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Concealer Hacks That Will Change Your Makeup Game

You will be surprised to look into these concealer hacks that will totally change your makeup game!

By Rima Chowdhury

Concealer is one among the most important cosmetic that every girl uses in order to get a flawless finish. Concealer basically helps to conceal the uneven or hyperpigmented area on the face, thus giving you a smooth and radiant finish. If you are looking for certain concealer hacks to up your beauty game, this post is what you should continue reading.

However, there are certain dos and don'ts that should be followed while using a concealer on the skin in order to get the best results. When used in the wrong way, the results will fetch you an uneven patchy feel, which could make you look very unsightly.

So, in order to get the best results, we've mentioned below certain easy concealer hacks that will totally change your makeup game.

1. Use Foundation First

1. Use Foundation First

You should never start your makeup by using a concealer. You should start applying foundation on the face and then proceed with the concealer. Applying foundation can help to form a solid base on the face, which prevents your makeup from melting. If you use concealer first, you will end up removing most of it while applying the foundation.

2. The Right Application Method For The Eye Area

2. The Right Application Method For The Eye Area

The most important thing you should know is to apply the concealer in a triangular shape at the eye area instead of a half moon shape. Applying concealer in a triangular shape can not only help to create an illusion of dewy and flawless look, but it makes your face look naturally lifted. By doing this, you can cover up the dark circles effectively and also get a more radiant look.

3. To Make The Eye Shadow Stay, Dab Some Concealer Using A Brush

3. To Make The Eye Shadow Stay, Dab Some Concealer Using A Brush

To make the eyeshadow stay on the lids for a longer time, use a concealer and dab it on the eyelids with a brush. This would help spread the eyeshadow evenly onto the creases. This is a best alternative to use for those who do not want to spend extra bucks on an eye shadow primer.

4. Use Two Different Tones

4. Use Two Different Tones

Using two different tones of concealer to conceal your skin has its own benefits. You should always choose a one tone light concealer to conceal the eye area, so that it helps to brighten your under-eye area. Also, using a light tone concealer can help to draw attention to your eye. When it comes to the rest of the face, you should always use a concealer which matches your skin tone perfectly. One tone high or one tone low can lead to a disaster.

5. Use Concealer On Lips

5. Use Concealer On Lips

Did you ever consider using a concealer on your lips before applying a lipstick? Well, according to experts, it is said that in order to get the exact colour of the lipstick, you should be concealing your lips first. Applying a concealer first on the lips can help to enhance the colour of your lipstick. Even if you are putting a nude gloss or lipstick, use a concealer first.

6. Concealing A Pimple

6. Concealing A Pimple

How many of you have tried to conceal your pimple using a concealer? While concealing a pimple, you should use a green concealer and then cover it with normal concealers. Finish off with a loose powder. Using a green concealer can help to cancel out the redness on the pimple. Make sure you use a brush to cover a pimple instead of your fingertips, in order to prevent an outbreak of bacteria.

7. Hide Puffy Eyes

7. Hide Puffy Eyes

If you want to hide puffy eyes with the help of a concealer, you should be using an eye cream, highlighter and a concealer. Mix them in an equal quantity and apply it on the puffy eyes in a triangular shape. This will help to brighten the under-eye area and also conceal it perfectly. Using this trick can help to treat the puffy eye condition easily.

8. Blotting

8. Blotting

Blotting is very important after using a concealer. After finishing the makeup, you should always use a thin tissue that will help to remove the unwanted makeup from the face. If your face looks cakey or oily, take a tissue paper and blot it, especially near the T-zone area. Make sure you blot near the eye area as well. Blotting helps to remove the unwanted foundation on the face and also promotes a flawless glow on the skin.

Story first published: Friday, June 9, 2017, 16:04 [IST]
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