TEXTURE, SHADE AND APPLICATION: THE COMPLETE GUIDE TO CHOOSING THE RIGHT CONCEALER
Concealer is an essential step for a beautifully even complexion and flawless makeup. Sometimes, we even skip foundation altogether and simply use concealer to hide dark circles or a few small imperfections. For a more natural, lightweight complexion, concealer is then indispensable.
Just like foundation, a good concealer should cover dark circles and unevenness, not settle into fine lines and wrinkles, and last all day. The choice of shade differs depending on whether you want to brighten dark circles or conceal imperfections.
CHOOSING THE RIGHT SHADE
The shade of your concealer must be suited to the area where it is applied and should work in synergy with your foundation. The same shade will not work if you want to conceal dark circles or imperfections.
SPOTS, DISCOLORATION, IMPERFECTIONS
The shade must match your skin tone to make them disappear. You should choose a shade that exactly matches the color of your foundation.
DARK CIRCLES
The goal is to brighten the eye contour area, so you should choose a shade one tone lighter and a brightening formula.
CHOOSING THE RIGHT TEXTURE
CREAM
There are several finishes for cream textures. It can be very hydrating, like the Cover-up - RMS BEAUTY, which is better suited to dry skin. The Correcteur Crème - ALIMA PURE offers a matte powder finish that is more suitable for oily skin:
LIQUID
It can be applied to all skin types. The Correcteur Clickstick The Essentialist - GRESSA SKIN is practical and easy to use to brighten the eyes.
HOW TO APPLY CONCEALER PROPERLY
If you have puffiness when you wake up, you can gently massage the eye contour area with the Cryo Face, which uses cryotherapy to firm and tone the tissues.
- Cryo Face
Prepare your skin by moisturizing it. To bring even more light to the eye contour area, you can use an illuminating eye cream. Properly hydrating the eye contour is the secret to making concealer stay in place and not settle into fine lines:
You can apply your concealer before or after foundation depending on your preference, except if you are using a powder foundation. Warm it up and apply it with your finger or with a concealer brush for precise application:
Finish by setting the concealer with a powder; this is the secret to long-lasting makeup:
- Hydra Setting Powder - Poudre Fixatrice Hydratante - RMS BEAUTY
- Fond de Teint Minéral Compact - ALIMA PURE
See our guide: CONTOUR DES YEUX
