How to Apply
Most color corrective concealer comes in a palette or compact package, and can be applied the same way as you apply a skin toned concealer.
- Begin by using a small concealer brush or your finger to dot the neutralizing concealer on the areas that cause concern. Blend the concealer out slightly past the edge of the area you’re covering. Always begin with a small amount, and build the color up if necessary to avoid looking too obvious. Let the concealer dry before advancing to the next step.
- Now it’s time to use your natural toned concealer to cover up the color correcting concealer by practicing the same method of dotting the product onto the area, and then blending the color out well. This step is optional because using too many products can cause a cakey face, but blending both concealers out should keep the cake face at bay. Let the concealer set before moving on to the next step.
- The third step you need to take in order for your makeup to work best is to apply a foundation that matches your skin tone. Use a makeup blender sponge, or your fingers to blend the foundation over your skin. Be sure to use downward motions so that the hair on your face will lay flat instead of sticking up! Be careful when applying foundation around the areas that have been concealed so as to not disturb the work you’ve already completed!
- Finish up by using a setting powder that is translucent or matches your skin tone; focus on the areas you’ve concealed. Use a makeup pad to lightly press the powder onto concealed areas instead of using a brush to swipe the powder on carelessly; this could potentially disturb the creamy or liquid products you’ve already applied. If you must use a brush, use a large fluffy brush to dab the powder on since this works equally as well, and doesn’t require you to purchase makeup pads if you lose the one that came with your pressed or loose powder.
Under Eyes Application
When you’re applying any type of product to the delicate skin under or around your eye, it’s important not to use excessive pressure. In other words, use your ring finger to blend, smooth, or pat product under your eye instead of the middle finger. When it comes to concealer, there are no exceptions to this rule! Always gently dab or pat the concealer under your eye, and avoid rubbing the product into the skin because it pulls and tugs at your skin causing premature wrinkles. Additionally, this may be what is causing your dark circles to appear in the first place so long story short, use your ring finger to apply.