What is concealer?

Aug 20, 2016

Sasha R.

What is it for exactly?

Aug 20, 2016

Lauryn E.

It's used for concealing discolorations and imperfections, such as dark circles and acne marks and scars. Some can also be used to highlight the face. It just depends what concealer it is.

Aug 20, 2016

Sasha R.

Ohh okay thank you! @ Lauryn.

Aug 20, 2016

Marleen B.

A true concealer is for "concealing" imperfections. Dark circles, hyperpigmentation, redness and blurring out shadows. etc. Nowadays, everyone is using concealers for highlighting/brightening. Tarte has a new concealer/highlighter hybrid that just came out. I personally prefer not to use concealer for brightening. If I want to brighten up in the triangle of light area, I prefer to use either a foundation only 1 shade lighter or a brightening pen. Since concealers have a tendency to be opague (so they can conceal), they totally obliterate the radiance of real skin, imo, counteracting the ultimate brightening effect. I think girls are mistaking "brightening" for "whitening". Some like that look, but I find it looks masky & sometimes chalky looking. I see a lot of girls using not only a thick concealer, but a concealer that is 2 to 3 shades (or more) lighter than their skintone, then teamed up with extremely dark contour & bronzer. It ends up looking chalky and fake looking in contrast, albeit glamorous, but still very drag queen looking. When you use a much lighter concealer you're already creating contrast against your own natural skin tone. So youre doubling that contrast on an already contrasted area with more contrast. Technically, if you want a more chiseled face, you could use either highlighter or contour. You don't have to use both. I know some women who don't like extra product on their cheekbones because of textural issues, so they just contour. And I know some girls who find contouring too complicated, so they just highlight. Both can achieve a more very beautiful, more naturally looking chiseled face. But there are a lot of girls who like that completely flawless, masked face, void of any real skin look. But, that is definitely a "look" and it's not for everyone. That's not to say, you cannot get a very beautiful and natural look using all the above techniques and products. You definitely can. But it takes a light hand and lots of practice to get it down. A lot of girls watch these tutorials and try to replicate the look but because they're beginners, end up with not so desirable looks. It's best to start off with thinner products and shades that are not too extremely light or darker than your skintone and products that are easier to work with. As you get better, you can work up to more advanced techniques and products that can yield some very transformative looks but are harder to work with. I know that was a lot more than what you're question was asking. So in saying all this. I also wanted to add, that if you're going to use a concealer for just concealing. There are different formulas better for certain areas. Generally, thinner, wand or tube concealers are more moisterizing & creamier, better for undereyes. Thicker, stiffer pot or compact concealers are better for facial imperfections. Again, these are only guidelines. Use what works for you.

Aug 21, 2016

Kat S.

I use concealer to cover up my undereye circles and to brighten my undereyes😊

Aug 21, 2016

Sasha R.

That was a lot info 👀but it helped me thank youuu! & I don't think I have to buy it because I don't have dark circles. @ Marleen.

Aug 21, 2016

Sasha R.

Thank you Yasmin☺️

Aug 21, 2016

Sasha R.

Thanks @ Kat

Aug 22, 2016

Sapphire K.

Wholy moly Marleen is an encylopedia.

Aug 22, 2016

Sasha R.

Lolol that's what I thought when I saw all tht I got blown away 😂😂@ Sapphire