If we had to choose only one product to ensure a good-looking effect at all costs, it would be inevitable to favor concealer. Easy to apply, the latter will know, in a simple hand, camouflage those unavoidable bluish circles under our eyes. Once you have purchased the ideal product to perfectly cover your dark circles, the question of application should be asked. How to properly apply your concealer? Why use a concealer brush? How to use a concealer brush? Here I answer each of your questions regarding this must-have make-up.
The concealer brush: why choose it?
When we make up, we find different types ofaccessories helping us apply our favorite products. Among the essentials, we find the makeup brushes. Designed for such use, they have many advantages that will satisfy you.
When it is well chosen and well used, a concealer brush will allow you first of all one of the easiest applications. Indeed, in a simple movement, you will be able to spread and blur your concealer product while enjoying one of the most uniforms. The shape of the brush will allow you to cover the smallest imperfections in order to offer you a more harmonious complexion, completely erasing your bluish dark circles. Unlike fingers or a makeup sponge, the brush has been designed to give you a natural finish, for a rested look and a healthy glow.
Choosing the right concealer brush
So that your concealer brush can offer you an optimal result during the application, it is essential to choose it well. First of all, we will specify that depending on the product purchased, you will be able to take advantage of a two-in-one model, with an integrated brush. In this case, you will be assured that it is a brush perfectly adapted to the type of concealer, for an application with ease.
However, if your concealer did not have a brush applicator, you would have to choose this one yourself. Do not panic, the choice is actually relatively simple. As a general rule, it is advisable to favor a brush with medium-long bristles, and relatively fine. In this way, you will be able to cover the finest features, without leaving excess product on the skin, for a natural finish in all circumstances.
How to use your concealer brush?
First of all, it is important to mention how to use your concealer so that you can spread it well for a optimum uniformity. As a general rule, concealers feature a relatively fluid texture, which will easily be deposited in droplets on your skin. It is therefore advisable to place a little product under your eyes, from the inner corner to the cheekbones. Then, using your brush, all you have to do is spread your product evenly, in order to obtain the most natural result. The bristles of the brush will notably allow you to blur dark circles for a luminous complexion, even following short nights.
The concealer brush: things not to do
When you have the right accessories, applying your concealer well is not rocket science. However, it is important to note that some things, although common, are to be avoided. Among them, we note the fact of using the same brush as for the application of your foundation. The deposits present on the latter mightimitate uniformity of the result. At the same time, the latter will generally be of a larger size, in order to cover your face with ease, which might prove to be awkward to cover the smallest folds of the eyes.
On the other hand, when talking regarding the mistakes not to make with the concealer brush, it is essential to mention cleaning. Indeed, many people neglect this step, leaving product residue to multiply on the bristles of your brush. If not only the use will be less easy, the result will also be less harmonious. Thus, on a regular basis, it is advisable to wash your concealer brush with clear water and soap, and let it air dry.
