I pride myself on my quick makeup routine in the summer. Normally it includes a bit of concealer, a touch of blush/bronzer and a whole lot of mascara. However, come winter time, my tan fades and my make up routine needs to step up it's game a bit to cover my skin imperfections.
Enter Concealer Wardrobing. Yes, that's right, just like with clothing, I have a wardrobe of concealers, which each perform a different job on an area of my face. Today, I am so excited to team up with People Style Watch & Ulta Beauty to share my top concealers for 3 main problem areas.
Enter Concealer Wardrobing. Yes, that's right, just like with clothing, I have a wardrobe of concealers, which each perform a different job on an area of my face. Today, I am so excited to team up with People Style Watch & Ulta Beauty to share my top concealers for 3 main problem areas.
Concealer is a daily must have in my make up routine. Even on weekends when I am just running around town or relaxing at home, I add a bit of concealer to my face to hide my skin's unevenness and imperfections. During the week, I take my concealing a bit more seriously. I use various concealer formulas to disguise 3 main problems areas on my face (don't worry, each one takes less than a minute to apply!):
Cover up Blemishes. I am #blessed to have hormonal skin that loves to break out in the same area, around the same time of the month, every month. Luckily, a full coverage concealer, like the Amazing Cosmetics Amazing Concealer, fully covers up any and all red spots to help me fake an even, blemish free complexion. Murad Treatment Concealer is another favorite of mine, since it is made with Salicylic Acid which helps fight acne while you wear it!

Brighten under the Eyes. Since I often want my eyes to be the main focal point of my face, I use a secondary lightweight concealer for under my eyes to conceal any shadows or dark circles. Nothing works better than the BareMinerals Eye Brightener concealer. I love that it only takes a little bit of product to make me look well-rested. Two of my favorite on the go products are Benefit's Fake Up concealer, which I have been carrying in my bag for years, and Amazing Cosmetics Perfection Stick. They are lightweight formulas, and easy to carry products for when you need a quick on the go touch up to your eyes, or any part of your face that needs a little extra concealing ;)
Contour & Highlight. I have recently started playing around with contouring and highlighting makeup techniques on my face and have learned that you don't need those expensive contour/highlight sets to get that definition. You can easily fake a good highlight with a concealer that is a shade lighter than your skin tone and a bit luminous. Benefit Boi-ing compact is an eye brightening concealer that I think looks great when used right under the eyebrow & at the corners of the eye to add some highlight to your eyes. The Amazing Cosmetics Primer goes on clear, but adds a dewy sheen to your face that will give your cheekbones a nice glow.
Note: you can achieve the opposite effect of contouring with a concealer that is 1-2 shades darker than your skin tone applied just below the cheekbone!
This photo made me LOL. Who's the focus of this photo??! ;)
What's your favorite concealer? Do you use more than one during your daily make up routine?
XO,
Michelle Paige
This post is done in partnership with Ulta Beauty & People Style Watch. All thoughts/opinions are my own.
This photo made me LOL. Who's the focus of this photo??! ;)
What's your favorite concealer? Do you use more than one during your daily make up routine?
XO,
Michelle Paige
This post is done in partnership with Ulta Beauty & People Style Watch. All thoughts/opinions are my own.
As I was doing my makeup this weekend around some friends they looked at me in shock when I pulled out four different concealers. I get it! Some are just so much better than others on different areas of my face!
ReplyDeleteFor sure - full coverage for blemishes & lighter formulas for the thin skin under the eyes, for example
DeleteYou honestly do this so well. You always look beautiful and natural!
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Thank you so much! My goal is always to look like I'm not wearing too much make up :)
DeleteI love it: a concealer wardrobe! I'm going to start calling my concealer collection this! Great products + tips, lady!
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So funny, right?! I loved the term!
DeleteGreat products ! Thanks for sharing !
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That last photo is hilarious...welcome to real blogger life. I would die without concealer...it's going with me to the island.
ReplyDeleteThe struggles of blogging in a tiny bathroom...and a photographer who easily gets distracted ;)
DeleteThis is such a useful and creative post! I'll have to try out the products :) thanks for sharing!
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For sure! I would love to hear your favorite!
DeleteI am so unskilled in the area of makeup! I have one concealer and I got it for free. Ha! These all sound like great products. Loving that last photo. ;)
ReplyDeleteAmy Ann
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I'm pretty basic with the products I use, but concealer is the one part of my routine that I use multiple products. I love the look of clear, even skin!
DeleteI am always on the search for a better concealer so I will definitely give these a try, especially the one for under the eyes. It is so expensive to try them all yourself so having this review is extremely helpful. Thanks for sharing this with us.
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I agree! I tried my best to narrow it down to my absolute favorites!
DeleteI have the hardest time with concealers. I fall in love with one, use it for a few months, then find some problem with it. Or maybe I'm just too fickle lol. EIther way, I haven't tried many of these concealers so thanks for the recs!
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I totally know the feeling. I think using a few each day helps me from getting bored with one brand or type.
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Thanks so much for stopping by Michelle! Thanks for saying my photos weren't too bad. I usually take more care with lighting and background, but this day was particularly trying. This post was super helpful. I've got to get back to wearing concealer. Like you, I like to have a super easy makeup routine. Nothing too time consuming. Your last photo made me lol too. :D
ReplyDeleteOf course! I am always so impressed by people who take the time to scout locations. Most of my photos are taken right around my house or even in my backyard! Or indoors like this one, squeezed into my tiny bathroom :)
DeleteI have a confession to make: I use a concealer or foundation very rarely but I must start. I loved reading these and seeing your tips, because it is an area I need help on. I love Murad products, I must say. =)
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I think concealer is a must have for flawless looking skin! The Murad brand was great because it kills two birds with one stone :)
DeleteLove your concealer tips, Michelle! However, I don't think you need any of those products as your skin is so flawless!
ReplyDeleteAlso, the last photo is indeed so funny! I have a few of those each time my boy-friend is taking my beauty & makeup photos! <3
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You are so sweet! Thanks girl! My skin is not flawless but with the help of these concealers I can fake it :)
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