#CONCEALER VS FOUNDATION SKIN#

Blend this out evenly, taking care not to spread concealer onto areas where you don't want it.īe sure to use a pat-and-blend method of application, as this will ensure that the concealer covers where it is supposed to and is not inadvertently wiped away. (It's hard to blend anything over ultra-matte foundations.) You can apply your concealer in a small arc around the inside corner of the eye or, for a more involved makeup application, you can apply concealer in a sweep under the entire eye and out on the upper cheekbone. If you are using an ultra-matte foundation, the concealer blending on first prevents streaking and staining. In fact, it may sometimes be necessary to apply a concealer that is slightly darker than your foundation to reduce having a whitish goggle effect around the eye.Īpply the concealer first and then the foundation. In that case, it's fine to apply your foundation with no concealer.

The only time you wouldn't use a lighter concealer is when the area under the eye is naturally lighter or the same color as the rest of the face.

If you choose a concealer that is a very different color than your foundation, you will simply end up with a third color where they overlap and intersect. That way you can be assured that the foundation and concealer will blend together under the eye.

#CONCEALER VS FOUNDATION SKIN#

When you shop for an effective concealer, it is critical that the concealer be the same basic, natural skin tone as your foundation, only one or two shades lighter. Play icon The triangle icon that indicates to play

Concealer vs foundation