How to Stop Concealer From Creasing​: 4 Easy Hacks

Concealer creasing is my number one makeup insecurity – I just can’t stand it! In today’s tutorial, I’m going to teach you how to stop your concealer from creasing in just a few easy steps. 

Tools and materials: 

• Lightweight under-eye cream
• Foundation
• Assorted makeup brushes
• Concealer
• Setting spray
• Setting powder
• Powder puff
• Finger makeup sponge

Truly, you don’t need more than this!

Work it into the under-eye area with your fingers, being careful not to tug my skin. Take the cream all the way to your temples.

For comparison, I’m going to use a heavy under eye cream on the other side, which is what I believe most people would do.

This product is still excellent, but I like to use it at night, without makeup. I’m applying a thick layer and the consistency is heavier. 

2. Apply foundation but avoid the under-eye area

Apply foundation but leave out the under-eye area because the more product you apply under the eyes, the more it’s going to gather there.

This foundation is pretty light, but on the right side of my face, I’m going to blend it right under the eye – again, for comparison. 

3. Apply concealer 

I’ll demonstrate 2 different techniques. 1 is the traditional way that I often see on social media. The other is my signature technique which I don’t see often.

The following concealer is highly popular and it works well if you want full coverage and you have particularly smooth skin.

It won’t do you any favors though when it comes to fine lines! 

On the right side, I’m using a generous amount, directly on the face and blending it with a beauty blender. I’ve applied it very close to my lower lash line. 

On the other side I’ll demonstrate my technique.

My personal favorite concealer for longevity and anti-creasing is Mabeline’s super stay active wear concealer. It’s affordable and easy to find. 

Apply the concealer to the back of your hand. 

Spray a concealer brush with setting spray which will extend the longevity of your concealer and prevent creasing.

Then pick up some concealer, making sure it’s evenly coated to avoid patchiness. 

Apply this under your eye but not super close to the lash line. I’m applying the bulk of the concealer lower down and then blending it upward with whatever is left on the brush.

Now that I have both sides of my face done up with concealer, I can already see the fine lines beginning to show on the right. Nothing too serious yet.

4. Apply setting powder

I hope I don’t break too many hearts with this one! I’ll be applying Huda Beauty’s setting powder, which by no means is a bad product, but it’s not fine-line-friendly.

It’s not the most finely milled powder and it tends to settle into fine lines.

Grab a powder puff. Many people misuse this tool, which I will demonstrate on my right side. I’m going straight in without blending out my concealer underneath first.

As a result, this will set in the creases.

For the left side, I’ll be using Laura Mercier’s secret brightening powder.

This product is extremely underrated! Unlike the Huda Beauty powder, it’s finely milled and does not settle into the delicate, under-eye creases.

Before setting, use a finger sponge to pat the concealer under the eye to remove any creases that have already formed. This will also absorb extra product. 

Now grab some setting powder on a small powder puff to set the under-eye makeup more precisely.

Now I’ve applied contour and blush which you can see below. Something I want to note, off the bat, is that on this side where I did the more traditional technique, the skin under my eyes looks more dry and less youthful.

But let’s do a wear-test to see how it holds up over time.

It’s almost 3:00 pm and I have a bunch of things to do. I’ll be going out and it’s hot, so we’ll see which side creases less. 

Now it’s 10:40 pm. I didn’t touch up the makeup at all, I just added lip gloss and highlighter. On the left side where I did my signature technique, I don’t see any major creasing. The product hasn’t settled into the area at all. 

On my right side, the coverage is more intense but you can clearly see where the product has settled into my fine lines. It ages me more and looks heavier.

How to stop concealer from creasing​

Be sure to try out this method for how to stop concealer from creasing under the eyes. Let me know how well it works for you in the comments down below.

Next up, check out these 6 beauty mistakes that are spoiling your natural beauty.