Foundation or concealer first for dark circles

First thing's first: "Assess what type of scar it is—raised or flat," says Geller.

Do you put foundation under eyes

That'll determine what kind of formula you should be using. "If your scar is raised, I always recommend using a creamy, lightweight concealer," she says. Try the pro-beloved Nars Creamy Concealer or Glossier Stretch Concealer.

"For flat scars, you want to use a thicker, more matte formula." One we love: Becca Ultimate Coverage Concealing Crème, which gives you thicker, fuller coverage.

Concealer or foundation first acne

Concealer or foundation first acne

How to apply concealer before or after foundation

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Powder foundation or concealer first

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And remember, for both, always use a setting powder to keep it in place.

6 Concealer Mistakes to Avoid

Even with our best effort and best products, sometimes our concealer application just doesn't look right. It might be, then, that you've fallen prey to one of these common concealer mistakes.

Here are six things makeup pros say we've been doing wrong with concealer thus far, and how to make things right once and for all.

1. Using the same concealer for dark circles and pimples

Unfortunately, it's a rare concealer that performs equally well for all types

when should i use green concealer

when should we apply concealer