Hi all!
You are familiar with this situation - you look at yourself in the mirror, and there again they show a horror movie. Not only do circles under the eyes and a pigment spot on the cheek spoil the impression, but a pimple has also come out on the chin. You come to the store for masking agents, you stand at the top of the shelves filled to the top, but you don’t know what and for what.
So I'm tired of "steaming" about this. I decided to make a little cheat sheet for myself.
Concealers at this time are of 3 types: liquid, creamy and in the form of a masking pencil. Now about all separately.
Concealer Pencil

Produced in the form of pencils, lipsticks. The most convenient to use, because. no additional attachments in the form of brushes are needed. It is not recommended to apply on the skin of the eyelids, because. very dense consistency, poorly shaded, “hides” in wrinkles, emphasizing them even more. An indispensable thing for masking age spots, acne, scars, vascular network, birthmarks. Usually applied before foundation.
Creamy concealers

Very gentle, with a thick, oily, mousse-like texture, it is well shaded without clogging into folds. The density is slightly lower than that of a masking pencil. Great for large camouflage areas. Perfectly masks red streaks, circles under the eyes, skin roughness.
Liquid concealers

Usually sold in the form of a "felt pen" or in a tube with a brush / sponge. Very soft to apply, easy to shade without stretching the skin. They have very little camouflage. Suitable for masking light blue under the eyes, light clarification / equalization of tone. Apply after foundation.
We figured out the consistency, go to the color:


Green- to mask redness, acne, blood vessels, bruising, too bright blush
Yellow-for masking scars, age spots, purple circles under the eyes, bruises
Violet- to mask blue circles under the eyes, age spots, yellow bruises
Pink- brightens the skin of the face, masking circles under the eyes
White- to highlight individual areas / highlighter, apply a foundation cream to lighten age spots, freckles.
Perhaps this should also be added:
Green neutralizes red; purple-yellow; pink-gray, yellow; orange-blue.
Now we are fully armed and can hide what outsiders do not need to see. Stay always beautiful.

Seventeen Ideal Cover Liquid Concealer 02

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Expanded opinion:
Composition for those who understand: Aqua, cyclopentasiloxane, propilen glikol, cetil peg/ppg-10/1 dimethikone, etilexyl palmitate, stearyl dimethikone, polyglyceryl -4-isostearate, cera alba, sodium chloride, talc, hydrogenated castor oil, imidazolidinyl urea .
Opinion: Liquid corrector for spot masking imperfections. The texture is dense, but completely imperceptible on the skin, the texture is matte, suitable for masking bruises under the eyes, as well as for redness and pimples due to its light shade and dense coverage. It contains reflective particles, so it looks great in the photo! It is easily distributed over the skin, does not roll, completely merges with it, in several layers it also remains invisible - I apply it with my fingers or a brush. With a brush, of course, it turns out thinner. But it is not suitable for dry skin of the eyelids and skin with peeling - it will emphasize them, although it does not dry out the skin. It will be good for normal and oily skin. I have oily skin (shine appears 15 minutes after applying a matting agent, I have to touch up my makeup every hour), so by the evening it can be slightly erased from a pimple and swim into the folds on the lower eyelid. But when touching up makeup with matting wipes and powder, it remains in place and does not wash off. For about 6 hours of wearing without touch-ups (I mean already eyelids) it behaves perfectly on my skin! Plus, the color is perfect for my cool fair skin with a yellowish greenish undertone - it doesn't have any pink or warm peach pigment. The smell is very light, powdery, after application is not felt. An additional advantage of the Seventeen brand is that their cosmetics are not tested on animals, this is important for me.
Swatches (only decorative cosmetics):
I will show his work first on the hand, and then on the face. We have a rather dark mole, and a reddish-blue depression from a healed wound.

The next photo is the corrector itself and its work, shaded with a brush.

Under the eyes. Before:

After:

General makeup. The corrector was used for pimples on the cheeks, blue circles under the eyes. On the lower eyelids, of course, there is no tonal, only a corrector, otherwise the face is under tone, powder and blush.

Price:
About 280r in L "Etoile without a discount.
Test period:
1.5 years.
Thank you for your attention! My name is Christina, come to me on "you"

Tell me, what is better to apply in the first place - corrector or foundation? ..

does it somehow depend on the type of corrector? .. (I have Touch Eclat from YSL)
or in general, when using a corrector, you don’t need to use a foundation? .. or is it better with powder? .. in general, I will be grateful for a brief educational program =))

Egor Kondratiev

Before everything, you can apply the base - this is a colorless emulsion, like a face cream - evens and protects the skin.
First, a foundation, then in problem areas, a corrector with patting movements!
Can be set with powder - light texture and better loose - it is best applied with a brush.
The properties of the corrector are a thorough masking of problem areas, it has a denser texture than toner, so it is applied to selected areas, and toner is used on the entire face.
Tonac and powder are interchangeable.
For dry skin it is better to use foundation, for oily powder.
Powder is the least burdensome to the skin, it is less cupirous.
In any case, it is better not to use it when possible,
decorative cosmetics, give the skin a rest.
Because no matter what the manufacturers of decorative cosmetics come up with about the various components that make up the composition, it is alien to the skin and weighs it down.
It can be seen in the example of people who constantly use tone on their faces - over time, they can no longer do without it!

Elena Enes

the corrector is used if it is necessary to mask circles under the eyes or a pimple, if this is not the case, then a moisturizing cream and foundation are enough. and if you use a corrector, then it is applied separately and in these places where the corrector is applied, only powder is used, that is, apply foundation everywhere, except for those places where the corrector will be used.

Karina

From one site:
"Concealer is applied after a moisturizer to problem areas in a thin layer, and on top already - a base for makeup or powder. But in some cases good effect obtained by applying concealer over foundation or foundation. "
Here is the link:
http://www.allaboutbeauty.ru/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=255&Itemid=340

Alena tidina

First a corrector, then a toner, then another corrector. Powder on top for a matte finish. And blush, preferably. Then the bumps on the skin will be less conspicuous. In my teenage years, this was the only way to save myself ...

Current tssssss

Now I will tell you the technique ----- from start to finish !!! !

Apply any foundation better with brushes, and not with sponges - it is the brush that will “take” exactly as much tone as necessary; Sponge often “sorts out”, absorbs a lot of excess funds.
when applied with a brush, the border of tone and skin becomes completely invisible. The tonal layer itself comes out thinner, which means it looks more natural.

The under eye concealer is very easy to apply with a brush. cat. we apply shadows It is very soft and will not hurt delicate skin under the eyes. She can also walk around the nose, mask pimples and all sorts of skin imperfections.
First of all, when applied with a brush, the border of tone and skin becomes completely invisible. The tonal layer itself comes out thinner, which means it looks more natural.
and now more specifically - in prof. my makeup. to make the face look perfect I use a corrector, concealer, compact tone, bronzer, blush, shimmer, lip pencil, lip gloss, shadows of 2-3 colors, eyeliner, mascara, eyebrow pencil
First, appropriate moisturizing creams are applied to the face and under the eyes, and a balm is applied to the lips.
Then, under the eyes, up to the very ciliary edge and not forgetting the outer corner (it is often darkish, and due to this the eye “falls”), a corrector is applied (not to be confused with concealer!). After the corrector, concealer is placed there, under the eyes, but not under the very eyelashes, but below, along the bone. It is needed to "sew" pink spot corrector with overall skin tone. If necessary, the corrector is also applied to point defects on the face. Do not worry if the cosmetics are of high quality, nothing will clog into folds and wrinkles!! !
The next applied tone., You can compact or cream .... whichever you prefer
After the tone comes the bronzer, which is used to correct. it can also be applied to the upper part of the cheekbones, it gives freshness to the face
then blush
then eyes - shadows, eyeliner (I don’t like clear lines, so I shade it), eyebrows and lips at the end polished all the beauty with a shimmer, this gives the face that same wet shimmer that a lot of people are chasing. It is so delicate that you can even wear it to work in a bank.

How is concealer different from foundation?

Elena Savchenkova

A concealer (corrector) is a tonal tool, but it has a greater staining ability. And with its skillful use, you can abandon the tonal basis, which in itself will give the face more attractiveness due to the natural look. The concealer is applied to critical areas throughout the face in one of two ways. The first way to apply concealer is before applying foundation. The second way is after applying the foundation. The concealer is applied to the problem area "dotted" with an applicator brush (conveniently), then driven into the skin ring finger(it is the “lightest” finger in the brush) and the edges are carefully shaded. It is applied in very small doses, in a thin, thin layer (at least 2 times thinner than foundation). And for the area around the eyes, you definitely need a product that does not dry, but moisturizes the skin.

Dmitry Sharapov

Concealer - Camouflage products for masking problem areas of the skin of the face and body from bruises, pimples and burst blood vessels to scars and burns. They are used for any kind of make-up and are produced by all brands of decorative cosmetics. The masking ability of concealers is achieved due to the high content of special pigments in them, therefore, concealers, unlike foundations, are used locally, that is, directly on problem areas, and not on the entire face. They are produced in a wide variety of forms, so their texture, tone and color should be chosen depending on the type of skin and the nature of the problem.

eyelid concealer is more gentle, designed for skin with almost zero fat layer (lips, eyes). it's thicker and a little fatter at the same time. well stewed

Facial concealer and imperfection corrector are denser and made for easy spot application

What beauty product can't you live without? I don't have a good concealer. Concealer from Ciel parfum levels skin imperfections, suitable for masking dark circles under the eyes and redness. 🌸

Good afternoon everyone! 💋

Today I want to continue a series of reviews on ordered goods from the brand Ciel parfum. I have already talked about my experience with matte lipstick , and today I want to leave a review about the 8 in 1 concealer. I am 24 years old, since about 20 years old I have been constantly using concealers and proofreaders, the skin is not perfect, there is rosacea, redness, dark circles under the eyes, a complete set, which, if not disguised, does not please me at all. Once I already tried BB concealer, but I got to CC for the first time.

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🌹 From the manufacturer 🌹

Not all of us have perfect skin. Often we are saddened by dark circles under the eyes, closely spaced capillaries (vascular network), age spots, pimples. And when the first wrinkles appear, the mood of most of us falls completely.

Thanks to the Soft Focus light-reflecting complex and matte texture, the 8 in 1 Anti-Aging Protection CC Concealer successfully levels out all skin imperfections. Signs of fatigue disappear instantly! SPF 15 protects against sun damage and photoaging.

Youth Serum based on the powder of natural imperial pearls in the composition of the product has an anti-aging effect. With regular use of 8 in 1 Tinted CC Concealer

"Anti-aging protection" in 14 days you will see the effect! If by the end of the day your face looks tired, CC-concealer - a lifesaver in every handbag will help to refresh it and give the skin radiance.

Fresh, smooth, moisturized, glowing skin from the inside - this is the result of using this product!

How to choose the tone of the concealer:Choose the color of the concealer at least a tone lighter colors tonal base. In this case, it will be easier to achieve the effect.

🌹 general information 🌹

• Price - 550r;
• Volume - 2 ml;
• Brand - CIEL perfume;
• Shade - 21 - Light
• Direct link to the product - click
• Can be purchased at - CIEL parfum click

🌹 Appearance 🌹

The concealer is packaged in a cute cardboard box. of blue color, it is also decorated with golden letters, the combination is very successful, the packaging, in my opinion, is even elegant.

There is a lot of information about the product on the packaging: description, method of application, expiration date, from the manufacturer and composition, expiration date, and information about the manufacturer.

Inside the box, we are greeted by the felt-tip pen format, to be honest, I’m afraid of such formats, once I had a felt-tip concealer, halfway through it just stopped getting out, it was a shame, to put it mildly, there was more than half of the product inside, but I couldn’t get it. But this concealer turned out to be of better quality. The inscriptions from the felt-tip pen are not erased with time of use, they remain in their original form.

The tip is neatly trimmed, not a single hair sticks out, when you open it for the first time it is white. To get the concealer, you need to twist the bottom of the case, but do it carefully.

🌹 Brush 🌹

Since the manufacturer suggests applying the concealer with a brush, you need to stop there. I liked it, it is even suitable for applying the product under the eyes, it is not hard, elastic. I blend the concealer out of habit with my fingers.

🌹 Texture 🌹

Quite light, reminiscent of a sparse foundation. It is not for nothing that the product was called CC, which means Complete Correction - a tool for complete correction. I like that the concealer spreads easily on the skin of the face, and on the skin around the eyes, as if sliding over it.

🌹 Hue - fragrance 🌹

I photographed the concealer on a sunny day by the window, the shade is excellent, light. For white-skinned girls like me, it will be optimal. For example, it’s very difficult for me to find such a shade, we usually sell it in stores dark tones, and people like Light are always taken apart first. The shade can be said to be neutral, I think it will suit the vast majority of girls.

I don’t feel the aroma at all, I think that this is right, since we apply the product on the delicate skin around the eyes and there is absolutely no need for fragrances in the product.

🌹 Compound 🌹

I like that the product does not contain parabens and contains UV filters.

Active ingredients: youth serum Youth Serum based on micronized powder of natural imperial pearls; reflective complex Soft Focus; white tea extract; UV filters. Paraben-free. Hypoallergenic.

🌹 Application 🌹

Mode of application: You can apply the concealer both directly on the skin and over the foundation.1) On clean, prepared skin (or over foundation), apply a small amount of concealer to the areas you want to hide (pimples, age spots, wrinkles, etc.) . The tool is applied pointwise using a convenient built-in brush.2) Spread the concealer evenly with your finger or the same brush.

Judging by the description of the manufacturer, the concealer is able to hide just EVERYTHING. But I use it to cover redness, breakouts (if any), and I also really like the concealer for the area around the eyes.

🌹 My impressions 🌹

✔ Evens out skin tone - definitely yes! My eyelids "nude" do not suit me at all, I have dark skin centuries by itself, but also ugly circles under the eyes, I don’t go out into people without concealer. This concealer makes the look rested, refreshed and clear. The blueness under the lower eyelid overlaps well.

✔ Corrects complexion - yes, concealer is able to mask redness, wrinkles, minor rashes and redness. Often I used it on the wings of the nose to hide the rosacea mesh.

Eyelid Skin Nude

Apply concealer

Result: Before - after

✔ Gives skin a healthy glow - also yes. I love how my skin looks after applying concealer, it glows with health. Moreover, it can be applied both before the tonal foundation and after. Both options suit me.

✔ Doesn't fall into creases - what do I want to say, if I have mimic wrinkles under my eyes, even a perfect concealer emphasizes them a little, so I don’t find fault with this at all, this can only be seen in a macro photo and no one looks at me so close. This concealer practically does not emphasize wrinkles, and does not emphasize peeling on the skin.

✔ Helps reduce wrinkles, helps reduce pigmentation - of course, I didn’t look younger from the concealer, in general I think that these are very loud statements. In my opinion, a decorative product cannot reduce wrinkles or pigmentation at all. Another thing is that the concealer contains a UV filter and can protect the delicate skin around the eyes.

✔ Fortitude - I put concealer on the moisturized skin around the eyes at 7:30 in the morning and it looks great until the end of the working day, which is 18:00. I take off my make-up somewhere at 21:00 by this time it may start to roll down, but this is forgivable.

🌸 Advantages 🌸

√ convenient packaging format

√ spreads easily over the skin

√ practically does not fall into folds

√ gives the skin a healthy glow

√ evens out skin tone

√ can hide redness and dark circles

√ makes the look fresh and rested

√ has good durability

🌸 Flaws 🌸

〤 will not rejuvenate or reduce wrinkles

〤 will not remove pigmentation

〤 too big promises in my opinion

I really liked it! It perfectly matched my shade, I liked its light texture, convenient format in the form of a felt-tip pen. But in my opinion, the promises are still overstated. It would be better if the manufacturer did not promise an unrealistic transformation of the skin, getting rid of wrinkles, pigmentation, etc., this slightly spoils the impression of such a cool product, and someone may believe the tempting promises and be disappointed. I don’t expect rejuvenation from decorative cosmetics, and it’s too early for me to rejuvenate, so concealer has become a favorite for me. I recommend it to those who want to even out the tone, hide redness and circles under the eyes, and not rejuvenate.

Thanks for being with me.

Happy shopping and see you next time! 💋

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Other reviews of concealers I have tried:

Bell BB Cream Lightening 7 in 1 Eye Concealer

Set Limoni Corrector for the face "Skin Perfect corrector" 5 cells

Concealer Catrice Camouflage cream

Concealer - able to hide the traces of a sleepless night, fatigue and even poor health. But if it is not used correctly, then it is easy to emphasize the shortcomings. We tell you what mistakes you can make when applying.

You put on concealer before foundation

You probably already know, but what about the sequence? First you should apply the tone (together with the foundation, primer and foundation), and only then apply the concealer. The main thing - in small quantities, so that it does not lie in pieces and does not roll down throughout the day. It is also important to shade well so that the product looks even.

You cover up pimples with concealer

In principle, it is not fatal. But still, for shortcomings, there are correctors that do a better job of this task. But if, in order to save money, you still use a concealer for this, then remember that this is not a foundation and you should not apply it all over your face. Use as a spot and a very dense layer. One way or another, it is better than a corrector, it will not mask redness and pimples.

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You don't use primer under concealer

Do you know the situation when, 20 minutes after you apply makeup, the concealer starts to roll under the eye? To prevent this from happening, apply an eyeshadow primer or makeup base to this area.

You use foundation instead of concealer

Which is generally not intended for delicate skin under the eyes. No, of course, the foundation should be used and applied in a thin layer under the eye for an even coverage. But let the concealer cope with such a task as bruises under the eyes.

Girls every day want to look beautiful, fresh and young. And to help them comes makeup, which most girls do every day. But there are so many secrets in applying makeup that makeup artists do not reveal just like that. For example, there is this cosmetic oh like concealer. Few of the girls know what it is and what it is used for. And those girls who know such a tool are concerned about the only question, what to apply first: concealer or foundation?

Concealer and foundation: differences

The difference between concealer and foundation is their density. Concealer is needed for retouching such difficult areas of the face as the eye area and eyelids. Concealer is applied to the lower part of the eyelid in order to hide bruises. While the cream can tone any bumps and pimples on the surface of the entire face. Makeup with concealer and foundation must be done carefully so as not to overdo it with the layers applied to the face. The skin may look unnatural and vary in color in different places.

What comes first: concealer or foundation?

If you answer the question of what to apply with the first layer, then you can see that most experts advise applying foundation with the first layer, and concealer with the next. Many girls complain that the effect of concealer is often invisible. It just lays down on the skin, but does not hide its imperfections. This can happen if you do not follow certain rules when applying concealer.

First you need to cleanse the skin of fat with a tonic or special wipes. Let the skin dry and then moisten it a small amount water, preferably with a makeup brush, you can spray it with a spray bottle.

The thing is that the concealer is poorly applied to dry skin, so moistening it with water will make it easier to retouch problem areas.

It is also a mistake to apply concealer with unwarmed hands. It does not make good contact with cold surfaces and can therefore clump into wrinkles. If the girl is the owner of oily skin, the concealer must be applied with brushes, and not with hands.

Next blunder- Apply concealer before foundation or powder. Their consistency is such that only in this order of application can they interact and positively affect the appearance of the skin of the face.

If the girl understands that the purchased concealer has a dense texture, it can be diluted with a more liquid cream or cream intended for makeup.

If you don’t know how to use concealer correctly and how much to apply on the skin, you can overdo it and get a stain that will differ from the color of the skin itself, which will not look very aesthetically pleasing. Therefore, each flaw should be retouched on the sides, and not apply concealer directly on it. The best assistant in disguise is considered to be a cosmetic brush, which does what it does, but does not overwrite skin imperfections.

To avoid clogging wrinkles with concealer, you need to use a cream that is intended for the eyelids, preferably a day cream, it is not so greasy.

In order to prevent the main mistake in makeup, in no case should you replace concealer with foundation. The area around the eyes should be lighter than the rest of the skin, and foundation is not suitable for such a procedure, and experts also advise buying a concealer 1 or 2 tones lighter than foundation.

Eye Concealer

There is a cosmetic product called an eye corrector, and it is often confused with concealer. But the difference lies in the final effect. Concealer can only change the color of imperfections on the skin (make them less noticeable), and correctors completely mask them. For example, in order to get rid of circles under the eyes, it is better to use any type of corrector.

And there are several of them, and each of them differs in its structure: a pencil, liquid in tubes, in a stick (dense structure) and in the form of a cream. Each of them is responsible for different types masking various imperfections on the skin of the face. Therefore, before buying, you need to consult with a professional who will advise which product and what consistency will suit each problem individually.

Also, correctors come in different colors, from beige to green, and it also depends on its color what exactly it will mask.

Tips for applying corrector or concealer can be found on the Internet, where they teach this in video tutorials. Or in different women's magazines can be step by step photos applying one of the cosmetics.

Making your face beautiful and perfect is not as difficult as it seems. AT modern world a lot of tools have been created that will help every girl become beautiful. The main thing is to choose the right tool and be able to use it. Of course, it will cost a lot of money, but no one saves on their beauty.

Video on the topic of the article

An even natural skin tone is a virtue that not every girl possesses, but the vast majority strive for this as an ideal. Some areas of the skin need color alignment and lightening. It is for these purposes that the concealer was created. It is applied to the face, to the area under the eyes, they mask individual imperfections.

What is the difference between corrector and foundation

In terms of functionality, the concealer is similar to a corrector, however, in terms of texture, the product is more delicate and light, and it also brightens the skin tone. It is used to correct minor imperfections that are not convex, as brightening emphasizes protruding defects.

When compared with concealer foundation, then it will be denser, with better hiding power.

Concealers come in color, not just beige shades. Their palette includes blue, orange, pink, green, peach shades.

Release form

How to apply concealer on the face is determined by its texture.

The texture of the product will differ depending on the form of release:

1. Concealer with a brush. This is a bottle that ends with a brush. As a result of pressing on it, the product impregnates the brush and is applied to the desired areas. You need to distribute it with dashed movements, and then shade it.
2. In a tube. The texture of the product can vary from liquid to creamy. Such a concealer is able to even out skin tone, brighten and make small defects invisible. The liquid texture is well shaded, but poorly covers significant irregularities. The cream texture is more versatile, but it will not work to hide severe redness either.
3. With applicator. The applicator is a brush or brush like in lip gloss. The products are also similar in texture. It can be used pointwise or shade small areas.
4. In stick. The shape is like a lipstick. The texture of this product is thick. This concealer covers well and mattifies. Often, the composition contains moisturizing, caring components: useful extracts, oils. But it can not be used to treat the area under the eyes.
5. Solid. Designed for spot application to mask imperfections. It doesn't need to be heavily shaded.
6. Case. A dense concealer is enclosed in this form. It is applied with a brush.
7. Palette. Palette includes several concealers different shades, each of which performs certain tasks.
8. Powder. This product with a brightening property is able to mattify, even out tone, and give freshness to the skin. But due to the peculiarities of the texture, loose concealer emphasizes peeling and wrinkles. But it is indispensable for oily skin, as it absorbs oily sheen.

The concealer may contain reflective particles, which allows it to be used as a highlighter. In such a case, it is particularly preferred for use under the eyes. Concealer containing zinc has an anti-inflammatory effect, while vitamins and antioxidants nourish the skin.

Antibacterial components prevent the development of infection, soothe inflammation, salicylic acid reduces oily skin.

Selection rules

1. Concealer to mask skin defects should match the skin tone or be 0.5-1 tone lighter. If the concealer is used for spot correction of imperfections, then even a slight difference from the natural skin tone will be noticeable. This is especially true for girls with fair skin. It is important to choose the right undertone of the product: yellowish or pinkish.
2. For sculpting, you need to purchase two products: lighter and darker skin tones.
3. It is more practical to buy a palette with several shades of concealers, as the natural skin tone changes depending on the season.
4. It will be possible to perfectly match the tone only in natural light.
5. The product from the probe should be applied under the eyes, and not on the inner surface of the palm. The tone of these areas often does not match.
6. Choosing the consistency of the concealer, it is necessary to take into account the type of skin. The drier the skin, the more fluid the product should be.
7. For the first time, it is recommended to buy budget brands of concealers.

if you are worried about constant rashes, Do not rely on cosmetics, - In this case, it is better to carry out special therapy.

How to apply concealer on the face correctly, experienced makeup artists advise:

1. Before applying the concealer, you need to moisturize the skin and allow the cream to be absorbed.
2. Deficiencies are corrected with a concealer after applying the main tone, as a tonal remedy, the concealer is not used.
3. You need to blend the concealer with warm fingers. It is enough to rub your palms together. From the warmth of the hands, the product will become more liquid and blend better. However, it does not make sense to make a very thin layer, since it will not cover the defect. It is important to observe the golden mean.
4. It's better to apply less than too much. You can always add concealer, but removing it is more difficult if it is too noticeable. Concealer, applied in a thick layer, clogs into folds.
5. It is recommended to use a brush with artificial hair. The brush and brush included in the kit are designed to apply the product to the skin with strokes. Subsequently, it needs shading. It is difficult to ideally shade the border of the transition of shades with a sponge.
6. You need to apply concealer in good light, preferably daylight, this is the only way to avoid spotting.
7. Under the eyes, the concealer is applied so that a right angle is formed, looking down. This is how the tool will look most natural. If you apply the product in a semicircle, then it will be noticeable on the face.
8. To avoid the appearance of wrinkles with frequent use of the product, you need to shade it with light movements, preferably with the ring finger, as it is the most sensitive and gentle.
9. Powder should be applied over the concealer so that it stays on the skin longer, but because of this, wrinkles can become more noticeable.
10. Scratches and other similar damage cannot be masked with concealer. This contributes to the development of inflammation.

Video on how to apply concealer correctly:

Acne is covered by applying the product in a spiral from the periphery to the center.

Apply before or after foundation

The main condition for applying concealer is not to apply it on dry skin., because it will be very difficult to blend. The skin should be moisturized with a cream or foundation. Usually concealer is applied after foundation. If, after blending the concealer, the borders are still visible, a light layer of foundation is applied on top.

Application scheme

1. First, the skin is cleansed with the usual means.
2. A moisturizer or emulsion is applied.
3. After absorbing the moisturizer, a corrector is applied.
4. Next, the foundation is distributed.
5. Then minor defects are treated, applying the concealer pointwise, and driving the product into the skin with your fingers.
6. Powder the skin on top.

Where to apply concealer

How to apply concealer on the face to adjust its volume, makeup artists determined based on the basic properties of colors. Dark shades reduce volume, light shades increase. To contour the face, you will need two shades of concealer: white or light beige and dark.

1. A light tone is applied to the lower and middle part of the forehead, above the "cupid's arch", on the chin, back of the nose, under the eyes, under the eyebrows.
2. Dark highlight the hairline, temples, sides of the back of the nose.
3. It is recommended to highlight the cheekbones with a purple tint.
4. If wearing clothes with a neckline, then you need to apply concealer on the neck and chest to smooth out the transition.

The transitions need to be shaded, and then use the powder to cover the concealer.

How to use colored concealers

Each tint concealer has its own purpose:

• Yellow masks the imperfections of purple and blue.
• Green covers redness, vascular network.
• Pink refreshes yellow skin.
• Peach gives freshness to a tired gray face.
• The blue tone neutralizes pigmentation, tan, dark circles under the eyes of a brown tint.

Colored concealers are applied to the face area dotted in a minimal amount.

Face shape correction

Concealer is used as a tool that not only helps to mask imperfections on the skin, but also to correct the shape of the face.

How to apply concealer on the face, taking into account its color

Application areas will vary depending on the shape of the face:

1. Square face is different broad forehead, jaw, massive cheekbones. These areas need to be darkened so that they are in shadow and less visible. You need to lighten the central part of the forehead, the back of the nose, the area under the eyes, the center of the chin. This technique will visually make the face more elongated.
2. A round face is too wide, so the temples, cheeks, and sides of the chin are darkened to make the face appear narrower. A light shade emphasizes the middle of the forehead, under the eyes.
3. A triangular face is characterized by a wide forehead and a narrow chin, so dark concealer you need to apply on the lateral parts of the forehead, temples, and light - on the chin, infraorbital region, thereby visually expanding the lower part of the face.
4. The face in the form of a rhombus is especially marked by prominent cheekbones - they need to be darkened, the rest of the areas are lightened.
5. An elongated face needs to be visually reduced in length. To this end, a dark concealer is applied along the hairline on the forehead and chin, and a light concealer on the cheekbones and cheeks.

How to correct imperfections under the eyes

To remove circles under the eyes, you need to apply the product with two strokes on the area under the eyes, converging at the bottom point, cover the area inside and blend.

To mask the bags under the eyes, you need two means: a light shade and a slightly darker one. A dark shade is applied to the protruding area, and a cavity under the bag is filled with a light concealer, thereby visually leveling the volume. After applying the foundation, the bags will become almost invisible.

When not to apply

Concealer should not be used:

• in the presence of allergic reaction. AT this case you need to choose a hypoallergenic agent;
• with the progression of the inflammatory process on the face.

Dry concealer should not be applied to dry skin. It will emphasize peeling and lay down in an uneven thick layer that will be difficult to blend.

The perfect makeup should be layered, so say makeup artists. One of the must-haves is concealer. It is applied to the face after foundation, as in this case it is better shaded. The tool brightens and emphasizes the desired areas.

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All girls and women, at any age, want to always look their best. It is in order to easily and simply create a unique and original image that you need to figure out which cosmetics to use in a given situation. It is extremely important to see the difference between them, otherwise it will definitely not work to correctly sculpt the face. To begin with, let's define how a concealer differs from a corrector, because they are so similar on a shelf in a store, and their purpose, composition, texture, etc., can be completely different.

Concealer and proofreader: what is the difference and similarity

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The main difficulty lies in the fact that concealer and corrector are two cosmetic products that are intended to point correct, mask and hide small or even fairly large skin imperfections, its flaws, even out tone and relief. Both of these products will help hide the effects of yesterday's nightly gatherings, blue circles around the eyes, pimples and rashes, irritation, scratches, freckles, increased pigmentation, and even small tattoos and bruises, that is, they act very similarly. That is why many women simply confuse these two remedies, and they actually have a different purpose.

Concealer is a light and airy cosmetic product, with which you can even out the skin tone of the face, model its oval, and it can even be applied to large areas of the dermis and the entire face. The corrector is designed for spot correction. It often contains salicylic acid, which heals pimples and irritation, and it cannot be applied to large areas of the face, otherwise you can get the opposite effect.

Key Similarities

Both cosmetic products, if applied correctly and wisely, will be completely invisible on the surface of the skin, which should always be achieved. Moreover, a corrector is first applied, then a tonal base, and only after it is it already permissible to use a concealer, and changing the correct order will lead to the fact that the face may look spotty, like a somewhat pale and shabby leopard.

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• When thinking about whether to choose a concealer or corrector, you should first understand what skin problems you need to solve first. For example, a concealer, having a rather soft and pliable texture, tones redness and irritation very well. He will cope with the masking of the vascular capillary network on the nose and cheeks, will cover up the soft dark shadows under the eyes.
• Often, the composition of the concealer includes vitamins, trace elements and minerals that nourish and moisturize the dermis, this is its main similarity with the corrector, which has a somewhat denser texture.
• Corrector and concealer, and the difference between them, nevertheless, is available in a wide color palette, however, correctors can be completely multi-colored, for example, orange, pink, green, blue, and concealers are more often produced in beige tones.

It is recommended to choose a concealer exclusively for the shade of your own skin. You should always take a product one or half a tone lighter in order to achieve the maximum effect. The corrector is usually purchased just the same color that will help solve a specific problem. For example, green for redness, orange for bruising, pink for visual rejuvenation.

Main differences

Both of these products of the cosmetic industry have a common goal - to even out the tone of the face, make it even and smooth, silky, hide imperfections, hide bruises under the eyes and minor flaws, but there are still differences between a concealer and a corrector. It is worth discussing the most important of them separately in order to immediately imagine what we will have to deal with.

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• The concealer is very gentle and airy, but the corrector is more dense, like a paste or an oily cream.
• The corrector "knows how" to treat the skin, dry and eliminate pimples, and the concealer has only a nourishing and moisturizing effect, which, however, is also not unimportant.
• The concealer can be easily and simply applied to the entire face, while the corrector is designed exclusively for spot correction of specific minor flaws and flaws.
• The corrector is applied immediately after the face is washed, and the concealer is applied only after the foundation or primer is smeared, or maybe both.

Thus, the difference between concealer and corrector is obvious, despite the similarities that also exist. It is worth considering all the points in more detail so that there are no secrets and secrets left in front of you, and, as always, real professional makeup artists come to the rescue, who can always give good advice and excellent recommendations. There is no point in arguing that corrector or concealer is better, but it is best to have both of these products in your cosmetic bag.

Features of the use of concealer

Having figured out a little what is the difference between a concealer and a corrector, you will have to pay a little more attention to this moment in order to choose the right one, which tool you should buy for yourself, and then not regret the wasted funds. This product is available in various forms, it can be liquid, creamy and even solid, in the form of a stick or stick. The choice will largely depend on the goals that you are pursuing and the result that you are trying to achieve.

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• If you decide to hide the traces of a sleepless night or just refresh your face, give it a rested look, then it is best to choose a concealer with a light, transparent texture. It is also important to ensure that reflective, that is, luminescent particles, are included in the product, which will give the dermis an inner glow.
• In order to hide ugly dark circles or bags under the eyes, it is better to take a denser product that has a flesh-colored shade. Choosing a shade will not be difficult, knowing the main rule - no matter how dark the bruises seem to you, the concealer should be no more than one tone lighter than your natural skin tone. If this rule is neglected, you can get light spots on the face, like a panda in reverse.
• Light shades of concealer, more like a highlighter, do not mask imperfections well, but are used more often for contouring and sculpting the face.
• When figuring out what to take a corrector or concealer for the face, it should be remembered that in the presence of small wrinkles, a nourishing and moisturizing concealer will be more useful than its counterpart corrector. The latter can clog into fine wrinkles, making them even more noticeable.

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Always remember that any dermis is not like another, because what suits your girlfriends and acquaintances, and even close relatives, may not suit you at all. In addition, if you really think that concealer and corrector are the same thing, then you are guaranteed to be wrong. In order to make sure finally, let's talk about the corrector and the rules for its application and use.

The main subtleties in the use of the corrector

Understanding the difference between a concealer and a corrector, you should first pay attention to how the corrector generally has the desired effect. This happens through color correction, that is, one color superimposed on another gives a normal skin tone. All correctors are mainly produced quite dense and thick in texture, which allows us to talk about “painting over” the flaws and imperfections of the dermis.

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• Facial concealers are great for hiding dark circles under the eyes, but they can also help minimize visible pimples, redness, scratches, irritation, and the like.
• It is better to refuse to cover up dark circles or bags under the eyes with a corrector if there are already the first wrinkles, and the skin is overdried and sensitive. The tool will dry the dermis even more, which is unacceptable, and this is the first of the few weighty arguments against the use of a corrector. It is better then to really use a lighter and airy concealer, which also has moisturizing and nourishing properties.
• The shade of the means of this plan must be chosen individually and for the occasion, depending on which flaw you need to cover or hide.
• You can not apply correctors on the face over other cosmetics. It is smeared and shaded just on a clean, as well as very high quality moisturized face. This is necessary so that the product does not dry out the skin and does not make it hypersensitive, sick and flaky.
• If after the corrector you are going to apply a tonal foundation or cream, then you need to do this extremely carefully and gently, otherwise the corrector will be erased, smeared and the desired effect will be lost.

There is very good advice from true experts in their field, that is, makeup artists and cosmetologists, which it would not be bad to remember and put into practice. If you want to get an even and beautiful complexion without spots, streaks and transitions, mix the corrector with foundation and things will go much faster and easier.

Thus, we have already figured out the difference between a concealer and a corrector using examples, so you can safely go to the store and purchase exactly what you need. However, each person can always conduct some kind of experiment, try something different, deal with something unusual. The main thing is that you do it in advance, and not half an hour before going to some important event, and then everything will definitely work out for you.

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Makeup is a real art that has conquered most women. Few people can remain indifferent to the numerous "face paints", so the cosmetic bags of many girls resemble the artist's rich arsenal.

Tonal creams come in different densities, there are also very light ones, which only slightly smooth out skin imperfections and are quite suitable even for the youngest ladies. Well, in adulthood can't do without tight foundation cream.

What is it made of and how is it used?

There are hundreds of varieties of foundation creams. Water and fat based, with vitamins and antioxidants, natural oils and mineral particles.

But the main component of the foundation was and remains the pigment, in other words, the coloring matter, the color base.

Usually a foundation is used over a special makeup base. It is applied dotted on the forehead, nose, cheeks and chin, and then spread with a brush or sponge all over the face with soft “driving” movements.

What is the difference?

Unlike concealer, foundation tends to be less oily and less dense. In addition, foundation pigment is usually as close as possible to the natural complexion- beige, pinkish, olive.

Whereas the concealer can be yellow, and green, and even orange. The application area is also different. Concealer is used only in the area under the eyes. Tone cream spread all over the face and even the neck.

What to apply first?

Is concealer applied before or after foundation? First cream, and only then - concealer! Many people have been familiar with the technique of applying foundation for a long time.

But concealer is a relatively new cosmetic product on the Russian market, and not everyone knows how to deal with it.

Very often, when buying a concealer for the first time, women fail and throw this cosmetic product into the far corner. And all because misuse it!

Here are a few conditions that must be observed when applying concealer:

1. warm hands. Concealer does not interact well with cold surfaces and can simply lie in lumps without giving the desired effect.
2. Hydrated skin. Before applying the concealer, simply dampen the skin with water.
3. Correct shade. About the color of the pigment has already been said above. When choosing a concealer, you need to remember that it should be lighter than your foundation, but not too contrasting with it.
4. And the most important rule: concealer is applied to the skin after foundation! Otherwise, it simply will not have any effect!

What is better to choose?

Imagine that you overslept and are late for work or an important meeting. You only have five minutes to fix the face. What to use: concealer or foundation?

Concealer of course! It will refresh your eyes, remove traces of a long sleep, you will look natural, as if you just washed your face with cold water! But the foundation in this case will only hurt.

However, it cannot be said unequivocally that concealer is always better than foundation, or vice versa that foundation is preferable. These funds give maximum effect only in combination with each other!

Making one from the other

How to make concealer from foundation? Can I use toner instead of concealer?

If there was urgent need to cover up imperfections skins that foundation cannot cope with, you can prepare a concealer yourself.

To do this, you need to take a tonal cream a little lighter the one you use on your face, or add a little to your cream light powder, better - with reflective particles.

Mix all this thoroughly and hold it in the air for a while to let the cream oxidize slightly - then the pigment will show through brighter.

After that, a homemade concealer should be pointwise applied to the problem areas over the foundation.

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Most girls in our time do multi-stage makeup, which includes a whole range of products: these are the usual tonal creams, mascara and eye shadow, and primers with highlighters, and correctors, and, of course, concealers. Despite how popular this tool has been lately, many girls still do not know what to do first: should I apply concealer or foundation? Let's figure it out.

What is a concealer?

This tool is often confused with foundation because of their external property. Concealer is a thick cream of various shades of beige, ranging from almost transparent to dark, almost brown colors. It is designed to mask skin imperfections such as: dark circles under the eyes, age spots, rosacea, acne and even wrinkles.

Concealers often contain light-reflecting particles that can replace highlighter, giving the skin a healthy soft glow and highlighting the necessary areas. This helps hide wrinkles and is also a good help in sculpting the face. In addition, in such a remedy you can often find vitamins and minerals that can get rid of rashes and increase skin tone - so this product not only allows you to look beautiful, it is also good for the skin.

There are three types of concealers, differing in consistency and areas of application. Let's talk more about each of them:

• Liquid concealer. Such a tool is usually sold in the form of a palette, it is slightly thicker than the average tonal. Very light and weightless, therefore it is able to mask only dark circles under the eyes or redness on the skin: it will not cope with acne, clogged pores and other major flaws.

• Concealer in the form of a stick or pencil. Sufficiently dense, designed for spot application with a thin layer, it is almost not subject to shading. It hides acne, scars and wrinkles, age spots well, but is completely unsuitable for the skin around the eyes. Apply in a spiral and very carefully.

• Mineral concealer. This tool is available in dry form and resembles powder. In addition to correcting skin imperfections, it helps with matting and has an antibacterial effect, so it is ideal for owners of oily and problem skin. On the area around the eyes and to cover wrinkles is not used.

In order for your makeup to look natural and natural, you need to know how to use concealer correctly.

Rules for applying concealer

The most important rule when applying concealer: do it in a well-lit room, otherwise you risk turning your face into a striped-spotted horror. It is necessary to carefully monitor whether the product has blended well, how it “sits” on the skin - daylight or correctly installed bright lamps are ideal for these purposes.

Responsibly approach the issue of selecting the shade of your concealer. An unsuitable color will only emphasize the imperfections on your skin, this is especially true for “snow whites” - a tool that is only half a ton darker than the right one will instantly give out your unsuccessful attempt at face correction. It is equally important to choose the right undertone - cold or warm, depending on your skin. If this is not done, the concealer will be very "yellow" or "pink" on the face.

Concealer should not be applied to dry skin that is not covered with a tonal base or at least not moisturized - the product simply does not blend under such conditions and will remain lumpy in one area! Moreover, it is also applied in a special way - only with a wet brush or sponge, by no means dry. Of course, this method does not apply to sticks and pencils; when using them, you should take care of the degree of moisture in your skin in advance.

The area around the eyes is worked out exclusively with a liquid concealer. Using thick products for this purpose will only accentuate wrinkles and dark circles more, because it will not work properly to blend it. But acne is covered with pencils and sticks: be careful when using them, do not smear them with a thick layer over inflammation. Such a tool is applied around the blackhead in a spiral, slowly approaching the center and leaving no sharp boundaries.

The T-zone and the center of the chin are covered with concealer a tone or two lighter than the shade of the foundation, while the contour of the nose and cheekbones is emphasized with a shade darker. A light concealer is applied under the eyebrow and on the corners of the eyelids, giving expressiveness to the eyes. The boundaries of the oval of the face are worked out with a tone-on-tone tool with the natural color of the skin of the face and neck, so as not to create the effect of a “rubber mask”.

After you finish applying the concealer, wait for it to dry completely. If after you notice that the boundaries of the application are still visible, apply a dense powder or a thin layer of foundation on top.

Concealer and foundation: what is the sequence?

And finally, the most important question: what to apply to the skin first, foundation or concealer? The answer is unequivocal: first, a tonal remedy is used.

After you cleanse and moisturize the skin, and then apply the base for makeup, the evening of the complexion begins. However, if you have severe redness or breakouts on your skin, before applying foundation, BB cream or CC cream, it is important not to miss one more point: spot application of corrector of the right color, which will help to even out the complexion.

Important! Concealer and corrector are completely different cosmetic products, and they are also applied in completely different ways. While corrector is used before foundation to cover uneven skin tone, concealer is used after you have evened out your complexion. Do not confuse them, it can ruin the whole makeup!

And only after you apply foundation to the skin, you should use concealer. It is used both to hide imperfections and to sculpt the face, and in both cases this tool has proven itself perfectly. The concealer is applied from the edges of the area that needs to be worked out, and smoothly goes to the center.

Use foundation and concealer correctly and your makeup will be amazing!

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Applying foundation to the face will not solve problems with skin irregularities, in some cases it will even add. In addition to irritation or inflammation, improper use of cosmetics will not add beauty. The difference in the thickness of the layer in the recesses will make them even more noticeable than before the foundation, and the skin under it does not breathe.

Concealers, their specifics

To create an even tone of the face, you need several means in stages. One of these tools are proofreaders and their variety - concealers. In fact, these two names have a similar meaning, but in cosmetology they are separated. Concealers are all products that change skin tone, including structuring palettes. But concealers are aimed more at “painting over” problem areas of the skin: pimples, redness, spider veins, wrinkles and dark circles under the eyes.

Its main difference from foundation is the texture. The concealer has a dense color, but a very light base, so it is worn to match. Thanks to its texture, it covers the cells of other colors than the skin and reliably hides the problem area. And it differs from the corrector in color, concealers have flesh tones, there are greenish, pinkish, lilac, blue, yellow. There are even transparent ones with reflective microparticles, they fill in depressions and wrinkles and create an even base for foundation. They are used on different areas of the skin, intended for different purposes.

It is undesirable to use it as an independent remedy, it does not adhere well to the skin without protection.

And according to the form of release, several types are distinguished: creamy, dry powdery, solid mineral and liquid. Here everyone chooses a tool for himself according to his preferences.

Concealer colors

Choose a concealer for your skin tone, it should be identical or slightly lighter. If you take it with a touch, then you need to know exactly which color performs which function.

• Pink shade. Perfectly refreshes the skin, hides grayish areas, so it is great for middle-aged women. Foundation with pink pigments give the skin and face youthfulness and freshness, and also makes the color more vibrant and vibrant. With the help of a concealer of this shade, you can correct the brownish areas of the skin around the eyes. It is often found in women of the oriental type of appearance.

• orange concealer makes the overall skin tone warmer, perfectly hides bluish-greenish bruises under the eyes, small stars of veins. This shade is suitable for grayish skin of a dark and cold type.
• peach shades add brightness to the skin and hide bluish areas.
• yellow pigments in concealer hides traces of fatigue - bags under the eyes of a purple hue. In this case, the color is cold and gives brightness to dull, tired skin.
• green tint perfectly hides redness, it is used for problem skin in adolescence. It can be applied pointwise, applied under the foundation on the area under the eyes or on pimples and spider veins.
• blue concealer- the best friend for girls with pigmented, hyperemic or freckled skin. It can be applied locally on sun-reddened skin, on dark circles under the eyes.

• Lilac or purple the shade is chosen by girls with a yellowish Asian tone of the face.
• Lilac the shade gives the skin a healthy glow, masks darkening of the skin, makes the tan more uniform. Great for refreshing tired skin, masking freckles and yellowed areas.

For frequent make-up or for work as a makeup artist, there are concealer palettes, all the main colors are presented there. If you have problem skin, then get green or blue shades, if the skin is dull, then orange, pink or with pearlescent pigments.

Release form

In addition to color differences, concealers also come in different shapes for ease of application and use. big boxes it is inconvenient to carry around, so they came up with small pencils, or tubes. And by consistency, they are: liquid, creamy, dry, and so on.

Liquid concealer

Comes in a tube with cap and brush for easy application. This option is good for dry skin, especially if exfoliation is a concern. With the help of a brush, it is easily applied to the reddened area and shaded. The liquid product spreads well, has a light texture and can be used both under foundation and on top of it.

• Their disadvantage is that they do not shade pimples very well, therefore they are most often used on the wings of the nose, under the eyes and near the lips.

Creamy remedy

Produced in tubes, individual and general palettes. They are applied with a sponge, brush or fingers to almost any area - in this regard, the cream is universal. It lays down evenly and softly, it is well shaded, if necessary, you can create a dense layer.

Thicker concealer

Pencil or stick. It can be classified as creamy, but it holds its shape and is easy to apply. You can use it directly on the problem area and blend it with your fingers or a sponge, not rubbing, but patting. Pencils perfectly hide pimples and redness, as well as small wrinkles. He will not cope with large ones, as well as with voluminous bulging pimples. The pencil is convenient to carry with you and adjust makeup over foundation under powder.

Dry concealer

It has the appearance of powder, it is crumbly, powdery. In addition to good masking properties, they can perfectly absorb excess fat. Apply dry products with a sponge, brush or puff to any area of ​​​​the face, except for the skin under the eyes. It is better to choose a different concealer if you have dry skin.

In addition to masking, concealer can perform other properties. Thanks to supplements, it can relieve inflammation, moisturize the skin, disinfect and fortify the skin. You can add to the concealer:

• Light-reflecting particles fill in irregularities and small wrinkles, making the skin more even;
• Anti-inflammatory substances reduce skin redness;
• Zinc compounds dry out pimples and reduce inflammation;
• Disinfectants clean the surface of the skin, especially around pimples and inflammation;
• Vitamins and antioxidants nourish the skin, making it more elastic and healthy.

The nuance of choosing a concealer

Like any cosmetic product, the concealer should be chosen according to the characteristics of the skin: tone, moisture, problem areas. And only then choose the brand, form of release and cost. What points should be considered when choosing a cosmetic product:

• The density and texture of the product is selected for a specific area of ​​\u200b\u200bthe skin;
• To mask bruises under the eyes, you should choose a concealer with moisturizing properties, loose texture or liquid;
• A dry product with a dense texture lasts longer on the skin than liquid and creamy ones.

• If you need to mask large areas of skin, it is better to take a dry concealer, it is easier for them to work with local problems;
• If there are small wrinkles on the skin, then choose a product with reflective particles, they perfectly mask irregularities and make the skin healthier and brighter;
• For the area under the eyes, choose a product 2-3 tones lighter than the skin;
• The choice of tone should be carried out in natural light and on the palest area of ​​\u200b\u200bthe skin - the bend of the elbow or neck under the chin;
• To apply on pimples, choose a product with antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties.
  - In the summer, give preference to dry concealer;
• If there is more than one problem on the skin, then feel free to choose a palette with several shades, save both money and time on choosing the right shades;
• Convex pimples can be corrected with a darker remedy - brown, for example.

It will be difficult to take into account all the nuances and tips in one tool, therefore the best option there will be a universal highlighter if you rarely use makeup, or a palette with several shades if you plan to apply makeup regularly.

How to apply concealer?

Regardless of the shade and texture, there are certain rules for applying concealer.

There is a specific scheme for applying concealer to the area around the eyes. Starting from the inner corner, add the agent pointwise along the entire lower eyelid, then gently blend it with a brush or finger towards the temples, without rubbing.

There are several nuances in using the concealer:

• Best of all, the concealer lies on the base for makeup - a special tool that evens out the surface of the skin;
• Means with reflective particles are applied after foundation;
• But green, yellow or blue concealer - only under the foundation;
• Small indentations can be corrected with a concealer, applied with a brush, without smearing;
• Wrinkles and large depressions should not be tried to hide with a dense texture;
• The concealer should dry out and be absorbed into the skin, only after 5-10 seconds can you apply foundation;
• For shading, use a brush or a fingertip; it is more convenient to apply the product with a brush on the wings of the nose and pimples;
• On acne, the remedy is applied in stages, first around it, then with a brush we bring it to the center;
• Do not use foundation as a concealer, they have different properties and texture;
• Dry skin should be moisturized before applying the product, you can use a little water;
• Oily skin obliges to use a brush; it is undesirable to apply the product on it with your hands;
• Cold hands need to be slightly warmed up before shading with fingers, then the product will lie more evenly;

• Do not use concealer on open wounds, blockages can lead to infection and inflammation;
  - Thoroughly wash off foundation from the skin in the evening, rinse and disinfect brushes, do not use other people's tools - bacteria are the most common cause of problems with the face.

As a conclusion

Perfect skin does not exist, there is correctly applied makeup and regular care. Tonal means should be chosen from high-quality from trusted manufacturers, so as not to make your skin worse. No concealer or corrector can make your skin healthy and supple, but it is completely in his power to hide minor imperfections.
Practice applying concealer to problem areas, use the right tools - brushes and sponges, combine products and choose what is convenient and suitable.

If you do not plan to work as a makeup artist, then a universal creamy highlighter or a denser concealer will be quite enough for you.

Problematic skin will also require you to purchase products with green pigments in a pencil or tube. And the individual features of the skin - a grayish or brownish tint, yellowness or freckles, age spots or a strong reaction to the sun will need to be hidden with additional shades of concealer. Then the easiest way is to buy combined palettes, where there can be from 2 to 20 different colors.

The most important thing is proper nutrition, regular care and proper healthy sleep. Then you simply do not need a concealer.