Concealer: Types and what they´re for
The concealer is a product that serves to correct imperfections in the skin.The concealer serves as a base to correct imperfections from redness, an acne mark to dark circles. And prepare our skin for the rest of the makeup and show off a perfect finish.
But first, let’s get to know the types of correctors that exist:
Orange
Orange is the quintessential concealer to correct dark circles. It´s perfect for our face’s gray, blue, and purple tones, especially under the eyes.
Yellow
It´s also perfect for the dark circle’s area. Because It perfectly covers the area under the eyes in shades of purple and violet
Lilac
It´s perfect on skin with yellow tones, imperfections, spots, or scars in brown tones.
Green
Green is a base par excellence to cover acne marks, redness, veins, and other marks on the face.
Blue
If you have orange imperfections, this tone is ideal. However, make sure to blend very well.
Pink
If you have any mark or imperfection in a greenish tone, this is the perfect color to hide it.
White.
This color provides luminosity, but don´t use it in the area of dark circles. Because you will cause the raccoon effect on your face.
Beige
It´s one of the favorite shades to hide blemishes and dark circles naturally, especially when the tone tends to be yellow.
The best correctors by type
Liquids with applicator
It´s the most common.
Due to its applicator, more precision is obtained when placing the concealer in the area and when blurring it, giving a more precise and delicate finish.
In this category stand out:
The Eraser Eye by Maybelline
It´s one of the most popular. It stands out for its sponge, which provides excellent coverage while moisturizing the skin.
HD Photogenic by Nyx
This concealer is rich in emollients, so it favors the coverage of imperfections, spots, and dark circles.
Clinique Beyond Perfecting
A makeup pioneer brings this waterproof concealer and provides coverage for 24 hours and moisturizing.
It doesn´t have an applicator.
But it does have a dispenser that will make you use the right and exact amount of concealer.
L’Oréal Paris Infallible More than Concealer
The Infallible line is the best we can have in our make-up supply.
As its name indicates, it´s more than a concealer since it serves as a primer, a concealer for both dark circles and imperfections, an illuminator, and a contour, all in one!
Estee Lauder Double Wear
This concealer is designed for mature skin containing highly moisturizing elements.
It offers a coverage of 12 hours and gives a perfect finish to the face.
Liquids with a brush
This type of concealer provides a lot of precision. Because its brush can cover spaces that a sponge can´t, such as the sunken area in the eyes. This way offers full coverage of the area and a professional finish.
In cream
It´s one of the favorites of make-up artists because its density makes it resistant to sweat and humidity. So it provides long-lasting at the same time as fantastic coverage.
MAC Studio Finish
Without a doubt, this is one of the favorite concealers in time.
Since its launch until today, it has remained among the best. Due to its coverage, both for imperfections and the area of dark circles, containing vitamin C and E, both antioxidants.
In addition, they absorb excess oil and shine on the skin.
On stick
It’s a super practical way to wear concealer, plus it allows you to wear it on the street quickly.
It consists of a stick like lipstick and avoids spillage or product waste.
Provides more pigmented, long-lasting coverage, and many double as highlighters.
How to know which the ideal concealer is
In case we have dark circles, and these are in bluish tones, the best option is a corrector whose base is yellow and at the same time is two shades lower than your skin color.
The ideal for skin with pimples or redness is to look for a concealer or foundation like the previous recommendation, in yellow tones, that matches your skin color.
It would help if you didn’t choose anything in pink tones. For them, first, try the color on the part of your forearm, and when placing it, it goes unnoticed.
The objective here is to unify the tone of your skin with that of the imperfections to the point that everything is one tone.
When choosing the tone, we must do it for two shades lower than the color of our skin. In this way, we can provide total concealment of imperfections and achieve a more uniform tone throughout our faces.
Additionally, always remember to moisturize the skin before applying any product for a much more professional finish.
Let this guide serve as a reference when you go out to buy your ideal concealer.
