Concealer can be a total game-changer—when it’s applied right. But it’s also one of the easiest steps to get subtly wrong. If your concealer is creasing, clinging, or disappearing halfway through the day, one of these common mistakes might be the culprit.
Here’s how to make your concealer work with your skin, not against it.
1. You’re skipping skincare prep
Even the most blendable concealer will struggle if it’s applied to dry or textured skin. Before reaching for your wand, make sure you’ve layered a light, hydrating base—something like the Perfect Light Facial Cream. This gives your skin the bounce it needs and helps your concealer glide on smoothly instead of settling into fine lines.
2. You’re applying too much
It’s tempting to pile it on when you’re dealing with dark circles or blemishes, but more product doesn’t always mean more coverage. In fact, overloading your concealer can make problem areas more obvious. A tiny dab of the Perfect Cover Colour Concealer in a strategic spot will do more than a heavy layer spread all over.
3. You’re not using the right shade (or undertone)
Your concealer shouldn’t match your foundation exactly. For brightening, choose a shade slightly lighter than your skin tone. For blemishes or redness, go for something closer to your base. If your concealer looks off in natural light, it might be time to reassess the undertone—too pink, too yellow, or too grey can all throw off your look.
4. You’re blending with your fingers only
Fingers are fine in a pinch, but for a seamless finish that melts into your base, a soft tool like the Perfect Blender helps diffuse product and prevent patchiness. Bounce it gently over the area rather than swiping—it’s more skin-like and helps press product in.
5. You’re missing a targeted colour corrector
Some shadows, like under-eye circles or pigmentation, need a little pre-concealing help. That’s where colour correcting comes in. The Perfect Cover Colour Concealer offers multiple shades to neutralise problem tones—peach for blue tones, green for redness, lavender for dullness. Use sparingly and always under your main concealer.
When your concealer routine is dialled in, you don’t need much else. It becomes less about covering and more about revealing what you want to show.
Explore the concealer collection to find your perfect formula—and let your skin take centre stage.
