Alright, if your under eye area has been moisturized, and you're still thinking what can be done about those dark circles, then most likely, you should be using a concealor. Small areas, like (not so) dark circles or blemishes can be covered with a concealor. It's worth the trip to your favorite cosmetic counter to check out the different types and consistencies, focus on the color then find the consistency you like.
There are many different types offered by the different cosmetic companies, some concealors are thin, others are thick and either might be resistant to water. Today's concealors come in many different skin colors and several different types of application. The oldest and most popular kind of applicator is the lipstick type of tube. A modernized version is the fat little pencil with the creamy "lead", another type is a mascara type tube with a sponge wand or brush applicator, or you may like the soft bodied squeeze tube.
For those with pale discolorations, a thin concealor will be fine. However, those with darker under eye color will need a thicker product with more intense color (heavier pigment), which should be water resistant, for best results. Unfortunately, the average woman uses concealors that are too thin or too light for them. If your outcome is a lighter version of what you're trying to conceal, check the thickness or color of your product then take a second look at your how it's applied.
What do they do?
Concealors are used to do just that; conceal or cover up. They are like foundations but a concealor has more pigment (intense color); and is often thicker than a foundation, and a camouflager has more pigment and is thicker than a concealor. The extra pigment is why the product is thicker.
How do I use concealors?
Pick up a pearl size dot of concealor with a small brush, apply and lightly tap the concealor under and around the area. Tap and blend about an inch beyond the dark under eye, thinning as you go toward your nose, hairline and cheekbone. Finish with a thin application of liquid foundation or a very light dusting of powder.
The stick type of concealor should not be used from the tube, directly onto the skin. Its best applied by rubbing it on a finger, then dotting it onto the skin. The other types may also be applied with a finger; the applicator that comes with it, or with a brush. Personally, I apply concealor after all facial makeup except the finishing powder; this way if you have an under eye shadow or mascara smudge, you won't have to redo that area.
What is a camouflager?
A camouflager is a more color intensive version of a concealor. They are used for larger areas like covering shoulder or foot sun tan lines, birthmarks, varicose veins or for covering large, lighter or darker colored areas on the face or body. When properly applied and matched to your skin color, this product will make almost any discoloration disappear.
How do I use a camouflager?
There are two ways that you can use a camouflager under your eyes, you can use it alone as you would use a concealor or if you don't need the color density, it can be diluted with a little moisturizer or foundation. Thoroughly blend on the back of your hand and tap on the area and blend to erase any streaks or lines. For best finishing results, dust with a very small amount of flesh colored, or translucent loose powder.
Some makeup companies call their facial concealor a camouflager, don't be confused, they do that because theirs have more pigment (intense color) than the average concealor. You'll know if you need a typical concealor or a facial camouflager, take the time to sample both to see which type suits you best. However, if you have really deep, dark under eye circles and have tried both and still are not satisfied with the result, you probably need a color corrector. See www.andibradshaw.com for more in depth information and check out "Foundations, Powders & Blushes" (for your age group). - 17943
There are many different types offered by the different cosmetic companies, some concealors are thin, others are thick and either might be resistant to water. Today's concealors come in many different skin colors and several different types of application. The oldest and most popular kind of applicator is the lipstick type of tube. A modernized version is the fat little pencil with the creamy "lead", another type is a mascara type tube with a sponge wand or brush applicator, or you may like the soft bodied squeeze tube.
For those with pale discolorations, a thin concealor will be fine. However, those with darker under eye color will need a thicker product with more intense color (heavier pigment), which should be water resistant, for best results. Unfortunately, the average woman uses concealors that are too thin or too light for them. If your outcome is a lighter version of what you're trying to conceal, check the thickness or color of your product then take a second look at your how it's applied.
What do they do?
Concealors are used to do just that; conceal or cover up. They are like foundations but a concealor has more pigment (intense color); and is often thicker than a foundation, and a camouflager has more pigment and is thicker than a concealor. The extra pigment is why the product is thicker.
How do I use concealors?
Pick up a pearl size dot of concealor with a small brush, apply and lightly tap the concealor under and around the area. Tap and blend about an inch beyond the dark under eye, thinning as you go toward your nose, hairline and cheekbone. Finish with a thin application of liquid foundation or a very light dusting of powder.
The stick type of concealor should not be used from the tube, directly onto the skin. Its best applied by rubbing it on a finger, then dotting it onto the skin. The other types may also be applied with a finger; the applicator that comes with it, or with a brush. Personally, I apply concealor after all facial makeup except the finishing powder; this way if you have an under eye shadow or mascara smudge, you won't have to redo that area.
What is a camouflager?
A camouflager is a more color intensive version of a concealor. They are used for larger areas like covering shoulder or foot sun tan lines, birthmarks, varicose veins or for covering large, lighter or darker colored areas on the face or body. When properly applied and matched to your skin color, this product will make almost any discoloration disappear.
How do I use a camouflager?
There are two ways that you can use a camouflager under your eyes, you can use it alone as you would use a concealor or if you don't need the color density, it can be diluted with a little moisturizer or foundation. Thoroughly blend on the back of your hand and tap on the area and blend to erase any streaks or lines. For best finishing results, dust with a very small amount of flesh colored, or translucent loose powder.
Some makeup companies call their facial concealor a camouflager, don't be confused, they do that because theirs have more pigment (intense color) than the average concealor. You'll know if you need a typical concealor or a facial camouflager, take the time to sample both to see which type suits you best. However, if you have really deep, dark under eye circles and have tried both and still are not satisfied with the result, you probably need a color corrector. See www.andibradshaw.com for more in depth information and check out "Foundations, Powders & Blushes" (for your age group). - 17943
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