Skin discolouration affects all of us at one point or another; for some people, it's a constant bother. Heredity is a cause for a lot of under eye darkness that seems to evolve into a stain! Other times, it is probably due to allergies or tiredness. For most of us, the quickest fix is a quick apply of concealer! Many have found trouble finding that one PERFECT concealer. Now, the reason you are agitating over this is probably due to the way you apply your concealer. Yes, before applying concealer, the basics steps are fatal! When purchasing a concealer, look up reviews, consult previous buyers; but most of all, make sure to test it out!
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Picking the shade!
Picking a concealer that can camouflage blue and purple tone can be tricky. The guide for concealer shade is that a green concealer reduces the appearance of redness, a purple concealer reduces the appearance of yellow tone discolourations, etc. Based on your skin tone, the shade of concealer you choose must brighten the under eye area. Therefore, the moral code is to always go a shade or two lighter than your natural skin tone.
The prep!
Many people make the mistake when applying concealer to not prep the eyes first. This is a crucial step. Why? The under eye area is a very delicate layer of skin. To the majority of women, it is usually very dehydrated. You should always prep the skin with a moisturizer or a primer. This will make the skin hydrated and will adhere to the concealer better. If your skin is dehydrated, the concealer will only look cake-y and flaky.
Texture- liquid, cream or powder??
There are all kinds of concealers out there. Liquid, cream, stick, powder, and some of the other odd ones. A liquid concealer seems to be the most popular within most women, because of its super blend able ability. Cream concealer is my personal favourite. It holds on better and provides a much better camouflage, which I find liquid lacks. Powder concealer, lastly, is a very unique formula that I am always nervous to try. Personally, I find that powder concealers are like powders, just a shade lighter. Looking up some reviews, I realize that powder concealers can be a great investment! It is lighter than normal face powder and can blend very well!
Some hits - the products that I swear by
Picking a concealer that can camouflage blue and purple tone can be tricky. The guide for concealer shade is that a green concealer reduces the appearance of redness, a purple concealer reduces the appearance of yellow tone discolourations, etc. Based on your skin tone, the shade of concealer you choose must brighten the under eye area. Therefore, the moral code is to always go a shade or two lighter than your natural skin tone.
The prep!
Many people make the mistake when applying concealer to not prep the eyes first. This is a crucial step. Why? The under eye area is a very delicate layer of skin. To the majority of women, it is usually very dehydrated. You should always prep the skin with a moisturizer or a primer. This will make the skin hydrated and will adhere to the concealer better. If your skin is dehydrated, the concealer will only look cake-y and flaky.
Texture- liquid, cream or powder??
There are all kinds of concealers out there. Liquid, cream, stick, powder, and some of the other odd ones. A liquid concealer seems to be the most popular within most women, because of its super blend able ability. Cream concealer is my personal favourite. It holds on better and provides a much better camouflage, which I find liquid lacks. Powder concealer, lastly, is a very unique formula that I am always nervous to try. Personally, I find that powder concealers are like powders, just a shade lighter. Looking up some reviews, I realize that powder concealers can be a great investment! It is lighter than normal face powder and can blend very well!
Some hits - the products that I swear by
M.A.C. Studio Finish SPF 35 Concealer
This concealer is one of the best cream concealers to treat my under eye. I use it every day! The texture is creamy and blends really well, which is surprising because it is a very opaque colour. When I first purchased this, I was wary that the color would be too strong for me. Only a small amount of product is required to create a huge difference to your skin!
This concealer is one of the best cream concealers to treat my under eye. I use it every day! The texture is creamy and blends really well, which is surprising because it is a very opaque colour. When I first purchased this, I was wary that the color would be too strong for me. Only a small amount of product is required to create a huge difference to your skin!
Copyright: Sephora Cosmetics
Sephora Collection Concealer Palette
I use the shade on the lower right for my under eye. The formula stays on for a long time and is very silky and soft. I love this concealer more than the M.A.C one. Comparing the two that I use currently, this concealer is definitely smoother and blends better. I must say that this is one of the best concealers I have invested in!
Copyright: Smashbox Cosmetics
Photo Op Eye Brightener
This under eye brightener really brightens your eye bags. I suggest using this prior to your concealer. It hydrates your skin and leaves a really sparkly finish. Don't be frightened by the sparkles it leaves, after concealer application, no sparkles are left, only a very, very pretty glow under the eyes! It is my favourite under eye primer. A must buy!
4 comments:
Great post! I am going to try these products out for sure!
I've been meaning to try the Studio Finish concealer, thanks for the other tips!
good tips!
Looove the mac concealer, in fact I'm wearing it right now!
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