![]() My favourite way of applying concealer is with a small fluffy brush like the Real Techniques Deluxe Crease Brush (in the purple eye set) – second from the left, pictured below : You can purchase these from PM STUDIO for $39. ![]() The trick is to use the TINIEST amount, however, and to lightly set with a powder: I also really like the It Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye (pictured below). Select Cover concealers are also very good: My favourite concealers at the moment include the M.A.C Pro Longwear Concealer (pictured below). The problem I find when concealing before foundation, is that you are concealing areas where you probably won't need to because the foundation will do a good enough job!Īpplying concealer AFTER foundation means you are applying less product, ( saving you money AND you're avoiding excess makeup or a cake face!) Some people say to go one or two shades lighter than your natural colour, but I prefer to closely match the natural skin colour, and then brighten under the eye with an under eye brightening powder! When applying concealer under the eye, make sure you bring it down into a V like the picture depicts below: ![]() Then once the foundation is applied I will then conceal ONLY WHERE NEEDED in a shade close to the natural skin colour. I will then apply the foundation all over the face (I tend to use at least two different coloured foundations on various areas of the face). I only do this when really necessary and use a small amount of product. Or correcting redness with a green colour corrector). Generally, if I have to colour correct, I will do that first (so correcting under eye darkness with a peachy corrector, for instance. I can only offer advice based on what MY preference is. There are no real "rules" when it comes to makeup, and everyone does things differently. I get asked this question all the time – what do I apply first first, foundation or concealer?
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