Concealer Makeup Is The Key To A Flawless Finish

Concealer/ Camouflage

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 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 Type:	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

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Concealer Type
Tube : Lancome Maquicomplet
Stick : Cle de Peau Beaute Correcteur Visage
Pot/Palette: Laura Mercier Secret Camoflauge
Pencil: Stila Secret Cover Up Stick

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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.

Concealer Makeup... The Key To A Flawless Finish

Concealer Makeup...
The Key To A Flawless Finish