3rd series on Starting Out Your Makeup Collection. Thanks for being excited! I am quite happy to do this series as well!
Concealers
The purpose of the concealers are to cover blemishes or facial imperfections. They're also there to offset the natural shadow that occurs under our eyes. And recently, I've learned in class that concealers can also be used to highlight and contour. Yes, that's the power of concealers.
That's how important concealers are and that gives us the pressure to choose the right one, right?
There's no easy answer on which concealer is the best! As we all know different varieties of concealers are there to cater different individuals with different needs.
So which one do you need to include them in your collection?
Let's understand the types of concealers out there
Stick
This type of concealer usually comes in a lipstick-type tube or pencil looking
Areas to apply
Undereye
How to apply
Apply straight to undereye area, dab and blend with fingers or sponge
Can be applied before or after foundation
pros
- appropriate for mild pigmentation, spots or discolorations
- can provide more coverage and control
- tends to be dryer and thicker in texture, so difficult to blend
- can look quite obvious if you chose the wrong shade
- can enhance lines
Maybelline Cover Stick, Jill Stuart Concealer Stick, Avon Ideal Shade Concealer Stick, Shiseido the Makeup Concealer Stick, MAC Studio Stick Concealer, Smashbox Camera Ready Full Coverage Concealer, Duwop Surface, Stila Cover Up Stick, NARS concealer, etc...
