what am I doing wrong with my concealer?

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Jan 29, 2013

Kelly K.

Everytime I put concealer on after any foundation it looks awful! It is all cakey & looks like I have a ton of concealer on. It is like it does not want. To blend. I have used my hands & a brush but still the awful look. What am I doing wrong??

Jan 29, 2013

Mema A.

just use a brush :)

Jan 29, 2013

Rochelle R.

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try putting your concealer on before your foundation!! also a face primer always helps! 

Jan 29, 2013

Luiza D.

Try to put concealer first, if you're using a liquid concealer blend it with a brush or a beauty blender ;)

Jan 29, 2013

Brittne B.

try putting a silicone based primer ontop of the spots you want to conceal then follow with the concealer. It could also be the concealer your using, some formulas look different on other peoples skin.

Are you using just one concealer or have you been trying other concealers as well?

Jan 29, 2013

Yesenia C.

Concealer first with a brush :)

Jan 29, 2013

Maria T.

Use benefit its great coverage and lasts forever without drying out, if I need a quick cheap fix though I will put some foundation in an empty powder pallet let it thicken for about two days from the air and then you don't have to worry about lines showing and its a perfect match

Benefit i believe is a thick concealer, you only need a little bit, also with thick concealers you need to take a little more time and keep blending. Also don't put the concealer over powder! but you can with liquid. 

Remember that under eye concealer has to be very fluid and liquidy, don't put foundation where you put concealer, that way it won't look cakey... Remember to build up the coverage rather than start with too much product.

Jan 29, 2013

Kelly K.

Thanks so much everyone!!! Going to give it all a shot!! I have been using the hard candy concealer. 

Jan 29, 2013

Jessica M.

Your undereye area might not be moisturized!

Jan 29, 2013

Stephanie M.

Sounds like either the concealer is too thick, or your skin is dry. When applying concealer, always tap the product on with your fingertip. Never rub it on.

Its because the hard candy concealer is about as thick of a concealer that comes from the drugstore! I would suggest going with something that is more fluid! I love the Fit Me concealer by Maybelline. Its got pretty good coverage, but blends beautifully so I don't feel cakey! 

Jan 29, 2013

Jamie B.

Mix it in with your foundation!