How to use facial concealer. Step-by-step instructions with photos, diagram: foundation, liquid, dry, colored, pencil, palette

The modern beauty industry offers girls many ways to achieve and maintain an ideal appearance. Decorative cosmetics allow you not only to emphasize your advantages (for example, highlight your lips with color or visually enlarge your eyelashes), but also to hide your flaws. By the way, the desire to cover up pimples or scars is often a factor due to which the fair half of humanity discovers the world of makeup. However, with practice many problems arise. Why do red spots still show through? How to prevent powder from rolling off? For what purpose are pink and green corrective agents used? This is just a small part of the questions that newbies have. In this material you will learn how to properly use face corrector step by step with a video and analysis of the colors of the palette.

What kind of remedy is this

You can guess the main purpose of corrective pigments based on their name. Its main goals are:

• masking acne, pimples and redness;
• tone alignment;
• visual elimination of irregularities;
• contouring features;
• hiding bags and circles under the eyes;
• eliminating traces of fatigue and lack of sleep.

It is worth noting that camouflage cosmetics only help to create the effect of getting rid of problems. It will not get rid of pimples, but will only hide them. Skin problems need to be treated by specialists, and corrective products make you feel more confident and beautiful. By the way, sometimes you can get a “medicinal” effect from them: some types dry out slightly, but this, of course, does not replace medical creams.

Differences from the corrector

Concealer is often confused with corrector, but the products have slightly different purposes. Both products fall under the category of concealer products.

Although they can replace each other in some cases, there are several significant differences between them:

1. Different textures: the concealer is lighter, the corrector is thicker. Due to its lightness, the concealer merges with the foundation, and its scope of application is wider than that of a corrector.
2. The corrector is applied under the foundation, and the concealer is applied over the foundation.
3. The corrector tends to dry out the skin or existing inflammations, since it contains salicylic acid.
4. The concealer moisturizes the epidermis.
5. The concealer is easily distributed over the entire surface of the skin; it can be used to model the oval of the face.

When not to apply

Concealer should not be used:

• in the presence of an allergic reaction. In this case, you need to choose a hypoallergenic product;
• with the progression of the inflammatory process on the face.

Dry concealer should not be applied to dry skin. It will emphasize flaking and lay down in an uneven thick layer that will be difficult to blend.

Ideal makeup should be multi-layered , as makeup artists believe. One of the must-have products is concealer. It is applied to the face after foundation, since in this case it shades better. The product brightens and emphasizes the desired areas.

Author: Irina T.

Article design: E. Chaikina

Rules for choosing a concealer

The concealer pencil should be the same color as the foundation, or 1-2 shades lighter. Concealer tends to darken after applying powder. This fact must be taken into account when choosing a color.

The shade should be selected in natural light: apply the product to a small area of ​​the face, and it should merge with the skin, and not look like a separate spot.

How to choose a facial concealer that will perform all the necessary functions:

• if you need to hide age spots, a stick or cream concealer will come to the rescue;
• a pencil will help to precisely camouflage acne (it is better to take a greenish tint, with salicylic acid in the composition);
• a yellow product will mask redness;

• for the area around the eyes it is suitable with a lifting effect that will not settle into skin irregularities;
• For oily skin with enlarged pores, it is not recommended to use the stick version. It is better to give preference to a liquid texture;
• To disguise dark circles under the eyes, a product with reflective particles is recommended. If you see a gray tint under your eyes, use a coral-colored concealer to hide it. If the bruises under the eyes are purple, then you need to take a mustard-colored product.

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How to choose a shade for facial color correction

The face corrector (how to use, step-by-step instructions - later in the article) has many color options. Most women use products exclusively in natural colors. But in cosmetology there are many shades of correctors, which, when used correctly, help to very easily cope with various skin imperfections.

You need to know what color corrector should be used for a particular problem:

• Green. The corrector of this shade helps to cope with broken blood vessels, freckles and various age spots, uneven tanning, insect bites, red inflammation, multiple pimples and acne. If your facial skin has a reddish tint, you should use a green-colored corrective primer.

• Yellow . Used to eliminate the following imperfections: redness, rosacea veins, dark circles under the eyes, dull skin color, the effects of fatigue, acne marks, scars.
• Violet . The violet color corrector will help even out the complexion if the tan is not completely uniform, camouflage yellow skin areas and freckles, eliminate old bruises that have already turned yellow, and yellowness of the skin. Gives the face a beautiful glow. If your skin is tanned or dark, you should not use a cool-toned product.
• White . This corrector color is used to disguise light pigmentation and freckles, to lighten very dark areas of the facial skin, highlight the natural bulges of the face and correct their shape. Very often it is used to dilute foundations, concealers and correctors of very dark shades. This helps you end up with a more suitable color.
• Corporeal . Flesh-colored corrective products are applied to the skin after all colored ones have been applied. They serve as a base for makeup and even out the complexion well.
• Pink . It is also known as peach. Helps hide dark circles in the area around the eyes (hides purple, blue and green colors well), age spots, small veins in the nose area. If your skin is very pale, you should use a salmon shade. The peach shade is more suitable for tanned or olive skin.
• Orange . Covers brown circles under the eyes and various dark spots very well. Also, using an orange corrector, you can slightly lighten the skin area in the corners of the lips and dark folds between the nose and lips, and remove bruises in the eye area. Ideal for dark skin.
• Brown . The decorative product of this shade is the most common. Eliminates all minor irregularities, makes the skin smooth and beautiful. The shade of the corrector should match directly with the skin color, or be 1 tone lighter. Quite often it is used as a base for lipstick. This allows you to extend the durability of the lipstick. Suitable for those who do not suffer from the constant appearance of unwanted redness and pimples.
• Blue . Very well hides allergic red spots, traces of rosacea, redness, acne marks, redness of tanned skin and other skin irritations. It can also help eliminate age spots and small freckles.
• Beige . This shade helps to camouflage veins, hide dark circles under the eyes, and disguises wrinkles very well. Thanks to this corrector, you can even out the tone and revitalize your skin color. Remarkably covers the consequences of any skin problems. When hiding a bruise, first the defect is covered with some color, and then leveled out with beige.
• Bronze . Quite a popular type of corrector. Helps hide freckles and various age spots. Used for minor scars and post-acne. Evens out complexion.
• Blue . Perfectly eliminates dark circles under the eyes. Also, it is used in the presence of stains from unsuccessfully applied self-tanning.

Step-by-step instruction

Facial concealer - what is it and how to use it correctly:

1. It is necessary to prepare your face. If there are remnants of past makeup on the surface of the skin, you need to use a makeup remover - this can be hydrophilic oil or micellar water. After which you need to wash your face with a cleanser and apply a moisturizer.

2. A common mistake girls make is applying concealer under foundation. First you need to distribute the foundation over your entire face, not forgetting your neck and ears. If the foundation is of a thick consistency, do not apply it under the eyes. The skin in this area is thin; it is not recommended to reload it again.
3. Concealer under the eyes is applied in the form of an inverted triangle, the tip of which should end at the level of the nose. The ideal tool for application would be a brush or a beauty blender. The product should not be applied using driving movements, but carefully shading it towards the temple - this way you will get a lifting effect. It is important to pay special attention to the inner corners of the eyes and the lower eyelid. If you skip these places, your eyes will seem tired.

   
   Before using facial concealer, you need to learn the application technique.

4. When masking spot imperfections, the product is applied in a thin layer, allowing layering . If the method does not help, you should use a corrector.
5. In order for the concealer to “not slip” and remain on the face throughout the day, it must be set with powder.
6. Then you can start doing your usual makeup.

The eye area should be given special attention:

• The area under the eyes has thin and dry skin, so before applying makeup you need to apply a moisturizer to the area around the eyes. It is recommended to give preference to products with reflective particles or vitamin K - they lighten the skin;
• The ideal concealer texture is liquid or cream. The dense composition will clog into facial wrinkles and roll off;
• if the density of the product is increased, it must be mixed with eye cream;
• moisturizer, primer and other products used before makeup should be oil-free. Oily products significantly shorten the period of concealer action.

How to hide wrinkles

Actions:

• First you need to use a moisturizer and let it absorb well.
• After this, a corrector is applied under the eyes 1-2 shades lighter than the skin tone of the face to hide dark circles and wrinkles formed in this area. You need to choose a water-based liquid concealer so that it does not crease. And only after its application the dermis will become visually smoother.

• The same corrector must be applied to the corners of the mouth from below, on the nasolabial fold, on the dimple above the chin, on the back of the nose. While the cosmetic product has not yet been absorbed, it must be carefully shaded with a damp sponge.

Cream concealer

This remedy is considered the most universal; it can handle any imperfection. It has a dense texture and good masking ability. They usually do sculpting and contouring. The product is available in palettes with several shades or in small jars.

Advantage over other concealers:

• a universal remedy that will mask any imperfections;
• convenient application, blends perfectly with any tool and even with your fingertips;
• Suitable for facial correction.

A cream concealer is exactly the product that should be in an inexperienced beginner’s makeup bag.

Liquid concealer for face

Liquid facial concealer is considered the most versatile and popular. It will hide any redness and dark circles under the eyes. It has a light, unique texture, applies well and spreads evenly over the skin.

Advantages:

• not visible on the skin;
• some companies produce concealers with a caring effect; as a result of use, the epidermis receives additional care;
• Almost all liquid concealers contain vitamins that nourish the skin;
• often in the composition you can find zinc and other antibacterial components that have a disinfecting effect;
• Some types of products come with reflective particles that give the skin a beautiful glow and brighten it.

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Concealer and corrector: what's the difference?

Many girls do not see the difference in these two products and are sure that they perform the same functions.

But concealer and corrector differ in several ways:

Concealer stick

The shape is somewhat similar to a pencil. The difference is that the stick extends.

Characteristics:

• There are two types : oily or dense consistency;
• convenient application . You don’t need to use additional tools, it’s great to blend with your fingers;
• strong camouflage ability. Hides scars, unevenness and other defects;

• It is not recommended to apply locally to the area under the eyes, around the lips and to inflamed areas;
• may clog pores . For those with oily skin types, it is better to give preference to any other version.

Tips for use and life hacks

• The nude concealer you use to correct imperfections should always be slightly lighter than your skin tone.
• Apply pink or beige concealer under your eyes in an inverted triangle, “stretching” the color downwards - this will better hide dark circles. And mask pimples with small dots, without going beyond the redness.

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• It is not necessary to use the concealers from the palette only for their intended purpose. They can come in handy, for example, if you want to get a new shade of lipstick. The creamy texture allows you to experiment by mixing products of different colors with each other.

We clearly showed how to use the color corrector palette in this video.

Dry concealer

The basis of this type of concealer is mineral powder. Usually available in the form of palettes consisting of several colors. They are convenient for modeling the oval of the face.

How to use:

• perfect for oily skin, it will mattify it, and will also hide redness, age spots, inflammation;
• Should be used on the cheeks, forehead, and chin. The area around the eyes should be avoided, as it will tighten the skin and will settle into expression lines, emphasizing them.

How to choose a corrector

A face corrector (how to use, step-by-step instructions – earlier in the article) must be chosen correctly.

There are a number of criteria that need to be taken into account:

• The degree of oiliness of the facial skin.
• Skin condition.
• Nature of the problem.
• Positive reviews from those who have used this or that product.

If you choose and use corrector correctly, you can significantly improve the appearance of your facial skin.

The step-by-step instructions for using face corrector are quite simple. This cosmetic product will help disguise skin imperfections and make your face more attractive. To get the desired result, you need to clearly know how to apply various colors and types of corrector.

Yellow concealer

This color masks defects with a blue-violet tint. Bruises, capillary networks, veins on the face will become completely invisible. If you apply the product correctly, you can also hide tattoos.

Main uses:

• the main area of ​​application is the area around the eyes and wings of the nose;
• can be used as a base for shadows so that they do not crease and last all day;
• If your face has an earthy, dull tint, you can use the product as a facial primer.

Purple concealer

Lavender and violet colors neutralize yellow imperfections, age spots or brown spots.

Mode of application:

• if you have an uneven tan, it will help soften your skin tone;
• as a base for makeup, if the skin tone is yellowish (usually typical for Asian appearance), the skin will glow with a healthy glow;
• will hide any kind of pigmentation with a yellowish tint and freckles.

Green facial concealer

Green facial concealer, according to the spectral color chart, is the opposite of red, which means it is suitable for:

• neutralize redness, including acne marks, various rashes, insect bites;
• hide the redness of swollen eyes;
• neutralize redness near the wings of the nose;
• remove redness after sunburn.

This color is considered the most universal. It hides those defects that every girl has from time to time.

Pink concealer

Will get rid of green circles under the eyes and strongly protruding veins.

Purpose:

• a real salvation for girls with Eastern and Mediterranean type of appearance. Usually, with such an appearance, the eye contour has a brown tint, which is not covered by the usual tone, and no matter what makeup the girl does, it will always have a brown tint;
• a pink tint will correct a dull, grayish complexion. It will make your skin look ruddy, fresh and youthful;
• will cover up the green color, for example, veins, bruises of a greenish tint.

Basic mistakes when applying concealer

It’s easy to choose a face corrector, but how to use it to highlight your advantages and also hide skin imperfections? Step-by-step instructions were given above. Now about the main mistakes when applying concealer.

These include:

1. Application to unkempt skin.
2. Wrong color choice.

   
   When using a face concealer, it is important to know how to use the color palette.

3. Using cosmetics that are not suitable for your skin type.
4. Lack of decorative cosmetics on the face or excess.
5. Improperly plucked eyebrows.
6. Traces of mascara under the eyes.
7. Eyelashes are painted sloppily.
8. Lip pencil (contour) is darker than the shade of lipstick.
9. Using too bright shadows of different colors at the same time.
10. Heavy use of blush in pink shades.

To get the desired result, you must avoid these mistakes.

How to use a color concealer palette

Several color options are available for sale. Each is suitable for any color type of appearance and masking certain defects.

How to apply concealer on your face so that your makeup looks harmonious:

1. Colored concealers are applied only under foundation.
2. Concealer should be applied strictly from top to bottom so as not to lift up the vellus hair on the face and highlight the texture of the skin.
3. The concealer must be applied in a thin layer.
4. The product is ideally distributed with a brush or sponge. If you don’t have special tools at hand, you can use your fingertips. In this case, the movements should be driving in.
5. To get the perfect concealer shade, you can mix two different products or simply dilute it with foundation.

In addition to correcting color imperfections on the skin, you can use concealer to perform contouring based on your face shape.

The main principle of contouring is to bring the face closer to an oval shape, which is considered ideal. You can do this in the following ways.

Summarize

A face corrector is necessary for almost every woman, since it is extremely difficult to find a person with perfect skin. The corrector helps to disguise imperfections on the face accurately and precisely. There is no need to cover your entire face with a thick layer of foundation when the pimple is only on your forehead or chin. It is enough to apply the corrector of the desired color to the problem area, and then cover it with foundation.

The use of correctors in everyday makeup has long become the norm, and for the evening version it is completely necessary. Do you use makeup correctors?

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Contouring technique for round faces

The round face is distinguished by smooth lines, the chin is barely defined, and the forehead is wide. The jaw needs to be made a little narrower and more expressive. This method will bring your face closer to an oval shape. For contouring, it is recommended to use matte concealers, highlighter without shimmer and large glitter.

Contouring for a round face is done according to the following scheme:

1. Darken the side area of ​​the entire face and forehead.
2. The highlighter is applied to the chin, in the center of the forehead and under the eyes on the prominent bone of the cheekbones.

When contouring a round face, the highlight areas should be kept small. The triangles under the eyes should be shorter than in other cases. Darkening zones must predominate.

For an oval face

Girls with an oval face shape have the easiest time, since they do not need to put much effort into creating makeup.

It is necessary to pay special attention to the cheekbone area, following the following application pattern:

1. The sculptor is applied under the cheekbone and carefully shaded.
2. The same should be done along the hairline, this will help narrow the forehead.
3. Highlighter is applied to the chin, from the temple to the protruding part of the cheekbones.

For a triangular face

A triangular face shape has a sharp chin and a high, wide forehead. You should not focus on the chin; special attention should be paid to the forehead.

It needs to be visually narrowed and the cheekbones slightly adjusted:

1. Light concealer should be applied to the sides of the lower jaw.
2. Dark contour in the middle of the chin. This will smooth out its sharpness.
3. Dark color should also be used on the sides of the forehead.
4. Apply a little dark shade under the cheekbones.

For a long face

Concealer for the face: an application scheme for an elongated face shape, according to which the chin should be narrowed, the forehead should be reduced, and facial features should become softer.

It is recommended to place the main emphasis on the cheeks.

1. The chin, part of the lower jaw, and the growth line must be darkened.
2. Light accents are placed on the protruding part of the cheekbones and in the center of the forehead.
3. Blush should be used as far away from the temples as possible.

It is not advisable to use a corrective product that is too dark in color or in large quantities, as this will only make your face appear longer.

How not to use concealer: warnings

The purpose of this concealer is to make your skin perfect. But if it is used incorrectly, you can only aggravate the situation by emphasizing existing imperfections.

Mistakes that girls most often make:

1. Applying a nude concealer under foundation is prohibited, as it will not give any effect. The exception is colored concealers that are applied under foundation.
2. Circles under the eyes can be of different shades. Before applying a cosmetic product, it is important to carefully consider its shade, and then decide on the choice of color concealer.
3. Concealer is applied only in a thin layer, since a large amount of product will emphasize the texture of the skin and will be very noticeable even from afar.
4. Do not use a spot correction product instead of foundation. This action can clog your pores.
5. The concealer needs to be blended thoroughly. If you don't do this, imperfections on your skin will only stand out. As a result, the face will look dirty with prominent spots.
6. It would be a mistake to apply concealer under your eyes in a semicircle. This arrangement will only emphasize the presence of bags under the eyes.

Having a good understanding of the technique of how to use facial concealer (a step-by-step photo will help you visualize the stages), you need to experiment with images, try different styles of application and new cosmetic products.

To use the services of a professional makeup artist, you need to spend a lot of money, but you can learn how to apply makeup yourself. If you love your skin and take care of it, it will reciprocate.

Article design: Olga Pankevich

How to cover up pimples

How to properly use face concealer to cover up pimples.

Step-by-step instruction:

• A cool shade of green concealer is applied with a brush to the redness or pimple.
• The pigment is lightly pressed with a finger and the borders are shaded. Then you need to wait a little while the corrector gently “settles” on the skin.
• You should choose a foundation that perfectly matches your skin tone and apply it all over your face.