Foundation or concealer? Which one goes first?

Which one to put first between foundation or concealer?

In general it is better to apply the foundation first and then the concealer but there are cases where it is recommended to do the opposite .

FIRST THE CORRECTOR OR THE FOUNDATION?

Let's clarify this topic because there is a lot of confusion on the web. In this article we explain, according to the different  skin needs , which one to apply between the first concealer or the first foundation, to have a perfect complexion.

Keep in mind that creating a good face base is essential for correcting discoloration, smoothing out the skin, hiding enlarged pores, covering pimples, spots, wrinkles and signs of aging. What makes the difference is the application of the face make-up . Professional make-up artists and make-up artists know this well.

WHEN IS IT BETTER TO PUT FOUNDATION FIRST AND THEN CORRECTOR?

In general, the most "correct" application involves first the use of the foundation and then the concealer , simply because the foundation has uniforming properties by covering discoloration, dark circles and imperfections and for this it is useful in making the skin more homogeneous and compact by camouflaging the small flaws.

By applying the concealer foundation first, it is possible to easily identify the areas that require extra intervention by the concealer, which will be useful to permanently erase the defects without exaggerating and maintaining a natural effect, which is what it is rigorous to. aim when you want to create a beautiful face base.

IMPORTANT MEASURES FOR A GOOD RESULT

Remember that the color of the foundation must be as similar as possible to our skin tone to avoid detachments with the neck and give us a healthy and natural look. The concealer, if applied after the foundation, must be of a color similar to the complexion respecting the undertone, and above all it must tend towards orange to erase the dark circles around the eyes, while it can be more neutral in case you have to cover small signs or scars.

The foundation can be applied with the hands, with specific sponges, cat's tongue brushes, duofibres or “flat” bristles. The concealer can be applied with brushes and sponges but also directly with the fingers. In fact, the best results are achieved by tapping the product directly on the affected area with small touches: in this way the heat of the fingertips (the most suitable finger is the ring finger, the finger that makes less pressure) will make the product adhere better. on dark circles or pimples.

To finish the make-up,  a veil of powder is useful , which further evens out the complexion. The powders can be mineral, powder, compact or transparent, the only precaution is to avoid bright formulas , which could highlight the imperfections so hardly covered, and those too full-bodied , which especially in the eye contour area could tend to highlight the fine lines of expression. To overcome this problem, there are many very thin powders on the market specifically for the eye contour area, which in addition to making the base homogeneous, smooth the appearance in a really visible way.

WHEN IS IT BETTER TO PUT CORRECTOR FIRST AND THEN FOUNDATION?

The concealer is applied before the foundation in the case of important discolorations , which must be treated with specific colored correctors : green for marked redness, orange for grayish dark circles, blue, yellow for purple and purple dark circles in the case of olive and / or appearance. turned off. Of course, colored correctors must be applied only and only in limited areas , where there are discolorations and without exceeding.

Also in this case the application must be done using specific brushes or even better with the fingertips, which as already mentioned make the products more malleable and adherent to the skin.

After the concealer, the foundation is put on, which in this case must be applied with delicate movements by tapping it to even out the epidermis and not "drag away" the corrections previously made with the colored concealers. In the case of very showy corrections , it is possible to take care of it by overlapping several layers of concealer fixed by light touches of transparent powder : in this way the effect will be really very covering and lasting!

Turning instead to the powder formulations, always with respect to the theme  which to apply concealer or foundation first, we suggest you use the concealers first and then the foundation to obtain a more natural effect, especially if these are applied in wet form to be more intense and writing. . In this way the powder foundation, which is often mineral of course, will set the color guaranteeing us good coverage all day long.

FOR A GOOD FACE MAKE-UP YOU NEED TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT PRODUCTS

Finally, always remember that it is important to choose the ideal formulation for your skin type and for your type of needs of the moment and make sure that both the foundation and the concealer can "agree" to give us an  effect that is the most natural as possible.

In this sense, it is therefore appropriate to take into account that liquid foundations go better with liquid concealers , just as powdered ones give their best in combination with concealers in the same form, although of course nothing prevents us from experimenting until obtaining the formula that most satisfies us.

The  liquid formulations  are the most common, along with the creamy, and are suitable for  dry to normal skin , while those in  powder  are ideal for skins  combination to oily , although it is important to be careful when applying because powder products, as well as very creamy and dense ones, can highlight small defects, especially in the eye contour area.

Make-up, of course, is not a perfect science, and it is advisable to play with our products in order to find the combination that can satisfy us.

What do you think of our advice on which to put first between concealer or foundation? We really hope they can be useful to you! Do you have other secrets that you know and want to share with us? Do not hesitate to write to us and let us know your opinions!

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