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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.
A thin concealor will work if you have slight discoloration under your eyes. A thicker concealor with more pigment (intense color), and should be waterproof will work best for darker under eye color. Most women mistakenly use concealors that are either too light or too thin to be effective. The result is a lighter shade of blu-ish, purple discoloration. If your dark circles or concealor are visible, then either your thickness or color is not right for you or your application was faulty.
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 or tube type of concealor is best applied from the tube onto a finger or brush, then tapped onto the skin. The types that come with their own applicator will dictate how it's applied, otherwise a small brush or your pinky works fine. I wait to apply concealor after any eye and facial makeup, then if there are any mishaps, I don't have to remove and reapply the concealor, foundation and powder.
What is a camouflager?
Camouflagers are a thicker type of concealor. They are designed to be used for covering large areas like birthmarks, varicose veins, tan lines or darker or lighter discolorations on the body or face. With the right color, texture and application, camouflagers can cover nearly any discoloration.
How do I use a camouflager?
Camouflagers can be used under the eye area in two ways, it can be used alone the same way you use your concealor or you can mix a little with either your foundation or moisturizer to thin or dilute its consistency. Make sure to finger tap and blend thoroughly to diminish any lines or streak marks in your application. It's always best to dust over the area with a tiny amount of loose, skin colored or translucent powder to set.
Some cosmetic companies label their under eye concealor a camouflager, it sounds confusing, but that's because their product has more pigment than the typical concealor. Sample both types to determine which will work best for you. If after sampling both, you still find that your dark circles have not been covered to your liking - then you will probably benefit from a color corrector. Check out www.andibradshaw.com for age specific books "Foundations, Powders & Blushes" for more information.
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.
A thin concealor will work if you have slight discoloration under your eyes. A thicker concealor with more pigment (intense color), and should be waterproof will work best for darker under eye color. Most women mistakenly use concealors that are either too light or too thin to be effective. The result is a lighter shade of blu-ish, purple discoloration. If your dark circles or concealor are visible, then either your thickness or color is not right for you or your application was faulty.
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 or tube type of concealor is best applied from the tube onto a finger or brush, then tapped onto the skin. The types that come with their own applicator will dictate how it's applied, otherwise a small brush or your pinky works fine. I wait to apply concealor after any eye and facial makeup, then if there are any mishaps, I don't have to remove and reapply the concealor, foundation and powder.
What is a camouflager?
Camouflagers are a thicker type of concealor. They are designed to be used for covering large areas like birthmarks, varicose veins, tan lines or darker or lighter discolorations on the body or face. With the right color, texture and application, camouflagers can cover nearly any discoloration.
How do I use a camouflager?
Camouflagers can be used under the eye area in two ways, it can be used alone the same way you use your concealor or you can mix a little with either your foundation or moisturizer to thin or dilute its consistency. Make sure to finger tap and blend thoroughly to diminish any lines or streak marks in your application. It's always best to dust over the area with a tiny amount of loose, skin colored or translucent powder to set.
Some cosmetic companies label their under eye concealor a camouflager, it sounds confusing, but that's because their product has more pigment than the typical concealor. Sample both types to determine which will work best for you. If after sampling both, you still find that your dark circles have not been covered to your liking - then you will probably benefit from a color corrector. Check out www.andibradshaw.com for age specific books "Foundations, Powders & Blushes" for more information.
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Andi Bradshaw is a makeup artist and an esthetician, who clarifies "what it does and how to use it" of each subject in each of her 17 books. Check out www.andibradshaw.com and copy and pastea 10 FREE recipes for Lip Glosses, Balms & Butters. Affordable Makeup Books
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