. Have you missed any areas? Dark circles still visible? Pimples still visible?
It’s not necessary to apply more foundation. Dot your concealer gently and then tap it off. Then, finish with powder to get ready for grams.
The before and after method of concealer is a sure-fire way to achieve beautiful skin. Consult a professional beauty advisor if you are having trouble getting an even skin tone. You may have to change your concealer or foundation shade.