Monday, February 19, 2007

A-ha Concealer Trick #1 - Tips so obvious I forgot to mention it until now...


I've decided to start a series that might end up being few in number, or surprisingly numerous...depending on how many, "Oh yeah..." light bulb moments I have during my spacing out moments.

The first one -> the unfailingly, perfectly matching concealer:

Practically impossible is the task of matching the concealer to the skin tone and then matching that concealor to the foundation...and even if that happens miraculously because of pure genius (and a great bathroom light), to blend well enough so that the concealer-ed spots don't appear darker or more layered than the rest of the face is utterly time consuming.

Easy way out?

Use the bits of foundation that has collected and thickened at the rim of the liquid or creamy foundation bottle or even, pump - you know, the bits that dripped down and stuck on the side? That layer of smudge is creamier and more condense, like the texture of a really soft, easy to use concealer formula, and what more, is the same exact shade & formula (which means they dry the same color and texture).


Try it, works like magic and much better than layering the sheer liquid foundation over and over. Next time, "accidently" spill a little or leave a thin layer around the edges so that it'll be ready the next AM!

xox