Next New Zealand – September 2019

SHOULD YOU APPLY

CONCEALER OR

FOUNDATION FIRST?

Experts agree that if you’re wearing

foundation, it’s best to apply it fi rst,

then use concealer sparingly only

on areas that you can see still need

attention. Otherwise you run

the risk of wiping your concealer away

or applying too much.

BLEMISHES

Spotcorrectingwitha liquidproductworkstocoversmall,at marksbutif the blemish

is raisedorangryandred,coveragecanquicklywearoff.Thisis wherethose small pots

ofdenseandcreamycamouagecomeintotheirown.

HOWTOAPPLY:Adda thinlayeroffoundationtotheentireareatheblemish is in.

Then,usinga tinypointedbrush,taponyourconcealerandblendorpress with your

ngersora spongeto‘melt’orsoftenit aroundtheedges.Foroccasionalheavy-duty

coverageandlongevity,tryusinganeyeshadowprimerover the

pimplebeforehand.

NARSSoftMatteCompleteConcealer,$52;

TheBodyShopMatteClayFullCoverageConcealer, $24

PIGMENTATION
Whether your pigmentation is
caused by sun damage, hormones
or breakouts, minimising
mismatched skin tone is a tricky
business. It differs in shape and size
on everyone, so your best bet is a
thin, high-pigment formula that
blends well but, most importantly,
is perfectly matched to the majority
of your complexion, so it looks
seamless. In this regard, it’s helpful
to be colour matched by an expert.
HOW TO APPLY: Less is more.
Place an amount the size of a grain
of rice on a concealer brush and
gently press onto skin. If the area is
small, a cream stick concealer can
be a quick-to-apply solution.
L’Oréal Paris Infallible More Than
Concealer, $32;
MAC Studio Fix 24-Hour Smooth
Seek out high-coverage concealers that maintain hydration and adeptly stretch Wear Concealer, $42