You should know by now that a concealer is the most important type of makeup that helps aid in hiding all those ugly pimples, scars, under eye circles and other flaws I you may have. But choosing the best concealer that suits your skin type can be troublesome. There are many brands out there that you can choose from. Concealers also come in different types of shades and you can choose any of those that can match your skin tone. However, if you’re a bit lazy and don’t want to spend the money, you can simply make a concealer at home from scratch.
Tips for making a concealer at home
First things first, you must gather all the ingredients. To make your homemade concealer, you will need two types of ingredients; which are a cream base and unblended mica. Unblended mica is available in many different shades that you can choose from based on your skin tone.
So if your skin tone is dark, you should find a bronze or sienna. But if you have an olive skin tone, go for a gold mica which would be the best choice for you.
You would also need a plastic bowl and a spoon to mixed agreements together; along with a nice clear container to store it in.
Making the concealer
Once you have gathered all the ingredients, blend the mica in a grinder so that there’s no lumps. Those lumps in the mica can make it extremely hard and difficult to mix with the cream base. So make sure they are completely removed to make the process easier for you.
You can also place the mica in a plastic bag or Ziploc bag and pound it with a spoon to make it even so there won’t be any lumps. Now take the plastic bowl and add 2 tablespoons of the cream base and it.
Add a tablespoon of mica and use the spoon to mix it well. Do this for at least 10 minutes so that both the ingredients for the homemade concealer are thoroughly combined and there are no lumps in the mixture. Next, pour the mixture in the concealer container that you have found and let it set for the time being.
And there you have it: a homemade concealer that you can use! We do have another alternate method for making a concealer.
Method #2 of making a concealer
Let’s get started on the second method! This method is fairly easy to do by using a moisturizer and a blush that you have lying around. Add a small amount of comedogenic moisturizer or a tinted moisturizer in a container. Then, you would add a small amount blush that suits your skin tone.
Next, use a spatula to mix both ingredients well in a container. Now, your homemade concealer is ready to use. To apply the concealer, place the concealer on the palms of your hands, then using a concealer brush or your fingers, apply it to the scars or any other facial flaws that you may have.
Now to finish it off, start off by applying foundation and even some face powder on top. Always remember to exfoliate and wash your face before applying the concealer that you have made. This method of making concealer at home is super easy to do and it takes little effort or time. And another thing to keep in mind is this homemade concealer is not loaded with any extra chemicals that can harm your skin so that’s a bonus!