Concealer is a wonderful product which covers dark circles under your eyes and hides zits. Most of us are guilty of swiping the problem areas and moving onto the foundation but this is not the most effective method.
Here are five concealer mistakes you are probably making and what you ought to be doing instead.
#1 Applying Concealer First
Most women are guilty of applying concealer first. After all, it makes sense to cover the target areas and then paint over. The trouble is, when you apply concealer first, most of it gets removed when you brush on your foundation. You should actually start with foundation and use a small amount of concealer on your zits/dark circles at the end.
#2 Applying a Stroke Under Your Eyes
Do you apply your concealer with a brushstroke beneath your eyes? You should actually be drawing an upside-down triangle. This way, you are concealing the dark areas rather than drawing attention to them with concealer.
#3 Skipping Eyelids
Applying concealer to your eyelids is actually a great way to skip out on primer. It prevents creasing and makes your shadow stay on better throughout the day.
#4 Using One Shade Only
There is actually nothing wrong with using one shade of concealer but if you want to contour, buying two pencil concealers is a great way to highlight your cheekbones. One should be darker than your natural skin tone while the other should be a couple of shades lighter.
#5 Forgetting to Moisturize
Adding concealer to moisturizer is a great way to create your own tinted moisturizer. It will hydrate your skin and leave it looking extra smooth.
