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To add glamor and shine on your skin, apply concealers. It is an essential facial makeup accessory, therefore, your makeup will not be fulfilled until you apply a good concealer on the face. Every woman rejuvenates her look for any grand occasion with the use of this special makeup item. In cosmetic world different kinds of concealers are available. A concealer is not only a makeup for you, it makes your skin smooth, hides all facial imperfections and thus shows the excellence. Pimples, acne, scars, moles, under eye circles, etc everything is covered by using a concealer.

Features of Concealer


If you are searching for a true concealer, it should have a lighter shade. The texture would be thicker and heavier for facial makeup. Although this makeup can conceal almost all imperfections of the skin, it is failure in hiding blemishes. This is just because it comes in lighter shades. For enjoying the best effect and a gorgeous appearance, focus on the following criteria while choosing a concealer.

Texture
What texture of the concealer you are choosing for your makeup seems to be one of the most essential issues. Different options are available for you. You may grab a liquid or cream formula while buying the concealer. Using liquid texture, you will make your skin so soft and it reflects a perfect makeup also. Cream concealers are found in dry form and is also good in giving a fabulous style. But it is hard to use dry concealer on the face. Only an expert person can apply it.

Color
You may get a concealer with yellow bases shade. Except a yellowish skin tone woman, all skin tones can apply this shade on their face. Buy a shade which is one shade lighter than your skin tone.

How to buy a Concealer?

  • While you are selecting concealer for facial makeup, prefer buying a product which is one or two shade lighter that your skin tone. It will help you to enjoy a good makeup.
  • Which area you want to conceal is important. According to that choose the type of concealer. For covering the under eye area, prefer a creamier version. To add style on other facial skin, opt for a drier formula.
  • The best idea to choose concealer is to collect samples of a few versions. Engage in a discussion with your makeup artist. He may suggest you the appropriate shade which will bring glamor on the face.

Various Types of Concealers


  • Liquid form concealers – It is best suited for dry skin type. It is usually applied in areas under the eyes.
  • Solid form concealers- To hide scars and pimples, it is definitely the best.
  • Cream form concealer - It is well suited for dry skin and is usually applied in areas near the eye.

Concealer Application Technique

  • At first apply a moisturizer on your skin that is less on oil content.

  • Apply the concealer on the center portion of the area of your skin, which you want to hide. Then proceed towards the outer side with the help of a sponge.

  • Allow the concealer to set and this may take 10 or 15 minutes.

  • Apply translucent powder and allow it to set, it would take just 2 minutes.

Tips on Using Concealer

  • Concealer needs to be of lighter shade than the foundation.
  • While applying concealer, never rub or drag, always tap it on the skin.
  • Avoid applying less than three coats of concealer at a particular time.
  • Always pick up a yellow shade concealer to hide your acne.
  • Apply your concealer, after you have applied foundation.
  • For summers, always choose a dark shade of concealer, so that your skin doesn't get burnt.

Branded Cosmetic Concealers


Maybelline Great Wear Concealer

Maybelline offers a unique formula of concealer which rejuvenates your look tremendously. Its a creamy light formula which easily blends on your skin. It has everything what you are searching out. Enjoy a soft and clear feature covering all ugly spots.

Prescriptives Camouflage Cream

Different shades are available at Prescriptives Camouflage Cream. Apply this lightweight liquid concealer and make your face gorgeous and attractive. The additional benefit of the formula is that it does not crease and brightens your look.

Dermablend Concealer

The creamy texture of the product makes it so effective and useful. With variety of shades, the concealer proves its magic in makeup. Dermablend Smooth Indulgence Concealer, Dermablend Quick Fix Concealer are the popular names of concealers associated with this brand.

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