A concealer is no short of a magic wand. It can help accentuate your features and cover up anything you want to conceal. I know you must be wondering, what’s the catch? Well, if applied incorrectly, wearing concealer can have the opposite effect. Think highlighting that blemish you wanted to hide or cakey under-eyes. After scouring the internet for the best concealer hacks, we’ve put together 10 amazing ones that stand out. Whether you’re a make-up newbie or a seasoned professional, here are some tips that will help you conceal, cover, and snatch everything!
Prep skin before concealing
This one is a gamechanger, especially if you’re always struggling with your concealer creasing. Apply a primer on your under eyes and then use foundation. Next up, apply concealer and then set it with some powder.
Of course, there are no hard and fast rules for makeup but this technique will definitely help you to lock your base.
Use a setting spray to prevent creasing
A beauty hack that recently went viral has answered our biggest concealer question: How do we stop it from creasing? The trick lies in first applying concealer as you normally would. Next up, dab some setting spray on your under eyes using your fingers and then set it with powder.
Apply concealer till the tail of your brows
If 2016 was all about drawing inverted triangles under your eyes, 2021 is about using concealer to give your face a lift. Apply concealer to the inner corner of your eyes and the tail of your brows. Let it sit for two minutes and then blend it with your finger.
Colour correct blemishes
Sometimes concealers aren’t enough to cover up angry red pimples. Enter colour correcting concealers. These seemingly magical formulas will cancel out any and all redness so when you layer concealer on top, the area will be completely camouflaged.
Apply it as an eye primer
Create a clean canvas for your eyeshadows with concealer. Begin by prepping your lids with concealer and then dust some setting powder to prevent creasing.
Clean up makeup mistakes
Want to carve out a cut crease? Use concealer. Need to erase lipstick or eyeliner mistakes? Try a creamier, full-coverage formula. Use a dense flat brush to tap in the product on your lids. Build it up and voila! You have a killer cut crease ready.
Build up concealer to cover acne
Dab a small dot of concealer on the zit or blemish and let it sit for five minutes. After it has semi-dried up, tap a damp sponge on it or blend it out with clean fingers.
Contour with it
Bought a concealer that is a tad bit too dark? Use it to contour your lids and cheekbones. Concealer tends to be creamier and lasts longer than other face products and it definitely won’t budge, making it a winner in our books!
Play with shades to brighten and conceal
As a rule, if you need just regular concealing, go for a colour that matches your skin colour. To brighten your under eyes, try something that is a whole shade lighter. When you’re doing this, make sure you blend your concealer to perfection, otherwise, you’ll end up with flashback under your peepers.
3 concealers that are on our favourites list
Ruby's Organics Concealer Balm, Rs 1,100
Nykaa SKINgenius Conceal & Correct Palette, Rs 1,200
Daughter Earth Concealer, Rs 1,250
