5 Concealer Mistakes
Faux pas that unintentionally make you appear older
When applying and setting concealer, these 5 makeup mistakes will make you look older.
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Concealer mistakes not only ruin makeup, but they can unintentionally make us look years older than we actually are. We’ll show you which five concealer mistakes you can avoid.
Something Concealer under the eyes immediately makes us look fresher. We simply erase the short night or the red pimple in one wipe. But applied incorrectly, the concealer creeps into our wrinkles under the eyes, settles unattractively and leaves us like that seem years older than we actually are. We will now explain to you how to choose the right concealer, apply it optimally and fix it.
5 concealer mistakes that will instantly make you look older
Of course there is no right and wrong when it comes to make-up. Some products and techniques simply look more flattering on the skin, make it appear vital and shine youthfully – others do the opposite. When wrinkles and dry patches are accentuated, we look visually older. Avoid these five Faux pas if you want to avoid it.
1. Matte concealer
There is concealer more liquid, creamier and powdery texture. However, this says nothing about the finish: it can be light-reflecting or matte. Products with a matte finish contain fewer moisturizing ingredients and oils – they are formulated to work on the skin dry. The concealer then no longer moves from the spot, which is definitely desirable on pimples, but under the eyes very crusty and old can look. Matte concealer has a habit of drying out to settle in the fold and then not to leave it again. For a region as busy as the eye area, it is advisable not to use a thick, matte texture, but rather one thin, light-reflecting product to grab.
2. No powder
Everyone has wrinkles around their eyes. Our facial expressions cause the skin to tighten Foldwhereby the Slide in concealer can. To avoid this, we fix liquid/creamy textures with powder – if you don’t do this, it will take about five seconds for the product to gather somewhere. This emphasizes the wrinkles and makes you appear older than you actually are. In addition, your mascara is more likely to smudge, which can also take a few years.
3. Too much powder
The golden mean is the right way here too! Because if you use too much powder and let it work on the skin – as so many influencers do – it will take too much moisture out of the eye area, which will cause it to… dry makes it look. Anything that looks dull, dry and crusty makes us look older – but if our skin is glowing, reflects light and looks plump, we look younger. By the way, this also applies to your complexion in general, for example when it comes to blush.
4. Concealer isn’t light enough
Is your concealer the same color as your foundation? Then it might be too dark for you Look more tired and older can make one appear younger. Here are a few tips to find the right color:
- It’s best to use a color that… one or two shades lighter than your foundation is. This opens up the eye area and immediately makes you look more lively.
- If the shadows under your eyes are bluish in color, you can do so Color-correcting concealer counteract. According to the principle of complementary colors, you choose one peachwhich neutralizes the blue in no time.
- Do you know your skin undertone? This is extremely important, otherwise the concealer will not blend seamlessly into the skin.
Tip: Take a look at your knuckles. If these are reddish in color, you have more of a pink skin undertone, which will be the case “r” or “c” marked for cool toned. If your ankles are hardly any other color, your skin tone is more neutral “n” or yellow “y” or warm “w”.
5. Use an eye cream beforehand
Eye cream is the best preparation before concealer, right? Well, if you regularly use rich care products, your skin will definitely stay healthy smooth, so that the concealer is less likely to settle on dry areas. But don’t make the mistake of using eye cream directly in front to use with the concealer: The oils it contains can cause the concealer to slip on your skin or not connect to your skin and thus roll off. The resulting irregular result looks unflattering as it reveals dark discolorations and makes the look appear more tired and older.
4 tips on how to apply concealer
Concealer looks best when it’s not noticeable at all that we’re wearing it. If you follow these tips, your eyes will look effortlessly alert:
- Wear a small amount of concealer inside too inner corner of the eye on. This opens your eyes immediately!
- One small amount suffices! The more product you use, the more it can creep into the wrinkles.
- Don’t forget those dark spots at the outer corner of the eye to cover. This gives you a nice lifting effect, making you look more awake.
- Use yours fingerto work in the concealer. The body heat allows the product to melt into your skin, making the result look much more natural.
In addition to concealer, you can also make mistakes when applying eyeliner that can make you look older.