There are certain products that cannot be missing in any vanity or dressing table to find the perfect makeup: foundation, mascara and concealer. Beyond this infallible trio, everything else is accessory. Eye shadows, blush, bronzer, highlighter, lipstick and eyebrow pencil help round off the result, but if we want something simple, fast and for day to day, we are really impeccable with the first three.
To choose the mascara, each person looks for theirs based on their objectives. There are those who want it to lengthen their eyelashes, some prioritize that they look curly and others opt for those that leave them thick and lush. Now, what criteria do we look for when selecting the concealer for dark circles?
The concealer fulfills the noble function of covering imperfections, so much so that sometimes we can even do without the makeup base. Camouflage dark circles, conceal bags and hide pimples or marks are the objectives of this cosmetic. But if we don’t choose the right tone or texture, we can achieve the opposite effect, such as dark circles that are even more marked with the appearance of goop. Let’s see how to find the one that best suits our needs.
The golden rule for choosing the right shade of dark circles concealer is to make it one or two shades lighter than your skin. In this way, it will cover the marks under your eyes effectively, but without losing its naturalness. If you select one that is too light, you will create a kind of reverse panda. While if you take it very dark, it will accentuate the dark circles in a very unflattering way.
Beyond choosing the right tone, for a professional finish you should look at some extra nuances. If what you are looking for is a concealer that camouflages your dark circles, it should have a warm undertone, in order to counteract its intensity. In fact, the color of your dark circles can influence the undertone you need. For blue, purple or brown dark circles, an orange undertone is best for you.
Finally, look for it to have moisturizing properties or to previously use an eye contour. This way you will hydrate the delicate skin in this area and avoid an unwanted cracked effect.
A very common mistake in makeup is to use the same concealer for dark circles and for the rest of the facial imperfections. If you want one to hide pimples, blackheads, spots or marks, you must choose it in the same tone as your skin or, failing that, the same as your foundation.
As for the undertone, yellow is the best for pimples, blemishes, and blackheads. Pink is suitable for marked veins and green is great for skin with rosacea. Apply it only to the area to be treated, blend it very well and put the concealer of the same tone as your skin or your foundation on top to seal it.
