Concealer is the one item that many women swear by – but there's a new TikTok trend that says to ditch it completely. OK! beauty editor Laura Mulley shares her thoughts
Concealer has always been a staple in my make-up routine, helping me hide persistent dark circles under my eyes. So when TikTok started circulating news that the beauty gurus were saying no to concealer now, I was immediately dismissive.
It's true that sometimes, using too much concealer, especially if it's lighter than your skin tone, can look harsh. My dark circles are more shadow from bags than deep pigmentation, and I've found that concealer can sometimes actually accentuate this puffiness. I've also noticed that my make-up hasn't been applying as smoothly in this area as it used to, often looking dry and patchy throughout the day and settling into fine lines. So, skipping the concealer can also help to eliminate these issues, reports the Mirror.
That being said, there are other tricks I used to brighten and enhance that problem area. A good hydrating eye cream is a must, and I also blended my foundation or skin tint up to my eyes. On really tired days I'd also reach for a colour corrector such as Bobbi Brown Skin Corrector Stick, £29, applying a dab of this before my foundation.
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