Finding a concealer that blends into the skin can quickly seem like a never-ending quest. We swatch, we tap, we erase… and the dark circles remain visible. What if the problem is simply where you are testing the product?
For a long time, the reflex was the same: a line on the back of the hand, a glance in the mirror and the shade is chosen. However, this area has little to do with the contour of the eye, which is very fine and often lighter.
Why the right shade of concealer starts in the right place
A concealer that is too light highlights the dark circle instead of blurring it, with a halo that stands out. Too dark, it darkens the eyes. Often, everything starts from a misjudged shade because the color of the hand does not really reflect that of the face.
The color varies from one area to another: the back of the hand is redder, more exposed to the sun, often more tanned. A product tested there may seem perfect in store but turn gray, too light or orange once placed under the eye in natural light.
The pro tip: test your concealer on the edge of your hand
On TikTok, makeup artist @Frenchtouchofmakeup recommends testing the concealer on the edge of the hand, the side of the hand. She shows the gestures: , explains @Frenchtouchofmakeup in a TikTok video relayed by ELLE.
The makeup artist reminds us that the right shade is not necessarily the lightest, but the one that disappears on the skin. , she adds. A simple tip to limit purchasing errors.
After the test on the hand, choose and apply your concealer carefully
For mature skin, makeup artist Patrick Lorentz, Estée Lauder expert, recommends light formulas: explained Patrick Lorentz, interviewed by Femme Actuelle. He adds that, a shade that maintains radiance without freezing the look.
The eye area must remain well hydrated so that the concealer blends in without marking. Val Garland, for L’Oréal Paris, advises applying an eye contour cream, possibly a primer, applying little material and avoiding the product too close to the eye to limit migration and cakey effect.
Where to test your concealer to choose the right shade?
On the edge of the hand, then compare to the face.
Should you use concealer that is lighter than your foundation?
A half-tone to a shade lighter is enough.
How to avoid the cakey effect with concealer?
Moisturize, use little material and stay away from eyelashes.
