Step 1
Corrector/Concealer
First, neutralize darkness with a pink- or peach-toned corrector. Apply with a brush to the deepest or darkest area to prepare for concealer. (Sometimes you can
stop here if the coverage is enough.)
Next, choose yellow-based shades of concealer and layer them over the corrector underneath the eye. Using a concealer brush, apply underneath the eye up to the
lash line and on the innermost corner of the eye. Blend by patting with your fingers.
Last, apply pale yellow or white powder with a brush or puff to set the concealer in place. Also apply powder onto the eyelid to take away shine or darkness.
Under-eye concealer should be one to two shades lighter than your skin tone. If the concealer looks ashy, it is too light. If it looks very yellow, it is too dark.
Applying concealer on the spot next to the inner corner of the eye will open up your eyes and give you a fresh, bright-eyed look.
Step 2
Foundation
To find the perfect foundation shade, swatch a few shades on the side of the face and forehead, and check the colors in natural light. The shade that disappears is
the right one.
Use a brush, sponge, or fingers to apply foundation where the skin needs to be evened out—around the nose and mouth where there is often redness. For full, all-
over coverage, use a brush, sponge, or fingers to apply and blend foundation to the outer edge of the face.
To cover blemishes, spot-apply foundation stick or blemish cover stick in a shade that matches the skin tone exactly. Pat with your finger to blend. Repeat if
necessary.
It’s a good idea to have two shades of foundation—one for the winter months and a slightly darker one for the summer, when skin color tends to be darker. You
can blend the two for spring and fall.
For a sheer, casual alternative to foundation, use tinted moisturizer to even out skin tone.
Step 3
Powder
For crease-free, long wear, apply loose powder in a pale yellow tone (or white, if you are very fair) over concealer using an eye blender brush or a mini powder
puff.