Choosing A Concealer Brush
There are things you can’t dispute in this world and one of them is that wearing make- up is second nature to just about every woman. Think about it. How many women have you seen walking the streets without some form of powder, blush or even lipstick? Not many obviously.
While it is praiseworthy that so many of them are taking the initiative to look flawless; a large number still lack basic information when it comes to make up, especially when it comes to the concealer. Just like the name suggests, concealer helps in “concealing” distracting blemishes and other imperfections. Therefore it’s imperative to apply it correctly to avoid resembling a clown.
Once you have found the best concealer that suits your skin tone; you are halfway to a glamorous look. The only thing remaining is the concealer brush. No matter how tempted you may be, always opt to use a brush when applying your concealer instead of your fingers. This is because your fingers contain oils that can cause trouble blending the concealer while brushes on the other hand mix much more smoothly.
So how do you go about choosing your concealer brush?
The first step in finding the best tool for application is in finding a brush with very soft bristles. Nylon is usually the preferred material. The softness serves in easing the blending process of the concealer to your face.
You will also require a brush with a tapered end. Just in case you’re wondering; the tapered end helps when applying concealer to the corner of your eye. This is why brushes are preferred over naked fingers as one tends to overlook this area since it is difficult to blend correctly with the finger tips.
Another very important point to remember in the hunt for the best concealer brush is to choose one that is friendly to all types of make-up; liquid or powder. For this, you have to consider the bristles. Very thick and coarse bristles can cause hindrances when it comes to mixing powder on the face. They also have the tendency of making liquid concealer go in streaks across the face when applied.
One other thing that is not usually mentioned is the physical form of the brush. Ensure that it fits in your hand well. Brushes that are too long or too short can make make-up application arduous.
Last but not least, the price. Contrary to popular opinion, price and quality do not necessarily go hand in hand. To ensure you get the best concealer brush at the best rate, read through the package that houses the brush. If possible hold the brush in your hand and examine it in detail to ensure you are not in for a rude shock when you begin using it.
In this light, your face is the first thing that people see. Always strive to make a remarkable first impression in all your encounters, be they friendly or business oriented. With the above instructions, you are guaranteed to get a tool that will leave your face beautifully made up and shining with glamour.
Concealer – Your Best Friend?
Make up is supposed to enhance your appearance; however this is not always the case. While it is true that following the correct procedures can make make-up work wonders, the opposite is true if the right techniques are not followed to the letter.
In order to help you avoid those embarrassing make-up moments, this article will focus on the don’ts when it comes to applying your make up.
I’ll get right into it. One of the most common mistakes that many women are guilty of involves the use of inappropriate colors. It doesn’t matter whether you messed up your eyebrow color, your foundation, blush or even lipstick. Fact remains that colors that clash with your skin tone only succeed in making you look ridiculous.
To avoid looking like a clown, always ensure that the make up you use matches your facial skin perfectly.
When it comes to applying concealer, the mistake that most women make is trying to camouflage dark spots or blemishes using a light shade of concealer.
The best concealer for any woman trying to hide dark spots shouldn’t lighten the skin; it should neutralize the dark patches. In other words, these imperfections should be “concealed” by using contrasting colors depending on the dark spots that need to be covered.
Of course before you just can pin point a particular shade of color for your spots; you must endure a game of trial and error. Nobody said beauty comes easily. The same also applies when looking for the best concealer to cover dark circles under the eyes.
Speaking of eyes, many are taking the “smoky” look a little too far by applying too much eyeliner. Encircling the eyes with make up serves the purpose of drawing attention to your eyes. The kind of attention that you draw all depends on you. Picture the following scenario; a woman with very small eyes that show very little whites lining the top and bottom of her eyes, including the water line with lots of eyeliner. The result is nothing short of comical as only two big black dots are seen.
The general rule here is to draw a thicker line at the end of the eyeliner on the top of the lid with the objective being that the thicker line moving to the thicker outer lined areas will give the illusion of a bigger eye.
Walking around with left-over lipstick is not only embarrassing but also annoying. I must point out that there are no compromises when it comes to lipstick. If you want it to last longer you have to keep renewing it every few hours otherwise don’t put it on at all if you feel you’re not up to the task.