Green concealer

Ideal appearance is the criterion that every girl aspires to. Unfortunately, in the whole world one cannot find a person who has completely perfect skin. Today, manufacturers of various cosmetic products in every way try to make life easier for the fair sex by releasing the next products, with the help of which it is possible to mask the flaws on the skin. Proofreaders, highlighters, concealers - all of these tools are designed to mask the defects of the skin of the face.

It has become customary that such products usually have a neutral range of shades, which is as close as possible to natural tones. However, what a surprise it was, having noticed on the counters in the stores the concealer is not the usual beige, but green. Why is this seemingly unusual cosmetic necessary, how to use it correctly, how to choose - we will try to figure it out.

From English, the word “conceal” literally translates as “to hide”, “to mask”. Accordingly, concealer is a cosmetic product, the main functional purpose of which is to hide various flaws on the skin of the face. So, according to the recommendations of experts, concealer can be used to disguise:

• various redness and rash (acne);
• mesh of capillaries located close to the upper layer of the epidermis;
• freckles and age spots;
• abrasions;
• fine wrinkles and crow's feet near the eyes;
• uneven tan;
• traces of insect bites;
• "Bruises" and "bags" under the eyes.

Many girls are disturbed by the color of concealer, so they try to bypass it, or replace and choose the best, in their opinion option, for example, pink, purple, but this action, as a rule, does not bring a positive result. Let's remember what the spectral color wheel looks like. Opposite the red color is green, and this suggests that shades of green can neutralize the red tone. Accordingly, if there is some reddening on the face, then it is easily removed with the help of a concealer of exactly green color. Today, manufacturers of modern cosmetics produce concealers in different shades: rich green, mint, olive, marsh and others. This color scheme is designed for a reason, and in accordance with the color types of the appearance of the fair sex.

Any cosmetic product must be able to use. This is what make-up stylists say about How to use concealer correctly:

• when choosing a concealer, be sure to consider the type of skin (for example, for oily skin, it is better to give preference to a product with a matting effect, but a dry type will need a product with additional moisture);
• concealers with antibacterial action were created for problem and prone to rashes of the skin, which not only mask the pimples, but also dry them (it is recommended to pre-clean the skin with scrubs);
• concealer is applied exclusively on problem areas, it is not used as a makeup base;
• shade means with warm fingers, under the influence of heat of hands the product lays down evenly and inconspicuously.

Make concealer at home is impossible, so experts do not recommend experimenting with their own skin.

When applying concealer, you must adhere to a number of recommendations, so that later you will not be disappointed with the result. So, steps of applying concealer on the skin of the face:

1. First you need to thoroughly clean the skin. The next step is the application of moisturizing or nourishing cream, you can also use the base / foundation for makeup. Concealer is much easier to fall on a well-hydrated skin. If you have small facial wrinkles, first use a cream with a toning effect. If we ignore this advice, the effect of the concealer will be exactly the opposite - wrinkles will be more noticeable.
2. Using a special brush, apply a small amount of the product onto problem areas in a dotted or dash-like manner.
3. Flick the concealer around the red spots with a light tapping of the finger pads.
4. The final stage is the application of foundation or powder. Do not do the opposite. If you first use the tonal tool, on top of which apply concealer, then the whole face will be covered with spots of greenish tint.

How to disguise reddening with green and beige concealer, see the following video.

A wide range of cosmetic products designed to mask various defects on the skin of the face, allows you to choose the means, so to speak, to "taste and color." The main criteria for choosing a green concealer include:

• color shade;
• kind of concealer according to skin type (matting, moisturizing, antibacterial, having healing properties and others);
• the texture of a cosmetic product (dense in the form of a stick or creamy in a glass jar or a tube);
• the level of resistance (there are resistant and ultra-resistant);
• brand name and the corresponding price range.

The market of cosmetic products is represented by an abundance of various brands. There are both world-famous companies and new ones, but they have already successfully managed to recommend brands. Among the manufacturers of concealers note:

It has a long effect - it stays firmly for about 10-15 hours. Easy to apply and shade. Caffeine, fruit and salicylic acid, included in the component composition, create the effect of chemical peeling and help accelerate the process of regeneration of the skin.

It has a number of positive characteristics. First of all, it is necessary to note the presence of silicone in the composition, respectively, the product is easily applied and smoothly shaded. It can be used on oily skin, as there are no oily oils among the ingredients, and there is no effect of tightness. Differs in the excellent matting and slightly bleaching property. SPF 15 allows you to use the tool even on sunny summer days, reliably protecting the skin from the negative effects of active ultraviolet rays.

This manufacturer produces concealers of different colors. At number 5 is a rich green tone, which is designed to mask the redness of various types and types. The top layer is recommended to use the foundation, and not loose powder. Included is a professional-type brush that facilitates the procedure of applying concealer on problem skin areas.

Contemporaries speak of concealer green ambiguously. Someone came up with this tool and, accordingly, liked it, while the other girls couldn’t “make friends” with it, so they categorically do not recommend purchasing this product.

On the positive side is the fact that with proper use and proper application Concealer still copes with its functional task and masks various redness on the skin of the face. Good hides dull and small problem areas. If the redness of a saturated scarlet color or large in shape, in this case it will not be possible to completely mask the entire stain.

Also, the nature of the reviews depends on the brand that produces the tool.Cheap products, unfortunately, do not please with quality. They overdry too skin, poorly shaded, unevenly applied, require some skill for application.

If we talk about better products of famous brands, then it is worth noting companies such as Artdeco, Givenchy, Gosh, Clinique and a number of others. From budget brands recommend paying attention to the company's funds. Seventeen. The green concealer of this brand has proven itself on the positive side: it copes well with masking reddenings of varying degrees of brightness and of different sizes. It is important not to forget to follow the rules of application - then it will be possible to achieve the ideality of the skin of the face.