The first step to good makeup is a good concealer. Not many people know the importance of a good concealer which is why it isn’t included in their makeup kits.
I for one did not use concealers for the longest time until I happened to purchase a Sheer Cover Concealer on a friend’s recommendation. Wow, that changed everything, I am never without one now.
I have had acne all throughout my teens and do get an occasional breakout, even now at forty. So I have some acne marks and my pores are large. The first time I put a little concealer on the marks, it glided smoothly, and amazingly covered every little imperfection on my face.
Now why I call it a magic eraser is because you do not have to put this on like foundation. Just a few spot applications are good. Dabbing a little concealer onto problem areas and doing a light blending is all it takes. You can use use your regular foundation or powder compact after the concealer has been applied.
This little thing can make all the difference. Many people think that they need to get an exact match to their skin color. But, in fact, the trick to use the concealer correctly is to get a shade or two lighter than your natural skin color. Choosing the right shade is the first step for a natural flawless finish.
The creamy kind of concealers work best as they are easy to blend. And the key to great make up is blend, blend, blend. This helps in achieving a natural look. The creamy formula helps hide dark circles and blemishes since it usually dries matte and stays put.
Pat the concealer onto dark areas of the face like under the eyes, skin discolorations, or any uneven spots on the face. Then gently blend it in. Make sure that it is blended in really well or it will look patchy and blotchy, especially in some kinds of harsh light such as camera flash.
After the concealer, apply your foundation. The key again is blending it really well. Upward, outward motions work best. Finish with the face powder, and voila… you are set to move on to your eyes and lips.
About the author: Angela Choudhury is paasionate about makeup and she enjoys learning and sharing new makeup techniques.