Concealer!!

Concealers can be lifesavers! They are the best alternative to a foundation or a BB/CC cream. If you want an easy application and a natural look a concealer will be your best friend. Concealers can cover acne marks/spots, dark circles, discoloration, etc. The list could go on and on. A concealer is a wonder product when it comes to doing one's makeup. You can use a concealer to clean up eye makeup mistakes and even use concealer as a primer for lipsticks or eye-shadows. Concealers, like foundations, come in more than one formula and finish. For instance, most concealers can be liquid or cream. They can come in many forms to, like cream sticks, wands, etc. In this post I will list each and their benefits while also helping you decide which will work best for you!

Different Concealer Types

1. Liquid Concealers...as the photo above illustrates, liquid concealers are typically for normal to oily skin types. Liquid concealers are highly pigmented and very build-able when it comes to how much coverage you want. The more you add the more coverage you get. This type of concealer is perfect for acne spots/marks because of its high pigmentation and build-able coverage. This type of concealer works best for mature skin because it is not to heavy and it will not set it one's lines or wrinkles. Usually this concealer type comes in a tube with a wand or in a squeezable tube. I tend to use this type of concealer more than others because it is not to heavy or thick on my skin, but it still covers what I need it to. I find that these concealers are best applied using a wet beauty sponge. These concealers cover everything and anything you want easily and effortlessly. Liquid concealers are a quick and easy way for anyone of any age with any skin-type to get a natural, but flawless look. Below are two examples of liquid concealers that I think work well for any skin-type:

Maybelline Better Skin Concealer - .25 fl oz - $8

NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer - .22 fl oz - $29

2. Concealer Pens...as illustrated in the image at the top are perfect for any and all skin-types. These concealer pens have a very sheer finish and lightweight coverage making them perfect to highlight. I will go into highlighting more later on, but for now highlighting is basically a way to brighten up your skin in a way that looks natural. Getting a concealer pen that is a few shades lighter than your actual skin is a perfect way to highlight your face. By applying this under your eyes, on your chin and upper lip, and forehead, you can really brighten your skin and give your face more dimension that a flat foundation can do on its own. Concealer pens come in a pen type packaging and are a less heavy version of a liquid concealer, these tend to apply best using a wet beauty sponge or small concealer brush. I personally tend to only use concealer pens when I am in a rush because they are quick and easy to apply. Concealer pens are a perfect for those just getting into concealers and for those who are just starting to highlight there face. Below are two examples of concealer pens that work well for any skin-type:

Wet N Wild Illumi-Naughty Highlighting 7 Concealer Pen - .05 fl oz - $5

Yves Saint Laurent Touche Eclat Highlighter - .08 fl oz - $42

3. Cream/Stick Concealers...as the photo at the top shows, cream/stick concealers work best on normal or dry skin types. These types of concealers tend to be medium to full coverage and give off a lot of pigmentation. They can cover dark spots, redness, and even tattoos. Cream/stick concealers come in many different types of packaging like a stick or even in a mini jar. These tend to apply best with a brush whether it be a concealer or foundation brush. Since this type tends to be much thicker than the others it can be very hard to blend or apply depending on the brand. I usually use this concealer when I need maximum coverage on a horrible blemish or my redness. This concealer works best for those who want more coverage than a liquid concealer, but doesn't want to use a foundation. Below are two examples of cream/stick concealers that work well for most skin-types:

Maybelline Cover Stick Concealer - .16 fl oz - $5

Tarte Amazonian Clay 12-hour Waterproof Concealer - .07 fl oz - $23

All in all concealer can be a miracle worker for us all. Whether you use any of these that I mentioned or you use a completely different one that I didn't mention we all can use concealers as a tool to help us achieve quick and easy makeup looks every single day. In my next post I will talk about my favorite concealers and why I love them so much!


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