Concealer is used to disguise blemishes not fully covered by foundation due to its thicker formulation. Color corrective concealer is applied before foundation in small areas using shades like green to reduce redness or lilac for a healthy glow. Skin colored concealer is the same or one shade lighter than the skin and is applied after foundation. Dark circles, spots, and blemishes can be concealed using color corrective or skin colored concealer applied with a small brush and blended outwards from the area.

1. Concealer
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2. Why apply a concealer?
A concealer is used to disguise any blemishes that
the foundation does not cover. It has more
coverage than a foundation due to its formulation
being thicker. The concealer is applied to small
areas either before or after the foundation.

3. Colour Corrective Concealer
 This is applied to the affected areas only,
before the foundation.
 Apply with a damp make-up sponge if a
larger area, otherwise use a small
concealer brush.
 When applying foundation work lightly,
using a tapping motion, over the area
where colour corrective concealer has
been applied to avoid dislodging it.
 Colour corrective concealers are
available in various colours to achieve
different effects. The effects are discussed
on the next slide.

4. Effects of Colour Corrective Concealer
Green
Blue
Mauve
Red
Orang
e
Yellow
Neutral
 Green - reduces the
appearance of dilated
capillaries and redness.
 Lilac - gives the effect of a
healthy glow for a sallow skin.
It will also improve the
appearance of any
yellow/brown dark circles.
 Peach - minimises the
appearance of any blue dark
circles which are sometimes
found on very pale skins.
 White/cream - helps to
correct uneven skin
pigmentation and reflects
light giving a luminous effect.

5. Skin Coloured Concealer
 When applying the skin coloured
concealer it should be the same or one
shade lighter than the skin colour. If it is
applied after the foundation it must be the
same shade as the foundation.
 Medicated concealers are available and
these should be recommended for clients
who are covering papules or pustules. You
can also purchase moisturising concealers
and these are recommended for under
the eye area or for dry skins.

6. Concealing Dark Circles
Dark Circles can be reduced by applying
a colour corrective concealer, moisturising
concealer, or light reflecting concealer to
under the eye area. This will lighten the
area and minimise the dark circles.
 Remove a small quantity of concealer
from the container using a sterile spatula.
 Dot with a small brush, similar to a lip liner
brush, under the eye area.
 Blend using the damp cosmetic make-up
wedge.

7. Concealing Spots
Spots – can be reduced by applying a
green or skin coloured medicated
concealer.
 Remove a small quantity of concealer
using a sterile spatula.
 Apply to the area using a small brush and
then blend to achieve a natural result.
 Do not brush the concealer off the centre
of the sport as the result will be ineffective.
Instead simply brush outwards from the
spot (like a ray of sunshine) and this will
achieve a better result.

8. Concealing Blemishes
Blemishes – can be disguised by using a
colour corrector or skin coloured
concealer.
 Remove a small quantity of concealer
using a sterile spatula.
 Apply to the area using a small brush and
then blend to achieve a natural result.
 Do not brush the concealer off the centre
of the blemish as the result will be
ineffective. Instead simply brush outwards
from the blemish (like a ray of sunshine)
and this will achieve a better result.