Concealer
FOR its ability to cover up even the nastiest acne breakouts, and to make us look wide awake when we feel like death, concealer is a true make-up marvel. But when it goes wrong – it can go really wrong.
Anna Vakili, a contestant on this year’s Love Island, has taken a bit of a hammering on social media, thanks to her choice of under-eye make-up products.
“Anna, babe, blend out your under-eye concealer... and for the love of all make-up gods do not use that much ever again,” was one of many comments on Twitter.
“Concealer can be our best friend,” says make-up artist Frey-ja Barker. “However, if applied badly, it will not do us any favours.”
So, whether you’re a reality TV star or not, we’ve got the pro tips you need, from prepping your skin and choosing the right shade, to expert application.
Here are seven concealer fails and how to fix them...
Benefit Boi-ing Airbrush Concealer, £18.50, Nars Soft Matte Complete Concealer, £24
coverage you need, especially in summer when you don’t want to wear a lot of foundation.
“Concentrate swiping in a cross formation through the face
– a little in the centre of the forehead, down the nose, the apples of the cheek and chin, then blend,” she says.
“A great concealer that is long-wearing in the summer months would be
Tom Ford Emotionproof.”
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BLENDING TOO MUCH
CONVERSELY, if you’re too heavy-handed you can end up wiping away the coverage altogether.
“Avoid blending or rubbing, or you’ll only end up revealing the problem area again,” Laura says.
“Patting the concealer will hold the coverage and pigment, and to ensure a seamless blend into our foundation, you can use the warmth of your fingers to emulsify the concealer.”
NOT SETTING YOUR CONCEALER
“ONCE the concealer is blended, it needs a powder to lock it in place,” Marc says.
“Gently stipple or press Hourglass Veil Setting Powder on top of the concealer, which will ensure the concealer stays in place and remains bright and radiant over the course of the entire day.”