Concealer or foundation first acne

Watch a makeup artist at work, and you'll notice there's a very strict order in which they apply different products.

You'll likely see them apply eye shadow, liner, and mascara first before moving on to things like concealer, foundation, and blush. If you've ever wondered whether there's a rhyme or reason to that order or if it's just personal preference, then you're not alone.

Color corrector or foundation first

Color corrector or foundation first

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How to apply concealer for beginners

How to apply concealer and foundation for beginners

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That's why we reached out to a couple of expert makeup artists to pose the question: Does it really matter which order you apply your makeup? More specifically, what about concealer and foundation? Those are two products that many people use almost interchangeably.

Some start with concealer first and then pat foundation over the top, and others prefer to go with foundation first and spot-conceal after their base is applied. What's the right way?

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Trick question: There isn't a right or wrong when it comes to makeup. Everyone knows that, right? You do you. But with that being said, there are a f

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