Makeup
Which Comes First: Foundation or Concealer?
- Posted by Sarah on June 22, 2009 at 04:23PM

We've already settled the issue of what order your skin care products should go on (get the full scoop here), but now there's a new beauty debate raging over at TotalBeauty.com: What's the "correct" makeup method, foundation first, then concealer? Or concealer and then foundation?
Personally, I apply foundation first and then concealer anywhere that still looks uneven, but according to some, I'm doing it all wrong. Check out these reader's opinions below and weigh in: which do you think is right? Or is there one right way at all?
"For a light concealer coverage, the concealer goes on first since your foundation will wipe away some of your concealer coverage. For a heavy coverage, put your concealer coverage on after your foundation." -- makeupaholic
"I put on foundation before concealer. I only use concealer on my dark circles under my eyes." -- Miss_Vicki
"I read in one of Bobbi Brown's books to apply concealer first, then the foundation with a 'light hand.' OR apply concealer first THEN set with powder. Follow with foundation, then a final layer of powder. But that's too much trouble and layers.
That being said, what I do is apply the foundation first, because it evens my skin tone and gives a little coverage. Then I don't have to use as much concealer as I would have if I did it first! I use Maybelline's Double Face Perfector Concealer/Highlighter, and it says to apply over foundation. It works for me!" -- Supernaturalfan
"If something works for you, DO IT! Who made the rules anyway and when were they made? There is no such thing as cosmetics prison/court for rule breakers. Rules are made to be broken or we'd all look the same." -- makeupaholic
• No matter what order finally wins, you'll need quality products to use. Find the best foundations here and concealers here.
• And please, stay away from these awful foundations and concealers. It's for your own good, trust me.
• Curious about what the experts have to say regarding eye shadow, lipstick and more? Click here.
• Wondering what other beauty debates you can weigh in on? Find out here.
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If you use purminerals, they go on at the same time so you can save time!
by Wheatress Thursday, June 25, 2009 at 07:38AM Report as inappropriate