Various concealer varieties and how to use them depending on skin tone.

• For all skin types and for so many different makeup looks, concealer is a must-have element in your regimen. It can be applied alone to target particular areas or combined with foundation when you need more coverage in certain places. The most typical uses of concealer are to disguise blemishes or defects, conceal under-eye bags, and brighten the under-eye region.

Define each form of concealer: stick, liquid, and cream

• There is a concealer for every size, color, texture, and form  Some are cream-based, while others stick; some are liquid, while others are powders (perfect for spot-concealing blemishes or dark circles). There is no restriction on what can be referred to as a face concealer.

• Stick concealers, for instance, often offer light to medium coverage that helps balance out other makeup on your face, but liquid formulas typically offer medium to full coverage that conceals a lot more but typically needs to be blended with a sponge or other tool.

• Regardless of the sort of face concealer you use, they are all used to mask flaws like redness or dark circles.

Do’s and Don’ts for different types of face concealers

Do’s

• Every skin tone can benefit from the ideal concealer. Try Elf Cosmetics if you’re looking for a reliable retailer. Their assortment of concealers is suitable for complexion tones ranging from medium to deep. Whatever your skin tone or complexion, you may choose a color that complements it and will successfully hide imperfections and faults in almost every lighting situation.

• If you have dark bags under your eyes or redness around your mouth or nose, try applying a shade lighter than your natural lip color. Be mindful that concealer brands can differ in hue, so try one out before you buy.

• What not to do for various types of under-eye bags: Do your dark circles seem to appear overnight? Fortunately, there are several ways to hide them (hint: some have nothing to do with makeup). Even vitamins made expressly for that purpose exist. For instance, phytonutrients, which are found in vitamin K, aid in blood coagulation and provide anti-bruising protection.

• If you need a quick fix while you’re out and about, dab on some light moisturizer or BB cream—you don’t have to mix it in completely—and then top it off with a few dots of concealer. Blend these dots into your skin using a tiny brush, such as an eyeshadow brush or an eyeliner brush, until they vanish.

• Consider purchasing one with yellow pigments or non-drying chemicals for darker skin tones with yellow undertones as these hues typically offer more warmth than other colors.

Don’ts

• Here are some tips on how to find a concealer. Concealer comes in two varieties: liquid concealers that should be applied with your ring finger (the same finger you use to apply eye shadow) and concealers that are pencil-shaped. Like foundation, liquid concealers can be purchased in a tube or a pot with a doe-foot applicator. When applying, pat gently rather than rubbing. Find a texture that feels well against your skin by experimenting with a variety of them.

• Avoid using products with salicylic acid, retinol, or glycolic acid if you have a tendency to cake on makeup. Dark circle treatments work best when used sparingly. Your skin will become much more irritated by these acids if it already has sensitive skin from over-exfoliation.