How To Choose and Use Concealers Correctly

Are women mysterious? I’ve been told we are! All I know is that we have our little secrets. We’re naturally tight-lipped about these. But, curious peeps out there might still wonder, “What’s the real story, here?” 

We’ll give you a hint. What do we usually hide? Hmm, let’s see. Maybe a new crush (*Blush*), memories that are just too embarrassing for words (Oopsie!) and… And dark spots and dull skin (Ouch!) Yup, the last one got you didn’t it? 

A flawless face is a dream but let’s keep it real. Stress, acne, dullness, aging signs show up on the face more than we’d like to admit. And that’s just life. Using concealers? Totally optional!  

What is a concealer used for? It’s the magic wand you’ve got to swish to forget that you ever had spots and what-not on your face.Truth be told, you’re looking at perfection in a bottle or a tube.  

How to choose a concealer? The Concealer canvas is colorful and at times, confusing! If you’re new to Concealers as a makeup concept, step right into our concealer classroom today. We’re hoping it will ‘cover’ all your needs.

Help! How To Choose Concealer Shade? 

We’re not talking about just 50 shades here. You’ll literally lose count of the number of shades you’ll find on concealers. 

Most concealers in the market are pretty much designed to promise the best fit for your complexion. Neutral shades, even reds, pinks and greens aren’t unusual. So, how can one choose the correct concealer shade? Here’s what you need to factor in. 

Pick Concealers for Your Concerns

That’s one quick way to discover your perfect concealer companion. What do you want to cover? Dark circles, pigmentation or breakouts? There are concealers out there to address specific skin imperfections.

A concealer that drapes like an invisibility cloak on your dark circles, might not be as effective when it comes to cloaking general dullness.  

Stick With Two Concealers

That’s what beauty experts advise! Investing in a lighter shade and a darker one (than your skin tone) is a safe bet. When you’re out in the sun, your skin tone can change thanks to tanning. Switching between two concealer tones is a handy trick.

1. NY Bae HD Spotless Liquid Concealer 

Here’s some liquid luck for your skin! The NY Bae HD Concealer blends in  like butter and pulls the plug on dark circles, dark spots and blemishes. What can a HD finish do for your face? You’ll light up any room you waltz into!  

How To Apply This Concealer?

 It’s really simple! Just follow these steps: 

• Prep your skin with a primer.
• Make dots under the eye and blend.
• Wanna highlight your face? Use a lighter shade!

Know Your Concealer: 

Having a hard time covering pimples? A liquid Concealer will help you cope!  Liquid concealers are generally thinner, so there’s very little chance that you’ll end up with clogged pores.

2. Sugar Cosmetics Magic Wand Waterproof Concealer

It’s not just any concealer magic wand, it’s a waterproof one! All the better for your skin. Humidity, heat and sweat won’t wipe the glow off your face anymore.  

All 6 shades will tackle any skin imperfection, and yeah.. There’s a bonus. It’s got Anise Fruit extracts for a glow-boost. You’re looking at your last days of dull skin. 

How To Apply This Concealer?

Here’s what you should do with this one: 

• Dot the liquid concealer on the desired area.
• You gotta blend it!
• Got your Beauty weapons? Use your concealer brush and blender!
• Dab Dab! Set your concealer with a powder.

Know Your Concealer: 

Liquid concealers rarely crease. It’s thin texture is responsible for the crease-free application you so love!

3. Purplle Concealer Palette 

The Purplle Concealer Color Palette is here to make you look like a work of art. Ooh, all those colors! 

The last time I saw these many colors was in a sketchbook, or an eyeshadow palette. Little did I know that these colors are on a mission! Every color on a concealer palette has a purpose. If you’re as clueless about concealers as I was sometime back, you’ll learn something new today.

How To Apply This Concealer?

• Simply use the colors of the palette as per your concerns on the target areas.
• The above shade guide will help you.

Know Your Concealer:

It’s long-lasting so there’ll be no re-applications. 

It expertly covers up all your color correcting worries. Blemishes, dark circles, pigmentation, acne, you name it!   

4. Swiss Beauty Ultra Base Concealer Palette

No oil, no waxes and no fuss! The pigments in the Swiss Beauty Ultra Base Concealer Palette blend into the skin to artfully conceal all spots and blemishes. Spin the color wheel to conceal!

This Concealer is the coolest because... 

• It’s a creamy matte that won’t crease!
• It’s absolutely oil-free.
• It promises high coverage.

How to use this Concealer? Just follow these steps.

1. Dot your under eye, cheekbones and pores. 
2. Dab and blend, my friend!
3. A concealer powder can add a special touch, so keep it close. 

Know Your Concealer:

If your skin’s dry, a matte concealer isn't made for you. Try more hydrating options. 

5. Purplle Foundation Concealer Color Corrector Stick

How To Apply This Concealer?  

• Matching your concealer texture and color to your foundation shade is a good move. 

These 2 beauty products compliment each other perfectly, but how about a product that combines the genius of a foundation and a concealer? Surprise, surprise! There is such an invention. It’s called the Purplle Foundation Concealer Color Corrector Stick. 

Know Your Concealer: 

Creamy textures and stick concealers usually don’t suit oily skin. Don’t add clogged and enlarged pores to your list of beauty woes. It's best to go for something that’s mattifying (and gratifying!) for your skin. 

6. Swiss Beauty Perfect Match Panstick

How To Apply This Concealer?  

• If you don’t like it, put a pan stick on it! Cross out all that dullness that’s darkening your face (and mood) with the Swiss Beauty Panstick. This one saves any situation from being cakey. It doesn’t cake or crease, it simply blends in with ease. 

Know Your Concealer:

It’s clever, high-tech formula promises full coverage and leaves behind a soft, dewy finish! This little dude is smooth.

7. Maybelline New York Instant Age Rewind Eraser Concealer

Make all the clocks stop. That’s totally possible with the Maybelline New York’s Eraser Concealer. Fine lines, wrinkles, pigmentation, dark undereye? Just say Bye Bye! 

This one is sooo different from all the other concealers you’ve known. It features a micro-corrector applicator that hunts down dark circles and fine lines. 

You may have guessed by now that this concealer is all shades beautiful. But does the micro-corrector make the application complicated? No way! It’s so much better with it.

How To Use This Concealer? 

1. Twist the cushion tip clockwise.
2. Rotate till the concealer appears.

Know Your Concealer: 

It’s got Goji Berry and Haloxyl, for one. All hail the Halle Berry of all natural ingredients used in concealers- Goji Berry! With Goji Berry in your concealer, wrinkles won’t haunt you. Ever. And Haloxyl? That’s your source of shine! It’s a brightening agent. 

After dotting this concealer on, you’ll be a picture of radiance before you know it.

8. PAC Take Cover Concealer

All that dullness making you run for cover? It’s time to face the world, girlies! You’ve got all the power you need in the shape of the PAC Take Cover Concealer. 

It’s creamy, lightweight, smooth and all 23 shades offer the best match for your skin tone. Just follow the color guide and you’ll find that one concealer that’ll stamp out dullness and ageing signs and everything you’d rather hide than show. Here’s the shade guide. 

How To Use This Concealer?  

• It’s creamy, lightweight, smooth and all 23 shades offer the best match for your skin tone. Just follow the color guide and you’ll find that one concealer that’ll stamp out dullness and ageing signs and everything you’d rather hide than show. 

Know Your Concealer:

Creamy textures are generally great for covering redness and dark patches.

All’s Well That Blends Well! 

If you’ve figured out how to blend the concealer into your beauty routine, our concealer class has been a success! 

We’ve covered how to use concealer on the face, which one could be perfect for your needs, and the general use of concealer in makeup. If we’ve missed anything, you could set up the next Concealer Classroom! We’ll surely join.