Concealer
Concealer is a girl’s best magic trick. Want to look well-rested in a flash? A touch of concealer can wake up your look instantly. It can also help to cover blemishes, sun spots and add contouring when needed. Concealer helps to hide all of the things we want to hide leaving the skin looking flawless.
A few tricks when it comes to wearing concealer is to not go too light or too dark. Your concealer should be at most one to two shades lighter than your overall foundation and should never be darker. This allows your face to be brightened where needed without creating a pasty fake look. If you are having difficulty figuring out what shade to purchase for concealer ask for advice at the beauty department. The trained sales staff can help you figure out which shade would look best on your complexion to give you a bright and youthful look. You may need to purchase a lighter concealer for winter months and a darker concealer for summer months depending on how much your skin tans.
You will want to apply your concealer on after your primer. It should be applied before you put on your foundation so that it can flawlessly blend together to create a beautiful fresh look. You can apply concealer to your under eye circles by simply using a concealer wand and sponge for even coverage. If you are covering up blemishes be sure to blend the concealer in well so it does not highlight them. Moderation is key. You may be doing more harm than good when you pile on the product. It can look unnatural and will actually draw attention from the area that you are trying to conceal. Lightly dab on your concealer in the area as required and blend it seamlessly with a brush or sponge. This will allow for even coverage that looks natural. There are many great concealers out there, each with their own varying degrees of coverage. If you are looking to cover something that is reddish look for a concealer with a blue tinge to it. This will help to cancel out the redness. If you are looking to cover up under eye circles a concealer with a tan pigment can help to soften the dark areas.
Smashbox Camera Ready Full Coverage Concealer is a steal at under $20. It goes on thick but can blend easily giving you the optimal amount of coverage. MAC makeup is a favorite for makeup artists because of its variety of colors and long wear. MAC Studio Finish SPF 35 Concealer is a stand out product in their line because it easily brightens under eye circles and provides protection from the sun as well. If you tend to have blemish prone or oily skin Clinique Advanced Concealer provides non-greasy coverage that is great for dark spots and under eyes. It retails for under $20 at most beauty department stores.
Once you have the right concealer selected it will quickly become one of your beauty secret weapons. It will allow you to appear well-rested and clear skinned no matter what.