tips to conceal!

For a pro concealer application, apply foundation before concealer.
Use the back of the hand as palette for foundation and concealer. The body warms the temperature and loosens the texture of makeup which makes it easier to apply and spread. Using your ring finger (it’s the most gentle) to create a soft look. Place
A good way to judge whether you need more under-eye coverage is to move a few steps back from your mirror looking straight ahead. Don’t pull your chin down, this perspective will certainly showcase any under eye darkness, too much information! Ideal
Color correcting, oh those dark circles, a beauty technique where you use specific hues and colors opposite each other on the color wheel. Each cancels/modifies the other colors. Specifically, if you have excessive redness, you can cancel it with gr
Under the eyes: For a super pro under eye concealer application do the exact opposite of what you’ve been told all these years: Start from the outside of the eye towards the nose. Apply against the grain of the skin depositing the product into the
This image highlights the best application directions for under eye concealer.
Use another approach when covering raised and uneven surfaces, like blemishes or scars. Instead of swiping, use a stippling technique (placing small dots that are so close together they blend for a flawless finish) into the area. Use a denser textur
Be patient and layer the product while carefully feathering out the outer edges to blend with the healthy skin surrounding it. Don’t add translucent powder over the top as this will only highlight the uneven surfaces and look chalky. If you must us
Have a summer color and a winter color, mix the two together for in between seasons (this can apply to your foundation too). Go for a fuller coverage concealer but use a lighter application. This will give you the coverage you need without using t
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Why the purple color under my eyes? Fine almost transparent skin under the eyes is meshed with capillaries, tiny blood vessels. These capillaries are so narrow that the red blood cells break through these walls and leak into the surrounding skin. Spe

flawless Under eye concealer

step One

If your under eye area tends to be dry apply an eye cream to hydrate the area. Start at the inner corner and work outward. I recommend using the ring finger it is the weakest and most gentle.

To help puffiness under the eyes, put a teaspoon in the freezer for a few minutes and gently lay it under your eyes to lessen the swelling.

Pick a concealer about one to two shades lighter than your skin. Use a formula best suited for you preferably the lightest texture possible. A heavier texture will sit in the crevices accentuating what you're trying to disguise.

step two

Before you reach for the concealer, apply a light layer of foundation first. It will even out discoloration and allow for a lighter application of concealer. 

It’s best to use the ring finger. If using a brush don’t use a pointed stiff concealer brush. Instead use a clean fluffy small eyeshadow brush.

Starting from the outside area of the eye, apply the concealer towards the nose. Why start from the outside? When applying the concealer in the traditional way from inside to outside it skims across and over the fine lines accentuating the lines.

step three

Moving from the outside inward, the concealer is deposited into the lines creating a smoother result.

Pat and blend the concealer. Patting deposits coverage into the skin. When blending, use a side to side rolling motion.

Give special attention to the edge of where your under-eye circle meets the rest of your cheek for a seamless finish. Using a fluffy small eyeshadow brush for this final step is best.

step four

If you notice creases forming while you’re concealing, lightly smooth them down with a Q-tip on its side in a rolling motion (rather than using the tip straight into the area).

Most concealers and foundations contain oil so that they can lie smoothly and seamlessly on your face. If you tend to have oiliness under the eye area you might consider “setting” it so it doesn’t break down over the course of the day. Dip a small fluffy brush into a little pressed powder and sweep over the oily areas. *Powdering under mature eyes is not recommended. Another option is to split a tissue into two layers, and press one of the sheets against skin to remove excess oil or product.