![]() ![]() She’s contributed to some of the best beauty and lifestyle magazines out there. Jill Di Donato is a Senior Commerce Editor for Byrdie and has over a decade of experience as a beauty editor. In short, the Byrdie Verified seal stands for product recommendations you can trust. If you visit links within our content, we may receive commissions from your purchases, but we never receive any compensation or consideration for the content of our recommendations. Occasionally, beauty brands and PR agencies will send us samples for coverage consideration, but our thoughts and opinions are fully our own. Top tip: If it’s a bit too dark, try sheering it out with some plain body moisturizer.ĭid you notice the Byrdie Verified seal of approval at the top of this story? This seal means that our team has researched and tested every product on this list using a unique methodology that’s designed to focus on what our readers really want to know-and to deliver insights that you can’t find anywhere else. While you do have more wiggle room when it comes to finding the perfect match of body makeup than you do for your face, you still want to find a hue that’s pretty close to your natural skin tone to make sure it blends in well. So think about whether you want a “J-Lo just back from the beach”-esque glow, or something more subtle and natural. Most body makeups have some shimmer in them, but just how much can vary greatly. Ready to find your perfect cover up? We've reviewed 25 of the highest-rated concealers in the UK, to bring you a zero bullsh*t guide to the ones that work (and the ones that don't).Byrdie / Jessica Juliao What to Look for in a Body Makeup Water-Resistant or WaterproofĮven if you won't be sporting the body makeup during a beach or pool day, Figueroa advises looking for these criteria to ensure the product’s staying power. ![]() But when it does happen (it will), just take your ring finger and gently pat in the product to melt it into the skin. Reagan promises you can hold them at bay (for a while) with primer, sparing application and setting powder. Let's unanimously accept it - creases are basically inevitable. ![]() “Everyone’s skin tone changes from time to time, and the worst thing is to get stuck with a single colour that isn’t blending into the skin no matter what you do.” “Keep a couple of different shades to transition from season to season” explains Reagan. That being said, it's also important to keep in mind seasonality. Multitasking with your old faithful on both under-eyes and blemishes might save time and money, but according to Reagan, the best strategy is to pick a brighter shade for under the eyes, and for blemishes to opt for a foundation-matching shade, “erring on the side of warmth”. Blend out with a concealer brush for a bright, wide-awake under eye.” Clever, huh?īefore picking a shade, decide where you’re actually using your concealer. “For a universally flattering lift effect, apply a small amount of concealer towards the inner corner of the eye and a small amount on the outer corner, pulling upwards in the direction of the temple. Once completed, pat around the edges to melt the concealer onto the surrounding skin.”įor concealing under eyes, it's all about technique, says Dowdall. “Apply in a crosshatch pattern, with light layers of product from the top to bottom of the blemish and then from left to right, building up to your desired level of coverage. “When concealing spots, ‘pinpoint concealing’ works best” says Dowdall. But whose under-eyes match that description? (Nobody’s - the answer is nobody’s.) Reagan suggests laying down moisturiser or eye cream for any areas you are concealing, ensuring “a smooth application, allowing the concealer to blend evenly.” We love CeraVe's Eye Repair Cream, £12. The ideal environment for base makeup is even skin, free of of any dry patches. ![]() We hit up Hourglass' Global Beauty Director, Marc Reagan, and Bobbi Brown's Senior Pro Artist, Warren Dowdall, to get some expert advice on finding (and applying) concealer like a pro. As if choosing the best foundation for your skin type wasn't already tough enough, choosing the right concealer to suit your specific needs is another mission all on its own. If you're looking for an under eye concealer that actually covers dark circles and a cover up that will blur away blemishes, we can help. ![]()
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