Under-eye concealers can be one of the hardest eye makeup products to
use if you don’t have the right color for you. There are under-eye
concealers and there are color correctors. Depending on your issue
that you are having, most use concealers are for covering dark
circles under their eyes. Yet this is one of the biggest problem,
you may be using your concealer incorrectly. If you use it correctly
often you can go without wearing foundation as well. This is why its
crucial to know which the right formula and right shade for you.
This article we will talk about concealers only.

Why would you use a concealer? The main reasons why you might be in
need of a concealer camouflage dark under eye circles. A color
corrector is usually used to cover up blemish and hid redness you
may find around your nose and between your eye brows.
Often depending on how dark your circles may be under your eyes, you
may really need both.

Unfortunately many make the mistake of choosing the wrong shade of
concealer bringing attention to what they are covering up. You have
all seen someone who has made this mistake because they use
a color that is too light for them giving them the raccoon look.
Under-eye concealers come in a variety of shades and one should pick a
color that matches your skin tone.

Under-eye concealers come in four types, stick, cream, liquid and powder.
How does one pick which type of concealer is best for you? Each type
works well for everyone. Powder concealer is better for those under
40 because if you don’t apply it correctly, powder concealer could
settle in the fine lines around your eyes bringing attention to that
you are trying to conceal.

Stick type concealer are easy to use because you can apply it right to
your skin. Many do not use it straight from the stick, instead they
use a makeup brush or their fingers to be sure not to apply too
much. Another problem with stick concealers are most are too heavy
because of their thick consistency. They also can come all
ready packaged up making it harder to pick the right shade for you.
Often cheaper drugstore brands will only come in only three shades.
Making it almost impossible to find the right shade for you.

Cream concealers usually come in a tube with a sponge-tipped applicator.
This type is usually not as thick as a stick concealer could be, which
when used gives you a more natural look. Easier to apply by just
dotting a little bit around your eye and blending it in with a tapping
motion with your finger or brush.

Liquid concealers also tends to come in a tube. This one you can apply
with your fingers or brush as well. It may or may not come with
a sponge tipped applicator. When you apply either cream or
liquid concealers, use your ring finger because it is the weakest
finger and is less likely to drag the delicate skin around your eyes.

Powder concealers are the newest types of concealers now
available. Usually made with minerals they work best on the
younger set. Most women can use a yellow-tone loose powder
concealer. Those who are super pale may need a white-tone powder
instead. They are best applied with a round tip makeup
brush. This type of makeup brush will apply the powder in the right
areas without getting it all over your cheek. Remember also with
powder concealers, a little bit goes a long way and you always
apply more if its not covering up what you are wanting it to.

There you have it, the different types of concealers you have to pick
from. If you are not sure which is the better concealer for you, visit
your local department store that offers makeup artists. They can
help you pick the best one for you by showing what the different
types are and how to apply them.


Copyright 2009 Kim Snyder Owner Overall Beauty Great lover of
helping others with their beauty care and products, never happy
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