CONCEALER 101

Concealer is one of the most versatile makeup products because it can minimize undereye circles, hide blemishes, brighten the face and contour. This tutorial is all you need to master basic concealer techniques.

  1. SELECT YOUR CONCEALER SHADES

    Begin by selecting your concealer shades. For undereye circles, choose a shade lighter than your skin to brighten up the area. For acne and redness, you’ll want a shade that seamlessly matches your skintone.

  2. GETTING STARTED

    Start your makeup by applying foundation before concealer. This will help you use less concealer which will give you a more natural, crease-free result.

  3. APPLICATION

    Apply concealer in dashes to form an inverted triangle under your eye, with the tip pointing to your cheek. Make sure you don’t apply too much product because that can cause creasing. Smooth and blend the dashes by gently tapping using your ring finger, a concealer brush or a damp makeup sponge.

  4. SETTING

    Set the concealer using a very light application of translucent powder (too much powder can also cause creasing).

  5. REDNESS

    For redness, apply small dots of concealer where needed (this is sometimes needed at the sides of the nose) and blend by gently tapping using your ring finger, a concealer brush or a damp makeup sponge.

  6. SPOT CORRECTION

    To cover acne, start by applying a tiny dot of concealer to just cover the blemish and any redness surrounding it. Try not to overdo it, or you will end up highlighting the spot. Blend carefully by gently tapping the concealer with your finger or a small brush.