How to Apply a Concealer Makeup Look Professional

Concealer is one of the most essential makeup products that can help you achieve a flawless and professional look. Concealer can hide dark circles, blemishes, redness, and other imperfections on your skin, as well as brighten and even out your complexion. However, applying concealer correctly can be tricky, especially if you want to avoid cakey, creasy, or patchy results. In this blog post, I will share with you some tips and tricks on how to apply a concealer makeup look professional.

Choose the Right Concealer

The first step to applying concealer is choosing the right product for your skin type, tone, and concern. There are different types of concealers, such as liquid, cream, stick, or pot, and each one has its own pros and cons. For example, liquid concealers are easy to blend and work well for dry or mature skin, while cream or stick concealers are more pigmented and offer more coverage for oily or acne-prone skin. Pot concealers are usually thick and creamy and can cover tattoos or scars.

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You also need to choose the right shade and undertone of your concealer. The shade should match your skin tone or be slightly lighter if you want to brighten your under-eye area. The undertone should complement your skin’s undertone, which can be warm, cool, or neutral. For example, if you have a warm undertone (yellow or golden), you should choose a concealer with a peachy or orange undertone to cancel out the blue or purple tones in your dark circles. If you have a cool undertone (pink or red), you should choose a concealer with a yellow or green undertone to neutralize the redness or inflammation on your skin.

Prep Your Skin

Before applying concealer, you need to prep your skin by cleansing, toning, and moisturizing it. This will ensure that your skin is clean, hydrated, and smooth, which will make your concealer glide on easier and last longer. You can also use an eye cream to moisturize your under-eye area and reduce puffiness or fine lines.

Apply Your Foundation

Some people prefer to apply concealer before foundation, while others prefer to do it after. There is no right or wrong way to do it, but I personally recommend applying foundation first and then concealer. This way, you can use less concealer and avoid overloading your skin with too much product. You can use any foundation that suits your skin type and preference, such as liquid, powder, cream, or cushion. Just make sure to blend it well with a sponge, brush, or your fingers.

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Apply Your Concealer

Now that you have applied your foundation, you can apply your concealer on the areas that need more coverage or correction. You can use a small brush, a sponge, or your finger to dab the concealer on your skin and blend it gently. Here are some tips on how to apply concealer to different areas:

Under-eye area: Apply a thin layer of concealer in an inverted triangle shape under your eyes, from the inner corner to the outer corner and down to the cheekbone. This will create a lifting effect and brighten your face. Blend the concealer with a damp sponge or your finger using light tapping motions.
Blemishes: Apply a small amount of concealer on top of the blemish using a small brush or your finger. Blend the edges with a sponge or your finger using circular motions.
Redness: Apply a thin layer of concealer on the areas that have redness, such as around the nose, mouth, chin, or cheeks. Blend the concealer with a sponge or your finger using gentle strokes.
Dark spots: Apply a thin layer of concealer on the areas that have dark spots, such as sun spots, age spots, or hyperpigmentation. Blend the concealer with a sponge or your finger using gentle strokes.

Set Your Concealer

The final step to applying concealer is setting it with a powder. This will prevent your concealer from creasing, fading, or transferring throughout the day. You can use a translucent powder or a powder that matches your skin tone. You can also use a banana powder or a peach powder to add more brightness to your under-eye area. Use a fluffy brush or a sponge to lightly dust the powder over your concealer.