Concealer is one of the most integral products when doing makeup. It’s great for covering dark spots, under-eye circles and correcting hyperpigmentation. There are various types with different shades and qualities. Be keen when picking concealers to ensure you get a good fit.
Shades
Choose a concealer that’s a shade or two lighter than your skin tone. For pimples however, use a shade that matches your skin tone exactly.
Dark skin agrees with concealers that have orange undertones, while yellow-based concealers favour lighter skin.
Coverage
This refers to how extensively the concealer masks blemishes. Medium coverage covers spots moderately while full coverage does it in full. Some medium coverage concealers can be layered to give a full coverage effect.
Transfer
A concealer that transfers will have you fearing hugs. This kind doesn’t stay put on the skin, it comes off when your face touches something. When purchasing read the product information carefully to confirm the transfer.
Stay
A concealer with long stay will remain on your skin for many hours. One with less stay will disappear in a short time leaving you looking weird.
Correctors
These type of concealers are excellent at covering under-eye circles. Peachy tones counteract the dark colour. There are specialised under-eye concealers for this purpose. A good test for this is to apply some on the wrist area. If the product covers your veins, it’s a suitable on for the under-eye area.
Consistency
Creamy and hydrating concealers are best for the under-eye since this area tends to have dry skin. For pimples, use an opaque, pigment-heavy concealer to neutralize flare-ups. Sheer concealers with reflecting properties work to brighten up the outer eye area.
