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Concealers Buying Guide

Whether you like a natural look for your makeup or enjoy the dramatic effect of wild colours, a good concealer  is a must. Like foundation,  concealer gives the skin a more even look. However, a concealer can target specific problem areas that foundation can't tackle. Picking the right concealer helps gives you the perfect base ; it comes in a wide range of colours and can help give you a smooth, even look. 

What To Consider

  • Concealer should be used sparingly sparingly it has a tendency to cake. Choosing one of a higher quality will help.
  • Different colours of concealer are used to cover specific types of blemishes, so purchasing more than one is not out of the question.
  • There are almost as many "correct" ways to apply concealer as there are colours of it.  Choose the one you feel most comfortable with.
  • Often, the more expensive the concealer, the better quality it is.  You can even find ones that will help moisturise or fight acne!

Types of Concealers and Application Tips

How to Choose a Multi Tone Concealer

Imperfections can be neutralised with the help of colour concealer. The neutralising colours are on the opposite of the colour wheel.  

  • Beige conceals flaws and shadows: also brightens underneath the eye.
  • Mint Green mutes red tones. It is best used for spots, acne, rosacea, and blotches.
  • Yellow conceals bluish bruises, circles under the eye, sun damage, dark spots, and mild red blotching.
  • Lavender neutralises sallow skin and yellowish bruises. It can also remove dark spots on bronze skin. 

Quick Picks

Yves Saint Laurent Touche Eclat 

M.A.C. Studio Finish Concealer 

Almay Kinetin Skin-Smoothing Concealer 

BeneFit Lemon-Aid 

Popular Concealer Brands

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