Lip concealer: what is it and how to use it?

Concealer is a lifesaver for a makeup artist if a girl has dark circles under her eyes, age spots or rashes. This product thoroughly masks all imperfections and refreshes the appearance, so it is simply impossible to imagine a beauty routine without it. The skin of the lips is no exception - sometimes it needs equalization of shade no less than the skin of the face.

What is lip concealer?

Lip concealer is a product that helps hide imperfections, evens out the shade of the lips before applying lipstick, moisturizes and nourishes the skin. The tasks of a concealer overlap with the tasks of a lip primer, but still the first product is more universal and multifunctional.

Lip concealer can be in the form of a pencil or stick, or placed in a tube or jar.

Benefits of lip concealers

Concealers soften and smooth the skin, thereby evening out its texture before applying makeup. Such products are especially indispensable in winter - they protect the skin from drying out. Some of the concealers have special nutritional properties due to vitamin C and vitamin A in the composition.

Concealers will help disguise all problem areas on the lips: herpes, age spots, redness and irritation. Concealer can be applied around the mouth if necessary - it will hide redness, rashes or peeling. Concealers are available in several shades to match your skin tone.

If you don't plan on wearing lipstick or tinted lip gloss on your client, use a makeup concealer to even out your skin tone and enhance your natural color. And if you are planning a full-fledged lip makeup , use concealer as a base for a colored coating - this will make the lipstick shade look brighter and richer.

Another advantage of lip concealer is that it gives your lips visual volume. Just a few minutes after applying the product, lips become plumper and fuller. By the way, this trick is often used by celebrities.

When should you use concealer? Based on the benefits of this miracle product, you can apply it before each lip makeup application.

How to use lip concealer correctly?

• First, use a lip scrub to neutralize flaking and leave your lips soft and soft.
• Apply concealer to dry lips without excess balm. First, outline the outline with it, and then fill the space inside.
• Make sure the lip concealer is evenly distributed across the skin. Uneven application will look strange and attract attention.
• Let the concealer dry. Warn the client not to close her lips for a couple of minutes.
• To prevent moisture loss, apply a protective layer of lip gloss.
• If you plan to use a satin or matte lipstick , skip the previous step and outline with a pencil. Complete your lip makeup by applying lipstick, blending it from the center to the edges.

How to do makeup with concealer: life hacks

• For easy application of lip concealer, use a flat synthetic regular concealer brush.
• If you plan to wear bright lipstick and want to maximize its shade, apply two layers of concealer.
• Use lip concealer to hide blemishes and blemishes after applying lipstick. Using a brush, carefully mask out all problem areas if they go beyond the contour.
• To achieve a perfectly even shade, blend the concealer with your fingers after application.