Concealer is like a loyal, lifelong friend you can’t live without. It’s literally been there for you through it all—from the first time you needed to cover a zit to the new, under-eye circles that remind you that, nope, you’re def not in college anymore.
But even the closest of friendships can be a bit complicated. Your concealer may have a great formula and be a perfect match for your skin tone, but you’ve gotta know how to apply it properly if you want natural-looking coverage.
Need a few pointers? Here, a makeup artist shares foolproof ways to diminish the look of dark circles and blur out pesky blemishes.
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💋 Try a tricked-out formula: If your under eye area needs a little extra TLC to depuff, reach for a concealer that contains Haloxyl. The peptide promotes the release of bilirubin and iron from the skin, which helps minimize the look of bags. We like Maybelline Instant Age Rewind because it's affordable, comes in a ton of shades, and has awesome coverage without looking cakey.
💋 Only put product where it's actually needed: The tendency might be to cover your entire under-eye area, but instead, focus on putting product where you actually need it.
“Honestly, look at your under eye,” says Maybelline makeup artist, Grace Lee. “You should only apply to where there’s discoloration or swelling.”
💋 If all else fails, use color corrector: When your dark circles are particularly dramatic, you might need to use a color corrector before you swipe on concealer.
In general, the deeper your skin tone, the more orange you need to cancel out the purple. For example, if you have light-skin reach for a pale pink color corrector. If you have darker skin, use an orange or even reddish corrector. To give you a visual…