The concealer is an essential for your cosmetic bag if you want the perfect make-up finish and conceal for all the fatigue signs. I admit that when it comes to me, it saved me from total zombie look not once and not twice. How to use it?

I used to think that concealer is redundant. After all, I was using covering foundation and I have no big problems with my skin then why should I put on another cosmetic on my face. For a long time, I didn’t own a concealer. Then I bought one but it was laying around because I was not in a hurry to use it. Now? I cannot live without it.

Concealer not only effectively camouflages all the skin imperfections, but also when skilfully applied around eyes, successfully hides fatigue signs, like shadows. However, it is not all, concealer perfectly emphasises face features and highlights it providing every make-up with three-dimensional and natural effect.

My experience showed me that not everyone can use concealer. While the secret to its effectiveness and multitasking is in the use. Therefore, take your concealers and follow these instructions. It should really help you.

The power of triangle

The most common mistake when using concealer is applying it only directly under the eyes. Such treatment often provides the opposite effect to the intended and makes the bags even more noticeable. I encourage you to be more courageous and draw this concealer also lower. Applied under eyes in the shape of upside down triangle with its tip on the height of the nose will beautifully highlight skin and conceal dark circles under the eyes.

Start with the colour

Just like the foundation, concealer can also be bought in many shades. It is even more of them — yellow, green, violet. Every colour is responsible for camouflaging different type of imperfection and should be chosen accordingly to its intended use.

• Green concealer: redness and spots.
• Pink concealer: dark circles around the eyes.
• Yellow concealer: uneven skin complexion.

Heat up your concealer

Sounds weird? But it’s an effective method that makes work with this cosmetic easier. Clearly, you have to be careful not to burn it down. The trick is to heat up the tip of the concealer over, for example, a candle. When it gently melts, it is easier to distribute and blends better.