Who's first: Concealer or Foundation?

Aug 8, 2011

Alyssa R.

The ever so popular and debatable question: Which do you apply first? Concealer or Foundation?

I seem to apply my concealer first because I use liquid foundation most of the time and I feel the foundation helps blend out my concealer.

Which do you apply first? And why?

Aug 8, 2011

Erica H.

Same as you. And if I feel like i need a little more coverage on a certain area i'll put a little more concealer on it.

Aug 8, 2011

Jane A.

I usually put under eye concealer, then try to conceal around my nose and mouth area. Then my foundation, because it covers majority of my flaws. Then I spot conceal -- especially those pesty acne scars.

But most time, my foundation is enough -- only when I'm going out on a special occasion do I really want to look flawless and put on a full face.

Aug 8, 2011

Isabelina B.

first i do my concealer where i feel like my foundation will not be enough. usually just undereyes and big pimples. then, i will do my foundation and then spot conceal where i feel like i really need it. :)

Aug 8, 2011

Angelique D.

It depends on what state my face is in HAHA. If I have a lot of blemishes & have dark under eye circles, I'll apply my concealer first. If I have little to no blemishes & have no dark circles, then I apply my foundation and conceal if I need to. 

Aug 8, 2011

Drea L.

It depends on the finish I want.

If I'm using my MAC 187, I'll apply concealer on first because I wouldn't want a flat paddle'd concealer brush to mess up the finish (I NEVER buff in with the 187, just stipple for the 'skin' effect)

If I'm using my fingers, I usually just apply my concealer later.

Aug 8, 2011

Gabbie M.

I put on concealer first, I only use it under my eyes. I really don't have any spots to conceal, if I did I would put under eye concealer, foundation, then spot conceal anywhere that needed extra coverage.

Aug 8, 2011

Sharlene G.

either one is first. but i prefer concealing under my eyes before foundation, only because i like to use a lighter concealer. whatever my foundation doesn't cover well, i'll go in with my concealer :p

Aug 8, 2011

Korie S.

I like to do it after apply foundation or tinted moisturizers because I really want it to help brighten up what the foundation or TM didn't conceal. 

Aug 9, 2011

Linda D.

I like to apply my concealer after my foundation just because I feel like it gives me better coverage. I use two different concealers on my yes. Erase paste to brighten my eyes & Amazing Cosmetics concealer to conceal any blemishes that I might have. The great thing about the Amazing Cosmetics concealer is that it matches my foundation extremely well so it just blends right in so I won't have to worry about bright spots in my face is not blended in well.

Aug 9, 2011

Gabbi D.

Undereye concealer - foundation - conceal problem areas that show through foundation.

Aug 9, 2011

Jeny W.

Same as Gabbi, when I do use concealer, but most of the time I skip it.

Aug 9, 2011

Derval B.

Generally i apply foundation 1st then concealer. I also read that Bobbi Brown uses this technique since as she puts it, concealer applied before foundation will be removed during foundation application. But i guess its a matter of personal preference, once the desired end result of a flawless finish is achieved. :)

Aug 9, 2011

Charlee G.

Bit of both really, I'll put concealer under the eyes first then foundation and if I find I have any blemishes after putting my foundation I'll put some concealer over it.

Aug 9, 2011

Myrna P.

i always put the concealer first. and then go over once after the foundation but just a tad.

Aug 9, 2011

Alyssa R.

@Derval I've heard that you are supposed to apply concealer first as well. But I'm definitely going to try your way and see if there's a difference! I love trying different methods, that's why I asked this in the first place. :)

Aug 9, 2011

Niamh D.

I always put my foundation on first and then concealer. I used to do it the other way around but I watched one of Kandee Johnsons video's and she said you should always put the more liquid product on first, then the concealer and then finish with powder but I honestly don't mind :)

Aug 9, 2011

Theresa G.

A lot of the times people don't need a concealer. Sometimes that is the case with me. I apply foundation and realize I don't need a cocealer. Other times with no sleep it shows that I do need concealer and I would apply foundation first then concealer. Depending on the consistancy of the concealer it can be applied before but with heavy creamy concealer I would apply after the application of the foundation.

Aug 13, 2011

Siham Y.

Concealer and then foundation, Especially with color correcting (it does depend on what consistency the concealer and foundation is). Well here is the way I do it: I colorcorrect my under eye circles, put a thin layer of foundation which is the bourjois healthy mix foundation all over, then I use a lighter concealer to brighten the under eye area and if I have blemishes (which is occasionally) I would use the Vichy dermablend foundation to spot conceal. If I feel like my face looks uneven because of the spot concealing I'll put another thin layer of foundation on my face to make my skintone look more even. I mix it up a bit but would still use concealer first then foundation because the foundation has the color I want all over my face .

Aug 13, 2011

Everist W.

Foundation first then concealer... Sometimes foundation can give u the cover you need and avoid the over make up look...:)

Aug 13, 2011

Michelle D.

I like to add foundation so I know what needs more coverage.

Dec 9, 2015

Dia B.

Foundation then concealer then set the foundation with a powder to prevent creasing