People have made concealer and foundation a necessary part of their makeup routine. They provide their users with different benefits that are helpful in many ways. You can apply foundation on your whole face but the question arises whether you can apply concealer on your whole face or not. Concealer hides imperfections, blemishes, dark circles, etc. on your face.
But beauty enthusiasts worry that applying concealer will have an effect on their whole face. In this blog, I will answer this question by taking many things and situations into consideration. Some people think to use concealer instead of foundation and some think to apply them both on their whole face. This blog will help you learn the necessary information about this product and improve your makeup routine.
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Can You Use Concealer on Your Whole Face?
Yes, you can use concealer on your whole face. But is not suggested to use it on all your face. Because it is thicker, pigmented, and more concentrated than foundation. So, there are the right techniques to apply this on your whole face. Whether you are trying to apply both concealer and foundation or want to exchange it with foundation, you need to apply it correctly.
As this product is a more concentrated and thick form, you need to apply it in a smaller amount than the foundation. The small amount will be enough to cover all the imperfections on your face while you need to apply foundation thoroughly on the face.Â
Basic Introduction to Concealer
As I have discussed above, it is a more pigmented form of makeup product that covers imperfections on your face such as blemishes, scars, dark circles, etc. The foundation covers the face to make the skin tone even and appear smooth. While, concealer is applied on specific areas of the face, on areas which you want to hide or want to make them appealing and beautiful.
There are many types of concealer. It can be in liquid, gel, or stick form, depending on the formulation and purpose of the product. You can choose one according to your preferences and needs as well.
Can You Apply Concealer on Your Whole Face Instead of Foundation?
Yes, you can apply concealer on all your face instead of foundation. It has its benefits but you need to apply it correctly. Now, I will tell you about some reasons or benefits that why you should apply it on your face.
- 1. You can replace foundation with concealer because a small quantity of this product is enough to make your skin tone even and to hide the imperfections on the face. People find it irritating to apply foundation on the face because it is applied in a larger amount than concealer. It makes the face look and feel heavy. In contrast to foundation, it is easier and the face feels less heavy to apply a thin layer of concealer on your face.
- 2. People apply this product basically to some specific areas. It covers the imperfections with quite preciseness. When you apply it on your whole face, it will hide all the imperfections giving your skin an even tone and beauty.
- 3. It is easier to spend money on one product rather than spending money on many products for the almost same purpose. So, it is beneficial to use a concealer that is of high quality rather than spending money on other makeup products.
How Can You Use Concealer on Your Whole Face?
By using the right method, you can apply concealer instead of foundation. The right method will help to achieve a perfect look and it will not affect the health of your skin. I have written some steps to correctly use the concealer on your whole face.
1. Buy a Concealer
The first step is to buy a concealer that suits your skin type. For this, you need to choose one that is not too light and not too dark for your skin color. You can match the tone of the product with your skin tone for a more natural and attractive look. It will look the same as your skin color after application.
2. Hydrate Your Skin
Your face must be clean before the application of the product. After that, you can apply a moisturizer on your skin for hydration and moisturization. It will make the skin smooth and the product will blend on the skin seamlessly and thoroughly. The product will look natural and you will achieve an even texture of the face after application.
3. Application
Then apply the product by applying it majorly on the areas that you want to cover on your face such as blemishes, dark circles, etc. You can use a brush or fingers to blend it evenly on the skin. Try to apply a concise amount of the product so it doesn’t look like an external part.
4. Layers
You can apply the product again in the area where it is required. The reapplication is making layers of the product on the face or a specific area of the face. It will help to properly hide the imperfections and take care that it gets even application on all the face.
5. Apply Other Makeup Products
After the above steps, you can apply other beauty products or makeup products to your face.
Usage of Concealer Every Year in Percentage
| Year | Percentage |
| 2018 | 35-42% |
| 2019 | 38-45% |
| 2020 | 30-38% |
| 2021 | 32-40% |
| 2022 | 35-43% |
| 2023 | 38-46% |
Conclusion
In conclusion, you can apply concealer on your whole face but you need to follow the right steps so that you can protect your skin from any damage and can attain a beautiful look. There are some differences between concealer and foundation. That’s why both of them have their benefits. Try to choose or buy a high-quality product that can give you the results that you want. There are disadvantages of applying this product as well such as less long-lasting than foundation and less coverage on all areas of the face.
