Liquid concealer

Every woman strives for the perfect image, but it is impossible to achieve if you have any claims to the skin of the face. Women of all ages pay so much attention to facial care. In this regard, concealers are indispensable helpers - special cosmetics that mask local imperfections on the skin.

Liquid concealer is a well-deserved product due to its multifunctionality and effectiveness. It is designed to work in sensitive areas of the face - around the lips and eyes, near the wings of the nose. It is usually recommended to be applied to dry, oily, as well as hypersensitive skin.

This remedy is effective in the fight against fine wrinkles, redness, dark circles and bags under the eyes. Due to its light texture, it almost does not clog into pores. However, it must be borne in mind that it is precisely because of its liquid consistency that it does not help much in masking acne and acne, so it must be used strictly for its intended purpose.

The functional advantages of a liquid concealer are due to the fact that it:

• safe when used on sensitive areas of the face;
• effectively fights redness;
• thanks to the reflective function, it well masks traces of lack of sleep (bruises), as well as bags under the eyes and wrinkles;
• promotes masking of enlarged pores and small vascular networks;
• having the effect of lightening, effectively hides areas uneven in color;
• Due to the presence of vitamins and antioxidants, it improves the general condition of the skin and improves its tone.

In a narrow professional sense, a liquid concealer is a specific cosmetic product that is not identical to a corrector, although both of these products can mask skin imperfections. When compared with the corrector, it can be noted that the liquid concealer has a number of special properties, which include the following:

• light translucent texture;
• almost unlimited possibility of compatibility with other tonal means;
• the admissibility of its use to cover areas of considerable area;
• lack of color gamut (which is characteristic of the corrector), the presence of a rich palette of nude shades;
• the ability not to dry the skin (which is typical for a corrector), but to moisturize it;
• the need to use it instead of the foundation or after it (which is not typical for the corrector, which should be applied before it).

The range of masking cosmetics is very diverse. To choose the right option among their many brands and brands, you should know that the concealer can have a different consistency, which ultimately determines its narrow functional purpose.

Products of this type are usually divided into different types (depending on the consistency): liquid, cream, dry, pencils and sticks.

Unlike other types of concealer cosmetics, liquid concealer is characterized by the lightness of the substance used.For this reason, it is intended for those areas of the face that are characterized by increased sensitivity, namely, for the area of ​​​​the eyes, the area of ​​​​the lips, the wings of the nose.

Now liquid concealers are often produced with various additional, “finishing” functions, according to which they are classified. In one group, funds are allocated that are distinguished by increased durability and create a matte effect. Another group includes special "satin" concealers, which provide a more natural degree of makeup. A separate variety is formed by compositions containing reflective particles.

Keep in mind that these kinds of additional features vary considerably (depending on manufacturers).

The correct choice of a masking product is a prerequisite for the effectiveness of its application. To select the most suitable cosmetic composition for the skin of your face, you must follow the following general recommendations:

• clearly identify those areas on the skin of the face that need to be corrected;
• buy the type of concealer, the density of which strictly corresponds to the area of ​​\u200b\u200bthe upcoming application;
• take into account the nature of the ratio of the color of your skin and cosmetic product;
• for the correct selection, do not make a purchase in artificial lighting conditions;
• to make sure that the choice of shade is correct, conduct a trial test.

Liquid concealer is effectively used to solve problems that arise in the eye area. For the face in the eye area, it is precisely the delicate texture of the cosmetic product that is required, since in this area on thin skin superficial veins and age spots are very noticeable.

When you’re about to start applying liquid concealer, you need to figure out how to use it properly. The main recommendations for its use are as follows:

• since mimic wrinkles are especially characteristic of the area under the eyes, do not use a product that has a dense consistency (it will not stay on the skin for a long time), give preference to a liquid composition;
• before applying liquid concealer to dry skin under the eyes, use an eye cream;
• For an additional effect of brightening the desired area around the eyes, choose a product with light-reflecting pigments and vitamin K, which enhances the effect of skin lightening;

• to avoid unpleasant clogging of liquid concealer into wrinkles, use a mixture of concealer with a primer (you can replace the primer with a light serum);
• do not use an oily base;
• to increase the adhesion of the liquid concealer to the skin, before applying it, it is recommended to apply a colorless transparent powder in the area under the eyes;

• to mask defects on the skin around the eyes, give preference to those compositions that are definitely lighter than your skin (1-2 tones).

Professional concealers are easy to use. They are applied pointwise (on a previously applied base). In this case, it is usually recommended to drive such a tool into the problem area with light finger movements, and then blend it with a special brush or moistened sponge.

Do not rub the concealer into the skin, as this can damage delicate areas. Excessive rubbing can also result in too much product being applied.

When working with concealer, makeup artists prefer a brush, because it provides not only the necessary hygiene, but also more thorough shading.

When applying concealer to the area around the eyes, one should not forget about some technical nuances:

• the application of a liquid remedy for masking circles under the eyes should be carried out in accordance with the “inverted triangle” rule, according to which not only the area under the eyes is processed, but also the part of the cheek adjacent to it;
• to give the face freshness, this product must also be applied to the area of ​​\u200b\u200bthe inner corners of the eyes;
• it should be shaded directly at the base of the growth of the lower eyelashes.

Having finished the procedure for applying the concealer to the places intended for it, you need to allocate some time for it to dry. If you see that it has formed a kind of “one whole” with the face and does not stand out as a separate spot, you can start applying foundation. It should be borne in mind that foundation is not applied under the concealer to particularly sensitive areas (for example, under the eyes).

The choice of the type of concealer cosmetic also depends on the characteristics of the season. For example, during periods of high temperature, it is better to apply a dry concealer. During hot weather, it is recommended to use powder: it will not only help to securely fix it, but also give the face a pleasant matte shade.

Reviews of women who regularly use liquid concealer indicate that most consider it not only convenient in daily use, but also highly effective. It really helps to cope with many skin imperfections - without causing any harm to it.

The popularity of liquid concealer is skyrocketing.It should not be forgotten that the greatest effect can be achieved with the skillful use of the product as part of a complete set of masking cosmetics. Liquid concealer should be used strictly for its intended purpose, based on the individual characteristics of the skin.

The following video will help you avoid common mistakes when applying the product.