The Under-Eye Trick That Stops Concealer From creasing #matureskin #foundation #womanover50, by Makeup Chris on YouTube. 1 min 35 s.
- Video length
- 1 min 35 s
- Time to do it
- 10 minutes
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Steps
- 8
What you need
Steps
Start with clean, dry skin. Pat a thin layer of hydrating eye cream around the eye area and let it sink in for a minute or two.
Blot any excess cream with a tissue. Leftover moisture makes concealer slide and settle into lines.
Apply a small dot of lightweight liquid concealer at the inner corner of each eye. Use less than you think you need.
Tap the concealer in with your ring finger or a damp sponge. Pat, do not rub, so the product sits on top of the skin.
Let the concealer sit for about 30 seconds before powdering. This gives it time to set slightly.
Press a tiny amount of loose setting powder under each eye with a small fluffy brush. Avoid dragging or sweeping.
Check for creases after a minute and gently smooth any that appear with a clean fingertip before they set hard.
Finish the rest of your makeup, then look in a mirror in natural light and add powder only where it looks shiny.
Tips and common mistakes
Use a lighter concealer than your foundation, since heavy full-coverage formulas crease more.
Powder only the under-eye area, not the whole face, to avoid a dry, cakey look.
If you have very dry skin, skip powder and set with a tiny amount of translucent powder on a damp sponge instead.
Replace old, thick concealers, as dried-out formulas settle into lines faster.
Questions
Why does my concealer crease within an hour?
Usually too much product or a heavy formula. Use a thin layer of lightweight concealer and set it with a small amount of powder.
Do I need to powder under my eyes?
Not always. Powder helps on oily skin or in humid weather, but dry skin can look better with just a light cream and concealer.
Can I use this trick with foundation too?
Yes. Apply foundation thinly under the eyes or skip it there and use concealer only, then set lightly with powder.
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