Concealer: How To Wear It 3 Ways

There is a trick with concealer and I have figured it out.

It can be used 3 ways and can make quite the difference.

I forgot my favourite bb cream and foundation on a trip recently and didn’t have time or the inclination to re-buy my favourites. Somewhere in my distant memory a vague spark flickered and I remembered, if used properly, a good concealer can double or triple not only as a great cover up but also for a base and contouring.

Concealer is one of those products I use mostly under tired eyes and not for much else.

I thought hard and recalled many years ago the most fabulous Parisian beauty consultant in Le Bon Marché teaching me how to use the product in a variety of ways; of course I had forgotten, slipped into lazy habits and not made good use of her intelligence.

When I found myself with limited time and no make-up I bought a concealer. In one of our other conversations a reader had highly recommended this one and as I was up for something new and a single product I took her advice.

This radiant creamy concealer is totally fantastic and saved the day for me. She was right. Thank you.

I don’t know about you but I do become set in my ways, especially with make-up and being forced to try it differently was good for me. I like the idea of using one product in a multiple of ways; I do use lipstick as a blush but other than that I tend to stick to a single purpose.

Here is how to work it.

Cover Up

Tired eyes, redness and blotches are gone with this creamy formula.

Apply the concealer to problem areas first and blend smoothly.

Complete Cover

Working further and adding a small dollop of night cream, this concealer gives a beautiful coverage. Apply on the eye area to create a perfect base for shadow and liner.

Contour

Contouring should probably left to the professionals, that is one to go horribly wrong, but I do recall a great tip from the Parisian woman. Line the top lip and the underside with concealer to highlight the lips. The impression is of a fuller lip line. Try it, you will be pleased.

I am thinking in future I will travel only with this very creamy concealer in creme brulee.

There are many shades; I prefer one shade lighter and blend more consistently for a natural finish.

Any reason to pack and carry less is a good one. Great things do come in small packages.

One product to be worn 3 ways; what’s not to love? xv

Wear It 3 Ways

nars radiant creamy concealer

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