im doing something wrong. I pat in a circle...what else can i do?How do ppl get their concealer/foundation perfect looking?
Get it professionally matched at a department store. Also do your make up in natural light, and I also found slightly wetting the make up sponge helps smooth it out, and make sure your face is freshly washed and lotioned.How do ppl get their concealer/foundation perfect looking?
Moisturise 15 minutes before you apply the foundation, make sure its a non greasy moisturiser.
Apply your foundation with a sponge, evenly, then any darker or blemished areas-- apply a dab of concealer -- and pat in, don't rub.
I've been very conscious of concealer/foundation use since before I was old enough to use it. I had a teacher in middle school that always looked like she had a mask on, a very clear, definite line where the makeup ended at her jaw line.
Consider what type of makeup you are using - if you buy cheap, it will probably look cheap. Not to say that you have to go to Aldi's and spend $50 for a bottle, but...
Also, maybe what you are using just isn't matching your skin tone well? Have you experimented with different shades/blends? Maybe try a powder instead of a heavy liquid?
Just a few suggestions... hope it helps :)
blend it in alot more
it really just depends on what type of foundation you're working with(liquid, cream, spray, mousse, etc) and what type of application you're using(sponge, wedge, brush, brush w/ water, fingers, etc), and how you apply and blend. also, the first and foremost important factor is the color you choose. you want to get one that matches well so it blends in and is invisible. this is the hardest part for people, finding a perfect match in color. go to a department store for the best color match.
I never use moisturizer i just go with out because my face gets oily during the day. I only use concealer under my eyes... i tend to get bags there... i use enough to cover the area and the blend well in a back and forth motion and rub any extra down by my nose. I don't like liquid foundation its too mess and does leave your face looking clumpy especially if you have pimples or pimple scars. If I were you try using a powder foundation with a very large bush...make sure you get every where and don't for get to add a little on your jaw line and under you want to make sure that the tone doesn't change too much! Also if you have a powder that doesn't exactly match(then you shouldn't use it) but if you have to make sure you blend into your neck....
Hope this helps you girl!
Best of luck...
Helping to even out the facial skin, concealers are sometimes the only cosmetic that many women prefer to use along with powder for daily purposes. For summer, you may need a shade darker to match your skin tanned and baked in the sun. It basically camouflages facial imperfections and balances out your complexion by hiding out the skin blemishes and under-eye circles. For accurate results, apply the concealer using a small fine tipped brush and blend it well. A yellow-based concealer is a best match for most of the skin tones while translucent powder helps it to set.
A concealer with a high pigment level and having mineral oil as its contents is best for camouflaging purposes as it covers the spot better and stays on the top of the face for more time. It is best to check whether a concealer matches your skin or not in sunlight for correct estimations. Buy the concealer that blends so well that it seems to disappear on the skin and yet hide the targeted spot. Here are some tips to use concealer wisely to get best results:
Adding yellow eye shadow to the concealer can effectively cover dark circles.
Blue or green eye shadow added to concealer is helpful to mask ruddy tones and broken capillaries.
Dry your pimple with the help of a blow dryer on low heat and then use a pointed brush to target the yellow-toned concealer that matches the tone of your foundation, which is dry and has a high pigment level, to the spot. Lightly press around the edges with fingers. Set with loose powder. You can also use concealer pencil for the purpose.
Freckles and pigmentation must only be hidden when it is absolutely necessary as it takes a heavy layer of concealer to cover them up and can look worse. Moisturize the skin well and apply a creamy concealer, which is a shade lighter than your foundation and set it with loose powder. For added glamour, you can also dust it with subtle, skin-toned shimmer powder.
The inside of the nose bridge, corner of moth and outer corner of eyes are the most susceptible areas and need special attention while applying concealer.
The slightly dehydrated residue in the cap of your foundation can be quite an effective concealer that matches your foundation perfectly.
To eliminate under-eye dark circles, choose a creamy concealer with medium pigment level and matt finish. Loose powder may end up accentuating the aging lines in the area. A silky make-up primer with a high level of silicone applied to the area before using the concealer, helps to better mask the area while it also hydrates and smoothen the lines. Apply the concealer by using the synthetic concealer brush and then press into the skin with the fingertips.
To get rid of red scars and birthmarks, use yellow-based concealers. Apply a matt primer to the scars before using drier concealers with high pigment level to cover them up. For raised scars use a slightly darker shade of concealer than your natural skin tone while lighter shade is for indented scars. Set with loose powder.
To hide broken capillaries, you need a yellow-based concealer with a high pigment level and pointed fiber brush for precise application. Press the concealer using the fingertips and then dust with loose powder to let it set.
blend it in with you neck and make it as even as possible
Go to a makeup artist counter or store that specializes in matching foundations to your skin. Your probably using the wrong product. Try Lorac's tinted moisturizer or Bare Minerals. Both look great on almost anyone.
maybe ur using to much? make sure you wait until ur moisturizer is completly dry, and just use a small dab on each section of ur face.
i find using a foundation brush works best for me
it makes blending so much easier
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