Wondering if you should apply foundation before or after concealer?
According to an MUA, it depends on the look you’re going for.
But to do all of this, do you apply foundation before or after concealer?
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Brooklyn-based makeup artist
There arent any rules to any of this!
There really is no right or wrong answer here.
It is 100 percent about your preference, habits, and how you feel most comfortable doing your makeup.
Brooklyn-based makeup artist
So take a deep breath and know you cant go wrong.
Amick is here to break down the pros and cons of each method.
Foundation and concealer are both complexion products, but play different roles in your routine.
Foundation is typically thicker than concealer and provides heavier coverage.
When choosing a foundation shade, you choose one that matches your skin tone.
Concealer, on the other hand, is essentially a jack of all trades.
Use one thats the same shade as your skin to cover up dark spots, pimples, and more.
Its all about playing and having fun!
When applying foundation first, youre often committing to a full face of makeup.
Brooklyn-based makeup artist
Right now, Im head-over-heels in love with theLaura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Foundation($48).
Its a very old technique first used by painters, particularly oil painters!
It adds a lot of depth to the skin and can look more natural than regular techniques.
This helps to create a really subtle lit-from-within radiance.
Im also a huge fan of using concealer only and foregoing foundation all together, says Amick.
Amick is a huge fan of theDanessa Myricks Vision Cream Cover($22).
Its a full-coverage concealer-foundation hybrid and a little bit goes a LONG way.
Apply just a little where you want it.
If you want something sheerer, my go-to is always theKosas Revealer Concealer($30).
Its lightweight, medium-coverage, and super creamy.
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