How To Apply Concealer for Beginners | Makeup 101 Tutorial

Makeup can feel overwhelming when you are starting out, so I hope this tutorial makes applying concealer easier.

Even if you’ve been wearing makeup for a while, sometimes it’s nice to just get back to the basics.

Concealer is one of my favorite products to use. With the right technique, it can light up your entire complexion and make your eyes sparkle.

STEP 1

Prepping Your Skin I like to start with a Hyaluronic Acid serum, which acts as a sponge keeping moisture in your skin and plumping fine lines throughout the day.

STEP 2

Choose Your Concealer Shade I recommend picking a shade that is only one to two shades lighter than your skin tone. If you go too light, the coverage won’t look as natural.

STEP 3

Correct Discolorations Before Concealer If you have areas either at the inner corner of your eyes, near your nose, or under your eye that are a different color than the rest of your skin, you’ll want to color correct before applying concealer.

STEP 4

Where + How Much When Applying Concealer  I like to start applying my concealer about one inch below the inner corner of my eye. That’s generally a very smooth area for most people.

STEP 5

Setting Concealer for a  Crease-Free Finish My preferred method for setting my concealer as someone with dry skin, in my 40’s, is to first set concealer with a setting spray, then finish with the lightest dusting of powder, only as needed.

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