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Used correctly, concealer can brighten atired face,cover up blemishes, and conceal under-eye circles.
In fact, many beauty editors use concealer primarily and skip foundation altogether.
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Spoiler: Product choice issoimportant.
Wash with a gentleface wash, pat dry, and apply your serums and moisturizers.
Using your fingers, massage the primer into the skin.
If your choice of base is foundation, for under-eye circles, apply concealer first, then foundation.
Use “an effective but gentle and quickly absorbed eye cream,” says NYC-based makeup artist Suzy Gerstein.
The creamier formulas wear more naturally."
And don’t be shy!
Test shades by trying them out at department store beauty counters or Sephora.
Byrdie Tip
It’s best not to use your basic concealer to disguise dark under-eye circles.
Instead, choose an “under-eye concealer” specially formulated to cover up dark spots.
These work by brightening the dark areas under the eyes and are not to be used to camouflagerednessor blemishes.
Apply the Concealer
Avoid globbing on the product, and keep a light hand instead.
“Don’t overdo on concealer.
Gerstein also recommends using a damp Beautyblender Micro.Mini.
“I am a big believer in setting your under-eye with super-light translucent powder.
