4 WAYS TO USE CONCEALER FOR A FLAWLESS-LOOKING FACE

Concealer is THE most versatile beauty product a girl can own. From concealing dark circles and pimples to brightening up your face, a trusted tube of concealer does it all. But despite all its awesome benefits, many women don’t know how to use this product correctly or end up not using it to its full potential. But worry not ladies, we’re here to help.

Here are four ways to use concealer for a flawless-looking face.

01. To hide acne and blemishes

Since concealer has a thicker consistency than foundation, it can work as a spot treatment to conceal acne and blemishes. All you need to do is apply a bit of concealer onto the spot or blemish you want to hide and dab it in using your finger or a damp makeup sponge. Follow it up with foundation and you’re good to go.

02. As a base

For days when a full face of makeup seems a bit too much, applying a small amount of concealer on selected areas of your face can go a long way. Simply prime your face, apply the concealer under your eyes, around your mouth and nose, and over any spots or blemishes and you’ve got yourself a super lightweight, yet flawless base.

03. As a highlighter

Using a concealer that’s one or two shades lighter than your normal concealer can be used to highlight your face. Simply apply this concealer where you’d normally apply highlighter (the high points of your face and under your eyebrows) for instantly bright and glowing skin.

04. To conceal acne scars

Acne scars can sometimes be really difficult to completely conceal. But using a green color concealer can help you cover those acne scars like a charm. Start by applying a green color corrector on the acne scars to cancel out the redness. And follow this up with your usual concealer to hide the green color and give your face a flawless, even finish.

A DEFINITIVE GUIDE TO COVERING UP A BAD BREAKOUT AND ACNE SCARS WITH MAKEUP

A definitive guide to cover up a bad breakout and acne scars with makeup

If you have acne-prone skin, then you’re probably well aware of the struggle that comes with trying to conceal acne and scars. A little extra product and your face start to look cakey; too little and you don’t get the coverage you need. So what’s a girl to do? Take notes from us, of course.

We have curated a simple step-by-step guide to help you conceal that annoying acne and those acne scars too and get a beautiful, air-brushed finish every single time. Read on to find out how it’s done.

Step 01: Prep and prime

Girls remember this – even oily skin needs a moisturizer to prevent your oil glands from going into overdrive. But skip those heavy cream-based ones, and opt for a lightweight, gel formula such as the

Pond’s Super Light Gel Oil-Free Moisturiser

and apply it all over your face. This will act as the base for the rest of your makeup. Next, use a coin-sized amount of the

Lakme Absolute Undercover Gel Primer

and pat it into your skin, focusing on the areas that get oily.

Step 02: Conceal

Take a generous amount of the

Lakme Absolute Mattreal Mousse Concealer

and apply it over your zits in an ‘X’ using either a clean brush or a q-tip. The reason you should use a brush or q-tip is to prevent the transfer of germs and the X-pattern ensures enough coverage without it looking cakey. Next, pat (don’t rub as that causes a streaky effect) the product gently over each zit using your ring finger to blend it all in seamlessly

Step 03: Blot it

Just like you blot excess lipstick after application, you must do the same with your concealer as well. Allow the concealer to sit for a minute or so, and then take a clean tissue paper and gently blot the excess. This will give you a natural, skin-like finish.

Step 04: Foundation

It is now time for your foundation. Dot your entire face with the

Lakme 9 to 5 Primer + Matte Perfect Coverage Foundation

and blend it in using a stippling brush. This will provide excellent coverage and minimize caking, giving you an airbrushed finish.

Step 05: Set it all in

After foundation, it is important to ensure that everything you’ve done stays right in place for the rest of the day, especially if you have oily skin. Use a finely milled loose powder such as the

Lakme 9 To 5 Naturale Finishing Powder

and apply it using a large fluffy brush in a stippling motion to ensure that it all blends into your skin beautifully.

HOW TO USE CONCEALER FOR A FLAWLESS-LOOKING FACE