10 Game-changing Concealer Hacks for Women Over 40

If you're struggling with your concealer, here’s a comprehensive tutorial featuring 10 game-changing concealer hacks.

These steps are perfect for mature skin and anyone wanting to learn how to apply concealer, specifically under your eyes, and how to hide dark circles

Tools and materials: 

• Concealer brush
• Small powder puff
• Cotton swabs
• Soft powder brush
• Tissue (split into smaller pieces)
• Concealer
• Pressed powder (matching skin tone)
• Setting spray
• Light peach color corrector
• Moisturizer or eye cream 
• Eyeshadow primer 
• Translucent or loose setting powder
• Gel eye pencil (matching or slightly lighter than skin tone)

1. Use a concealer brush for precision

Applying concealer directly with a wand can lead to uneven distribution. A brush ensures a nice, even application.

Dab a small amount of concealer onto the back of your hand, and then use a concealer brush to apply it under your eyes.

Look up while applying to smooth out fine lines and prevent settling.

2. Substitute creamy concealer with pressed powder

Creamy concealers often settle into fine lines. Instead, use a pressed powder that matches your skin tone.

Saturate a small powder puff with the product, and gently press the powder under your eyes for coverage without creasing.

3. Creaseless setting technique

Here’s how to avoid creasing without adding extra powder.

Apply and blend concealer as usual, and let it dry completely.

Lightly dab a setting spray on a brush and apply it over the concealer.

Tip: Did you know that cooled concealer minimizes puffiness and lasts longer? It does! So, chill your concealer in the fridge for about an hour.

Apply a small amount under your eyes and blend with a concealer brush.

5. Combine concealer with color corrector

Combining your concealer and color corrector streamlines the process for those with dark circles.

Mix concealer with a light peach color corrector on the back of your hand.

Apply with a brush for a brightened and even look.

6. Tackle fine lines

To minimize any product build-up in your fine lines, apply concealer only to the darkest areas (inner and outer corners).

Blend well with a brush.

Use a cotton swab to remove any product settling in fine lines.

Set lightly with translucent powder.

7. Hydrate dry under eyes

To prevent cakiness and ensure a smooth application, mix concealer with a tiny amount of moisturizer or eye cream.

Dab it under your eyes with your ring finger.

Let it dry slightly before setting with powder.

8. Use eyeshadow primer as a base

Using eyeshadow primer as a base helps your concealer stay crease-free and long-lasting.

Apply a thin layer of eyeshadow primer under your eyes.

Blend concealer over the primer with a brush, and set with powder if desired.

9. Blot excess product for better coverage

After you apply your first layer of concealer, use a piece of tissue to blot excess product.

Add a second layer and blend well.

Set with powder if preferred.

10. Try a gel eye pencil instead of concealer

Gel pencils dry quickly and avoid creasing. Choose one that is close to your skin tone.

Apply the gel pencil to the inner and outer corners and over dark circles.

Blend lightly with a finger or brush.

There is no need for additional setting powder.