5 Tips On Using Concealer And Foundation

Many women really have no idea how to use make-up! Foundations and concealers are no exception! Foundation, concealer and blush is, well, the "foundation" of your whole look! If you get that part wrong, forget about the rest of it! Read on to learn these simple techniques, that'll help you get it right and look great!

Foundation, Concealer, and blush are the 3 products that many of us get horribly well, for lack of a better way to put it, wrong! Often we buy the wrong shade, and often don't know how to apply them correctly. So here's a few simple, easy techniques:

1. First of all, always bear in mind that concealer can NEVER pass for foundation or vice-versa! Concealer is used to CONCEAL BLEMISHES i.e. blue eyelids, bags under the eyes, imperfections etc. and is used ONLY where needed. Foundation is used to even out and blend with you natural skin tone. It is used over the WHOLE face, blending into your whole neck area (when it comes to make-up, your face does not end at your jawline!) I strongly suggest that you have your skin tone identified at a reputable cosmetic counter in order to get the correct shade of foundation and concealer. It is known fact that approx. 80% of women use concealers and foundations that are 3 to 4 shades too dark!
2. Always apply concealer ONLY to the areas needed FIRST! Apply with your fingers to get a thin, light, even covering. You can use concealer for the eye lids, even if you're not wearing any other make-up.
   
3. When using a cream blush, apply before you apply foundation with your fingers in a patting action to the apples of the cheeks, blending as you go. Powder blush should be applied with a brush, AFTER the foundation, or else it will cake and streak. Remember: less is more!
   
4. Use your fingers to apply an even layer of foundation in a smoothing action over the whole face (remember, your face doesn't end at your jaw-line) over the concealer and blush. This is to make the blush and concealer appear more natural, and not "caked on." The idea here is to make it look like you're not wearing any make-up, and have a perfect complexion.
5. The final step to perfect-looking skin is: a light dusting of translucent pressed powder with a small to medium powder brush (Avoid the larger brushes, as you may over-powder!) This is to "seal" the product and stop it from "sliding" before your day is over! The powder ensures a perfect-looking face all day long!

Ta-da! Your "foundation" is ready for the rest of your make-up! If I can stress 1 point here (okay 2 points):

1. Don't deviate from the above order.
2. less is more, less is more, LESS IS MORE!