Case 1. Sensitivity Symptoms = Roughness & Flaking
Solution: Soften raised edges of sensitive skin
Flaking occurs when skin edges lift. Softening these edges alleviates flaking. Avoid patting with fingers during concealing—touching aggravates flakes. Use a sponge to tap quickly from top to bottom for best results.
Massage skin with a generous amount of hydrating primer to soften lifted edges.
Pat along pore direction
First, load the sponge with hydrating primer, then dab on a rich-textured concealer and blend them together. Next, use the sponge to pat rapidly along the pore direction to prevent powder from settling into the edges of broken skin.
Key concealer selection tips:
Choose a concealer with a medium texture that softens the keratin—low-moisture concealers accentuate broken skin, while high-moisture ones may cause powder to seep into raised, broken areas. A creamy texture is most suitable.
Apply concealer to swollen areas
Case 2: Sensitivity Symptoms = Swelling & Itching
Solution: Use concealer with visual-reducing effects!
Since swollen areas appear higher than healthy skin, choose concealer half a shade darker or opt for orange-toned products (similar to those used for under-eye bags and nose wings).Avoid animal-hair concealer tools as they may trigger sensitivity.
Dot concealer within the swollen area, leaving edges exposed for a more natural finish.
Blend and diffuse the concealer
Gently pat the concealer and blend the edges where it meets foundation.
Key concealer selection tips:
Heavy formulas accentuate unevenness—lightweight concealers adhere well and seamlessly cover puffiness. Mix your lightest concealer with foundation to create a shade half a tone darker.
Precision coverage for blistered areas
Case 3: Sensitivity symptoms = small blisters & bumps
Solution: Use high-coverage products for precise blister concealment!
With a fine concealer brush or cotton swab, dab high-coverage product directly onto blisters and blend the surrounding area.Finally, lightly dust with loose powder using a clean eyeshadow brush to prevent heavy concealer from rubbing off.
Using the finest concealer brush, apply a small amount of concealer over the blister and blend the edges.
Set with a light dusting of loose powder using an eyeshadow brush.
Heavy concealer can easily rub off. Use a fine eyeshadow brush to set it with loose powder.
Key considerations for choosing concealer:
Only highly viscous formulas will adhere to raised blemishes—lightweight concealers will run off the elevated surface of small pimples, failing to truly conceal imperfections. Only thick, creamy concealers can effectively hide them.