A great essential for beauty routines, this product is likely to work miracles … Finally, you still need to know how to use it … We tell you everything!
Capable of illuminating all eyes, of removing the marks left by fatigue and stress on the face, of reducing in a gesture those bluish pockets which appear under the eyes, of making imperfections a distant memory … concealer looks almost like a real magic wand. Lack of sleep, stress at work or in his personal life, poor blood circulation, hormonal changes, heredity … There are a thousand and one reasons to always keep a concealer handy and no matter what yours is, know that – well used and suitable – this product will do wonders.
In this article, we are particularly interested in concealer in stick form and reveal all the secrets of its application. You will also find here a small selection of our favorite products, among which perhaps hides the concealer stick that will make you happy… Mark your notes!
Focus on concealer
A true Swiss army knife of the make-up bag, concealer is not good for erasing bags under the eyes (contrary to what the name suggests). Apply it on your pimples, redness and other imperfections, it is one of these multifunctional cosmetics. Ideal for brightening the eyes, illuminating and unifying the complexion in its entirety, it knows how to be that little detail that is not. It's a fact: concealer can make all the difference. And as there are some for all skin tones – from darker to lightest – you are bound to find the one made for you, which will blend into your face like a second skin.
You can of course use it in addition to a BB cream, a foundation, a powder … in short: anything you are used to using every day. But – for those who want to bet on a luminous result, without overdoing it – know that the concealer may also be sufficient on its own, especially if its texture is creamy.
Concealer stick
Available in cream, compact powder, liquid or stick version, the concealer comes in different forms and kinds, thus meeting all needs and desires.
When it comes in the form of a stick, it is all that is most practical: slip it in your bag and take it everywhere with you, it will become the best ally of your complexion on a daily basis. Coverage that fades over the day? A little blemish that suddenly pops up? Unsheathe it, tap the material directly on the targeted area, finish by blurring it with your finger and in an instant: you're done! Very light, soft and comfortable to wear, the stick concealer wears off for long hours. So you just have to know which one to fall for!
Apply your concealer stick
We told you, the stick concealer is perfectly suited to use "quickly done well done ", Aiming to cover in a gesture any imperfection whatsoever in the rush of a busy day. However, that’s not limited to how to use a concealer stick. Indeed, doing it by applying can only prolong its coverage and hold. Now here are some pro tips to remember:
- Choose a shade suited not only to the color of your skin: too light, it will gray your complexion, too dark it will accentuate what you initially wanted to hide, so prefer it a half-tone below your skin tone. But also to the color of your dark circles: the bags that appear under your eyes are bluish? In this case, opt instead on pink or orange tones. Your dark circles tend to brown? A beige or yellow concealer will do the trick. Are they very marked, black or purple? The green tint is for you.
- The color of your concealer will have to be adapted, but know that the same goes for its texture. If your skin is particularly dry, for example, prefer a product with moisturizing properties.
- Either way, always moisturize your skin well before applying anything, the concealer stick is of course no exception. A perfectly hydrated eye area is the basis for successful concealer application.
- Before or after the foundation? It is to this frequently asked question that we will now provide an answer. While many believe that concealer should be applied before foundation, the reality is quite different. Indeed, contrary to popular belief, it is once the foundation is evenly applied that the concealer is added which will erase the last imperfections and remaining puffiness.
- For a more natural look, we do not recommend the use of a brush, instead prefer the delicate pulp of your fingers.
- In addition to the areas you want to camouflage, feel free to apply concealer to the parts of your face that you would like to highlight. Apply it, for example, delicately on your mobile eyelid, under your browbones, on the bridge of your nose, on the inner and outer corners of your eyes … You can only appreciate the luminous result!
The editorial's shopping selection
Here are now five concealer sticks that have everything you need:
- The Zero Flaw Corrector Perfect Skin Colors Nature by Yves Rocher
Enriched with musk rose oil with emollient properties, this product – which comes in eight shades – has the art of blending into the skin, leaving behind a natural finish.
- Rimmel Hide the Blemish Concealer Concealer Stick
Similar to a stick of lipstick, this concealer is effective in hiding all types of blemishes.
- Benefit Boi-ing Hydrating Concealer
Rich in vitamin E and apple seed extract, the formula of this concealer is most hydrating, which allows it to camouflage dark circles and imperfections while taking care of the skin.
- Bourjois Blur The Lines Concealer
With its creamy texture, this product – which blurs and corrects – blends discreetly into the epidermis, without drying it out, for a bare skin effect.
- Avène Green Coverage Corrector Stick
With its green color, this concealer is ideal for skin with severe imperfections, which it neutralizes and masks harmoniously. Long-lasting, it is water, transfer and sweat resistant.
So, have you found what you are looking for? Which of these five concealer sticks will enhance your complexion?
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