Say goodbye to blemishes - hello makeup concealer!

The most widely used and well-known concealers are those in natural tones to camouflage dark circles (one or two tones lighter than your skin tone to cover them). But sometimes, even these need a concealer of a specific color to counteract that very dark brown or purple tone that ages the look. If we add to this that we can also use several different color correctors to hide granites or very marked spots, it is normal that we are a little lost … Until now! Here you have the most complete guide on concealers, which will help to smooth and perfect the skin of your face.

Concealer or foundation, which comes first?

There are those who prefer to use the color corrector as a pre-corrector. That is, they first apply the correct color corrector according to the imperfection and then a natural corrector (according to the skin tone), without the need to use foundation later in this area. And for those with a very high level, you can even play with various light-dark tones to create a rejuvenating contouring.

The simplest option … And the one recommended by most makeup artists is to put the foundation first, because it hides most imperfections and it is not necessary to overload the face. It is best to use the concealer on the area of the dark circles, pimples or spots that the foundation has not covered.

Tell me what you want to correct and I will tell you what color you need

Green: redness and pimples. In this case, the corrector is used before the makeup base and it is better if it is very fluid so that it integrates well with the skin.
Yellow: bluish dark circles. The concealer of this color counteracts blue or purple dark circles, in addition to helping to hide small veins.
Lilac: yellow tone. It is ideal for camouflaging a yellowish skin tone. It also reduces greenish tones, such as healing bruises.
Peach: brown circles under the eyes. It neutralizes dark areas, so it works great for brown circles. It also allows to unify stains on light skin.

How to apply it?

Prepare the skin. Moisturize thoroughly so that the foundation "blends in" very well with it.
Apply the foundation. Either with a brush or with your fingers, insist that it absorbs very well and does not saturate the skin afterwards with the concealer.
Use the concealer. Choose the right color and wear very little. Wait 2 minutes for it to “settle” and pat it with your fingers to blur any folds that may have formed in the fine lines.
Matifies. Seal with very fine translucent powders so that there is no very dusty effect.

Errors to avoid

Use it to hide wrinkles. The function of the concealer is not to cover wrinkles but to camouflage imperfections that have not been covered with the base (redness, spots …). Only the most expert makeup artists use it, for example, to disguise marionette lines (nasolabial fold). In that case, a lighter concealer is used on the folds.
Use it as an anti-bag. A concealer will never hide "volumes", such as bags under the eyes or a very raised pimple (in any case, it will only hide the red color of the granite).
Choose a super light shade. If you do it to cover a very dark circle, thinking that the lighter the concealer the more it will hide it, the remedy can be worse than the disease and you will end up looking like a panda bear.
And if you have run out … At least do not apply makeup with shades of the same color as the dark circles (purple, brown), because you will highlight them even more.

The textures that suit you

Fluids Lighter, they are ideal for mature skin and to camouflage dark circles, where the skin is very thin and expression lines tend to be more marked.
In cream or bar. By having greater coverage, they work better with young skin and in case of very obvious spots and pimples.
In powders. They are usually made of fine micronized powders and the colors are often mixed to improve skin tone.

Mature skin? There are concealers that incorporate vitamin C for dull skin; or antioxidants that have anti-aging properties.

Below you will find a selection with the best concealers for you and your skin type and needs.

Concealer or foundation, which comes first?

The simplest option … And the one recommended by most makeup artists is to put the foundation first, because it hides most imperfections and it is not necessary to overload the face. It is best to use the concealer on the area of the dark circles, pimples or spots that the foundation has not covered.

Tell me what you want to correct and I will tell you what color you need

Green: redness and pimples. In this case, the corrector is used before the makeup base and it is better if it is very fluid so that it integrates well with the skin.
Yellow: bluish dark circles. The concealer of this color counteracts blue or purple dark circles, in addition to helping to hide small veins.
Lilac: yellow tone. It is ideal for camouflaging a yellowish skin tone. It also reduces greenish tones, such as healing bruises.
Peach: brown circles under the eyes. It neutralizes dark areas, so it works great for brown circles. It also allows to unify stains on light skin.

How to apply it?

Prepare the skin. Moisturize thoroughly so that the foundation "blends in" very well with it.
Apply the foundation. Either with a brush or with your fingers, insist that it absorbs very well and does not saturate the skin afterwards with the concealer.
Use the concealer. Choose the right color and wear very little. Wait 2 minutes for it to “settle” and pat it with your fingers to blur any folds that may have formed in the fine lines.
Matifies. Seal with very fine translucent powders so that there is no very dusty effect.

Errors to avoid

Use it to hide wrinkles. The function of the concealer is not to cover wrinkles but to camouflage imperfections that have not been covered with the base (redness, spots …). Only the most expert makeup artists use it, for example, to disguise marionette lines (nasolabial fold). In that case, a lighter concealer is used on the folds.
Use it as an anti-bag. A concealer will never hide "volumes", such as bags under the eyes or a very raised pimple (in any case, it will only hide the red color of the granite).
Choose a super light shade. If you do it to cover a very dark circle, thinking that the lighter the concealer the more it will hide it, the remedy can be worse than the disease and you will end up looking like a panda bear.
And if you have run out … At least do not apply makeup with shades of the same color as the dark circles (purple, brown), because you will highlight them even more.

The textures that suit you

Fluids Lighter, they are ideal for mature skin and to camouflage dark circles, where the skin is very thin and expression lines tend to be more marked.
In cream or bar. By having greater coverage, they work better with young skin and in case of very obvious spots and pimples.
In powders. They are usually made of fine micronized powders and the colors are often mixed to improve skin tone.

Mature skin? There are concealers that incorporate vitamin C for dull skin; or antioxidants that have anti-aging properties.

Below you will find a selection with the best concealers for you and your skin type and needs.

Sephora

€ 34.95

Diorskin Forever Skin Correct by DIOR

For the most practical, the perfect product is Diorskin Forever Skin Correct, since it can be used as a concealer or base. In just one stroke, this multipurpose concealer conceals dark circles, small redness, blemishes and imperfections without marking fine lines.

Benefit

€ 24.55

Boi-ing Cakeless Concealer, by BENEFIT

For dull skin, the most recommended concealer is the BENEFIT Boi-ing Cakeless concealer, with high coverage and without drying. Conceals dark circles, blemishes and skin irregularities. All without caking effect!

Sephora

€ 27.95

Shape Tape Concealer by TARTE

The favorite of influencers. Very fluid and with a matte finish, the iconic Shape Tape Concealer by TARTE.

Amazon

€ 25

Bye bye under eye by IT COSMETICS

For hyperactive women, the most suitable product is IT COSMETICS Bye Bye Under Eye waterproof concealer.

The English Court

€ 12.25

DEBORAH MILANO Correction Palette

For the super "combative" we recommend this anti-redness, anti-dull skin and anti-dark circles corrective palette from DEBORAH MILANO.

Amazon

€ 11.17

Stick Gentle Cover Concealer by PHYSICIANS FORMULA

If you have purple or dark circles, the product that will suit you best is this: Stick Gentle Cover Concealer by PHYSICIANS FORMULA. Very flux!

Amazon

€ 11.90

NYX Concealer Palette

For the "finicky," the best is this NYX multi-color concealer palette.

Instant Awake Concealer by CATRICE

To awaken the look, it is best to combat dark circles with Instant Awake Concealer from CATRICE. Super cheap!

CATRICE, € 5.69

The English Court

€ 30

Radiant Creamy Concealer by NARS

For contouring experts: NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer, with medium coverage and 30 different shades, allows contouring and highlighting.

BRONX Boosting Hydrating Concealer

If you have dry skin, the BRONX Boosting Hydrating Concealer will come in handy, as it enhances hydration. It is available in several colors: dark orange to correct bluish dark circles, green for redness, purple for the lightness skirt and beige for light corrections.

BRONX, € 7.99