“When I first applied it, I was worried that the shade I selected would be too light, but once it was blended in, I couldn’t tell where the foundation ended and where my skin began,” our tester explains. Suitable for all skin types, the full-coverage, fade-proof formula easily masks the look of tattoos, birthmarks, and more. Tattoos are worth flaunting, but it’s understandable if you want to cover them up in certain situations. We wish there were more in-between shades. Even though the bottle is small, you only need a little bit to cover large areas with ease.Ĭoverage: Medium | Finish: Natural | SPF: None | Size: 1.6 oz. “The foundation covered the veins in my arm without creasing or smudging I actually felt naked even with the makeup on.” The best part of all is that a little goes a long way. It’s available in 40 shades, with a range of warm, cool, and neutral undertones, so you’ll be able to find a perfect match “I have neutral undertones and I was able to find my perfect fit,” our tester shares. According to the brand, the formula is ‘extreme condition-proof,’ meaning you can wear it during a HIIT workout, through a heatwave, or in a rainstorm and it’ll stay put - no matter where you’ve applied it. This foundation from Dior can be used on both your face and your body for cohesive, budge-proof coverage from head to toe. But, no matter what you’re using it for, you want it to last. Like we mentioned before, body makeup can have a ton of different uses. Ready to find your perfect cover up? We've reviewed 25 of the highest-rated concealers in the UK, to bring you a zero bullsh*t guide to the ones that work (and the ones that don't).It has a watery consistency that can leak out of the bottle if not secured properly. But when it does happen (it will), just take your ring finger and gently pat in the product to melt it into the skin. Reagan promises you can hold them at bay (for a while) with primer, sparing application and setting powder. Let's unanimously accept it - creases are basically inevitable. “Everyone’s skin tone changes from time to time, and the worst thing is to get stuck with a single colour that isn’t blending into the skin no matter what you do.” “Keep a couple of different shades to transition from season to season” explains Reagan. That being said, it's also important to keep in mind seasonality. Multitasking with your old faithful on both under-eyes and blemishes might save time and money, but according to Reagan, the best strategy is to pick a brighter shade for under the eyes, and for blemishes to opt for a foundation-matching shade, “erring on the side of warmth”. Blend out with a concealer brush for a bright, wide-awake under eye.” Clever, huh?īefore picking a shade, decide where you’re actually using your concealer. “For a universally flattering lift effect, apply a small amount of concealer towards the inner corner of the eye and a small amount on the outer corner, pulling upwards in the direction of the temple. Once completed, pat around the edges to melt the concealer onto the surrounding skin.”įor concealing under eyes, it's all about technique, says Dowdall. “Apply in a crosshatch pattern, with light layers of product from the top to bottom of the blemish and then from left to right, building up to your desired level of coverage. “When concealing spots, ‘pinpoint concealing’ works best” says Dowdall. But whose under-eyes match that description? (Nobody’s - the answer is nobody’s.) Reagan suggests laying down moisturiser or eye cream for any areas you are concealing, ensuring “a smooth application, allowing the concealer to blend evenly.” We love CeraVe's Eye Repair Cream, £12. The ideal environment for base makeup is even skin, free of of any dry patches. We hit up Hourglass' Global Beauty Director, Marc Reagan, and Bobbi Brown's Senior Pro Artist, Warren Dowdall, to get some expert advice on finding (and applying) concealer like a pro. As if choosing the best foundation for your skin type wasn't already tough enough, choosing the right concealer to suit your specific needs is another mission all on its own. If you're looking for an under eye concealer that actually covers dark circles and a cover up that will blur away blemishes, we can help.
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