Makeup Tips: Karva Chauth is about to come and on this day women will dress up and keep fast for Piya. But sometimes people with oily skin find it difficult to do makeup, especially applying concealer. Concealer spreads quickly on oily skin and creates creases. The face gets disfigured. But experts say that if the right method is adopted, the concealer can last the whole day even on oily skin. Celebrity makeup artist Tanvi Chemburkar told how concealer works on oily skin and what is the right way to apply it.

Which concealer is suitable for oily skin?

According to Tanvi, women with oily skin should stay away from products with creamy or dewy formula. Too creamy or stick-based concealers increase oil production, making the face look greasy quickly. For oily skin, you should choose a concealer with matte or soft-matte finish. Look for such products on which it is written-

• Oil-free
• Non-comedogenic
• ContainsSilicone

These control excess oil in the skin and do not block the pores. Look for concealers with lightweight but buildable formulas so you can increase coverage as needed.

Can the wrong concealer cause harm?

According to celebrity makeup artists, gel concealer can increase pimples and breakouts on oily skin. If the formula is too thick or greasy, it may mix with the skin's natural sebum and clog the pores. outcome? New spots and pimples. Therefore, choose a concealer that covers the skin and does not harm it.

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Brush or sponge - which is better?

According to Tanvi, brush works better than sponge. The brush applies the product precisely and doesn't add extra moisture. There is often moisture left in the sponge, which causes the concealer to slide. Therefore, use a fluffy concealer brush so that oil control is maintained.

Tips to ensure that concealer does not slide from oily areas

Tanvi tells that first of all clean the face with oil-control cleanser. After this apply lightweight moisturizer and mattifying primer. After this process, apply matte, oil-free concealer only on the spots. Set immediately with translucent powder or setting spray. Pay special attention to oily areas like T-zone and chin. Makeup artists recommend applying a thin layer of powder in between, this makes the concealer last longer. Use a slightly damp sponge, not wet, this will help the concealer set smoothly.

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