When it comes to makeup, there are
always a few hacks, easy tricks and simple tips that you are unaware of.
Knowing them can be of great help, especially when you are someone who finds it
utterly difficult to wing your eyeliner or contour your cheeks. One of my
favorite makeup essentials is a Concealer. You know what a concealer is, right?
So that leaves me from having to define a concealer right here. But there are
different types of concealers meant for different purposes and we often fail to
understand that.
Well, here’s what you need to know.
Well, here’s what you need to know.
Types of concealers-
1. Creams and Stick Concealers-
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| These concealer provide maximum coverage but they tend to dry up your skin. Assure that your skin is well hydrated and moisturized before using concealer in sticks or cream form. Shop for something similar here. |
2. Pencil Concealers-
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| They are best used for highlighting brows and defining your lips. Pencil concealers offer semi coverage and aren’t the best option for covering dark circles or uneven spots. Shop something similar here. |
3. Liquid Concealers-
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Easy to use and offering medium to full coverage, liquid concealers are the most common. They blend easily and are perfect for hiding under eye circles and balancing uneven skin-tone. Shop for something similar here. |
Moving on with the actual motive of writing this post.
Concealers are like magic wands and there are so many of them to choose from. A
shade lighter than your foundation/skin tone is the right one for you. So make
sure you have the right shade before you go, “Evanesco!”
Here are a few tips
and tricks-
1. Don’t just draw the concealer
under your eye. Remember to always create
an upside down triangle under your eye before you blend. That accentuates your cheek bones and acts as a high lighter.
2. Don’t swipe or rub your
concealer in the blending process. Fingers, blending sponge or brushes, use the
dab technique for it works best.
3. Missing on eye primer and don’t
know what to do? Use your concealer as an eye shadow primer and it works the same.
Make sure to use only a required amount and don’t overdo it.
4. Line your lips and brows using
a concealer once you’re done filling them to. This highlights the lips and the
brows and brings them to stand out. Defining the brows has never been easier.
5. Need more volume on the lashes?
Apply concealer all over your lashes. You heard me! Go ahead and once you’re
done with that, follow it with your usual mascara routine. And Voila! full
volume lashes are served, instantly!
6. Last and as important a point,
don’t forget to set your concealer with a powder. This step is mandatory even
if you’re not using a concealer. Set your makeup with a loose compact powder to
make it last longer.
There you have it, tips and tricks
on how to make the most of your concealer.
Hope it was helpful. :)
Hope it was helpful. :)
