14 DAY TRIAL // While concealer is one of the most used cosmetic products for its ability to hide any imperfection – from pimples to blemishes and wrinkles to a certain extent – it is often overlooked when it comes to its importance in our daily makeup ritual. Concealer is the perfect cover-up at all times and this is why we should always have it with us, stylists say, offering several tips on how to use it to emphasize our natural beauty.
Speaking of the three things that women focus mostly on when applying makeup, meaning eyes, lips and knocking years off the face, stylists are telling the Daily Mail that there is more to the concealer than we might have suspected before. Not only is it able to hide imperfections, but it can also be used in several other ways to make us stand out from the crowd more, and even replace foundation altogether – granted we pick the type of concealer and the brand that suits us best.
Starting with the eyes, a dash of concealer can work wonderfully with the smoky eyes makeup that is now all the rage, as well as for an instant repair job on a night out. As Terry De Gunzberg, creator of YSL Touche Eclat, says, “Put a tiny dot under your brows and blend – it will help accentuate the brow bone.”
Then, concealer is also ideal to repair smudges or running makeup, thus eliminating the need to remove the makeup and apply it again, beauty guru Barbara Daly reveals for the same publication. Of course, there is also the basic use of concealer – that of hiding dark circles, in which case stylists recommend applying it in a triangle shape up to the cheekbone to “avoid the panda effect.”
Concealer can also work miracles in terms of getting the perfect lips, which is yet another use that is often overlooked by women. Stylists have it that applying it to the lips before the lippy is the perfect way to ensure that the latter sticks for longer periods, while also guaranteeing we get just the color we want.
“Use a good concealer as a primer before applying bright lipsticks, as this will help the lipstick stay on longer. What I love doing is mixing a bit of concealer with my lipsticks to produce a gorgeous, on-trend matte shade.” Fiona Jolly, celebrity makeup artist for Maybelline New York, explains for the Mail.
For an anti-aging effect, concealer again comes extremely in handy. Applying dashes with a pen concealer to the most visible wrinkles, such as those between the eyebrows and from nose to mouth, is guaranteed to take years off our face, stylists point out. “This makes lines look less obvious by adding lightness to the dark creases in skin. To accentuate your pout, apply the same concealer to your ‘Cupid’s bow,’ which is just above the centre of your top lip. If you also apply it to the outer corners of your eyes and blend, it can give a ‘lifting’ illusion.” Julia B., renowned celebrity makeup artist, recommends.
All in all, from what the experts are telling us, concealer can truly prove to be a lady’s best friend. We might as well give it the chance it deserves then.