Do you have under eye circles, skin discoloration, blemishes and/or scars?? If you said YES to any or all of the above- congratulations! You're an aging human being and you are NOT alone! Despite waking up and noticing things that weren't there before (random gray hair, an odd wrinkle, an angry pimple, etc.) aging truly is a privilege. We are alive and shakin' --moving through this life with laugh lines, sun-spots, and under eye circles, all proof that we are living fully. That being said, we don't have to succumb to the signs of aging or have it bring us down. THANK GOODNESS FOR CONCEALER! It hides a multitude of sins and when applied just right, can make you look fresh and flawless. Check out these 3 fun and easy tips that are sure to save the day!
Tip #1- How To Properly Apply Concealer Under Your Eyes:
- Use your finger to pat a bit of concealer starting from the inner corner of your eye and following it around the orbital area. Do not rub it in. Pat it gently and in quick motions until it is fully blended into your skin. Think of an upside down triangle when applying to get full coverage.
- Remember to use a setting powder to lock your concealer in place.
TIP #2- Double Duty! (Use as an eyelid primer too):
- Use your finger to apply concealer to the eyelid in a patting motion from the lash line upward toward the brow bone. Concealer acts as a great eyelid primer in a synch! Make sure to gently blend the concealer onto the entire eyelid and follow with your favorite eye shadows.
- Eye shadow will look more pigmented and powder shadows will lock the concealer in place!
Tip #3- Best Facial Placement For Concealer:
- NOSE & CHIN- Hormonally, women tend to get red around the nose area. Dabbing a bit in small circular motions and blending outward will help kill some of that red in both areas.
- FOREHEAD- Hormonally, women are likely to get red between the eyebrows as well. You can spot-conceal here and remember to blend upward and outward.
- UNDER EYES/ ABOVE CHEEK BONES- When you place your concealer under your eyes (thinking upside triangle) you are also hitting the upper apples of your cheek. By doing this, you are adding brightness to the face and opening up your entire eye area.
Did you know? Concealer comes in many forms and can be water or oil-based! Here's a quick guide to help you choose the best concealer for you!
Concealer Categories: Powder, Liquid, and Solid.
POWDER
Coverage: Light to Medium
Best For: Optimal to Oily Skin
Texture: Soft, Dry, Light
Forms: Mineral Loose Powder, Pressed Powder
Best Application Tool: Brush
LIQUIDCoverage: Medium-Full
Best For: Dry to Optimal Skin
Texture: Creamy, Fluid, Damp, Light
Forms: Tube, Wand, Liquid Pen
Best Application Tool: Clean Finger Tips, Brush, Buffing Sponge
SOLID
Coverage: Medium- Full
Best For: Optimal to Dry Skin
Texture: Creamy, Thick, Oily, Sticky
Forms: Compact, Pot, Stick, Pencil
Best Application Tool: Clean Finger Tips, Brush
So, gorgeous-- what concealer is best for your skin type and cover-up needs?
Concealer is a GREAT beauty aid that can really help us through some rough times. No matter what you are trying to conceal, remember that you ARE beautiful. Aging is a grace, even when pimples, sun-spots, and scars can seem less than graceful and glamorous.
B3 You. B3 True. B3 BEAUTIFUL!
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Niki Brennan of B3: Beauty by Brennan, is a professional makeup artist living in Philadelphia.
