Hey Sis! Face Check: Choosing a Concealer

If you have oily skin with enlarged pores, don't go for a creamy or stick concealer as these textures tend to clog and magnify the appearance of pores, plus they tend to add an oily shine. We know this sounds basic but it is surprising how often the wrong concealer gets used.

For creating a more even finish over minor skin discolorations, a light to medium coverage concealer will do the trick.

For the under-eye area, be sure to select a shade of concealer that's no more than one or two shades lighter than your natural skin tone to avoid an obvious white circle around the eye area.

For your face, select a concealer that matches the color of your foundation exactly. Avoid concealer shades that are noticeably pink, rose, peach, white, yellow, or copper as they will show through your foundation, creating an unnatural appearance.

Following everything listed above, you can begin to experiment to find the textures, finishes, and application techniques that work best for you. Of course, it never hurts to have a makeup artist show you application tools and techniques and you can adapt those techniques to your advantage.