Makeup Concealer ...

The Main Types of Makeup Concealer ...

Stick Concealers ...

Easy to apply as you can simply stroke them straight onto your skin.

They're the most widely available type of concealer, but some have quite a thick, heavy consistency, so be sure to try before you buy.

Cream Concealers ...

Usually provided in a tube with a sponge tipped applicator.

Coverage isn't as thick as the stick concealers and the finish can appear quite natural.

Liquid Concealers ...

Also mostly, come in a tube and you simply squeeze the required amount onto your fingertip and apply to the affected area.

Best to buy are the cream-to-powder formulas, which you apply like a cream, but dry to a velvety powder finish.

The main problem areas that require a makeup concealer involve either spots or blemishes, scars, red veins or under eye shadows.

Here's how to use concealer to deal with those specifice problems.

Concealing Pimples and Blemishes ...

• Use a medicated concealer that contains ingredients to treat the pimple or blemish, as well as conceal it.
• Only apply the concealer directly to the pimple or blemish as it will dry that area.
• Smooth the edges of the concealer with a clean cotton bud or swab.
• Do not apply concealer over a wide area around the pimple or blemish as it will make it more noticeable by creating a halo effect.

Concealing Under Eye Shadows ...

• Use a creamy stick type or a liquid concealer
• Do not use a dry powder formula as it will emphasize fine lines and wrinkles around your eyes.
• Blend in using your ring finger, as this is the weakest and will provide a light touch.
• Try not to drag at the delicate skin around your eyes.

Concealing Scars (acne, chickenpox, etc) ...

• This takes a lot of time and effort to get right.
• Concealing acne, acne scars or chickenpox scars will only be effective if you build up layers of concealer with a fine brush. Effectively, filling the indentation and/or puckering with concealer.
• NOTE: Dab green concealer on red acne breakouts to tone down the angry red color. Don't rub; pat gently with your finger or a clean makeup sponge, to blend. The green concealer should be blended in thoroughly ... Green is the opposite to red on the color wheel, which means red and green cancel each other out.
• When concealing scars, always dot on the concealer, and then allow each layer to dry and settle into your skin.

Concealing unsightly red veins ...

• Use a stick or liquid concealer
• Apply your concealer over the affected area with a fine eyeliner brush.
• Feather out the edges to blend them in and ensure you don't leave a noticeable outline or edge.