Traditionally
and in certain applications, concealer makeup and skin tone camouflage
(ie. green
camouflage to counter redness, violet to counter sallow skin
etc.) were
applied before foundation. This was typically professional
applications
for studio work... at this point in time, many professional makeup
artists agree that
concealer should come after your foundation
application.
Although
key to a
flawless finish, and concealing promblem skin issues, it should be used
on a
"only as needed" level.
Important
note* Concealer generally has
a creamier texture than camouflage
(multi tone
palettes) which can be blended into perfect skin tone matches, is
thicker and
drier, but will provide longer coverage on blemishes, spider veins,
broken capillaries
etc It
is for that same reason that concealer is much more suitable for the
delicate
under eye area.
Again
there are many options when it comes to concealer. To find
the best concealer for you take a look at the chart below.
Concealer:
Tube
Stick
Pot
Pencil
Cosistency:
liquid - cream
solid-drier creamy
solid-creamy more opaque
solid-cream to dry
Where:
eye area or dry skin zone
medium coverage needs
heavier coverage needs
spots/blemishes
or lines
Tools:
dot direct from tube
direct from stick, with finger pad or concealer
brush
dot with concealer brush
pencil
gently dab with pad of ring finger or consider a
concealer brush for clean, effective blending
gently dab with pad of ring finger or consider a
concealer brush for clean, effective blending
consider concealer brush for precise, clean,
effective blending
consider concealer brush for precise, clean,
effective blending
F.Y.I
*'Smart Beauty Picks'for
concealer?...
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like you.
Concealer
Type
Tube : Lancome
Maquicomplet
Stick : Cle de Peau Beaute Correcteur Visage
Pot/Palette: Laura Mercier Secret Camoflauge
Pencil: Stila
Secret Cover Up Stick
IF
you would like to shop, consider
comparison
shopping and find the best price you can get on your favorite
cosmetics. For example:
Some
simple steps for concealer makeup
application...
Step #1
Choosing the right concealer for you...
Consider
these things when choosing the best makeup concealer for you:
1.
Skin Type
Assess your
needs i.e.. acne prone, genetic disposition to dark under
eye circles etc. and then choose one or two concealers that meet your
needs.
2. Color -
Match
as
close to skin tone as possible, especially important if you don't wear
foundation. If you are stuck between two shades, a touch lighter should
work. You
can also try Laura Mercier's Secret Camouflage which comes with two
tones. With a little mixing
practice, almost any skin tone can be matched.
Step
#2
How to apply
concealer makeup...
Concealer Makeup Tip: Use
appropriate tool and gently dot the area to be
covered.
ie.
eye area- dot slightly
below dark circle in an arc along bone and blend with dabs by clean
'ring' finger pad (see above photo) OR use concealer brush. nostril-
brush with concealer brush around
side of nostril over broken capillaries blemish/ spot- conservatively
dot spot and then use brush to blend.
Concealer Makeup Tip:
Use
sparingly with enough to effectively cover area and blend
into skin.
Step #3
Make sure you set the
concealer...
Concealer Makeup Tip:
Powder
follows the completion of all the moist applications
i.e.
foundation, concealer, cream blush/ bronzer etc. and acts to 'set'
those makeup
applications giving them staying power, as well as providing a base to
dry
applications to follow i.e.
powder blush/ bronzer, eye shadow and liner
etc.
F.Y.I
*'Smart Beauty Picks'for
concealer?... 
Concealer
Type
You
can also try Laura Mercier's Secret Camouflage which comes with two
tones. With a little mixing
practice, almost any skin tone can be matched.
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