Common and effective places to put concealer on your face include:
- Under the eyes, especially on the inner corners and the first half of the under-eye area, to cover dark circles and brighten the eyes
- Around the eyebrows to define and brighten the brow bone area
- Below the cheekbones, often to help contour and lift the face
- On any blemishes or spots, applying concealer directly on the center of the blemish and blending outwards, using minimal product to avoid over-concealing
- Around the nose, including down the sides and on any redness or discoloration there
- On the eyelids if there is discoloration, to create an even base for eyeshadow
- Along the jawline and temples to help sculpt and define the face, sometimes using a concealer shade slightly darker than your skin tone for contouring effects
The recommended order is to apply concealer after foundation to allow for better coverage and blending
. Use a brush, sponge, or fingers to blend the concealer gently into the skin, focusing on the specific areas that need coverage without over-applying
. For a lifting effect, concealer can be applied in an upward, angled shape around the eyes and cheekbones, and even under the bottom lip to enhance facial contours
. In summary, put concealer:
- Under and around the eyes (especially inner corners)
- On blemishes and spots
- Around the nose
- Below cheekbones and along jawline for contour
- On eyelids if needed
Apply it after foundation and blend well for a natural finish