#BEST MAC CONCEALER FOR DARK CIRCLES HOW TO#
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#BEST MAC CONCEALER FOR DARK CIRCLES SKIN#

There's plenty of lightweight concealers with impressive pigment pay-off which can disguise bags and discolouration without weighing skin down, such as Bobbi Brown's Creamy Concealer Kit (ВЈ27.50) and BareMinerals Complete Coverage Serum Concealer (ВЈ24). And avoid anything too thick as this will also settle in lines. Keeping the area hydrated and plump will help to minimise creasing.

What's the best concealer for under-eyes?ДЄ hydrating concealer works well especially since our under-eyes tend to be where more lines form. Blend gently just around the edges to merge it with your skin, while keeping the coverage in place over the spot itself.

'Instead press the concealer in using your fingers, it will mimic the skin and help build coverage vs sweeping it away,' she says.

#BEST MAC CONCEALER FOR DARK CIRCLES HOW TO#

As for how to apply? 'Don't sweep over a blemish,' says Zara, too much blending defeats the point. Pots like NARS Soft Matte Complete Concealer (ВЈ24) and Glossier's Stretch Concealer (ВЈ15) work particularly well versus tubes of liquid concealer. What's the best concealer for spots?ДЄ matte concealer offers the best camouflage (you don't want to make them look shiny).

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'This will give you the look of all over natural skin, but with the finish of full coverage just where you need it,' says Zara.

When it comes to blotchiness or blemishes, 'layering is key,' adds Zara, 'especially if you don't want to look cakey.' The secret is to use a lightweight base and only add concealer in the areas that need some extra help. 'For all skin tones, our main area of darkness and unevenness is the under eye so when you brighten with a concealer it instantly evens out the rest of the skin before foundation.' Then if you need a little extra on top, you can always add some more later. 'We often turn to foundation first to even out the skin, but in actual fact if you start with the concealer first you'll find yourself using half as much foundation everywhere else,' says Amy. It often helps to add a touch round your nostrils (an area that often gets missed) and dot a small amount over blemishes as and when they crop up.Д«y Bianca London Should you apply concealer or foundation first? This will give the most lift without applying it too heavily where you don't need it,' she says. 'Then using your finger blend that out to the outer corner of the eye for a sheerer finish. Apply a dot of it in the inner corner of the under eye (close to your nose which often has shadows). 'It's best to apply concealer only where you need it,' says Amy. 'For the ultimate brightness opt for a corrector underneath to banish any darkness first as this will give a flawless under-eye lift.' Where should you put concealer? 'Concealer by itself is a great way to lighten the eye, and this is perfect for everyday natural makeup,' advises Amy. From illuminating and colour-correcting, to industrial strength and weightless, there's plenty of solutions to go around each created with specific skin concerns in mind.Д«ut, to give a little guidance on what might work best for you, we asked Bobbi Brown Senior Pro Artists, Amy Conway and Zara Findley, to answer a few crucial questions to help you decide which concealer to pick (as well as how to apply it correctly). Of course, there is no one-size-fits-all approach to concealer, and different skin textures, tones and preferences may work better with some formulas than others.

Best mac concealer for dark circles