How to Choose the Perfect Concealer for You!

Wave goodbye to those unsightly blemishes and say hello to radiant and flawless skin as popPRETTY shows you how to choose the right concealer that is simply perfect for your own skin tone.

1. Determine your skin tone – Figuring out the shade of your skin tone is a very important step to finding the right concealer.  A simple way to know your skin tone is by checking the color of the veins on your arm. Plenty of blue veins means cool tones, while green veins signal warm tones.

2. Find your skin type – There are three common skin types: dry, combination, and oily. Knowing which skin type you have will help you pick the right type of concealer that is perfect for your skin.

3. Know your skin shade – You also need to know what shade your skin is. Be sure to find a shade that isn’t too dark or too light for you. The perfect shade can be found when you apply a swatch of product on your jaw area nearest the neck. If the concealer blends perfectly with the skin color of your neck, you’ve definitely got a winner!

 

Yes, a concealer can get you perfect looking skin when applied the right way!

Also note that when looking for a concealer, it should be about the same or slightly lighter than your own skin shade. This helps in brightening areas and disguising annoying spots.

There are three main types of concealer - cream, stick, and powder. This is where your skin tone, type, and shade come in.

Pro Longwear Concealer by MAC

• Cream  This concealer is good for dry and combination skin types. However, putting this on the under-eye area might be a bit tricky as they tend to cake or get into fine lines.
• Stick  Stick concealers give light coverage depending on how thick you lay it on your skin. They are perfect for brightening up the under eye area and evening out your skin tone but not the best choice for overall coverage. Most skin types can use stick concealers.
• Powder/Mineral  Powder concealers which usually are available in mineral makeup brands are perfect for those with oily skin as it lessens shine on your face. However, coverage also depends on how much you apply since blemishes require more amount of powder concealer to cover them up than other concealer types.

So what if you weren't born with perfect skin? A concealer can be your best makeup friend!

Concealers are essential for women who need to hide spots or to brighten dark under eye area. 

You can even skip the foundation on a daily basis when you know how to put on concealer properly and still obtain a flawless look. When used properly, this magic beauty product can give that airy, flawless look to die for!

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Makeup Must-haves for "It" Girls

Whether you’re a pro or just starting to explore the wonderful world of makeup, we’ll give you a rundown on the list of makeup you should always have in your purse.

Dior Forever Foundation

1. Tinted Moisturizer/Foundation

Tinted moisturizer, especially those with SPF for UV protection, easily hides minor skin imperfections and even out your skin tone. For everyday wear, you can use tinted moisturizer as this gives a more natural look over foundation.

For extra coverage however, use foundation and blend it on your skin. Make sure to ask the help of the sales clerk or a beauty professional whenever you can. This will help choosing the perfect shade of foundation for you that will complement your skin tone like honey does tea. 

Maybelline Mineral Powder Natural Perfecting Concealer

2. Concealer

These lovely little packages cover imperfections that foundation can’t. They’re the perfect tool to hide under-eye circles after pulling that all-nighter, redness, marks left by previous pimples and more. Concealers hide pimples and blemishes the best. No wonder they’re a total must-have, especially helpful when a big date or some other special occasion is coming up.
Tip: After applying eye cream, use your ring finger to dab a small amount of concealer onto the dark areas under your eyes and in their inner corners. Give the cream and concealer a minute to set then blend the edges into the skin. The key is to apply light pressure. Use your ring finger when you’re skipping the brushes. Our ring fingers apply the least pressure from all our other fingers which makes it perfect when touching our sensitive undereye area!

Tarte Amazonian Clay 12-Hour Blush

3. Natural Blush

Finding the right shade of blush is essential in achieving that “natural glow”. Cheek tint is your best bet if you want to look “blushing”. To avoid looking like a clown or trying too hard, start with lighter shades of blush. If you want a summer glow, opt for coral pink and peaches.   

Shu Uemura's Award-winning Eyelash Curler

 4. Eyelash Curler

Invest in a great eyelash curler. You won’t regret the day you did! These handy tools open up anybody’s eyes instantly. Shu Uemera is the brand of eyelash curler that most makeup artists and celebrities swear by.

Benefits Cosmetics They're Real! Mascara

4. Clump Free Mascara

Long and thick eyelashes accentuate your whole eye area and give a very alluring look. If you are afraid of clumping, the best mascara choice would be lengthening ones. Thickening mascara on the other hand cause more clumpings than lengthening ones but they do make lashes look fuller than any other kind of mascara. Wiggling the eyelash brushes as you sweep from from the roots of your lashes to the tip will lessen the clumps.
Tip: After curling your lashes, press the mascara wand against your lashes, steering clear of the lids. Gentle wiggle the wand up toward the lash tips in a zigzag motion to ensure that every lash is covered.

Chanel Lipstick-Coated Lips

5. Lipstick

This is one of our favorite makeup. In fact, one of our beauty interns don’t go out of the house without wearing one. A lovely shade of lipstick alone can instantlly change your look. Gliding on red lipstick could sometimes be all you need to look ready for a night of partying.
For daytime looks, baby pink, nudes, and peaches will make you look sweet and fresh.
Invest on long wearing ones that contains moisturizer to prevent chapping. Don’t forget to apply lip balm first for a smoother application.

Like we always say here at popPRETTY.com, makeup rules are there as helpful guidelines. But you can break them. We expect you to follow only one rule when it comes to makeup: have fun! Makeup is an artist’s tool so go ahead and express yourself!

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