The under-eye concealer is used to hide dark circles and brighten tired-looking eyes. However, many people wonder when it should be applied. Before or after the foundation? This article provides some answers.
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- The concealer: should it be applied before or after the foundation?
- The tinted under-eye concealer by Typology
- Our advice for an immediate healthy glow effect
Published June 23, 2022,
updated on October 2, 2024,
by
Sandrine, Scientific Editor
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6 min read
The concealer: should it be applied before or after the foundation?
Even though there are no set rules, it is advisable to apply the concealer after the foundation. If the concealer is applied beforehand, it may shift during the application of the foundation, thus reducing its coverage.
The tinted under-eye concealer by Typology.
Our tinted under-eye concealer has a high coverage and a natural finish. In addition to providing an immediate unifying and healthy glow effect, it has a long-lasting impact on dark circles thanks to the presence of active ingredients:
The caffeine facilitates blood circulation, reduces water retention, and thus helps to reduce the appearance of bags and dark circles under the eyes.
Thecornflower hydrosolhelps to support the action of caffeine bystimulating blood circulation. Thanks to itsdecongestant action, it stimulates the removal of accumulated fluid under the eyes.
It also contains niacinamide (vitamin B3) which helps to reduce the appearance of blue dark circles by stimulating blood circulation. Moreover, it helps to achieve a more even complexion.
Our concealer can also be used to cover and diminish blemishes.Indeed, niacinamide helps torestore the skin's barrier functionandcontributes to the healing process. It also hasanti-inflammatory propertiesthat act on blemishes.
We have developedsix shadesof concealer according to the FITZPATRICK phototype scale:
Type 1 : Very light - pale skin with cool undertones. Does not tan and turns red in the sun.
Type 2 : Light - Light skin with pink or yellow undertones. Gradually tans, prone to sunburn.
Type 3 : Medium - Medium skin with a predominance of warm or olive undertones. Tans easily but may occasionally burn.
Type 4 : Matte - Matte skin with a predominance of bronze undertones. Sunburns are occasional.
Type 5 : Brown - brown skin with warm undertones. Sunburns are rare, the skin tans in the sun.
Type 6 : Dark brown - black skin with a predominance of cool undertones. Sunburns are rare and exceptional.
Our advice for an immediate healthy glow effect.
At Typology, we have developed a range of tinted skincare products that contain hybrid products, meaning they sit between skincare and makeup. They allow for a unified complexion, while providing long-term benefits to the skin. In this range, you will find our lip oils, our lip balms, our tinted serums and our tinted concealers.
Step 1 : Unify your complexion with the tinted serum.
Enriched with vitamin C for skin radiance and aloe vera for skin hydration, the tinted serum provides light coverage and evens out the complexion. Each tinted serum can match a wide range of skin tones. The six shades of our serums have been developed according to the FITZPATRICK phototype scale.
In the morning, apply the equivalent of one pipette of tinted serum using a brush or your fingers. The amount of product used depends on the desired coverage. Then spread the substance over the entire face and neck, starting from the centre of the face and moving outwards to avoid any demarcation.
Step 2 : Conceal minor imperfections with theconcealer.
As mentioned above, our tinted under-eye concealer is a blend of skincare and makeup. It hides dark circles with its high coverage while reducing them over time thanks to the caffeine, the niacinamide and cornflower hydrosol.
Apply a few drops under the eyes and distribute the product using your fingers or a brush. If you want to use it as a concealer, apply a drop of the product on your imperfections (spots, brown patches, redness, etc...) and dab with the tip of your finger.
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