Concealers

Beautiful skin doesn’t have to exist only in your dreams! A good-quality concealer is the secret weapon of every well-stocked toiletry bag. It can cover dark circles under the eyes, acne, veins and small scarsin a flash, while brightening or highlighting  your facial contours. Learn how to pick the best concealer according to your specific skin issue or type and make your imperfections disappear!

Concealer vs. foundation

Are you curious about the difference between foundation and concealer? Even though concealer is very similar to regular foundation, the main difference lies in its thicker consistency and higher pigmentation, which allows it to cover specific problem areas of the skin. While foundation is usually applied to the entire face, concealer targets a specific issue – a blemish, dark circles or hyperpigmentation. That’s exactly why foundation and concealer form a unique duo.

How can you choose a concealer?

If you really want to be able to rely on your concealer, focus on picking the right shade as well as a suitable texture and type that works for your skin.

Liquid or cream concealer – how do you choose the right consistency?

Whether your skin is oily, dry, problematic or mature, the right consistency makes sure that your concealer blends into your skin perfectly.

Concealer stick

Concealer sticks or pens are the ideal choice for oily and problem skin. These come under the full coverage concealer category and just one layer can cover acne, noticeable imperfections and redness around the mouth in one swipe.

Tip: If acne is something that you have to deal with on a regular basis, try some of the best concealers for spots formulated with salicylic acid and other beneficial ingredients to soothe your skin and help dry out pimples faster.

Liquid concealer

A concealer with a sponge or applicator is ideal for dry skin, as it doesn’t dry out the skin. Thanks to its sheer and lighter consistency it usually has less coverage than a concealer stick, but it layers and blends well without settling into fine lines, so it acts as the perfect under-eye concealer for mature skin.

Tip: For very dry skin or noticeable wrinkles, try a hydrating concealer with hyaluronic acid.

Cream concealer

A semi-liquid concealer combines the properties and benefits of a concealer stick and liquid concealer in one. It provides more coverage than a liquid concealer, but unlike a concealer stick, it’s suitable for the eye area, to cover broken veins, blemishes and redness.

Tip: Are you into natural makeup products? Try a natural or mineral concealer packed with plant oils, herbal extracts and concealing mineral pigments.

How can you pick the right shades of concealer?

Do you want to mask specific imperfections, brighten your complexion or accentuate the contours of your face? When choosing the right shade of concealer, it’s important to focus on what you want to use it for. You can either stick to the shade of your skin or reach for a colour-correcting concealer that targets specific skin issues, such as blemishes, dark circles under the eyes or redness.

Concealers to match your skin tone

• To cover minor imperfections, stick to the shade of your skin or foundation.
• To brighten up your skin, pick one that’s a shade lighter than that. Similarly to a highlighter, it’ll brighten your under-eye area and cheekbones while hiding any fatigue in just a few strokes.
• You can also use a darker shade of concealer as a bronzer. To define your facial contours, choose a concealer that’s up to 2 shades darker than your skin tone. If you’re after a more pronounced contoured look, get a contour palette with multiple shades.

Colour correctors

A green concealer for acne, a yellow one for dark circles or an orange one for the eye area? We’ll give you advice on how to navigate them all.

• A purple concealer is the best choice for dark spots, signs of fatigue and for brightening purposes, as it neutralises yellow undertones beautifully.
• A yellow concealer does the opposite of purple, so it is perfect for neutralising areas on the face with a blue tint, such as dark circles, veins and possible bruising.
• A green concealer neutralises red tones, so it works best to cover acne, red veins and spots on your face.
• An orange concealer is brilliant for blue circles under the eyes, helping to neutralise them and brighten the area, giving the skin an overall healthier appearance.
• A red concealer is the ideal concealer for dark circles under the eyes, helping to brighten the dull skin around your eyes.
• A pink concealer corrects dark undertones in the skin, making it perfect for concealing hyperpigmentation, birth marks and moles.

Tip: Do you need to target more imperfections at once? A concealer palette with several nude and colour-correcting shades is the answer, as it allows you to alternate between shades depending on your skin’s current needs.

Concealer or foundation first?

Do you know how to apply concealer correctly? Read on for some tips on how to use concealer correctly:

• Always apply concealer after foundation when using it under the eyes or on blemishes and other skin imperfections. Foundation is used as a first step to even out your skin tone, hide pores and smooth out wrinkles. A concealer is used to touch up any remaining imperfections.
• Using an applicator, sponge, a concealer brush or your fingers, work it into the skin by patting it in until it blends in with your skin and looks natural. Never spread it all over your face.
• When using concealer to cover dark circles, we recommend applying it under your eyes in the shape of an inverted triangle rather than just below your lash line.
• If you want to be sure that your imperfections stay invisible even during sporting activities in the summer, reach for a waterproof concealer, which, just like waterproof foundation, won’t budge when in contact with water or perspiration.
• Finally, set your concealer with powder or setting spray to keep it in place all day.

Covering up a sleepless night, an unexpected rash or a red pimple has never been easier! The wide selection of concealers at Notino offers concealers for acne, brightening concealers for the under-eye area and the best concealers for dark spots, so any blemishes will remain hidden!