Should I use a brush or a beauty egg to conceal my skin? Should I use a darker or lighter skin tone than my skin?

As I age, I start to develop fine lines on my face. To cover them up, I have to apply concealer every time I put on makeup. What tool is better for applying concealer? A beauty egg or a brush?

1. Advantages and disadvantages of makeup brushes

Makeup brushes can be said to be a more traditional makeup tool. Many cute girls choose to use makeup brushes as their first choice. The bristles of makeup brushes are denser, and animal hair makeup brushes have a strong powder-grabbing power, which can grab enough foundation to apply on the face, and can also spread the foundation evenly.

Makeup brushes do not absorb powder, and can retain the concealing power of the foundation to the greatest extent while applying makeup, so the effect of even skin tone is particularly good. However, makeup brushes are easy to leave powder marks, which can cause the makeup to be too heavy if you are not careful.

2. Advantages and disadvantages of beauty eggs

Beauty sponges are the darling of the makeup industry in recent years. Almost every beauty blogger recommends using them to apply makeup. The beauty sponges have dense pores on them, which can absorb excess foundation when applying makeup, making the makeup look clearer.

Using a wet beauty sponge to apply makeup can also increase the moisture of the skin, and the base makeup will be more adherent. However, because the beauty sponge has the effect of absorbing powder, the concealer coverage of the base makeup is a little weak, and the blemishes may need to be partially applied to conceal the blemishes.

If you choose a color that is one shade darker than your skin or whiter than your skin, it will not have the effect of concealing blemishes. If you choose a color that is whiter than your skin, it will create the effect of "white on the yellow dog and swollen on the white dog".

It is a misunderstanding to think that concealer is more suitable for covering blemishes. Some people do not use concealer but use liquid foundation with strong covering power. Even the foundation with covering function cannot completely cover the dark marks, moles, acne, etc.

Choosing a concealer that is one shade darker can make your makeup look more natural and nude.

Concealer brushes are made of different materials such as fiber hair and animal hair. Fiber hair brushes are more flexible and can be used for concealers of different textures. Animal hair brushes are softer but not tough enough, so fiber hair brushes are usually recommended, as they are more cost-effective.

As for the specific use of concealer, the first step is to master the order of using concealer. The correct order of using concealer is after foundation and before pressed powder or powder. After applying foundation, you can look in the mirror to see if the blemishes on your face are covered. If not, you can choose a suitable concealer and then gently apply it on your face.

In addition to the usage method, everyone should also master the correct technique of using concealer. The best tool for concealer is fingers, because the force is more even when used, and there is a certain temperature, which will make the concealer tighter and more skin-friendly.

The correct use of concealer is not only about mastering the order of using concealer, but also about learning how to apply it and how to choose the color of concealer. Concealer of different colors targets different parts and has different effects. For example, for dark circles, it is best to choose a concealer with an orange hue. For acne or reddish skin, a concealer with a green hue is more effective.