Ideally concealer can be the secret weapon that can make every blemish and dark circle disappear and lift your face. Concealer will make people think you are the most rested person in town (even if you stayed up til 3 am and live on coffee . Unless you are one of the few people lucky enough to have a smooth complexion with no dark circles, concealer is a must.  If I were to only choose three makeup products every morning, concealer would definitely be one of them.  It is that important.  But unfortunately many people either overlook this step, or use the wrong concealers for their skin and end up creating a a mask that ends up POINTING to their flaws instead of masking them.

Here’s a few tips to help you pick the color that will work right for you:

1. Make sure the concealer matches the skintone color that is in between the upper part of your cheekbone and bottom of your eye-socket bone.
2. DO NOT use a color that is lighter than your normal skin,.. as this is a flag that will draw attention to that area. This is a mistake many people make.
3. Apply the concealer with a light, blotting motion using either your finger or a concealer brush.  Do not wipe or smear it on. Once you have applied it, blend, blend, blend the outer edges into the surrounding skin.  You should not be able to tell where your concealer ends and the rest of your face begins.
4. The concealer texture is important.  It should glide over your skin with smooth color.  It should not easily collect in any creases or catch or magnify your skin texture (most cheap concealers will do this).
5. Use the concealer sparingly, as the more you use, the more likely it will be to cake, crease, and look unnatural.
   
6. After applying, be sure to dust a light amount of powder over the area to set the concealer and take away any shine and extra moisture.

That’s it!  If you’re in a hurry, just add a dusting of sheer blush, a coat of mascara and a natural lip gloss and you’ll have a super fast everyday look that will light up your face.