CONCEALER

Concealer can brighten a tired face, and can dramatically change your appearance  if used correctly.  It can cover up blemishes and it can totally conceal under-eye circles. In fact, many makeup artist  use concealer  primarily and skip foundation completely.

I discorvered that some of my friends are afraid of concealers because they don't know how to find the right shade or apply it properly. It could be difficult, but once you know the basics and try the application process below, you'll find concealer may be your best beauty purchase to date.

Pick the Right Concealer

There are so many types of concealers in the market, choosing one may be difficult. Keep in mind concealer is not a beauty product to scrimp on 

A basic rule of thumb is to choose a concealer that's yellow-based and a shade or 2 lighter than your skin tone. Don't go too light or you could end up with the dreaded look.

Should You Apply Concealer Before or After Foundation?

This depends on where you're using the concealer. For under-eye circles, apply concealer first, then foundation. For blemishes and pimple coverage, apply foundation first or the concealer will be rubbed away in the foundation application.

How to Apply Concealer

Concealer looks most natural when you work in "sheer layers and build it up gradually.

To properly apply concealer, follow these directions:

1. Apply several dots of concealer under the eyes close to the lashes. Apply a dot to the inside corners of the eyes. You can use your finger or, for best results, try a small-headed brush with firm bristles.
2. Using the pad of your middle finger, tap in the concealer (always tap, never rub). Make sure to blend well. You can also use your index finger. There's no real rule to it, but I find the middle finger tends to be more gentle.
3. Apply concealer on other uneven spots on the face -- including the chin, and around the nose and mouth if need be -- and tap in.
4. Apply another layer if you need more coverage.
5. Dust powder over your face to set your concealer.

How to Disguise Dark Under-eye Circles

It's best not to use your basic concealer to try to disguise dark under-eye circles. Instead, choose an "under-eye concealer" specially formulated to cover up dark spots. These work by brightening the dark areas under the eyes and are not to be used to camouflage redness or blemishes.

How to Cover Up a Pimple

Use a stiff brush with a pointy, fine tip to dab on a concealer that matches your skin tone. It's important to apply only to the red areas, not necessarily to the raised area. Let the concealer dry. Apply a second layer. Set the concealer with a dusting of translucent powder. If you find you overdid the concealer, use a tissue to gently buff the concealer away. If that doesn't work, gently apply makeup remover to the pimple. Then re-cover the pimple with concealer.

How to Disguise Pockmarks and Deep Scars

You can disguise a concave pockmark or scar by using an angled brush dipped in a concealer that's a shade lighter than your skin tone. Fill in the center of the pockmark without going over the edges and then dust skin with translucent powder. If the scar is raised, use a concealer that matches your skin tone and pat the scar with the concealer, setting the concealer with powder.

Enjoy…..