Learn how to keep concealer from settling into fine lines.
When done correctly, under-eye concealer can hide some majorly pesky complexion woes.
When it settles into fine lines and wrinkles, concealer creases and becomes cakey.
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Here’s how to find the best under-eye concealers for aging skin, and tips for using them.
Choose The Correct key in For Your Skin
Look for lightweight concealers that aren’t too heavy.
Use a radiant cream or solid formula.
Creamy and blendable concealers go on smoother.
Apply theeye creamfirst and give it a few minutes to let it soak in before applying concealer.
To cover blue and purple dark circles, use the color opposite on the color wheel.
In this case, an orange shade.
For lighter skin tones, use peach, pink, or yellow concealer.
Darker skin tones should use a darker shade like orange.
Check back in a couple hours and notice what youwon’tbe seeing: clumpy creasing from shifted concealer.
So for redness, choose a corrector that’s green, which is opposite red on the color wheel.
Concealer is skin toned but usually a shade lighter.
For dark circles, it can help to apply concealer first because foundation alone won’t provide enough coverage.
For other areas, cover skin blemishes or pigmentation with foundation first, then apply concealer.
You may need less concealer than you think after applying foundation, which will even out your skin tone.
Yes, primer can prevent creasing because it smooths fine lines and wrinkles and creates a smooth surface.
It can also help your makeup last longer.
