Keeks Reid, Beauty Contributor: This stick is a foundation and concealer in one, making it perfect for those of us with oily skin that need to touch up post-work or gym. Also, the formula delivers twice as much pigment as traditional foundations, giving high coverage without the cake. Avoid powder foundations at all costs, these can easily look heavy and cakey on the skin. You want to select a cream or liquid foundation that you layer onto the skin thin layers. Less is definitely more when it comes to your foundation, it is the best way to avoid product sinking into lines and pores drawing attention to areas you may otherwise want. Applied after moisturising, the primer must be dry before you apply foundation. You might need less foundation — or none at all. Then set with a translucent powder.
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“I know this pick is on the pricier side, but hear me out—this concealer stick saved me during a major breakout. All of my redness from acne magically disappeared with a few dabs of this concealer, which blends seamlessly. I love how I can count on this concealer to last me throughout the day, too. Plus, the extra sun protection is never a bad thing. Rather than applying the stick directly to my skin, I like to use a small concealer brush to pack on the product on problem areas.” — Brooke Knappenberger, Editorial Fellow The main purpose of using a concealer is to camouflage your dark circles and blemishes and help you achieve flawless coverage. So, a general rule of thumb is always to go for a concealer based on your foundation shade. According to beauty experts, one should get two different shades of concealer — one lighter and one deeper than the foundation. Ahead, we will share some tips on how to pick the right concealer shade based on your skin tone. Keep reading!