There are very few women who haveflawless skin. External factors have a serious impact on it, starting from sun rays and ending with poor ecology. Unbearable pimples, dark circles under the eyes, age spots, capillary network, enlarged pores - all this is familiar to almost every girl. But today such problems can be significantly alleviated by a concealer, which after the first use will become a permanent "resident" of any woman's cosmetic bag. What is a concealer? This is an effective masking agent for facial skin. As a rule, its color depends on the purpose and can be either flesh-colored or another shade. Today, many manufacturers offer a wide range of masking agents that not only hide facial skin defects, but also affect the original cause of their appearance. Such popularity is explained very simply: a concealer will help hide any flaw. Isn't that what girls want? Advantages need to be emphasized and highlighted, and flaws hidden.
Types of concealer
- Liquid
The concealer is very convenient to apply, as it is veryIt is well shaded. This product is mainly used to hide problem areas of the skin around the eyes and lips. This concealer is great for sensitive and dry skin. It should be applied to a small area, preferably pointwise. In addition, this product slightly lightens the skin and gives it a “transparency” effect, and hides redness in the nose and eyelid area well. The corrector should be used with caution, especially in daytime makeup, since its excess will give the skin an unnatural look. It is best used for decorative or evening makeup, applying in good lighting.
- Pencil
Concealer pencil is a matte creamycorrective agent. This corrector perfectly hides small dilated vessels on the face, small pimples and small spots. It is very convenient to use. Concealer should be used very carefully, especially under the eyes. It should be applied pointwise, choosing the problem area and the desired tone. This product also copes well with small wrinkles that form around the lips.
- Moisturizing
A hydrating concealer is a correctivea facial product that contains various moisturizing components. It perfectly hides fine wrinkles, especially around the eyes and lips, but is absolutely not suitable for hiding acne. This corrector copes well with pronounced bruises under the eyes, creating an opaque coating. It is very easy to shade, because it does not clog pores, skin folds, but on the contrary, lies softly. Moisturizing concealer is used in the fight against aging and dry skin on the face. It is best to use concealer in winter, because during this period the skin is exposed to the maximum negative impact of the environment.
- Stick
This concealer is used for correctionredness, small irregularities, pigment spots and freckles. It also perfectly masks redness in the nose area, on the chin and cheeks. A concealer in the form of a stick is very effective for hiding scars and small depressions on the face. This cosmetic product gives the skin a natural shade. In addition, it does not smear, holds well, which is very important in hot weather. The texture of this product is quite dry, so it cannot be applied pointwise. A concealer stick should not be used to hide wrinkles around the eyes or lips: due to its consistency, it only accentuates them.
- For lips
This concealer is good because it hidesalmost all the imperfections in the lip area. The texture of this product is very soft, light and is great for the delicate and vulnerable skin around the lips, and also prevents the appearance of cracks and wrinkles. This corrector should be applied with your finger or with a special brush, which is usually sold in a set. On top, it can be shaded with another tone. A good concealer also perfectly hides those wrinkles that appear above the upper lip.
- Heiliter
The general task of such corrective means isconcealment of skin imperfections on the face. The texture of such a concealer is maximally saturated in color and consistency. Highlighters are products that add radiance to shaded areas of skin on the face, highlighting and emphasizing them. But, unfortunately, this does not mean that in combination these correctors can cope with any imperfections - it is best to use a highlighter and a concealer for hidden skin defects. Otherwise, use such products separately: a concealer - to hide problem areas on the face, a highlighter - as a light-reflecting agent to highlight advantageous areas of the face.
- Wend
This concealer is incredibly lightweight anddelicate texture, and is also great for smoothing out tones evenly. If you choose the right shade, then the concealer can be used without a base, because it matches the natural skin color perfectly. Concealer-wend provides the most dense correction, compared to liquid. It is also irreplaceable when you need to quickly "powder your nose". In addition, such a corrective agent combines wonderfully with powder and blush, which hides skin defects on the face well.
How to choose the right concealer?
- The blue concealer has a dense and creamy texture that lasts for a long time and is suitable for the discoloration of pigmented spots. Such a tool is applied under the basis for the face.
- The green color corrector hasantibacterial effect. The texture of such a product is dry and light, it is available in the form of a pencil, stick or emulsion. It perfectly conceals red spots, pimples and vascular network. Correction is applied under the substrate.
- A mauve color correction is recommended for masking freckles and leveling out the overall tone of the face. Such a masking agent is used in the same way as other correctors.
- Yellow color concealer suitable for beigeskin and skin color of ivory. This shade well hides age brown spots, redness of the face and dark circles under the eyes. Such a corrector can be applied over the tonal product, followed by a smoothing of the complexion with the help of powder.
- The concealer is golden-orange in colorsuitable for bronze as well as dark skin. It is used in the event that it is necessary to lighten the skin, disguise dark circles and bags under the eyes. In this case, the corrector should be 1-2 tone lighter than the base.
When choosing a shade of corrective product, do notchoose too light, because it will highlight all your imperfections. The color should be chosen half a tone lighter than your skin. But if you combine the concealer with foundation, it should be a couple of tones lighter. Since correctors can be very diverse in their structure, it is best to choose a liquid concealer for the skin in the eye area. Its texture is best suited for the eyelids: the skin will not dry out and get injured. But to mask burst capillaries or blood vessels, you should choose a corrector with the most dense and dry structure, otherwise you simply will not get any result.
How correctly to use concealer?
Just like before applying foundation and makeup, you first need to cleanse and then moisturize your facial skin.
- To hide dark circles, you need to apply the corrector to the inner corner of the eyes and gently shade it with a finger pad.
- Acne should be masked with pinpoint motions, well smearing the edge of the speck. Doing it just so, otherwise such defects will become more visible.
- If you have depressed scars on your face, you can carefully fill them with a corrective tool using a thin brush.
- To hide small wrinkles, "fill" them, using a good concealer, and then allow to dry.
This is a wonderful tool that can changeyour everyday, evening or decorative makeup for the better, making it more expressive and interesting! Concealer is truly a wonderful product, and many women who have used it confirm this. Be beautiful! We recommend reading:
