Concealer

You can essentially apply concealer anywhere on your complexion that you may feel needs a little extra coverage, such as blemishes, dark spots or any areas with hyperpigmentation. Additionally, you can add brightness and create a lifted look by applying concealer to the high points of your face – such as your cheekbones, the bridge of your nose, or the middle of the forehead. Eye brighteners like the Rare Beauty under eye brightener are perfect for dark circles.

How you opt to apply your concealer is down to personal preference. With concealers that feature a doe-foot applicator, such as the bestselling NARS’ concealer or Hourglass concealer, you can apply the product directly onto the complexion and blend it out with your fingertips, a brush or sponge. With formulas like the Rare Beauty concealer, you’ll likely find it easy to simply use your fingertips to warm the product and press it into the skin.

Generally, you may find it easier to apply your concealer after your foundation, as this can prevent overapplication and a cakey appearance. However, there are makeup techniques that involve applying both your concealer and contour products before foundation – allowing for a smoother, more even finish.

Just like foundation, finding the right concealer shade starts with understanding your skin tone and undertone. For blemishes, redness and dark spots, choose a concealer that closely matches your foundation for the most seamless finish. If you want to brighten the under-eye area, opt for a shade around one to two shades lighter than your complexion. Explore Kosas concealer shades for a creamy, dewy option, or discover NARS concealer shades for buildable coverage and a radiant finish.