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Your Ultimate Guide to ConcealerTurns out the secret to having flawless skin isn't getting regular facials and using $150 La Mer moisturizer. It's knowing how to apply concealer |
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Skip ahead to see how to apply concealer like a pro.
While learning how to apply concealer properly may not be rocket science, it's not necessarily an intuitive process either. In fact, celebrity makeup artist Mario Dedivanovic (the guy responsible for making Kim Kardashian's complexion look flawless, even when it's not), says the most common mistake he sees women make with concealer is the most basic: We don't match it to our skin tone.
"When the concealer is too dark, setting it with powder will only make it darker, which makes the spot you're trying to cover look like a muddy patch of skin," Dedivanovic says.
But he also maintains that's not where the big fail ends. When we set the concealer with powder, we're using the wrong shade of powder. "You have to use a powder that's a shade lighter than your skin tone, because when dry powder touches wet concealer, it'll get darker." Who knew? Another life-changing tip from Dedivanovic: Apply your loose powder with a velour puff brush; using a natural bristle brush can leave streaks on your skin.
Getting the distinct sense that Dedivanovic knows a thing or two about faking flawless skin? Good. Because with his tips, your odds of never being that girl with the awkward concealer blob on her face are vastly improved.
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i have so much to learn! and need to shop for a couple of other concealers as well. i have a creamy pencil and a powder, time to get the liquid and the blender sponge.
by Yecenia Tuesday, April 30, 2013 at 12:51PM Report as inappropriate
Great advice. Thanks!
by StanziMozart Sunday, April 28, 2013 at 04:59PM Report as inappropriate
I will be buying a concealer pencil for my spider veins!
by purple9a Wednesday, April 24, 2013 at 04:34PM Report as inappropriate
Thanks! I have dark circles usually and some acne scars.
by yestfl Sunday, April 21, 2013 at 08:21PM Report as inappropriate
I absolutely loved the idea of running a sponge under water, squeezing the water out, dipping into loose powder, then dabbing over the area to set the concealer. I am totally going to try this out.
by bookish Wednesday, April 17, 2013 at 01:55PM Report as inappropriate
Does anyone know where to get the velour puff brush Mario mentions in the article. I can find velour puffs but not a brush. He says to use it with your loose powder instead of a raw material brush. Cant find a velour puff brush and need help
by dbldees Wednesday, April 17, 2013 at 10:09AM Report as inappropriate
Great information. One formula for concealer doesn't cut it for multiple issues. Neither is just one technique. So glad to see that represented here.
by Galatina Sunday, March 31, 2013 at 03:22PM Report as inappropriate
this is very helpful! (:
by mlyvng Thursday, March 28, 2013 at 12:43PM Report as inappropriate
this is actually extremely helpful thank you for this
by Nicole2814 Monday, March 25, 2013 at 04:04PM Report as inappropriate
Great advice
by PrettyCheap Sunday, March 24, 2013 at 10:06PM Report as inappropriate