Make-up artist reveals how to avoid ‘common mistake’ when applying concealer
Make-up artist reveals how to avoid ‘common mistake’ when applying concealer
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Nicola Coughlan’s make-up artist shares her tips and tricks. Concealer is one of those magic make-up products that can transform the way you look in minutes. The right one can hide tired eyes, and cover up dark circles, discolouration and blemishes to leave skin looking flawless. However, it’s not as simple as just picking one off the shelf, there are a few things to consider first.
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Firstly, it’s important to know what you want from a concealer, is it to brighten under-eyes or to minimise redness from an unexpected breakout? Do you want a full coverage, matte formula or something with a dewier, fluid texture? More importantly, do you want one that’s budget-friendly or are you prepared to splurge on a high-end option?.
There are typically two ways to use concealer, one is to brighten under the eyes, in which case Barnes recommends opting for a shade lighter than your skin tone. This is great for making you instantly look more awake and conceal dark circles. You can also use it to cover up blemishes and redness, if so, her advice is to pick a concealer shade that matches your skin tone.
“A common mistake people make is applying a thick concealer over very dry skin, so the skin looks parched and the concealer ages you,” says Barnes. She also reveals the finished look of your concealer can differ depending on what tools you use to apply it. “If you apply concealer with a brush you’ll get a lighter finish, a fluffy brush will give you a delicate finish, so if you want a fuller coverage, apply a thicker concealer with a fluffy brush and you get a happy medium,” she advises. Before application, make sure your moisturiser, SPF and any primers you may use are fully absorbed and your face is dry to avoid your concealer pilling.
