THE illuminating concealers they represent the new frontier in terms of make up. Unlike the classics concealerbut also real illuminators, they are hybrids that are particularly natural and high-performance. They are used to erase tiredness from the face, highlight the salient points and, therefore, sculpt. Thanks to theirs formulas: ultra-pigmented sure, but rich in precious active ingredients glow such as vitamin C and niacinamide. Here you are how to choose and use them.
Illuminating concealers: what they are
Illuminating concealers are exactly halfway between a classic concealer and a highlighter. Although their demand has increased recentlythey are not exactly new.
The first illuminating concealer, in fact, was launched in 1992 and is still a product today best seller. This is the famous one Touche Éclat Of Yves Saint Laurent Beauté: a sort of magic pen, with a formula based on diamond-shaped soft focus pigments, capable of reflecting light from every angle. It is even said that, worldwide, one is sold every 10 seconds.
The latest generation ones obviously retain the luminous particles but are decidedly more opaque – even if modulable – to satisfy the needs of those who want to camouflage obvious imperfections such as blemishes and pimples without giving up the glow effect. As they can also be applied on the shadow areas of the face, such as dark circles and nasolabial foldsto improve volumes, features and contours.
Just think about the new Concentré de Beauté Of Gucci Beauty which, long-lasting but with a light consistency, can be used in a thousand ways: Evens, illuminates, sculpts and corrects with a nourishing formula based on black rose oil and hyaluronic acid.
Illuminating concealers: how to use them
Designed to turn on the brightness of the face, the new concealers they can also be applied instead of foundation in case of more serious and obvious imperfections and discolorations.
Otherwise just apply them under the eyes, in the center of the face – starting from the forehead and going down over the bridge of the nose to the chin -, around the mouth and on the cheekbones. In this way one will be made strobing Perfect. Which can be further emphasized with a light contouring. The important thing is to always blend carefully so that all the products used for the base blend together.
Selena Gomez, with her Rare Beauty brand, also launched illuminating concealers. They are called Positive Light Under Eye Brightener and, in Italy, they are available at Sephora (photo: Instagram/@rarebeauty)
Nobody forbids using precision applicators to cover individual blemishes. Stylo Correct Of Sisleyfor example, is so meticulous in his application that you just need to apply his tip on the imperfections to see them disappear! All thanks to a truly “slim” silhouetteas well as the formula enriched with soft-focus particles and alpha-bisabolol.
Illuminating concealer: how to choose it
The illuminating concealer it must always be one or two shades lighter than your skin tone and any foundation. The undertone, however, must be the same so that it blends perfectly with the skin and with the others textures used for the base.
The same concealer can be purchased in two versions: one lighter and the other very dark. The latter, if cold, it will be perfect for a quick cream contouring. If hot, however, it can replace the bronzer gilding the enchanted off.
Concealers as brightening treatments
Also pay attention to the INCI. The new ones concealer they illuminate the skin even in the long term because they act on blemishes and discoloration like real lightening treatments.
Just think about Morining Booster Concealer Of Naj Oleari Beauty with caffeine, ginseng, pomegranate and camellia which act on dark circles. Or to All Hours Precise Angels Concealer Of YSL with 85% skincare ingredients.
It’s no different Lancome with his new one Teint Idole Ultra Wear Care & Glow Serum Concealer with 81% treatment actives including high molecular weight hyaluronic acid, yuzu extract and ceramides.
The most viral of the moment? Without any doubt what Lady Gaga he launched with his own brand Haus Labs: is called Triclone Skin Tech Hydrating + De-Puffing Concealer and the blur-effect illuminating formula combines a truly intuitive pack and applicator.
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