For beginners, picking the right concealer can be a tough job. But, trust us, once you figure out the shade that works the best for your skin tone and skin type, concealers can be one of the most useful purchases for achieving the best makeup look.

There are steps to be followed while choosing the right concealer for you. They are as given below.

1. Know your skin tone and texture
2. Foundation for your skin tone and skin type
3. Choose concealer

So for example, you have dry skin, emphasize more on dewy texture. And, if you have oily skin, then go for a matte finished concealer.

What’s Concealer Used for?

Concealers are similar to foundations, the only difference is it is more thicker and helps with hiding dark circles, age spots, blemishes and redness. It perfectly hides the pigmentation of the skin around your mouth, under eyes and on forehead.

It can also be used for contouring and highlighting your face structure.

Concealers are not just used to conceal the under bags but also the darkness around your mouth and nose. It hides every skin problem and your face looks toned and flawless.

Infact, you can use concealer as an eyeshadow primer as well!

How to Use Concealer as Eyeshadow Primer?

1. Take a little bit of your favorite brand of concealer on your forefinger. Dab a little onto your clean and dry eyelid.
2. Without applying too much pressure, spread the concealer evenly into the inner eye corner.
3. Do the same towards the brow so that there is an even finish.
4. Your eyeshadow primer is ready! This technique will make your eyeshadow more pigmented.

To know more about choosing the right primer for your skin type, check out the below article.

6 Types of Primer for Every Skin Type

How to Apply Concealer for Beginners?

No matter which concealer you are using, the method will be the same.

• For almost all skin types, first, prepare your skin with moisturizer and primer. If you are a beginner, know the steps to achieve the perfect makeup look.

Top Makeup Essentials For Beginners

• Now apply the concealer with an applicator under your eyes and move towards the outer corner of your eyes, it helps in lifting the area around the eyes also.
• Dab gently with a finger, brush, or a beauty blender (the choice is yours)!
• We always have a complaint of crease under the eyes when we finish our makeup. To avoid this, you have to use translucent or a compact powder which will set your makeup. One more product that will help is a “Setting Spray“.
• Setting spray is a must-have for any makeup lover, it not only sets your makeup but also helps in getting rid of a powdery look on the face.

Bonus: Surprise at the end!

Below are the one of the affordable CONCEALERS available in India . Choose according to your skin type.

5 Best Affordable Concealers to Buy in India

1. Maybelline New York Instant Age Rewind Concealer

This concealer provides medium coverage with natural finish. Sometimes you can use this concealer as a foundation as well. But, remember to choose the right shade .
This concealer comes in 6 different shades with a perfect handy applicator. It works perfectly on acne spots , blemishes and dark area around mouth.

Tip: As mentioned above, after applying concealer make sure you are setting the under eyes with translucent powder to avoid crease.

Pros

• Not at all expensive
• The texture is super creamy so blends very nicely.
• Medium to buildable coverage
• Perfect for ALL SKIN TYPES
• Non-Comedogenic
• Though the texture is creamy but gives a perfect matt finish under the eyes without the crease cracking
• A super lightweight pigmented formula that allows skin natural high and lows
• Fragrance-free

Cons

• Quantity should be more
• Blend it quickly as it can dry very fast

2. L.A GIRL HD Pro Conceal

The L.A Girl HD Pro offers medium to full coverage. This long-wearing formula camouflages darkness under the eyes and hides redness.
This concealer is quite popular these days because of social media. You must be seeing many influencers using this concealer.
The best part about this concealer is the variety of shades it has to offer. It comes with around 21 shades for all skin concerns. It has yellow, orange, green colors as well.
Before I jump into the pros and cons, let me tell you quickly about these colors!

YELLOW– Can be used to cover up any blemishes that are purple in color. Examples include hiding bruises, veins, etc
ORANGE– If you have darker skin with dark circles, orange will help conceal the uneven undertones. Do not use this color if your skin is lighter.
GREEN– Green concealer can be used to tone down the redness and inflamed breakouts.

Pros

1. Not expensive, budget-friendly
2. 21 shades available
3. Medium to full coverage
4. It has a long-lasting formula
5. The texture is super lightweight and can be blended easily
6. It is very handy and pocket-friendly.
7. Builds up nicely and matches the skin tone smoothly.
8. Best for regular makeup use.

Cons

1. Not suitable for oily skin
2. It has a faint smell

3. L’Oreal Paris Infallible Full Wear Concealer

This concealer is not only a concealer, it’s a perfect full coverage Full Face Wear.
It has the highest coverage formula I have ever seen with a flawless matt finish.
The applicator brush is perfect and the hold of the brush is also good. Provides maximum coverage in one stroke and covers the fine lines and under bags perfectly.
A little goes a long way!

Pros

1. Waterproof, Transfer resistant
2. Full coverage with a creamy texture
3. Perfect for all skin types.
4. It doesn’t dry out after application
5. The formula is ultra-blendable and long-lasting.
6. Budget-friendly and sometimes you get great deals in offers also.
7. Clinically tested

Cons

1. The only drawback is you cannot blend with fingers like other concealers because the texture is heavy. I prefer a beauty blender to blend this concealer.

4. Nyx Professional Makeup Concealer Wand HD formula

Nyx concealers come in a variety of shades and color tones. In fact, it is one of their best sellers.
This product really works well for acne, dark circles and blemishes, and age spots.
Its rich formula gives medium to full coverage by not making the under eyes crease lines. The best part is it is clinically tested.

Pros

1. It’s vegan and 100%cruelty free
2. The formula is lightweight and gives medium to full coverage
3. Perfectly sets with compact powder
4. Covers the discoloration without looking cakey
5. Its a crease-proof
6. Works very well on oily skin
7. It lasts 7-8hours
8. Tested by derma.

Cons

1. A bit towards the expensive side. Not budget-friendly
2. It is mostly out of stock and just 3 shades are available.

5. Wet n Wild Photo Focus Concealer

This concealer is newly launched in India and super affordable. It delivers lightweight, buildable coverage to conceal imperfections, age spots, and blemishes.
The product has been tested by dermatologists and the consistency is suitable for all skin types. You can blend the concealer with a beauty blender or a brush also.
The stick is very handy and lightweight and gives a matt finish look, so a bingo for oily skin people.
It has glycerine which makes the texture of the product more smooth.

Pros

1. Super affordable
2. Comes in a variety of shades
3. Perfect for oily skin
4. It has a shine, so good for those who love a little shine in their concealers.
5. It can be applied easily as the brush is super handy
6. Super blendable with medium to high coverage

Cons

1. Not for dry skin as it gets dry quickly
2. Not waterproof, you have to use a setting powder after that.

These are our top 5 picks of concealers in India. How many have you tried and what are your thoughts?

Let us know in the comments below!

Which Concealers Have You Used?

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