Next New Zealand – September 2019

BEAUTY

Different complexion concerns

mean different concealers. Here’s

a rundown of which work best

for what you want to achieve

REDNESS

Full-coverage foundations are at peak

popularity right now, but they can end

up looking mask-like. Another option?

A full-coverage, opaque concealer, applied

just where you need it and blended well,

will allow the rest of your skin to look healthy

and real. This approach is useful if you have

visible capillaries or redness in one area, such

as across the cheeks or around the nose.

HOW TO APPLY: Dot on a tiny amount

and blend with your  ngers. Following with

a light dusting of translucent powder over

the entire face will give you an even canvas

and helps keep concealer in place in areas

that tend to produce more oil, like the T-zone.

Giorgio Armani Power Fabric Concealer, $69;

Clinique Beyond Perfecting Super Concealer

Camou age + 24-Hour Wear, $42

TOOLS

MAC 224S Tapered

Blending Brush, $68;

Chi Chi Concealer

brush, $15

UNDER EYES

A spot that’s quick to show signs of fatigue, this area needs to be treated

kindly. Apply an eye cream or moisturiser a few minutes before you

do your makeup, and choose a concealer designed for the job. Seek out

one of the new thin yet high-coverage  uid concealers that maintain

hydration and adeptly stretch and move with your expressions. One with

radiant brightening properties is even better. For very dark circles,

opt for a dedicated colour-correcting product with peach tones

that will counteract shadowy areas, and apply it before concealer.

HOW TO APPLY: Dab on a couple of dots and blend using a

 uffy eye brush (rather than a dense-tip concealer brush). This

creates a beautiful feather-light ‘airbrushed’ effect that can be

built up slowly. Don’t forget the inner corners of your eyes too!

Natio Under Eye Cushion Concealer, $23.50;

Yves Saint Laurent Touche Éclat High

Cover Concealer Pen, $69

Cover story

Seek out high-coverage concealers that maintain hydration and adeptly stretch

Words

Megan Bedford

Photography

Bauer Media Studios and supplied