Today, more men have started exploring the world of skincare and even cosmetics, and have also started experimenting with products that suit their skin and also help them hide blemishes at the same time. 

The concealer is one such product that has an increasingly growing audience. If you haven't tried the concealer yet, you should definitely give it a try.

So, What Is Concealer?

A pigmented concealer is either in stick or liquid form and is used to ‘conceal’ all imperfections from the face. 

From an acne breakout to flare-ups and redness, all can be concealed by clever application of a concealer. It can also help conceal undereye circles, ingrown hair and acne scars.

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How To Choose A Concealer

While there is a flood of options available in the market today, you really need a concealer that suits your needs the best:

Concealer Type

Among the various types out there, liquids and creams vary in ‘coverage’. Stick concealers make the application process seamless. For dark circles, redness or small spots you could choose either. 

Stick concealers, however, are best for severe blemishes and hyperpigmentation.

Skin Type

Know your skin type while looking for a concealer. Oily skin requires a matte base to help with the grease. 

For dry skin types, a hydrating product will prevent the skin from flaking.

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Concealer Colour

As a rule of thumb, to brighten up the skin and work on the dark spots, you need to pick a concealer that is two shades lighter than your skin tone. 

For covering spots, however, a product as close to your current skin tone works.

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Discolouration

Concealers with a tinge of green, purple or pink hues are based on the colour theory to ‘correct’ discolouration. It works by using opposite colours that cancel each other out.

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How To Use A Concealer

Use the concealer to gently dab on any problem area like under the eyes, around the nose and around the mouth. 

Don’t neglect the neck to hide those bumps as well.

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How To Apply A Concealer

Fingers work best in helping blend the concealer. The heat and natural oils on your hands are great for melting the product into your skin. 

You can try:

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