Why you need concealer and Dimma Umeh shares some of her favourites

A concealer or colour corrector is a type of cosmetic product that is used to mask dark circles, age spots, large pores, and other small blemishes visible on the skin. It is similar to foundation, but thicker and used to hide different pigments by blending the imperfection into the surrounding skin tone.

Both concealer and foundation are typically used to make skin appear more uniform in colour. These two types of cosmetics differ in that concealers tend to be more heavily pigmented, though concealer and foundation are both available in a wide range of opacity. Concealer can be used alone or with foundation. It comes in different forms from liquid to powder.

Concealer is available in a variety of shades. When picking a concealer, people tend to choose one or two shades lighter than their skin tone to better hide their blemishes and dark circles under the eye. Some colours are intended to look like a natural skin tone, while others are meant to cancel out the colour of a particular type of blemish. Concealers with yellow undertones are used to hide dark circles. Green and blue can counteract red patches on the skin, such as those caused by pimples, broken veins, or rosacea. A purple-tinted concealer can make sallow complexions look brighter.

Concealer is a miracle product that every girl should have in her makeup bag. It can transform your makeup when used correctly and can bring the best out of your skin.

Beauty and lifestyle vlogger, Dimma Umeh, is the go-to girl for all things makeup in the Nigerian beauty influencer scene. She is always sharing her makeup tips especially when it comes to dark skin.

Here, she talks about her favourite concealers (tried and tested) and shares with you the products she simply cannot live without.

Try picking up a concealer for yourself today and see the difference in your makeup routine instantly!

MY TOP 5 AFFORDABLE CONCEALERS FOR WOMEN OF COLOUR | DIMMA UMEH