Masking pencil

Foundation does not always cope with minor skin imperfections. To help him, women often use a masking pencil. This small makeup tool in the form of a pencil or lipstick complements the foundation and helps to achieve a smooth skin surface. In decorative cosmetics, this cosmetic product is often called a proofreader.

Few women know that concealer is used as a foundation for foundation. Correction tools of this format are the easiest to use, since they are small in size, conveniently packed, and also do not require additional accessories for application to the skin.

Corrector is used for problems with sleep, skin diseases, to create an even tone of face. A masking pencil is an ideal means to hide the following drawbacks and diseases:

• dark circles;
• small scars;
• freckles;
• bruises and swelling;
• couperose;
• uneven tanning;
• blue veins on the face;
• spider veins.

Some correctors conceal minor flaws and provide a healing effect, over time completely eliminating the deficiency.

At the moment there are several types of masking pencils. They have different functions, packaging and even color. So, the options are as follows:

1. Green - With it, you can quickly and easily hide pimples. Often such a pencil is two-sided: on the one hand, there is a green pigment that fights various inflammations and microbes, and on the other, a corrector in tone. For women with oily skin, this tool will be a real lifesaver.
2. Purple, purple or lilac - yellow pigment spots are well hidden. Such tools can be used in the fight against dark circles or to soften the strong tan.
3. White - Helps to cope with dark circles under the eyes and disguise freckles. By the principle of action it resembles a highlighter - highlighting and underlining certain areas of the face skin.
4. Yellow or orange - This pigment is ideal for a bruise or ugly swelling under the eyes.
5. Pink - hides blue and yellow pigment spots, thereby refreshing the complexion. Suitable for mature women, as it provides a rejuvenating effect, giving the skin a natural pink blush.
6. Blue - copes with even the darkest brown spots and freckles
7. Brown - it is useful at uneven sunburn or at its partial peeling.

For even and natural tone of the face will require not only a masking pencil. It is very important to follow the algorithm of applying other cosmetics, which will lead to the perfect makeup.

1. Before applying any color cosmetics, you must thoroughly clean the skin of the face. means for washing or special tonic. With the shortcomings and typical features of the skin is applied cream.
2. No less than 20 minutes after the previous stage, they start applying decorative cosmetics, starting with a makeup base.
3. Next, go to the masking pencil. It should be a lighter tone. It is necessary to put a small amount of a pencil on problem areas gently, with light movements - and at the same time shade it well to avoid the effect of a mask.First, you should pay attention to the area under the eyes, and then you will need to move to other problem areas. To make the tool even more inconspicuous, you can lightly pat the place of application with a finger pad.
4. The next stage is a tonal tool, cream or fluid.
5. Makeup ends powder - to give a dullness and eliminate greasy.

We must not forget about the functions of each type of masking pencil. Apply such tools should be only on the relevant parts. A white pencil is usually shaded on the nose, and yellow or pink is applied under the lower eyelid.

Small imperfections are almost imperceptible to others due to masking pencils. The result - impeccable makeup, even tone and velvety skin.

Selection of proofreaders should be carried out individually. The main recommendations that should guide a woman when choosing a corrector:

1. The pencil must be consistent with the type and tone of the skin.
2. The type and density of the cosmetic should be selected according to the problem and the desired effect. It is necessary to take into account - the smaller the problem area, the denser the means should be.
3. Masking pencil should not cause allergic reactions, inflammation and irritation. Before applying to the face, it is advisable to test the product on a small area of ​​skin.
4. A good tool lies flat on the skin, in no case does not roll, does not form lumps and does not spread over the folds.
5. High-quality masking pencil does not dry the skin, does not clog pores and does not cause oily sheen.

Virtually any brand of cosmetics produces masking pencils. Below is a list of the most well-known and high-quality cosmetic products:

• Stopproblem - hides problem areas of the skin, relieves inflammation. Contains active ingredients: extracts of celandine and sage, oil of Australian sandalwood, bisabolol. Available in beige and natural tones. Cost - from 115 rubles. The low price and amazing visual and therapeutic effect make this tool the most popular among women.

• Masking pencil Librederm "Seratsin" for oily skin with acne - ideal in the fight against minor skin defects, acne and redness. The tool lies flat, has a drying effect and has anti-inflammatory effect. Cost - from 300 rubles.

• "Vichy Normaderm" - means 2 in 1. Masks skin flaws and at the same time dries inflammation, treats problem areas, providing an antibacterial effect. The main components are lipo-hydroxy acid and vitamin E. Such a pencil is best suited for combination and oily skin. Odorless, hypoallergenic. The tool is quite expensive: the cost - from 850 rubles.

• Avon Masking Pencil “The Perfect Shade”: there are several shades for various skin problems (pimples, redness and dark circles). Each tool fits perfectly, is easy to apply and shade. The price starts from 300 rubles.

• Oriflame's Tea Tree - Comfortable pencil with a double effect: the green part reduces inflammation and redness, and the beige pigment hides problem areas. The cost starts from 500 rubles.

• Catrice "Allround Coverstick" Masking Pencil - universal pencil, hides any minor flaws on the skin. In the lineup there are three shades, it is easy enough to choose the appropriate option for your skin tone. The cost is not very high - from 250 rubles. Good value for money.

• Stick "Anti-Cernes" - a concealer pencil. The most expensive of the masking tools described. Suitable for any skin type, has several shades, which makes it possible to choose the most suitable tone. The composition includes aloe.The peculiarity of this pencil is the instant disguise of dark circles and reddening of the skin (due to the reflective pearl particles). Cost - from 1800 rubles.

• Vivienne Sabo "Correcteur Anti-Imperfections" - not only masks the imperfections of the skin, but also has a healing effect. Due to its healing composition (zinc oxide, tea tree oil and salicylic acid), it has an antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effect, and also dries and protects the skin. “Stylo Correcteur” - make-up artists call this tool “magic wand”. Feature - light-reflecting pigments that highlight the skin, which helps to eliminate signs of fatigue on the face. It should be noted that this pencil is very stable and provides a moisture-proof effect. The cost of both pencils starts from 180-200 rubles.

• Pencil "Sebo Specific" from Yves Rocher ideal for girls who appreciate the presence of herbal ingredients in cosmetic products.

• Seventeen Masking Pencil "Anticernes" - has several shades for the tone of the face, as well as a light green pigment to eliminate redness. In the composition - castor oil and vegetable waxes. The average price is 390 rubles.

• "Clearing Concealer" - suitable for all skin types (like “Luxe”), has three shades of tones, as well as a special corrective green tint that eliminates redness. The tool evenly falls on the skin, instantly masks inflammation and redness, provides a therapeutic effect, eliminates rashes. This masking pencil is expensive: the price is from 1900 rubles.

Concealer - a means of decorative cosmetics, which should lie in the cosmetics bag of every woman. Even owners of perfect skin and even complexion sometimes have small imperfections that can spoil all plans. A concealer will quickly and easily hide the defects on the skin, and the healing effect of some pencils will help to get rid of the problem itself.

If you focus on the reviews, it can be noted that usually the ladies choose the following brands of proofreaders: Essence, Lumene, Relouis, Cover Stick, Maybelline, Clear Matt and Natural Beige Luonnonbeige.

Girls are attracted by their cost and composition: the majority of proofreaders contain vitamin E, which is so necessary for the skin. Ladies usually pay attention to the color of the corrector, whether it suits their skin type.

Many of the fair sex use lip concealer. They mix lipstick with a concealer and a brush to apply this mixture on the lips.

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