8 Steps to perfectly apply concealer
Concealer or color corrector is a kind of make up employed to cover the dark circles and other blemishes visible on skin. Concealer is very effective as it blends the imperfection into the surrounding skin tone. It evens the skin tone. There are different shades in which a concealer is available. It includes the deepest to the lightest. A concealer if not applied correctly, can give a very artificial look. Here are 8 steps that one needs to follow, in order to apply the concealer competently.
1. Choose a correct concealer
Choosing a correct concealer that suits your skin type is imperative. One needs to select a perfect shade. Darker shades can only add to the under eye shadows and lighter shades will easily emphasize the blemishes we are trying to cover. One should carefully select a perfect concealer and in case he/she is unable to get the perfect shade, in that case select a concealer which is one shade lighter than the darkest area of his/her skin.
2. Moisturize your face
After selecting a perfect concealer suiting your skin shade, you need to moisturize your face. This step is indispensable because before applying a moisturizer on your face, you must ensure that the concealer glides on smoothly to your skin, instead of setting into some fine lines or wrinkles as the blemishes will get more prominent.
3. Pick suitable amount of concealer
After moisturizing your skin, you need to pick the right amount of concealer i.e. apt for your face. After squeezing the apt amount of concealer on your palm, you need to use your index finger or a brush and apply 4 – 5 dots of concealer under your eye and on your face.
4. Start applying
You need to begin from outside corner of the eye and leisurely move inwards. In case you think the amount of concealer is less, apply a second coat. This time move from the inside corner and work outward.
5. Pat up the face with the concealer
After dotting, you need to blend the concealer by patting it. Do not rub the concealer hard on your eyes, as the under skin is very sensitive.
6. Focus on blemishes
In case you have blemishes on your face,the method to apply a concealer is different. You need to focus on those blemishes and cover the area completely. Now after covering the area with the concealer, blend it into the skin using the circular motion.
7. Apply foundation
After applying the concealer correctly, you should apply foundation. Use of sponge is recommended for blending the foundation and concealer. If you think that while using the sponge, the concealer has been wiped away, then apply a small amount of concealer again. Post this using a good talcum powder is recommended.
8. Check face for final touch-ups
Once this entire activity is done, check your face in the mirror. Please give a touch up on any uneven area. Once this is done, you can move on with rest of make up.
