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Is concealer lighter than foundation? It’s a common question that creates many different opinions among makeup enthusiasts. The general rule of thumb is that you should always opt for a shade lighter than foundation when choosing your concealer colour. Doing so helps to mask darker discolouration, but be careful not to over-correct! Knowing how to pick the right concealer is essential to ensuring that your look does not appear ghostly.
With this in mind, you will likely wonder how light concealer should be? And what colour should it be to achieve the best results? We answer these questions and more below to guide you in how to pick the right concealer product for your needs.
How Light Should Concealer Be?
We have already mentioned that concealer should be lighter than foundation, but what does this mean in terms of choosing the concealer colour and shade for you?
Some people believe that the sky's the limit when it comes to how light concealer should be. Others find that a natural blend of colours and tones will provide a perfectly balanced look.
When you are first exploring products and choosing a concealer colour, we recommend going at least one shade lighter than the colour of your foundation. Using a two or three shades lighter product may create a grey, ashen look that you will definitely want to avoid.
How to Pick the Right Concealer & Choosing Your Colour
This guide contains Global Shades products! These are available in a wide range of inclusive shades and undertones. What better way to determine whether your concealer should be lighter than your foundation than by testing all these colours and tones? Look out for the Global Shades icon or visit globalshades.org to find out more.
Here is a question that has always haunted me: Am I potentially using the wrong concealer? Should it be lighter? Does it match my foundation?
With so many textures, types and finishes, it can be hard to know if you've been nailing it or accidentally drawing more attention to the spots you’re trying to conceal.
Concealers should be there to help, not hinder. Fortunately, we're here to find you the perfect concealer, so you can make annoying skin issues a thing of the past.
Once you have the right concealer shades and some simple techniques, nailing your favourite makeup looks will become easy, and you can put those haunting questions to rest.
How to find the right concealer formula
Liquid concealer: Covering a large area? Do you need a variety of colours to find one darker or lighter than your foundation? Liquid concealer is probably the best pick for you. It’s great for around your eyes and for covering other large areas.