Introduction: Flawless skin is absolutely enviable, but unfortunately, our faces occasionally break out in pimples, freckles, and dark circles under the eyes... How can we tackle these little imperfections one by one? A small concealer stick or pen can turn the ordinary into the extraordinary!
**No.1 Say Goodbye to Dark Circles**
- **How to Choose:** To cover dark circles, select a concealer with warm tones, slightly deeper or matching your skin tone.
- **Concealing Techniques:**
- **When Wearing Makeup:** Dark circles are large imperfections, so it's better to conceal them before applying foundation for a more cohesive look. Choose a concealer slightly darker than your skin tone to cover the dark circles, then apply an overall foundation on your face.
- **Without Makeup:** Since there’s no foundation on your cheeks, the eye area should not be overly heavy. Use a concealer pen to thinly cover the dark circles. If the dark circles are too severe to fully cover, you can reapply the concealer pen along the lower edge of the dark circles to lighten them easily.
- **Tips:** Adequate sleep is the best way to reduce dark circles. If you stay up late, you can apply mashed water chestnuts or lotus roots around your eyes before sleeping to reduce the chances of dark circles appearing the next day.
**No.2 Make Pimples Disappear**
- **How to Choose:** For new, red pimples, you can first use a green-toned concealer to neutralize the redness, then pair it with a concealer pen that matches your skin tone. For deeper pimple marks, choose a heavier texture concealer product.
- **Concealing Techniques:**
- **When Wearing Makeup:** Pimples are small imperfections, so it's better to use concealer after applying foundation. First, apply the foundation all over your face, then dot the same-colored concealer pen on the pimples.
- **Without Makeup:** Dot the concealer pen on the pimples, then gently press with your fingers to naturally blend with the surrounding skin. Then, reapply the concealer on the pimples.
- **Tips:** Mix mung bean powder with water to form a paste, apply it to your cheeks, and wash it off with water after 15~20 minutes. Do this 2~3 times a week to reduce the formation of pimples.
**No.3 Banish Under-Eye Bags**
- **How to Choose:** The swelling of under-eye bags creates shadows under the eyes, so you should choose a concealer that is brighter than your skin tone.
- **Concealing Techniques:**
- **When Wearing Makeup:** After applying foundation, use a concealer that is brighter than the foundation or a concealer pen to cover the shadow under the under-eye bags.
- **Without Makeup:** Use a concealer pen that is slightly brighter than your skin tone to cover the shadow under the under-eye bags, then gently blend with your fingers to mix with the surrounding skin.
- **Tips:** Drink a cup of black coffee on an empty stomach right after waking up to reduce swelling. Alternatively, place potato slices on the under-eye bags for about 5 minutes, which can not only reduce swelling but also lighten dark circles.
**No.4 Farewell to Freckles**
- **How to Choose:** Freckles are small in area, so choosing a concealer pen with a finer tip would be more suitable.
- **Concealing Techniques:**
- **When Wearing Makeup:** Select a concealer pen or stick that is slightly darker than your skin tone to effectively cover the freckles, then use a whiter foundation to brighten the entire complexion.
- **Without Makeup:** Choose a concealer pen that matches your skin tone, dot it on the freckles, gently press with your fingers, and then reapply for coverage.
- **Tips:** For larger spots like chloasma or sunspots, using a concealer stick would be more convenient. Regardless of the type of spot, always prepare well for sun protection when going out, as UV rays can increase the number of spots. Crush almonds and mix them with egg whites, apply to your cheeks, let them dry, then wash off with water. Long-term use has a spot-lightening effect.