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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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How to apply: "Covering birthmarks or tattoos can be tricky and requires several layers of concealer and a lot of patience," says Dedivanovic. You want to use a body cover cream, like DermaBlend Leg & Body Cover SPF 15, $27, in a shade lighter than your skin directly onto the tattoo/birthmark. "The lighter shade applied first helps to cancel out some of the darkness," he says. Then, blend using a damp sponge and repeat this step at least two or three times.
Next use a cover cream that matches your skin tone (preferably of the same brand) and apply onto the tattoo with the sponge. Repeat that step again in layers until you're happy with the coverage. To finish, use a generous amount of translucent powder applied with a damp sponge and brush away the excess using a clean soft brush. "The main trick here is to do little by little in several thin layers," he says.
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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