The concealer is cosmetic which allows to mask skin shortcomings. Unlike foundation, it is put not on all face and zone of decollete but only on problem sites – for example, on pimples, dark circles under eyes.
Basic purpose of concealers
Such cosmetic differs in special density thanks to the increased content of zinc oxide and titanium dioxide. It, unlike the proofreader, does not change skin shade due to color mixture and visual correction, and just closes all spots. In most cases concealers have corporal shade and differ in big variety of tones as they have to match skin color ideally.
The concealer allows to get rid even of such problems as large pimples, allergic rash, red spots, ugly dark circles under eyes, bruises in a few minutes. It is enough to put this means, "to hammer" it with fingers into the problem site of skin and to shade borders. In most cases the concealer is used only for masking, however there are also special remedies with powerful antibacterial action. They not only hide pimples and spots, but also level skin shade, dry problem sites or, on the contrary, humidify them. As a result, having removed cosmetics from face in several hours after use of concealer, the person finds out that skin became more attractive to look, than before drawing means.
For eye area it is possible to use only special concealers checked and approved by ophthalmologists. Such means not only differ in the special structure making the most sparing impact on skin but also often have reflective properties. It allows them to create effect of the shining eyes, without adding skin of ugly greasy luster. If you want to emphasize beauty of the look, choose suitable concealer for this purpose.
Different types of concealers: why they are necessary
Concealers are divided into two types on the consistence. Means with dry dense texture belong to the first type. Most often they are issued in cosmetic pencils and other similar means which are convenient for storing in handbag. Such concealers most longer remain on skin and well mask shortcomings. The second type – creamy liquid means. They are especially relevant in case it is necessary to moisturize the skin or to hide freckles and small birthmarks. Separate type of cosmetics – dry concealers on mineral basis. Their basic purpose is to treat problem "points". They are put with special pencil that allows to outline most precisely problem zone, without touching healthy skin. Special minerals which are part of means help to struggle with acne in the fast and sparing way.