How to use a face concealer step by step photo: tonal, liquid, dry, colored, pencil, palette. Palette, scheme for beginners, video tutorials

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How to use a face concealer: A step-by-step photo of the application process will help even a beginner to cope. The concealer is able to mask redness, pimples, bruises and circles under the eyes, blackheads, enlarged pores, and other pinpoint imperfections of the skin, which the foundation cannot cope with. By using these two products in tandem, you can achieve a perfectly even skin tone.

Differences from the corrector

Concealer is often confused with concealer, but the products have slightly different purposes. Both products fall under the category of masking products.

Although in some cases they can replace each other, there are several significant differences between them:

Different texture: the concealer is lighter, the concealer is dense. Due to its lightness, the concealer merges with the foundation, and its area of application is wider than that of a concealer.
The corrector is applied under the foundation, and the concealer on the foundation.
The corrector tends to dry the skin or existing inflammations, since salicylic acid is present in its composition.
Concealer moisturizes the epidermis.
The concealer can be easily distributed over the entire surface of the skin, with its help you can model the oval of the face.

Concealer selection rules

A concealer should be the same color as your foundation, or 1-2 shades lighter. Concealer after applying powder tends to darken. This fact must be taken into account when choosing a color.

The shade should be selected in natural light: apply the product to a small area of the face, while it should merge with the skin, and not look like a separate spot.

How to choose a face concealer that will perform all the functions you need:

if it is necessary to hide age spots, a concealer in the form of a stick or cream will come to the rescue;
a pencil will help to finely disguise acne (it is better to take a greenish tint, with salicylic acid in the composition);
a yellow tint to mask redness;
suitable for the area around the eyes with a lifting effect that will not clog into skin irregularities;
for oily skin with enlarged pores, it is not recommended to use the stick option. Better to give preference to a liquid texture;
to mask dark circles under the eyes, a product with reflective particles is recommended. If there is a gray tint under the eyes, a coral concealer will hide it. If the bruises under the eyes are purple, then you need to take a mustard shade product.

Step-by-step instruction

Facial concealer - what it is and how to use it correctly:

You need to prepare your face. If there are remnants of past make-up on the surface of the skin, you need to use a make-up remover - this can be hydrophilic oil or micellar water.Then you need to wash your face with a cleanser and apply a moisturizer.
A common mistake among girls is applying concealer under the foundation. First, you need to distribute the foundation over the entire skin of the face, not forgetting about the neck and ears. If the foundation is thick, do not apply it under the eyes. The skin in this area is thin, it is not recommended to reload it once again.
Apply the under-eye concealer in an inverted triangle with the tip ending at the level of the nose. A brush or beauty blender is ideal for application. The product should be applied not with hammering movements, but by gently shading it to the temple - this will give a lifting effect. It is important to pay special attention to the inner corners of the eyes and the lower eyelid. If you skip these places, the look will seem tired.
Before using a face concealer, you need to study the application technique.
When masking point imperfections, the product is applied in a thin layer, allowing for layering... In the event that the method did not help, you should use a corrector.
In order for the concealer to "not slip" and be present on the face throughout the day, it must be fixed with powder.
Then you can start doing the usual makeup.

The eye area should be given special attention:

there is thin and dry skin in the area under the eyes, therefore, before makeup, you need to apply a moisturizer to the area around the eyes. It is recommended to give preference to a product with reflective particles or vitamin K - they brighten the skin;
the ideal concealer texture is liquid or creamy. The dense composition will clog into mimic wrinkles and roll;
if the density of the product is increased, it must be mixed with an eye cream;
moisturizer, primer and other products that were used before makeup should be without oil in the composition. Oily products significantly shorten the duration of the concealer.

Facial Concealer

Concealer pencil has a dense, dry texture. Ideal for spot masking imperfections.

Often, the product contains antibacterial ingredients that dry out the skin, so it is more suitable for owners of oily or problem skin.

In addition to masking, the pencil performs several more functions:

enlarges lips. If applied, slightly stepping back from the lip contour, you can, on the contrary, reduce the lips by painting them a little;
applying the product as a base under the eyeshadow or lipstick, the painted areas will become noticeably brighter;
you can highlight the eyebrows by applying the product along the contour of the eyebrows;
enlarge the eyes and make them puppet if you apply a pencil on the mucous membrane of the lower eyelid.

Creamy concealer

Such a remedy is considered the most universal; any imperfection is within its power. It has a dense texture and good masking ability. Usually they do sculpting and contouring. The product is produced in palettes with several shades or in small jars.

Advantage over other concealers:

a universal remedy, will mask any imperfections;
convenient application, perfectly shaded with any tool and even with fingertips;
suitable for face correction.

A creamy concealer is just the right product for an inexperienced beginner.

Liquid face concealer

Liquid face concealer is considered the most versatile and popular. It will hide any redness and bruising under the eyes. Has a light, unique texture, excellent application and even distribution over the skin.

Benefits:

not visible on the skin;
some firms produce concealers with a caring effect; as a result of the application, the epidermis receives additional care;
almost all liquid concealers contain vitamins that nourish the skin;
often in the composition you can find zinc and other antibacterial components that have a disinfectant effect;
some products come with reflective particles that give the skin a beautiful glow and brighten it.

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Concealer stick

There is a certain similarity to a pencil in shape. The difference is that the stick extends.

Characteristics:

there are two types: oily or dense consistency;
convenient application... You do not need to use additional tools, it can be perfectly stewed with your fingers;
strong masking ability... Will hide scars, irregularities and other defects;
it is not recommended to apply locally to the area under the eyes, around the lips and on inflamed areas;
can clog pores... It is better for owners of oily skin to give preference to the option in any other version.

Dry concealer

The basis of this kind of concealer is mineral powder. It is usually produced in the form of multi-color palettes. It is convenient for them to model the oval of the face.

How to use:

perfect for oily skin, it will matte it, it will also hide redness, age spots, inflammation;
should be used on the cheeks, forehead, chin. The area around the eyes should be avoided, as it will tighten the skin and will clog into mimic wrinkles, emphasizing them.

Yellow concealer

This color masks defects with a blue-violet tint. Bruises, capillary networks, veins on the face will become completely invisible. If applied correctly, tattoos can also be hidden.

Main applications:

the main area of application is the area around the eyes and the wings of the nose;
can be used as a base under the shadows so that they do not roll and last all day;
if your face is earthy, dull, you can use it as a face primer.

Purple concealer

Lavender and purple colors neutralize yellow imperfections, pigmentation or brown spots.

Mode of application:

with uneven tanning, it will help soften the skin tone;
as a base for makeup, if the skin tone is yellowish (usually this is typical for Asian appearance), the skin will glow with a healthy glow;
will hide any kind of pigmentation with a yellowish tint and freckles.

Green face concealer

Green face concealer, according to the spectral color chart, is the opposite of red, which means it is suitable for:

neutralize redness, including acne marks, various rashes, insect bites;
hide the redness of puffy eyes;
neutralize redness near the wings of the nose;
remove redness after sunburn.

This color is considered the most versatile. He hides those defects that every girl has at times.

Pink concealer

Eliminates green circles under the eyes and prominent veins.

Purpose:

a real salvation for girls with an oriental and Mediterranean type of appearance. Usually, with such an appearance, the eye contour has a brown tint, which does not overlap with the usual tone, and no matter what the girl does makeup, it will always have a brown tint;
a pink tint will correct a dull, grayish complexion. The skin with it will look rosy, fresh and young;
obscures the green color, for example, veins, bruises of a greenish tint.

How to use the color concealer palette

There are several color schemes on sale. Each is suitable for any color type of appearance and masking of certain defects.

How to apply concealer on your face to make your makeup look harmonious:

Colored concealers are applied only under the foundation.
Concealer should be applied strictly from top to bottom so as not to lift up the vellus hair on the face and emphasize the texture of the skin.
Apply a concealer in a thin layer.
The product is ideal for spreading with a brush or sponge. If you don't have special tools at hand, you can use your fingertips. In this case, the movements should be driven in.
For the perfect concealer shade, you can mix two different products or simply dilute with foundation.

In addition to correcting color imperfections on the skin, you can contour with concealer based on the shape of the face.

The main principle of contouring is to bring the face closer to an oval shape, which is considered ideal. This can be done in the following ways.

Round face contouring technique

The round face stands out with smooth lines, the chin is barely expressed, the forehead is wide. The jaw needs to be made a little narrower and more expressive. This method will bring the face closer to an oval shape. For contouring, it is recommended to use matte concealers, highlighter without shimmer and large glitter.

Round face contouring is done as follows:

Darken the side area of the entire face and forehead.
The highlighter is applied to the chin, in the center of the forehead and under the eyes on the protruding cheekbones.

When contouring a round face, the highlights should be small. The “triangles” under the eyes should be shorter than in other cases. Shade zones must prevail.

For an oval face

Girls with an oval face shape find it easier, since they do not need to put much effort into creating makeup.

It is necessary to pay special attention to the cheekbone area, following the following application scheme:

The sculptor is applied under the cheekbone and is carefully shaded.
Do the same along the hairline to help narrow your forehead.
The highlighter is applied to the chin, from the temple to the protruding part of the cheekbones.

For a square face

A face of this shape has a relief, sharp lower cheekbones, the width of the upper and lower parts are the same.

In this option, it is necessary to soften the facial features and narrow the jaw in the following ways:

Tighten the forehead by contouring the sides.
In the area under the cheekbones, contouring is applied from the ears and the middle of the cheeks.
The highlighter should be applied to the chin and under the eyes as close to the nose as possible.

For a triangular face

The triangular face has a pointed chin and a high, wide forehead. You should not focus on the chin, special attention should be paid to the forehead.

It needs to be visually narrowed and slightly corrected cheekbones:

A light-colored concealer should be applied to the sides of the lower jaw.
Dark contouring in the middle of the chin. This will smooth out its sharpness.
A dark color should also be used on the side of the forehead.
Apply a little dark shade under the cheekbones.

For an elongated face

Facial concealer: application scheme for an elongated face, according to which the chin should be narrowed, the forehead should be reduced, the facial features should become softer.

It is recommended to focus on the cheeks.

The chin, part of the lower jaw, the growth line must be darkened.
Light accents are placed on the protruding part of the cheekbones and in the center of the forehead.
Blush should be used as far from the temples as possible.

It is undesirable to use a corrective product that is too dark in color and in large quantities, as this will only stretch the face.

How not to use concealer: warnings

The purpose of this concealer is to perfect the skin. But if used incorrectly, it can only aggravate the situation by highlighting the existing imperfections.

The most common mistakes girls make:

It is forbidden to apply a nude-colored concealer under the foundation, as it will not give any effect. An exception is colored concealers, which are applied under the foundation.
Circles under the eyes can be of different shades.Before applying a cosmetic, it is important to carefully consider their shade, and then decide on the choice of a colored concealer.
The concealer is applied only in a thin layer, as a large amount of the product will accentuate the skin's texture and will be very noticeable even from afar.
Do not use a spot correction product instead of foundation. This action can clog the pores.
The concealer needs to be shaded thoroughly. If this is not done, the imperfections on the skin will only stand out. As a result, the face will look dirty with prominent spots.
It would be a mistake to apply concealer under the eyes in a semicircle. This arrangement will only emphasize the presence of bags under the eyes.

Having a good understanding of the technique of how to use a concealer for the face (a step-by-step photo will help to visualize the stages), you need to experiment with images, try different styles of application and new cosmetics.

To use the services of a professional makeup artist, you need to spend a lot of money, and you can learn how to paint yourself. If you love and care for your skin, it will reciprocate.

Article design: Olga Pankevich

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How to use a face concealer. Step-by-step instructions with a photo, scheme: tonal, liquid, dry, color, pencil, palette