Tips — For Buying Concealer

: Elena explained that you actually need different formulas for different problems. For dark under-eye circles, Maya needed a creamy, hydrating liquid with peach or orange undertones to neutralize the blue-ish shadows. For a stubborn blemish on her chin, a thicker, matte "pot" concealer that matched her skin tone exactly was the better choice to ensure it stayed in place.

: Maya, who had slightly dry skin, found that "matte" formulas tended to settle into fine lines she didn't even know she had. Elena steered her toward radiant or satin finishes that moved with her skin. "If you have oily skin," Elena noted, "look for 'oil-free' or 'long-wear' on the label to prevent it from sliding off by noon." tips for buying concealer

: Maya learned never to swatch concealer on her wrist, which is often much paler than her face. Instead, she applied a few streaks along her jawline and walked toward the front of the store to check the color in natural sunlight . If the product disappeared into her skin, it was the winner; if it looked like a mask, it was back to the drawing board. : Elena explained that you actually need different