exactly wat IS concealer? n how does it help yur skin?

Question

i dont wear any type of fountdation or base, but dont EXACLTY have flawless skin either... i was just wondering if 'concealer' is a better option?

is it liquidy like foundation???? i dont want that!

Answer 1

Yes, concealers would probably be a good option for you. (I don't wear foundation, either so I can relate). There are many types of concealers (pending your need)...but, as a whole, as the name implies, they are meant to conceal things. Here are some different types:

- Under eye concealer: hides under eye bags & circles. Often they help hydrate & moisturize, and some even help prevent & repair fine lines/wrinkles. Especially good for when you haven't had a lot of sleep.
- Coverup concealer - basically covers uneven skin tone, freckles, etc.
- Blemish concealer - helps heal pimples, etc and covers them up to. (usually contains salicylic acid to heal & dry out the pimple). Very good if that's your need...but, don't use this under your eyes or on skin wo/ pimples because it will dry your skin & look bad.

Almay is the leader in concealers, but Physician's Formula & Clinique are also great.

Also, I wanted to provide a couple of other options in case this is of use to you. If you are just looking to even out skintone & you don't want to look like you're wearing make-up, you could try the following:
- Tinted moisturizer: moisturizes you skin (which you need to do anyway, and adds a slight tint to even out skintone
- Almay Smart Shade - like a tinted moisturizer...it has smart crystals that automatically blend w/ your skin tone. Gives you a natural glow and has SPF 15.
- Almay Nearly Naked - a very lightweight makeup that doesn't look or feel like you're wearing make up. I have used this, and I'm very anti makeup.

Answer 2

Some concealers cover up circles under the eyes or freckles or spots from the sun. Then a a powder can just be used on top. Other concealers cover up and treat pimples at the same time. I have found that those concealers do not match skin well. I never have really used them as concealers. Never use those under the eyes. They are harsh.

eyes lips face has a really cheap one
www.eyeslipsface.com
it is really irritating for sensitve skihttp://www.eyeslipsface.com/elfshop/products.asp?dept_id=1007&bag_id=&kit_rec_id=n, but cheap
at only $1.00
http://www.eyeslipsface.com/elfshop/products.asp?dept_id=1005&bag_id=&kit_rec_id=


Almay is an inexpensive grocery/drugstore brand that is hypoallergenic
http://www.drugstore.com/search/search.asp?searchtype=1&trx=28198&trxp1=60&ipp=20&srchtree=1&search=almay+concealer&Go.x=14&Go.y=6

Clinique is an expensive department store brand. It spreads on really well. It is hypoallergenic. You can get it on line or at a high end department store.

www.clinique.com
http://www.clinique.com/templates/products/sp_shaded.tmpl?CATEGORY_ID=CATEGORY4896&PRODUCT_ID=PROD511

The clinique one I use under my eyes and to cover up inperfections. Then I cover with loose powder.

Here is an acne one that treats and is tinted. It covers up while treating. I would rather treat acne at another time, but this is a choice. I do not think these things work well for concealers.

http://www.drugstore.com/products/prod.asp?pid=16510&catid=13549&trx=PLST-0-SEARCH&trxp1=13549&trxp2=16510&trxp3=1&trxp4=0&btrx=BUY-PLST-0-SEARCH

The important thing on these concealers is to find one that is the closest to your skin tone and to learn how to apply them correcly. If you by clinique they can tell you at the store, on the phone or on line.

If you purchase eyes lips face you can look for on line instructions or email them. You can try to call them also. I have emailed them.

On almay I do not know you could try to ask at a store, look at the company site or try to call the company or see if there is package info. Or ask friends.

Answer 3

concealer is pretty good. as long as you get an oil-free kind, it will not mess up your skin. all it is is a makeup that comes in your skin tone. it can be bought in a stick version (applied like lipstick, only on your face), or in a compact, where you dab it on. it's better than a foundation, because that stuff can clog pores. after washing your face, put a small amount of the concealer over any zits or blemishes or red spots, and blend with your finger to make it look natural. (make sure to get one that is NOT TESTED ON ANIMALS! thanks!)

Answer 4

I used to apply the liquid concealer via Bourjois, yet then they unexpectedly stopped making it and that i went into panic-mode! In my haste, i offered the conventional stick concealer via Maybelline and it particularly is outstanding - much greater perfect than Bourjois! despite if it fairly is a stick concealer, it particularly is nevertheless somewhat moist so it would not drag your skin once you shop on with it. it particularly is somewhat fairly priced too. for in elementary terms-eye circles, i take advantage of L'Oreal's version of Touche Eclat - it particularly is appropriate and very just about as good as a results of fact the actual article.

Answer 5

Concealer is a coverup. It is a little thicker than foundation to cover any flaws. Check out Dermablend products.

Answer 6

Concealers are great for covering under eye circles and certain pimples or imperfections.