Genius concealer hack revealed
Who would’ve thought that we had been applying concealer the wrong way?
DESIGN BY MARYAM RASHID
No matter how much we love it, applying and wearing make-up can be tiring. From putting on the base to the last bits of mascara, the process can make or break your look for the day. And it’s even worse when the make-up fades off, despite us having put so much effort into it. Concealers and foundation, in particular, tend to blend away during the course of the day, making us rush to the loo for touch-ups lest we look tired and dull.
The purpose of a concealer, as its name suggests, is to conceal dark spots and even out the skin tone. A good concealer can liven up our complexion like no other and many of us are guilty of using it as a complete base, instead of foundation. But funnily enough, most of us are also still unaware as to what the correct method for applying is. According to make-up big-weights like French artist Laura Mercier, concealer isn’t meant to be smeared (as most of us do) but dabbed instead.
So if you want to look gorgeous like A-list celebrities who Laura styles, apply your concealer by tapping it onto the problem areas of your face and patting it in with the pads of your fingers. Keep patting until the entire product has been absorbed into the skin completely and the area you wish to correct is covered. Smearing it causes the concealer to go to waste and fails to procure the desired coverage and long-lasting effect we want. In fact, to make things simpler, follow these four steps for expert results and up to 14 good hours without touch-ups!
Step 1: Always start with a fresh, clean face.
Step 2: Take some concealer on the pad of your index finger and create five spots in a V-shape on the problematic area.
Step 3: Blend the dots in by tapping lightly, all the while maintaining the V-shape in movement.
Step 4: Once the concealer has blended in completely, brush a light dusting of finishing powder to set it in and lock the moisture.
Published in The Express Tribune, Ms T, April 26th, 2015.
The purpose of a concealer, as its name suggests, is to conceal dark spots and even out the skin tone. A good concealer can liven up our complexion like no other and many of us are guilty of using it as a complete base, instead of foundation. But funnily enough, most of us are also still unaware as to what the correct method for applying is. According to make-up big-weights like French artist Laura Mercier, concealer isn’t meant to be smeared (as most of us do) but dabbed instead.
So if you want to look gorgeous like A-list celebrities who Laura styles, apply your concealer by tapping it onto the problem areas of your face and patting it in with the pads of your fingers. Keep patting until the entire product has been absorbed into the skin completely and the area you wish to correct is covered. Smearing it causes the concealer to go to waste and fails to procure the desired coverage and long-lasting effect we want. In fact, to make things simpler, follow these four steps for expert results and up to 14 good hours without touch-ups!
Step 1: Always start with a fresh, clean face.
Step 2: Take some concealer on the pad of your index finger and create five spots in a V-shape on the problematic area.
Step 3: Blend the dots in by tapping lightly, all the while maintaining the V-shape in movement.
Step 4: Once the concealer has blended in completely, brush a light dusting of finishing powder to set it in and lock the moisture.
Published in The Express Tribune, Ms T, April 26th, 2015.