When it comes to choosing a concealer, you will soon realize that you have quite a few options. Depending on your skin type, your undertones and the finish (matte, radiant, etc.) you're going for, there's a formula that can help you bring your ideal look to life. The concealer you should use also depends on the areas you want to hide. While you might think of traditional concealer as something that's only meant to be used on areas you want to hide, we're here to tell you that this handy makeup product is ideal when applied to a number of other areas. Here are 5 spots on your face to apply concealer.
Under your eyes
Didn't get enough sleep last night? Do not worry! Simply reach for your concealer and get to work. If you want to hide dark circles under the eyes, start with a peach color correcting concealer. This peach color can counteract the dark circles as they are opposites on the color wheel. As for concealing your under eye area, choose a concealer that is one shade lighter than your skin tone to create a brightening effect.
On your eyelids
Consider this your new favorite concealer hack! If you don't have an eye primer on hand, concealer can be your best friend when it comes to creating a statement eye that won't crease or fade. Eye primer can help create a smooth, even base for your eye makeup and keep it in place — and concealer is a perfect other option. Use just a little bit of concealer on each lid before moving on to your eyeshadow and eyeliner.
On spots
As you probably know by now, you can use concealer to hide blemishes. As with dark circles, start with a color-correcting concealer, but this time use a green concealer, as green helps neutralize redness. Then continue with the rest of your facial makeup routine.
In all the dull places
Does your complexion look a little dull? We have one piece of advice for you:hide, hide, hide! To hide dullness, apply a pale lavender color-correcting concealer to any area that you think looks like it could be brightened up a bit.
Where you want to look bright
Why do your favorite celebs always look like they have such glowing skin? Well, they're using the right makeup routine! Start by applying a perfecting makeup primer. Apply foundation with a makeup blender for seamless application. Then use a concealer to brighten any part of your face that needs a little lightening.
