How do I find the right shade of concealer?

The rule of thumb for picking your concealer shade is based off of your foundation shade. Beauty experts advise that everyone should have two shades of concealer in their arsenal, one lighter, one darker, since daily sun exposure means your skin tone shifts slightly all the time.

What color shade of concealer should I use?

For the undereye area, be sure to select a shade of concealer that’s no more than one or two shades lighter than your natural skin tone to avoid an obvious white circle around the eye area. For your face, select a concealer that matches the color of your foundation exactly.

Should my concealer be lighter or darker than my foundation?

“Always go a shade lighter than your foundation.” The lighter tone will cancel out dark discoloration, but be careful not to go too fair. Concealers that are more than one shade lighter than your skin tone can leave you with a ghostly shadow. If you bought the wrong color, there’s a quick fix.

How do I choose a concealer shade online?

Once you know the finish you want in your concealer, it’s time to address the hardest part of your search – getting the shade right. The general consensus among experts is that you want your concealer to match your skin completely, with a maximum of one or two shades lighter for your under-eyes if you wish to brighten.

What shade of concealer should I use for dark circles?

Depending on a person’s skin tone, dark circles can tend to have purple-ish or blue-ish hues. To conceal dark circles, the same color wheel principle applies. People with fairer skin may opt for yellow, peach, or pink colored concealers. Darker skin may benefit more from an orange shade.

Does concealer go under or over foundation?

Many of us instinctively put concealer on first, then add foundation or tinted moisturizer, but you’ll get the best results by adding concealer last. As its name suggests, foundation is meant to be a foundation for your makeup, so it should be the first product you’re applying.

How do I know what my color tone is?

Hold up your arm in the natural light and determine the predominant color.

1. If you can’t tell if your veins are green or blue, you may have a neutral skin tone.
2. If your veins appear green, you have a warm skin tone.
3. If your veins appear blue or purple, you have a cool skin tone.

What color should your concealer be?

A concealer must be the same color with your foundation – that is, if you want to hide mild blemishes. It should be a shade lighter, if you plan on using it as a highlighter. Remember: In other cases of extreme discoloration, use color correcting concealers (e.g. green for redness, purple for yellow tones etc)

Should you apply concealer before or after foundation?

Applying concealer before or after foundation has two major reasons. Get more coverage by applying it after foundation and less coverage by applying it before foundation. If you like powder foundation, apply the concealer first always to avoid a cakey look.

Should I use peach or yellow concealer for undereye?

If you have fair to medium skin and experience dark circles under your eyes, try using a yellow, peach, or pink color corrector, since your complexion may be too fair for an orangey shade. If you have darker skin, opt for a shade of orange (like apricot) to correct dark circles.