The answer? Pinpoint concealing. In a recent Instagram post, celebrity makeup artist Katie Jane Hughes breaks down exactly how to make your concealer actually look invisible (and save you time) while still covering up what you want to disguise. Here’s how she does it: However, this method calls for an exact shade match. The goal here is to minimize any contrast between your concealer and your real skin, so do your best to find a close match. Remember: Undertones matter, so check out this guide if you’re unsure how to find your true color match. “I call this pinpoint concealing,” Hughes says. “It’s not my technique; it’s been around for a very, very long time. I’m just the messenger,” she jokes. It’s true—this method may not be new, but it’s certainly different from the large under-eye triangles and long-stroke concealing we’ve seen in the past. “Delicately blend in all of those areas with a small but large eyeshadow brush (technically small face brush, large eyeshadow brush),” she says. And if you watch the before-and-after results in Hughes’ video, you can’t even tell she’s wearing concealer. After that, Hughes goes in with a light brown lip liner and a rust-colored lip. This step will add more definition to the lips and prevent a washed-out look. It’s not an essential step for everyone, but if you’re hoping for a full, “no-makeup” makeup routine, well, Hughes has you covered. Finally, she finishes off the look with a light brown liner and mascara. If you want to add a bit more life to your look, feel free to pop a bit of cream highlighter on your cheekbones as well. And voilà! The perfect concealer routine for anyone who’s short on time and actually wants to appear makeup-free.
