How to Choose the Best Concealer for Your Skin Type

Concealer is meant to hide larger blemishes that cannot be hidden with foundation. Although you may not need concealer every day, having some on hand is crucial for days when you skin needs a little extra help. Choose the best concealer for your skin type to make sure you always look your best.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Choosing the Best Concealer

1. Look at the natural color of your skin. Even if you dislike and wish you could change it, work with your natural color by choosing a shade that matches. This will look better than trying to lighten or darker your skin.

2. Determine your skin type. Is it oily, dry, normal or combination?

3. Consider buying two shades, so that you can use a slightly darker color in the summertime if you tan easily.

4. Choose a concealer with undertones in the shade that matches the undertones of your skin. For most people, this is either yellow or pink.

5. Test the concealer on your forearm. The makeup should disappear, while working to cover slight blemishes.

6. Test the concealer on your face at a makeup counter if possible.

Tips & Warnings

• Higher quality products may be more expensive, but they often provide better results.
• Ask a beauty representative for recommendations if you have trouble making a decision on the best color to buy. She will notice things about your skin color that you will not see.
• Test all new products on a patch of skin on your neck before using on your face to make sure they do not cause an allergic reaction. Under your ear is a good place—any irritated spots can be hidden easily with your hair.