Foundation and Concealer: Plan Each Step of Your Base Makeup

OCEAN BEAUTY / THE BEAUTY EDITION

Foundation and concealer can both have a place in a makeup routine. The useful question is where you want to apply each one. Planning those areas before you begin helps you avoid adding product simply because it is sitting on your vanity.

Decide where you want coverage

Look at your face in comfortable, even light. You might want foundation across several areas, a little concealer in particular spots, or just one product. Your preferred amount of coverage can change from day to day.

Foundation is commonly used across broader areas of the face, while concealer is often applied more selectively. Follow the directions supplied with your own products, and begin with a small amount so you can assess the result.

Check each product separately

Ocean Beauty Cosmetics offers Fahari Liquid Hydrating Foundation and Nonye Soft Matte Liquid Concealer. These are two different products, and mentioning them together does not mean their shades are a matched pair.

Read the individual listings and compare their photographs. A name alone does not establish a shade’s depth or undertone. If the information you need is missing, ask before choosing rather than assuming that similar names indicate the same color.

Build your routine a step at a time

If you use both products, try your usual foundation step first, then check where you still want concealer. Work in small amounts and follow the recommended application instructions. You may find you want less in some areas than you expected.

Check the result around your jaw and hairline, then step back to see your whole face. Keep a note of the products and application order you liked. That record gives you a useful starting point the next time you get ready.