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Getting correct shade/brand of concealer?

  • 06-09-2020 11:25PM
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    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 1,355 ✭✭✭


    I spent about an hour with a counter gal so got the shade of foundation just fine.

    There being so many foundation shades I knew that was gonna take time.

    Concealer however, I figured shades were "light/medium/heavy".

    Easy, go for medium.
    Turned out to be too light.
    Went back got something darker, "nude 2" in a different brand, turned out to be totally off colour.

    Initial concealer was also insufficient coverage and very liquid.

    20 euro, not the end of the world (anyone wants to do a trade I'm open)

    .....

    Do I basically have to wait until we come out of lockdown so I can sample a bunch of swatches to get the right colour and coverage?

    Maybelline eraser was the 2nd brand - better coverage, impossible shade.

    Are there any recommended concealers specifically or is it just, try them all?

    **
    I started using makeup relatively recently and as a dude, must say I'm thrilled with results.

    I've learned to blend it very well for full discretion, with a precise straight razor shave and contoured eyebrows - some eyebrow gel - dramatic improvement.

    Getting the concealer correct is the last hurdle to cross - the last point I'm simply not satisfied with.


Comments

  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,501 ✭✭✭Airyfairy12


    Concealer can be a shade or two lighter than your foundation, if its too light you can mix a small bit of your foundation into it or mix the medium and darker shade you bought together until you match it to how you want it.


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