Top 10 Concealer Hacks You Must Try!

Let us break this to you: if you’re using your concealer to hide dark circles and dark spots, good work, but you’re missing out on a whole lot! Concealer is a genius makeup product that can add dimension to your face, highlight, lift and do so much more. Below are 10 ways you should (read: must) use a concealer for, because they are legit game changers.

Hack #1: The Sandwich Technique

Have you ever (like me) applied concealer on your acne to hide it, but ended up highlighting it even more? Try this. Also called the ‘sandwich concealer’ method, begin by using a concealer that matches your skin tone before applying foundation. Once your foundation is in place, again apply concealer over the same spots. Doing this gives you better coverage that also lasts longer. Our SUGAR POP Full Coverage Concealer offers optimum coverage and stays on without creasing.

Hack #2: Conceal + Brighten The Under Eye

Consider this a 2.0 version of concealing your dark circles. Before you apply your concealer, grab an eye primer. This will give it an extra brightening effect plus added coverage. So, take some amount of your eye primer and dab it under your eyes. Wait for a minute, then apply your concealer on the inner eye area and in an upward stroke on the outer corner of the eye. Then blend it out like you usually would, and the difference will be visibly striking!

Hack #3: Dry It Before You Dab It

The simplest way to get better coverage is to give your concealer the precious gift of time. Apply it on your trouble areas and simply leave it there to hang for several minutes. Doing this allows it to thicken and warm up due to your body’s heat, which amplifies the formula even more. Then using a brush or a beauty blender, blend it out for a seamless finish!

Hack #4: Lift It Up!

Get the perks of contouring and highlighting with just using concealer. For a lifted, brighter and sculpted look, you must apply concealer on 4 prominent areas of your visage. These are – the inner corner of the eye, along the outer edge of the eye, along the laugh lines and from the outer corner of your lips upwards towards the cheekbones. Then using a damp beauty blender pat in the product without dragging it. And then, just sit there in awe of the fabulous lift you just created! Our SUGAR POP Full Coverage Concealer has the perfect shades for you to highlight and contour.

Hack #5: De-puff The Right Way

Do you often wake up to tired and puffy eyes? This hack takes flat 2 minutes and leaves you with wide-awake eyes. Let’s go! Mix your liquid highlighter/illuminating moisturizer + eye cream + concealer in little and equal quantities. Then using your ring finger, apply this concoction under your eyes and blend well. This will brighten your under eyes and conceal puffiness with a natural finish.

Hack #6: The Tissue Hack

Here’s a total life-saving hack. If your concealer tends to crease below your eyes, then we’ve got you covered. After you apply the product, take a thin tissue and blot the area. This will prevent the concealer from settling into the creases. Once done, you can press and swipe some loose powder to seal the deal.

Hack #7: Get A Perfectly Defined Pout

Want your lips to look razor sharp after you’ve applied lipstick? Here’s what to do. Take a small amount of concealer using a fine-tip brush and neatly outline your lips. Use the same brush to smoothen it out, and there you have it – a celebrity-like pout!

Hack #8: Shape Your Brows

Have a couple of eyebrow hairs sticking out? Save that run to the salon with a concealer. Using a fine brush or the concealer wand, stretch out a line under and above your eyebrows. Then, allow it to dry out a bit and then using your fingertips lightly blend the product. This not only hides those pesky hair strands but also defines your brows.

Hack #9: DIY BB Cream

Ran out of BB cream? No worries, make your own in under 1 minute using just two products. Grab your moisturizer and concealer or foundation and mix them up in equal parts. Dot it all over your face and neck, then using your fingertips, a damp beauty blender, or a brush blend it all out to perfection. You’ll end up with a subtle tinted face that looks plain flawless! Use Our SUGAR POP Glow Boosting Rose Gel as a moisturizer for this step for a dewy finish.

Hack #10: Concealer = Contour

By now you already know that you should use a similar shade to hide spots and a lighter shade to highlight. But, using a darker concealer shade to contour is a total game-changing hack. Using a concealer as a contour offers long-lasting results, offers more control over application, and makes contour easy AF.
One single product can be so much of a multi-tasker, who knew!

Written By: Rhea Shah