When choosing a concealer shade, its important to consider your skin tone and undertone. Here are some tips based on the information from various sources:
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Match to Your Foundation Shade: The rule of thumb for picking your concealer shade is based on your foundation shade. Its advised to have two shades of concealer in your arsenal, one lighter and one darker, as daily sun exposure can cause your skin tone to shift slightly.
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Use Natural Light: Swipe a few different shades of concealer along your jawline and see which one blends into your skin the best. For this, you’ll want natural light, so head to a window or go outside and look at your jawline in a hand-held mirror.
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Consider Undertones: Once you know your undertone, you can pick a concealer shade or shades. You want to filter the concealer by undertone and go from there. You wont have as many options, and it will help you narrow down the list to make the best choice.
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Color Correcting: Use color correctors to offset any redness or discoloration before applying concealer. For example, green color corrector can neutralize redness, while peach, bisque, or orange color correctors can address different skin tones.
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Highlighting and Contouring: A lighter shade of concealer can be used to highlight certain areas of your face, such as the top of your cheekbones, middle of your forehead, bridge of your nose, chin, and under your eyes.
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Use of Jewelry: Another method to determine your undertone is to do a silver or gold jewelry test. If gold jewelry looks better against your skin, your undertone is likely warm, and if silver jewelry is your preference, your undertone is likely cool. If both look great, your undertone is probably neutral.
Remember that finding the perfect concealer color may require some trial and error, but these tips should help you make an informed decision based on your skin tone and undertone.
