Despite the fact that modern cosmetologyoffers a huge number of a variety of means for skin care, boast of its impeccability can only a few. Looking at famous actresses, announcers and other media personalities, involuntarily you begin to envy black envy. Well, where are they, such beauties, come from? Why do they have such smooth and velvety skin, delicate blush and bright, expressive eyes without the slightest trace of fatigue, bags, swollen eyelids, dark circles and other "delights"? And what needs to be done to look just as irresistible? Of course, everyone understands that 40-60% of their stunning appearance is the result of using professional cosmetics and the work of experienced stylists. But in fact and in our cosmetic a variety of means for makeup a lot. And the effect for some reason is completely different ... If you are often tormented by such questions, it means, most likely, you just have not yet fully mastered all the rich arsenal of tools that help quickly and without much effort "draw" yourself a pretty and fresh face. One of these "secret weapons" is a concealer for the eyes. 
What is concealer?
A concealer is quite a new tool thatperfectly helps to fight all the shortcomings of the skin around the eyes. Perhaps, everyone knows that the skin in this area is particularly thin, delicate and has an unpleasant ability to stretch. This is one of those treacherous areas that, without due care and careful care, can "betray" you at the most inopportune moment, loudly telling everyone around you about your age. Dark circles, fine wrinkles and a capillary mesh are unlikely to help you look young and beautiful. That's from all these problems and this miracle remedy, concealer, will save you. The first concealer saw the light in the second half of the XX century - it was invented and released in the laboratory of the famous cosmetic brand Yves Saint Laurent. Up to this point, the beautiful half of humanity struggled with all the problems with the help of powder and foundation. However, first, for their correct application requires a lot of experience and real skill. And secondly, the dense texture of these drugs clogs the pores of the skin, preventing it from "breathing". Yes, and a thick layer of foundation under the eyes - not the best way to hide flaws. Rather, on the contrary, he will draw totally unnecessary attention to them. With the concealer, the life of modern women has become much simpler - in fact this unique tool not only masks all skin imperfections, but also cures - brightens the hated pigment spots, "eliminates" freckles, corrects mimic wrinkles and dries pimples. 
Types of concealer
In order for the effect of using the meanswas maximum, and its application convenient, it is necessary to choose the right option that is right for you. There are several types of concealer.
- Konsiler-pencil This variant will perfectly suitfor point use on small irritated areas of the skin. Usually it is used to mask small pimples and acne. The pencil has a sufficiently dense structure and is therefore not very suitable for correcting the eye area. However, if nothing more suitable at hand was not found, you can use it. Just need to follow the rules of application. In order not to stretch the thin skin under the eyes, apply the corrector in small strokes going from the outer to the inner corner of the eyes. Razhushuyte, gently patting his fingertips.
- The use of concealer in a tube- this is perhaps the best way to disguise deficiencies in the eye area. When applying it is recommended to use a sponge or brush. To adjust dark circles, "bags" and spots, apply the concealer point-wise. Be careful - do not stretch thin, delicate skin. Otherwise, the remedy will fall into small wrinkles and not disguise, but will emphasize them. In addition, too thick a layer of make-up can visually reduce eyes.
- Consyler Stick This option is most suitablefor combination or oily skin. As a rule, it is used to mask the pronounced problems - freckles, pigment spots, redness, scars, irregularities. Since the stick has a very dense structure, it is practically not used for make-up in the eye area.
- Preservative cream This product should also be appliedwith a brush. Due to its rather dense structure the concealer-cream is suitable for correction of even significant defects - pronounced "bruises" under the eyes, wrinkles and pigment spots.
In the name of the concealer for the eyes very oftenmeets the prefix "illuminante", which translates as "illuminate". What does it mean? This means that this substance contains a special pigment that has the ability to reflect light. And, do not confuse it with pearly or flickering particles, which are often found in powder and foundation. This pigment looks opaque, but at the same time it seems to illuminate the skin from the inside, giving it a rested, well-groomed and fresh look.
How to choose the color of concealer
Consists are available in different colors. In order to make the makeup look perfect, you need to choose the right color, otherwise you will not only hide the flaws, but also attract additional attention to them. And this is not the effect you are trying to achieve, is it? So:
- In order to disguise the "bruises"eyes that have a violet hue - as a rule, they appear as a result of fatigue and lack of sleep - a concealer with a yellowish color will do. It is able to make even and brighter almost any skin, but especially the effect will be noticeable on the skin of an earthy shade.
- From blue-green "bruises" and small wreaths inThe orange-colored concealer will deliver you. It will look good on the dark skin of cold tones, giving it a missing warm shade. Also, an orange concealer is suitable for mixed skin.
- Ladies of elegant age worth drawingattention to the concealer with a pink pigment. It will give youth, tenderness and freshness to your skin. Also, this color will greatly help women of the Mediterranean and Oriental type, helping to hide the natural, slightly brownish shade of the skin around the eyes, which prevents the application of makeup. As a rule, it is simply impossible to disguise it by other means.
- From pronounced redness, vascularSetochki and small pimples you will save the concealer of green color. Do not worry - your face will not become the color of a young grass! This color creates an effect of a kind of haze, which makes all defects much less noticeable. After you disguise the flaws, be sure to apply a foundation or concealer of flesh color on top.
- To correct strong dark circles under the eyesIt is worth buying a blue concealer. By the way, he also perfectly "hide" the annoying freckles or pigment spots. It is recommended to take a blue concealer with you on vacation, if you are going to hot countries. It perfectly hides all the redness on the vast areas of the skin that occurs when you overdo it with sunbathing.
- Purple, lavender or lilac concealer perfectly suits Asian-type faces. It neutralizes the natural yellowish skin tone, giving it a healthy radiance.
How to mask shortcomings
Well. With what kinds of consiles exist and with how not to be mistaken in choosing their colors, we sorted it out. Now let's take a detailed, step by step, look at how using this miracle tool can get rid of the two main problems - "bruises" and "bags" under the eyes. Let's start? How to disguise dark circles under the eyes First, gently and very carefully clean the skin in the eye area. Apply eye cream and wait 5-10 minutes. It must be completely absorbed. Point, only in dark places, apply concealer. Never apply this remedy to the entire area under the eyes! Tear the concealer with a sponge. If it was not at hand - use the fact that you are always with your fingers. To feather the remedy must be very carefully - try not to go beyond the boundaries of the orbit. Take a suitable brush and apply a liquid concealer. This should be done exactly along the line of color change - "bruise". With careful movements, spread it over the area of dark circles. Make sure that the product does not fall below the border of the "bruise", otherwise the color will again become different and disguise anything and will not succeed. "Knock" it with your fingertips, following along the line of demarcation. Look carefully at your work and make sure that you have managed to hide all the darkness on the eyelids and at the corners of your eyes. If the circles under the eyes are too dark, you should first apply a color concealer, and only then - light. If your skin has a beige tint or ivory color, then a yellow concealer is best for you. But the owner of ebony or bronze skin should pay attention to the orange-gold concealer. We remove the bags under the eyes In order to make the "bags" become less noticeable, you need to make the skin directly beneath them a little lighter. After all, our face, as a rule, is illuminated from above. Therefore, any swelling casts a shadow. By brightening a certain area of the skin, you will make it visually protrude a little forward. As a result, puffiness becomes almost imperceptible. For this "jewelry" work you will need a pointed brush. With its help, it is necessary to apply neatly a concealer of a light shade on the skin directly under the bags. Thoroughly shake it, patting your fingertips. If you have both "bags" and dark circles, then the sequence of actions when applying makeup should be as follows:
- put the concealer on the bruises under the eyes;
- apply a foundation to face;
- brighten the area under the "bags", using a thin brush and a concealer of a lighter color.
Helpful Tips
And some more tips, which, probably, will be useful to you at work with this surprising cosmetic means - konsilerom.
- Try to choose the rightit's the color of concealer for you. For this, you can try it on a vein located on the inside of the wrist. Do not use too light shades - contrary to popular belief, they do not mask shortcomings, but, on the contrary, attract attention to them.
- In order to make the concealer more transparent, you can mix it with a small amount of your daily eye cream.
- With fading skin, use a concealer andpowder should be very careful, Inaccurate application can lead to the fact that particles of these substances will be hammered into wrinkles and only accentuate them. In order to avoid this, carefully drive the concealer into the skin with your fingertips until there are no visible traces.
- To finally divert attention from the "bags", small wrinkles and dark circles under the eyes, it is recommended to use the highlighter additionally. It will give the skin a youthful and fresh look and radiance.
Here he is, this "universal lifesaver," this"Secret weapon" - concealer for the eyes. Choosing the right structure and color, you can always look perfect. And no small troubles in the form of dark circles and bags under the eyes can no longer spoil your mood. And let the actresses and announcers continue to smirk at the screen with a smile - we will not be jealous of it any more. After all, looking young, fresh and attractive is possible at absolutely any age. Now we know for sure! We advise you to read:
