When most of us think of concealer, the single-tone sticks and liquids are probably the first things that come to mind. While these types of concealers work well for every day use, there are products available that are even more effective at covering up the blemishes that you would prefer to hide from the rest of the world. These products come in the form of multi-tone concealers, and they work to cover everything from dark circles under the eyes to rosacea. You’ve probably seen these multi-tone concealers at your beauty supply store, but they probably looked more complicated than you had time for. The good news is that these types of concealers are not only effective at covering a wide variety of blemishes; they are also easy to use once you learn what the various tones are used for.

Multi-tone correction concealer usually comes in a small, round compact, and consists of neutralizing shades of beige, yellow, mint green and lavender. Each of these colors will work to hide a different type of blemish or imperfection from the rest of the world. It is simply a matter of knowing which neutralizing color to use. For example, beige is not only used to conceal any number of flaws, but to brighten the under-eye area as well. Yellow has many functions, including hiding under-eye circles, bruises, dark spots on the skin and the “pregnancy mask.” If you are concerned about red blemishes, like port wine stains or rosacea, the mint green color should work quite nicely. Lavender will effectively cover yellow bruises and skin imperfections and hide very dark circles under the eyes. It is also the color of choice for concealing blemishes on bronze skin tones.

Using the Multi-Tone Concealer

Once you have determined which shade of your concealer is best for you, you can begin by applying a small amount of the concealer onto the blemish and blending it with your fingertips. Run the line of your concealer past the edge of the blemish, and gently feather the edges to blend. Allow this layer to set before continuing with the rest of your makeup routine. It is a good idea to cover this area with another coat of concealer in your own skin tone for maximum coverage as well before applying your foundation. Pat it gently over the neutralizing concealer and gently feather out past the edges of the blemish. Once this step is complete, you can add your foundation, taking care not to rub in the concealer as you apply. Finish off your look with a dusting of powder. That annoying blemish is history, and you are ready to start your day!

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