Many girls ignore the face concealer and do not even know what it is, and those who know do not always use it correctly, from which they get negative experience and do not buy concealer in the future.

The most common mistake when using concealer is choosing the wrong tone. An ideal face concealer should blend in with the skin. Therefore, it should be chosen in good daylight conditions.

Concealer can be your best friend or, conversely, your worst enemy, depending on which one you choose. Concealers are available in a wide variety of shapes and textures, and since each is designed for a specific area, it is important to consider this factor when choosing a product.

For example, a concealer for masking dark circles under the eyes is always moist and in the form of a cream, while a concealer designed to paint over ruptured blood vessels or capillary nets is drier, which ensures its durability. If you make a mistake in choosing a concealer, you will achieve the opposite result - instead of hiding the problem area, you will draw attention to it.

Sticky concealers

Concealer stick. Provides maximum masking of the problem area. They vary in degree of dryness and texture - one looks more like a cream, the others are firm. Sticky concealers mask everything from dark circles to freckles, acne and age spots.

Using concealer for dark circles disguises, make sure it has the consistency of a cream, otherwise the area under the eyes will not be moisturized and fine wrinkles will become more noticeable.

Only a creamy texture is suitable for the skin around the eyes! If you need to mask other skin imperfections - pimples, age spots, blood vessels, use a drier concealer that lasts longer.

Concealer in a jar

This concealer provides the same full coverage as a pencil, but it is more moisturizing and less dense. Jar concealer is widely used by professional makeup artists as the product is very mobile and multifunctional.

It comes in several textures, so choose one that suits your skin type. The most commonly used concealers are creamy, but there are drier, fat-free options that are good for masking blemishes such as pimples and hyperpigmentation.

Concealers in tubes

Has a light creamy texture, thanks to which the product does not clog into fine wrinkles, therefore, it is ideal for mature skin. This concealer gives excellent coverage to the skin and is great for masking dark circles under the eyes as it is moist and absorbs well.

Unfortunately, it is inferior in durability to drier textures, so it may not be the best option for masking pimples and blemishes. Concealer tube can be mixed with moisturizer or foundation for a clearer product.

Concealer brush type

Having the lightest and most transparent texture, it is well absorbed into the skin and looks very natural, although it can clog into fine wrinkles, in this case it must be blotted with one layer of a napkin and then powdered.

If you've chosen the right shade, the product can be applied without foundation as it adheres well to clean skin. A concealer brush gives a thicker coverage than a liquid foundation, but outperforms other concealer textures.

This tool is ideal for "emergency cosmetic aid" due to its ease of use.Dryer (powdery) textures are suitable for masking blemishes and blemishes, as the powder sticks to the skin and makes the product more resistant.

Concealer pencil

Effectively masks minor blemishes such as burst capillaries, pimples, veins and others. You just draw a line on problem areas, which is the convenience. If the shade matches, the defects are masked with maximum accuracy and without additional rubbing.

Concealer pencils are ideal for fixing the lip contour. It is enough to draw a line along the outer edge of the lips to hide the natural contour and draw a new one. Likewise, concealer prevents lipstick from spreading. It is convenient to always carry it in your purse.

Dry compact concealer

Best for masking pimples, any blemishes on the face, including hyperpigmentation, tattoo masking. This is the most durable of concealers. But remember that the dry texture is not suitable for masking dark circles under the eyes - the skin will look tight, even slight wrinkles will appear, and the product itself looks lumpy.

Typically, these concealers come in multiple color palettes for professional use.

Highlighter handle

One of the most remarkable cosmetic novelties of recent years! Highlight contains reflective particles, thanks to which you can highlight the "recessed" areas of the face and hide minor flaws. This is not a concealer, but a highlight.



Highlight concealer can be carried with you in your cosmetic bag and you can touch up your makeup as needed.

Many beauties from Instagram They have long known what a concealer is and have learned to choose the right product, so their photos are always perfect, even on a smartphone, without using Photoshop and filters.