MAKE-UP: THE 5 BEST CONCEALERS, THE ONES THAT REALLY WORK. - BEAUTY

Make-up: the 5 best concealers, the ones that really work

Erases the signs of fatigue, makes the eye wider and brightens the look ... the concealer is one of the indispensable products for every beauty addicted. Julien Rol, make-up artist and European ambassador of Make Up For Ever, reveals his tips for finding the right concealer.

How to use the concealer

Fatigued features, sleepless nights, the look that quickly betrays the signs of fatigue. The corrector helps to cover those dark areas that appear under the eyes. The intensity of dark circles can depend not only on an unhealthy lifestyle (smoking, stress, various excesses), but also on a genetic factor. All we have to do is arm ourselves with a concealer to hide that dark area under the eye. The feature that makes the concealer essential not only for make-up artists, is its multiple functionality: it corrects dark circles, replaces the foundation, blurs imperfections, defines the eyebrows and serves as a base for the eyeshadow. To avoid the "panda eye" effect, however, it is important to choose a shade and a textures suited to your complexion and skin type.

The 5 best concealers that really work

The secret to looking radiant is finding the right product that has the ability to brighten the eye area. To achieve this effect, we have selected for you the 5 best correctors, tested and approved, able to last all day.

1. Touche Eclat High Cover by Yves Saint Laurent

Tom Pécheux, make-up artist by YSL describes it like this: "is the perfect concealer, super opaque and at the same time luminous! "The" iconic Touche Eclat pen is no longer just an illuminant but also a concealer amazing. Thanks to a high concentration of colored pigments, this product ensures immediate coverage, combined with the original illuminating effect of Touche Eclat. Thanks to its fluid texture it is easy to apply, directly with the tip or using a finger for a very natural finish, which blends well with the skin without leaving marks. Its anti-fatigue formula, based on vitamin E and caffeine, with the addition of the soothing extract of Moroccan calendula, is able to eliminate tiredness from the eye contour for a long time. A small amount of product applied to the dark circles area is enough to make it disappear. It is also a magical tool to cover skin imperfections (be it a pigment spot, redness or an acne scar) and ensure a naturally even complexion. An exceptional concealer to use every morning.

2. Yves Rocher's high coverage concealer

Infinite day and too short a night. When you wake up, after a few hours of sleep, your eyes burn, are swollen and dark circles are more marked than usual ... but, fortunately, there is a concealer by Yves Rocher ready to rush to your rescue! Thanks to its high coverage formula, it is possible to hide the signs of fatigue for a super radiant effect. Enriched with cornflower water, it also soothes the eye area, making it fresh and healthy again. Due to its liquid appearance it is suitable for all skins, even the driest, and is easily blended without creating those deposits in the small wrinkles that we all hate. It is a real touch of immediate freshness for our eyes. One more point in its favor? It is a vegan product and is available in 15 colors for all skin tones.

3. Make Up For Ever Full Cover

This Make Up For Ever concealer is truly miraculous! Probably its fame continues because, thanks to its coverage, it is the only one able to perfectly hide even tattoos. Its particular creamy formula makes it waterproof and long-lasting. It has been designed to guarantee extreme coverage of all defects. of the face: not only of dark circles, but also of scars, birthmarks and pigmentation spots.

4. KVD Vegan Beauty Concealer Lock-it Cream

This cream concealer, cruelty free, is a real all-rounder product for the face. In addition to covering dark circles, it also camouflages imperfections, redness, blemishes and allows you to create effect volumes with contouring. Its hyper-covering and ultra-pigmented formula hides absolutely everything, guaranteeing a long duration. Thanks to its pointed applicator , it is possible to distribute it even in the most delicate and difficult to reach areas, such as the hollow between the eye and the nose. It is available in 21 colors: to perfectly cover dark circles we recommend using one or two lighter shades, if instead you want to blend the product to camouflage imperfections then choose a tone on tone, or prefer that a darker tone to outline in a way homogeneous the eye contour, finally use a lighter tone to give a luminous effect to the face. With its packaging goth is one of the most desired products by beauty addicted.

5. Nars Radiant Creamy Concealer

Reviews on the web have crowned this best-selling product from Nars as the best concealer for many professionals. His secret? The special texture that adapts to all needs and all skin types. Acts on lighter and darker dark circles, manages to cover blemishes and illuminate the eye contour. Its fluidity ensures an imperceptible natural finish. It is very pleasant to apply and moisturizes the eye area. The face looks fresh and radiant, even after a long sleepless night or a hectic week. It is available in 22 colors and is suitable for all skin tones. A real must-have.

How do i choose the right concealer color?

Each face has dark circles of its own shade which, very often, fluctuates from bluish to purple or takes on shades that turn from brown to black. It is on this basis that the color of the concealer varies.

Bluish or brown dark circles: it is recommended to use an orange concealer to contrast the blue or black color of the eye contour. These shades, in fact, neutralize each other. Once you apply the orange concealer, dark circles disappear completely! After having distributed it well on the skin, tapping it with a finger, you can then apply another concealer of a color consistent with your complexion on the eyes.
Dark Purple Dark Circles: When the complexion of the dark area under the eyes turns purple, it can be really difficult to cover it. To achieve a radiant effect, it is recommended to use a yellow concealer. Since yellow and purple are complementary colors, they cancel each other out perfectly and the dark circle vanishes in the blink of an eye.

Which concealer texture to choose?

In powder, stick, cream ... there is a wide range of eye contour care products. The consistency of the concealer, however, varies according to the type of skin and the intensity of the dark circles. Obviously, the more the dark circles are evident, the more greater coverage is needed. Usually, it is advisable to choose cream products, which are often the most covering and hiding dark circles and imperfections more easily. However, it is necessary to specify that if your skin is dry this type of concealer definitely not suitable for you. It would risk not to stretch well evenly and leave unsightly marks. If the eye area is dehydrated, it is advisable to first apply a serum to nourish the area and then focus on a moisturizing product with a liquid texture. You can also mix a drop of the oil you use for your skincare with the concealer for an even more moisturizing effect.

How do i apply the concealer?

Should I apply the concealer before or after the foundation? This is a very common question. The answer is simple: the concealer should always be applied after the foundation to achieve a more even effect on the skin. In addition, it is also much easier to correct blemishes and blemishes this way.
What do I use to apply the concealer? Brush, sponge or finger, what is the best way to apply the product? All three are effective: the brush grants greater precision and avoids product waste, the sponge guarantees a better nuance and a more homogeneous result and the finger, by slightly heating the concealer, allows to obtain an ultra-natural fade without marking the contour eyes.
What is the right way to apply the concealer? The brightness given by the application of the concealer creates an optical effect such that the areas covered by the product come out in relief. This is why the concealer is indicated to illuminate not only the darkest parts of the face but also the most sunken ones. It is recommended, therefore , to apply the concealer starting from the "hollow of the eye" and then fading it outwards. A last suggestion? Remember to apply some also on the mobile eyelid for a more homogeneous final result.
How to cover bags under the eyes? These are slightly swollen areas of the face, unlike dark circles which are sunken. In this case, the concealer is applied only in the darkest crease of the eye contour. The only effective way to get rid of bags under the eyes is to avoid covering them so as not to accentuate their volume and swelling.

Another 10 carefully selected concealers with excellent reviews

Accomplice Concealer & Touch Up Stick - Marc Jacobs (Available from Sephora in super offer at € 15.00)
Boiing Cakeless - Benefit Cosmetics (Available from Sephora at 25.50 euros)
Pro Filt "r Instant Retouch Concealer - Fenty Beauty (Available from Sephora for 25 euros)
Instant Anti-Aging Eraser Maybelline - Maybelline (Available on Amazon at a discounted price of € 7.90)
Magic Away - Charlotte Tilburry (Available from Sephora for 30 euros)
Double Wear - Estée Lauder (Available from Sephora for € 28.90)
BarePro Stick - BareMinerals (Available on Asos for € 26.49)
Beyond Perfecting - Clinique (Available for a discounted price of € 35.95 on Asos)
Stay Naked - Urban Decay (Available on Asos for € 29.00)
Born To Glow - NYX Professional Makeup (Available from Sephora for € 12.49)