Yes. BB cream is best applied before concealer.
You can then conceal any visible problem areas such as acne, dark circles under the eyes, or hyperpigmentation.
The concealer will smudge if you reverse the order. When your BB Cream is applied top, it will be hard to see the areas where you need to target apply. You will then not achieve the desired makeup result and waste your concealer.
WHY YOU SHOULD USE BB CREAM BEFORE CONCEALER
The BB cream is a light-coverage product that evens out the complexion of users and hides small imperfections. You can start over by painting a new canvas.
The concealer will be used to cover up the remaining old paint. The concealer can cover all the remaining parts.
It is better to apply BB cream before concealer. The BB Cream will provide a foundation that is matte and covers imperfections. It also evens out skin tone. In the next step, concealer will cover the remaining spots.
It is difficult to determine which areas need concealer, and which don’t.
You will end up with a lot of thick, overlapping concealer layers. This is not only a waste, but it also gives you stale, cakey results.
Apply BB cream before concealer.
HOW DO I USE BB CREEAM
STEP 1. FIND THE RIGHT PRODUCT
Your skin type and shade will determine the best BB cream.
It is important to choose a BB Cream that suits your skin type.
- Dry skin
Find a BB Cream that is formulated for hydration and nourishment. A good BB cream will usually contain ceramides, and humectants. Avoid those with a creamy or thick consistency as they can cause excessive dryness.
- Oily skin
A BB cream that is oil-free and has a matte finish would be ideal. Consider a BB cream with oil-controlling qualities and ensure the formula is light.
Also, it is important to consider your skin tone.
Choose a BB Cream that is closest to the shade of your skin. You may look strange if you choose a BB cream that is dramatically different from your skin tone.
Many brands offer a variety of shades. You will find a shade that suits your skin tone.
You can request a BB Cream shade chart or guide when you visit a particular brand.
You can request a sample of a BB cream and perform a patch-test when you are considering it. You can then decide whether the color is right for you.
You can compare the color of your cream to your neck and your face by swiping a little on your jawline. It is the correct shade if it disappears after you blend and pat it.
STEP 2. PREPARE A APPLICATOR
You can use a sponge, a brush or your fingertips to apply BB Cream. You can choose.
You will have better control if you use your fingertips. Some users claim that the heat of their fingers helps to blend the cream better.
You will achieve a more smooth result by using a sponge or brush. A makeup artist will advise you to use a sponge or brush as BB cream can melt unevenly when applied with your fingers.
The bristles of a brush can get into pores, allowing the cream to adhere better and move less. The cream can dry out quickly, revealing the brush patterns.
You should use a flat-top or dome-top brush if you choose to do so.
A sponge provides a more natural, smoother application. It is also easier to use than a brush. There is some shifting with a sponge and it can absorb a lot of cream, which means you end up wasting more product and spending more.
A sponge is recommended if you have an oily complexion, as your fingertips can cause your skin to become even more oily. You can either use an egg-shaped sponge or a wedge-shaped sponge in this situation. It is best to choose the sponge that you are most comfortable with.
STEP 3. DISPENSE BB CREAM
On the back of your hands, apply a dime-sized amount.
STEP 4: DON’T USE THE BB CREAM
Dot the center of your forehead, your nose tip, your cheeks and your chin. Make sure that all the dots have a similar size.
STEP 5. BLEND THE BB CREAM INSIDE YOUR SKIN
Using your fingers:
Use circular motions to apply the BB cream, but avoid strokes or strides. Apply light pressure to the cream and make sure it is spread evenly.
Start at the forehead and work your way down. The order of the face is: forehead, nose, chin and cheeks.
How to use a brush
Use outward strokes to apply the BB Cream and increase pressure.
Brush the cream from the center of your forehead outwards to the sides. Brush the cream from your nose upwards, the cream from your chin outwards, and then the cream off your cheeks all around.
How to use a sponge:
- Spray the sponge with facial mist
A facial mist will help to maintain the moisture level of your skin. This will prevent the BB Cream from being “sucked” up by the sponge, and allow you to spread it more easily.
- Rub BB cream on your skin
Use the sponge to rub the BB Cream into your skin. Spread the cream evenly using firm strokes. As you would when applying with your fingers, begin at your forehead and work downward.
STEP 7: RUB THE BB CREAMER AROUND YOUR EYES
Use light pressure to gently go around your eyes. It is important to use light pressure when applying the product, regardless of the applicator. The skin around your eyes is more sensitive. You can damage your skin by applying too much pressure. This will cause fine lines to appear.
STEP 7. WAIT FOR THE BB CREME TO DRY
Wait a few moments for it to absorb and dry. While you wait, rinse the cream off your fingers.
CONCEALER
You can use concealer after applying BB cream to problem areas. The steps are below:
STEP 1. FIND THE RIGHT PRODUCT
Your concealer should also be tailored to your skin tone and type, just like your BB cream.
- Dry skin
Choose a concealer stick with a satin-finish. Avoid liquidy concealers with matte finishes, as they may accentuate dryness. If you don’t like the stick concealer, consider a cream-based concealer.
- Oily skin
You should also look for a concealer with a matte finish, which is similar to BB cream. If you want to keep your pores unclogged, it is important that the concealer be non-comedogenic.
Concealers, like BB Creams, are available in many colors.
Find a concealer as close as possible to the shade of your skin so that it blends seamlessly and can conceal any areas that you wish to conceal.
Correctors can also be used in conjunction with concealers to play a part in color. It can be used to neutralize color. Concealer will then be used to achieve the desired coverage.
There are generally four colors: red, peach or pink, yellow or green, or purple or blue.
- Corrected blue and purple shades and dark spots.
- Pink: It can be used to brighten up yellow and mildly green parts.
- Yellow: Corrects pink and subtle red spots.
- Green: Helps you to correct red spots.
- Purple and blue: Diminish yellow and orange tones.
You can choose a palette that contains all colors, or just one color depending on what you need to correct.
STEP 2. PREPARE A APPLICATOR
You can use a sponge, a brush or even your fingertips. Some concealers come with their own brush (either built in or accompanied).
Use a brush with thick, firm fibers. Even better, if the fibers are short and tightly bundled. This brush type will allow you to apply concealer with precision.
Use a sponge that is not overly porous. You may want to choose one that has a flat surface, as it can be easier to apply concealer in certain corners.
STEP 3. Apply the concealer
Use concealer to dot under your eyes, on the inner corners of your eye, and near your lashes.
Tap the concealer onto your skin using the pad of a finger (any finger is fine) or with a brush. Make sure to blend well, so that there are no visible lines between the concealer and your skin.
We also recommend stipple movements. You can layer your concealer lightly. This will prevent it from looking cakey.
It can be used on any other uneven spots on the face such as the chin, the area around your nose or the corners your lips.
CONCLUSION
You know that BB cream should be applied before concealer. You can get the most out of each product if you use BB cream first and then concealer.
This will prevent you from smudging the concealer, reducing its ability to cover spots. You won’t have to use more BB cream or use it quickly. This should help you to establish your makeup routine.
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