It’s the much-known truth that concealer is a game-changer when it comes to makeup. Especially on those terribly hurried Monday mornings, right? However, if you do not know how to use concealer the right way, it could land you with a very blotchy and caked makeup look. You need your concealer to blend in and be practically invisible to the naked eye. Here’s how you can achieve the look...

Thoroughly cleansing and hydrating the skin with a rich yet weightless moisturiser is important before you swipe on the concealer. Makeup artist to the likes of Priyanka Chopra and Lupita Nyong’o, Nick Barose says, “Before big red carpets, I use warm washcloths to scrub away dry patches.” Maybe you should too! Also, if you’re wearing foundation, you do not need as much concealer as you think you might need.

When your undertones are mismatched, the concealer starts to look ashy or just stands out too much. Hence, you need to know what shade suits you best. “On the under-eyes, use a light-reflective formula that’s a shade lighter than your skin to brighten up the area,” says Barose.

“You don’t need to cover your whole under-eye area, just wherever you are dark,” says Romy Soleimani, whose clientele includes Tracee Ellis Ross and Cara Delevingne. “Usually it’s the inner third of the eye and a bit at the outer corner,” adds Romy. “It’s important not to go too close to your bottom lashes so there is no build-up or harsh line,” she concludes.

Blemishes are already overproducing oil, so you don’t want the product to slip and slide. All you have got to do is place a thick blob of concealer on the blemish or scar and blend. Blending covers up anything and everything!

After using blotting papers, use a dome-shaped brush to apply whisper-light setting powder. Powder under the nose and eyes are a must after using concealer.
There, now you will never have to worry about whether your concealer will show in those Instagram pictures or not!