Concealer: The Ultimate Glow Up Tool

Whether you’re getting ready for a casual party or a highlight-of-the-decade flashy wedding, you want to look flawless. There’s no denying that we want to look perfect for every occasion, and putting on the appropriate makeup becomes an essential part of your routine (where you match your look with your outfit and steal the show). 

You don’t want any imperfections to ruin those picture-perfect moments, and you know what? There is an ultimate weapon that has the power to make you look flawless and gorgeous. You guessed it right; it’s a concealer. If you wonder what it is and what it does, follow along to know more about this product, without which any makeup look is incomplete.

What Is a Concealer?

A concealer is a sort of color collector that’s used to provide an even skin tone to your skin. It is a cosmetic that helps cover all dark spots, blemishes, pigmentation, acne marks, etc., and gives you a spot-free glow. It adds a uniform color to your skin and is integral to any makeup routine. 

What Are The Uses Of A Concealer?

1.Hides blemishes, dark circles, and dark spots

Heavy density concealers are best for this purpose. Their thick texture covers up the blemishes uniformly. These concealers are rich in pigmentation; hence, even darker and more prominent scars can be easily covered up. 

Sometimes, concealers come with anti-acne properties. This not only hides those spots but also prevents acne and heals your skin in the long run.

2.Contouring

You probably have heard this word going around a lot. Contouring is giving your face the shape and structure you want with the help of cosmetic products. Since we know that concealers are heavy on pigmentation, they help you redefine your look by making your facial features more prominent. A darker shade is usually used for this purpose and applied to the sides of your nose and the hollow of the cheeks.

3.Blurs fine lines

It’s completely normal to have those lines on your pretty face. They’re natural. But in case you want to cover them up, a light density concealer might be the best way to conceal them and still have a natural look. 

4.Color Correcting

Many of us have uneven skin tones, with varying shades across our faces. The color-correcting properties of a concealer can handle this. Concealers come in different colors to take on skin discolorations. Applying color correctors before your foundation can help give you an even skin tone. However, too many pigments can be harmful and show through the foundation. Some examples of color correctors are:

• Green- Used to conceal redness
• Peach- Used to conceal dark blue circles
• Blue- Used to cover yellow spots.

5.As a Highlighter

Highlighting is very crucial to makeup routines. It gives you the glamor and charm you long for. It is used to attract more light to particular parts of the skin. Some of them are under the eyes to hide dark circles. It gives you a brighter skin tone and brings light to the concerned regions of your face.

6.As a primer

While a primer is a different product used to prepare your skin for makeup to make it last longer, concealers serve as an excellent primer for our eyes and lips before applying eye makeup and lip colors. Concealers add a long-lasting finish and ensure smooth application.

Types of concealers

1.Liquid concealer

This is the most commonly used one as it is easy to apply. Based on the composition, they blend in nicely and give you a matte, satin, or shimmer finish. They are suitable for normal and oily skin. Their liquid finish doesn’t crack when applied over the pimples, and hence, it efficiently conceals those acne marks and other irregularities.

2.Stick concealer

This is another concealer that is very widely used. Since it is cakey in nature, it covers your skin by applying a uniform layer of pigmentation and gives you exceptional coverage with its thick, creamy texture. However, you shouldn’t use it over pimples; else, it might crack up. A thin layer of powder over it will make it more long-lasting. Ideal for dry, normal, and sensitive skin.

3.Cream concealer

This provides medium to full coverage. It is ideal for normal to dry skin and covers redness, dark circles, and pigmentation. Its creamy texture efficiently covers any marks or lines on the face, giving you the perfect finish.

4.Balm concealer

These concealers have a balm-like texture. They are ideal for normal to oily skin. They are thicker than liquid concealers; hence, they offer more coverage with a thick layer.

5.Color correctors

As we discussed before, these are used before foundation and powder to cancel out any discolorations on the skin. Often, balm concealers are used as color correctors. However, their application needs practice. Since you are a new color under your foundation, you need to monitor the quantity you are applying; otherwise, it will show through the foundation.

6.Cream to powder concealer

These come in the form of a powder compact. It is easy to use because of its creamy texture and the fact that you can apply as much or as little quantity as you want with a sponge and get a matte finish.

Let us now look at some of our favorite best-selling concealers.

1.Maybelline New York Fit Me Concealer

It gives you an oil-free matte look with high coverage and evens your skin tone. It is ideal for all skin tones and pigmentation issues. This concealer comes in multiple shades to choose from for your skin tone.

Price- Rs. 374 for 6.8ml

2.Insight Cosmetics Pro Concealer Palette Corrector

One of our bestsellers, this palette comes in 6 different colors to handle all sorts of discolorations on the skin. It corrects your skin tone and gives you a flawless look.

Price- Rs. 190

3.Swiss Beauty Liquid Concealer

This concealer is easy to apply and gives you a long-lasting, illuminating matte finish. It is ultra-lightweight and gives you full coverage without cracking or settling over the irregularities on the skin.

Price- Rs. 218 for 5.6g

4.L.A. Girl Pro HD Conceal

This color-correcting concealer is crease-resistant and lightweight. It gives you a perfect matte finish, hiding the discolorations very nicely.

Price- Rs. 487 for 8g

5.Swiss Beauty Ultra Base Concealer Palette

Its super delicate formula is light in weight and gives you full coverage. It is sweatproof, non-oily, and hence doesn’t clog your pores and lets your skin breathe. 

Price- Rs. 382 for 16g

FAQs

1.When to apply concealer?

Concealers are usually applied after the foundation. However, if it is a color corrector, you must use it before the foundation.

2.Where to apply concealer?

A concealer can be used wherever there are any marks or pigmentation. Some common spots are under the nose and eyes. However, you apply it only in small dots if you are a beginner. Otherwise, you will have too much product on your face, which will look unnatural.

3.How long should you let the concealer sit?

It generally depends on the brand and the product. Usually, one waits around 5-10 minutes before blending.