Finding the ideal makeup to match your skin tone can be a daunting challenge. It’s especially challenging when selecting concealer, since your complexion may change with each season (and with age).
Concealer can be beneficial to add to your beauty regimen for several reasons: If you suffer from acne or breakouts, extra coverage might be needed; hyperpigmentation should be covered up; or blemishes and undereye discolorations can be concealed.
If you’re dealing with any of these concerns, these tips will help you select the perfect concealer for your skin tone.
1. Understand Your Skin’s Undertone
Concealers come in many tints and use different undertones to match skin with warm, cool or neutral undertones.
For instance, veins may appear greenish if your complexion has a warm undertone and blue if the opposite occurs.
2. Determining Your Undertone
If you’re uncertain of your undertone, consulting a dermatologist or aesthetician is recommended. They can give an accurate diagnosis of your shade and suggest the ideal concealer to match.
3. Experiment With Shades
You can use the color wheel to select concealer shades that flatter your complexion, but it’s wise to test out several on your skin first and see which one looks best in natural light. Makeup artists suggest testing a small amount of each shade on your cheek and jawline area in order to see which blend better together.
4. Choose a Shade That Is Just Darker Than Your Skin Tone
When selecting concealer shades, it’s essential to pick something just a shade darker than your skin tone. Doing this allows for subtle shadows without looking cakey.
5. Utilize a high quality concealer made specifically for African American skin, as this will guarantee its effectiveness and provide you with optimal results.
6. Opt for a Concealer With Buildable Coverage
The best concealers offer buildable coverage, so you can add more or less product as needed to achieve desired coverage. They have a soft-focus finish and are waterproof so you can wear them all day long.
6.5 Select Concealer Shades that Can be Used for Other Tasks
In addition to concealing blemishes and discolorations, you might want to incorporate concealer into your contouring routine. This is an effective way to draw attention to certain parts of your face and give the illusion of more contoured features.
To achieve this look, select a concealer that is just a shade or two darker than your foundation. Doing so will enable you to create more dimensional shadows on your face that look natural.
As a black woman, it can be challenging to find concealer that works well for your complexion. That is why it is essential to try different shades and be willing to invest in quality products that will last.
