The key to successful makeup is a beautiful and even skin tone. However, not everyone can boast the perfect complexion.
Well, then come to the aid of various masking tools, which are widely produced by the modern cosmetic industry. A very good investment is the purchase of a concealer for the face. However, in order for cosmetics to play the role of an assistant, it is necessary to learn some of the tricks of its use.
What is concealer and what is it for?
The remedy for correcting minor skin defects is called concealer. Due to the dense texture, he successfully cope with the tasks of masking flaws. The color range of concealers is represented by a variety of shades of beige.
What is the difference concealer from the corrector? First, the proofreader has a lighter texture than concealer. Secondly, the color palette of the corrector is wider, represented by different colors.
How to choose concealer
It is necessary to pay close attention to the natural color of the skin. The concealer is selected according to its exact shade, either it was a half tone or a tone lighter.
Practical tips:
- It is recommended to make the choice of all cosmetics at natural lighting. So try to make a purchase during the daytime;
- Much better and easier to pick up the shade will be when applying the probe straight face (using a cotton swab). The color of the skin on the inside of the palm often does not match the complexion. This advice is especially relevant in the summer season;
- Make your choice according to the characteristics of the skin. Pay attention to its type, a tendency to an allergic reaction.
What are the types of concealers
Cosmetic companies offer various concealers, the texture of which can be liquid, creamy or solid. Also, this cosmetic product may contain additional components that have a nourishing or therapeutic effect.
For sensitive and prone to dry skin is well suited liquid texture.
It is quite easy to apply and shade (does not form lumps). A significant disadvantage is the poor disguise of acne.
Creamy texture refers to the universal. It is recommended for use if you need to mask not only the area around the eyes, but also other areas of skin on the face. Cream concealer is easy to apply with your fingers, brush or sponge. However, it is not able to hide a sufficiently strong reddening.
Concealer pencil has a more dense texture compared to creamy. If you need to make a disguise of small pimples, wrinkles or age spots, then you should pay attention to this option. It should be noted that it is not necessary to shade it carefully.
Dry or mineral concealer texture will be an excellent choice for owners of oily skin. It has several advantages over others:
- Perfectly masks a strong redness, acne;
- The minerals that make up it have a healing effect;
- Absorbs excess fat secreted, thereby relieving the skin from the shine.
Concealer may also contain:
- Reflective particles;
- Zinc and disinfectants;
- Antioxidants and vitamins.
To give the skin youthfulness and radiance, you can use concealer with reflective particles. He will also cope with the task of masking fine wrinkles, highlighting the area under the eyes.
Concealer containing zinc and disinfectants will be a real find for problem skin. Its regular use will have a healing effect.
Residents of the metropolis will appreciate concealer containing vitamins and antioxidants, which will help create a healthy complexion and skin tone.
Scheme and rules for applying palette concealers for the face
Any cosmetic product will have a good service, if you know how to use it correctly. Application Tips:
- Since any concealer has a drying effect, before applying it is recommended to moisturize the skin with a cream. After the cream is fully absorbed, you can proceed to make-up;
- Concealer is applied not on the whole face, but only on those skin areas whose defects need to be hidden;
- A sense of proportion never hurts. No need to apply a thousand layers of cosmetics. Make your goal natural;
- A concealer does not need to be carefully smeared, but only slightly shaded with a sponge, brush or finger;
- Before applying the foundation it is worth waiting a couple of minutes for the concealer to lock in;
- If you use a tonal foundation, then concealer is applied after it.
Important! It is necessary to fix it with powder, otherwise it will quickly rub off the skin.
The phased scheme of using concealer:
- The white conceiler is applied to the skin around the nasolabial triangle;
- The forehead, the back of the nose, the chin (the so-called T-zone) is covered in a tone that is darker by one natural shade;
- On the area of the wings of the nose should be put a darker shade. This technique will make it more elegant.
- To give the look of openness and expressiveness, under the brow arch and the corners of the eyelids you need to apply a light tone;
- To emphasize the cheekbones, you can use a gray-purple hue;
- Remember that only a liquid concealer can be applied under the eyes, otherwise there is a risk of skin drying out, hence wrinkles;
- On the skin, which passes into the scalp, it is also necessary to apply a tone to avoid the effect of "mask" on the face;
- If the neck and décolleté remain open, it is also necessary to even their tone in accordance with the tone of the face;
- To hide the transitional boundary of the applied shades, after using the concealer, you need to use the help of foundation.
- Wait a few minutes for the tone to dry.
How to use concealer for the face: instructions, step by step photos
When there is a desire to correct the shape of the face, the concealer will be a great helper if used correctly and skillfully.
How to make a square face correction
With a square face, the width of the forehead, chin, and cheekbones is about the same.
To give the features of refinement, you need to hold:
- Darkening in the forehead (along the edges), the corners of the jaw and cheekbones;
- Departure in the area under the eyes, nose and middle of the forehead.
How to make a round face correction
For a round face is characterized by the same width and length. To perform a visual correction you need:
- Put light shades on forehead, infraorbital region.
- Dark shades are applied in the temples, cheeks, jaw line. This technique will help visually narrow the face.
How to make a correction triangular face
For the triangular face is characterized by a wide upper and narrow lower part. To adjust this form you need:
- To apply dark shades on temporal and bumpy areas of a forehead;
- Light shades applied to the lower jaw, under the eyes. Using this technique will help visually expand the central part of the face.
How to make a diamond face correction
This form is characterized by the presence of a wide middle part of the face with narrow upper and lower. To visually reduce the middle part, you need:
- Dark shades impose in the cheek area;
- Highlight the central part of the face (forehead, area under the eyes, chin).
How to carry out correction of an elongated face
Characteristic is the predominance of vertical size over horizontal.
To visually make a person proportional to:
- Dark shades applied to the chin and forehead (just below the hairline);
- Light shades impose on the side areas of the face.
Precautionary measures
Like any cosmetic product, concealers can cause an allergic reaction. Allergy is manifested by rashes, itching, tearing.
Carried out as follows: a little concealer should be applied to a small area of skin. The appearance of the above symptoms indicates an increased sensitivity to the cosmetic.
What to do if you are allergic to cosmetics?
Do not be upset if there are allergic manifestations. Many cosmetic companies produce a line of hypoallergenic products.
When should you not use concealer?
Dermatologists strongly advise against using any kind of makeup if you have just opened a pustule on your face.
In the case of acne severe and moderate, you should also refrain from makeup for the period of treatment of the acute process.
Dry skin requires additional moisturizing. If the concealer is applied to a skin that has not been prepared before, its feathering is difficult (the formation of lumps), it can also aggravate its condition, which is manifested by premature wrinkles.
And a few more recommendations on the use of concealers are in the following video.
