If You’re Already “Setting” Your Concealer, Skip This Section! Either way, this is a MUST do step in proper under-eye concealer. You can use the original beauty blender (featured in the past here and here) or the less-expensive-but-just-as-good alternative by Real Techniques.
#Where does concealer go skin#
After I apply the under-eye concealer, I personally LOVE gently pressing the beauty blender into the skin to really melt the concealer onto the face. To cover larger areas, I’ll use a smaller foundation paddle brush for the under eye, jawline, and t-zone area. I use small, dense synthetic or dual-fiber brushes to apply concealer to cover pimples and dark spots on the face. Check out my Makeup Brush Guide for more information on brushes/tools. Normally it’s 2 years for cream products.įor my clients, I use a concealer brush. If it is flaking, you may want to consider investing in a new primer OR checking the expiration date. This will really make sure the product stays in place, blends naturally, and doesn’t flake off. I would apply the under-eye concealer directly onto the skin and then finish blending and blurring with a dampened beauty sponge (preferably with cold water).
This may also explain why your eyeliner bleeds into your under eye area. Step 2: Use The Right Tool To Apply Your Under Eye ConcealerĪpplication Is Everything, If You Are Applying With A Beauty Sponge, Skip To The Next Sectionīecause you mentioned having oilier skin, I would not recommend using your fingers to apply under-eye concealer, as the oils on the finger tip + the oils on your skin = inconsistent application. In general though, if you are moisturizing but still having the concealer issues you mentioned, make sure you are also exfoliate the skin 1-2x a week! Be extremely delicate when exfoliating under the eye. I’ll break down all the types of products you’ll want to use as well as how often to exfoliate. If you don’t know your skin type, take my skin type quiz here. How often to exfoliate and what types of exfoliation products you use depend on your skin type. If You Already Exfoliate, Then Skip This Section! I notice a huge difference in when I use the roller ball! Do Your Exfoliate Regularly? This is pure laziness on my behalf! However, using moisturizer on a consistent, *ahem* daily basis, is key to phenomenal makeup application in general.įor the delicate under eye area, I find that I love products with a stainless steel roller application, as it is cool on the soft skin and it stimulates the cells and instantly reduces puffiness. If you are like me, it’s okay to use your regular moisturizer under your eyes as well. If it’s not on point, you may want to continue reading, since skincare, especially in the delicate underage area, is so important in makeup and concealer application.įirst, make sure you are using a good under eye cream or moisturizer (day and/or night). If your moisturizer game is on point, go ahead and skip to the next section.
Step 1: Properly Moisturize Your Under Eyes The delicate skin under the eyes is prone to puffiness and discoloration quicker than other parts of the face. Under-eye concealers can be one of the trickiest parts of makeup application. I am getting older, so my skin tends to be dry. I’d also like a nice shade to match my skin, which has a yellow undertone. Others made my under eye skin look dry, or caused my eyeliner to seep into it. I imagine that was due to an anti-aging ingredient in the formula.
I tried one from Bare Minerals that was nice and creamy, but it made my skin peel, which was visible. Could you recommend a nice under-eye concealer? I want one that has good coverage and doesn’t enhance any lines.
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