Okay, let’s talk about something that I think way too many people are sleeping on: WHERE DOES YOUR CONCEALER REALLY GO? I know, right? Like, how can something so small be so important? But trust me, concealer is like your secret weapon. You can literally transform your whole face just by knowing where to slap it on. Stick around, and I’ll spill all the details—including a few spots you might be missing… and yup, you’ll thank me later!
So, obviously, we all know the usual suspects: under your eyes, covering a pimple or whatever. But, girl, that’s just level one of concealer use! I’m about to level you up with my go-to spots that you’ve 100% been sleeping on. Let’s break this thing down in ENERGY, because you’re gonna be straight-up SHOOK by these tips.
The Classic: Under-Eye Area
Let’s start with the basics and get them out of the way: UNDER YOUR EYES. We love this. Dark circles? Nope. Next time you’re sipping your iced coffee at 8 a.m. wishing you could skip the day, your under-eye concealer will be doing all the work, covering those tell-tale “I-stayed-up-too-late-bingeing” bags.
But let me sprinkle some extra magic: You should be applying it in more of a triangle, not just slapping a half-moon of product under there. Like, a tiny triangle that goes from the corner of your inner eye, down toward the end of your nose, and back up toward the outer corner of your eye. Blending is KEY on this one, babes. Don’t skip that, or you’re risking those “oh, I see you’re wearing concealer” vibes. 😬
Brow Bone and Between Your Brows
Okay, lean in close here because I swear not enough people are talking about this. You’ve got all this action happening under your eyes, but WHY are you forgetting your brows?? Girl, a little concealer right under your brow bone (right under the arch of your brows) can lift your whole brow and make your eyes pop. It’s like an instant brow lift without spending $$$.
And wait, don’t leave yet: If you’ve ever stared at your face and thought, “MY EYEBROWS LOOK TIRED,” throw a tiny bit of concealer in the center of your brows, too. Just dab a li’l product in that glabella (fancy word 🤓 but it’s just the space between your brows) to balance your whole forehead and make those brows stand out even more.
Bridge of Your Nose
I’m obsessed with this trick for getting that cute, snatched nose contour without even needing to actually contour. You basically throw a dab of light concealer right down the bridge of your nose and blend it like your life depends on it. The brighter concealer makes your nose look a little more lifted and straighter without even touching bronzer or highlighter.
And while we’re at it: A quick tip. Even if you’re contouring the sides of your nose, adding a bit of concealer to the bridge creates that soft definition that keeps it looking natural, not harsh. TRUST me on this one.
Around Your Nostrils
A lot of people don’t even realize how much redness lives around their nostrils until I point it out. And honey, once you see it, you can’t un-see it. Just take a concealer that’s pretty close to your actual skin tone and dab it right there around the sides of your nose. Blend it out, and suddenly that weird redness, especially if you have allergies or just blushing cheeks, disappears. I know it’s subtle, but subtle things like this make your whole face come together in a way that smooths everything out.
Corners of Your Mouth? YES.
No tea, no shade, but have you even thought about putting concealer around the corners of your mouth?? Because gurl, if you haven’t, then you are missing out. Tiny little shadows linger in this spot that make your mouth area look dull. So when you apply a tiny bit of concealer here, you’ll notice how much brighter and lifted your whole mouth looks.
Plus, it helps lock in that contour if you’re defining your jawline. Just a tip: blend the concealer upward from the corners of your mouth so it doesn’t drag your face down. We’re lifting, not sagging!
Chin + Jawline
You know what else can bring that whole face together? Adding a little touch of concealer to your chin. This one’s subtle but effective. Just a touch, though—don’t go overboard. You’re just looking to lightly highlight the center of your chin to balance out your face.
And if you’ve been sculpting that jawline—an extra pop of concealer just under the jaw can emphasize that dimension. It basically helps that contour stand out so your whole face looks more defined. Plus, selfies? Oh girl, your jawline’s gonna be sharp enough to cut.
Inner Corners of Your Eyes
Alright, this one’s gonna make you wanna facepalm. If you aren’t already putting a dab of concealer right in the inner corner of your eyes, like right near your tear duct, are you even concealing properly?? Half of the darkness under your eye honestly comes from shadowy corners. And sorry, but we aren’t trying to look like we’re secretly emo from all those years ago.
Blend that stuff in, and you will instantly look more awake. Bonus points if you grab a slightly brighter concealer just for the inner corners. It’s an instant eyelift.
SMILE LINES (Yes, girl!)
You cute smiling human, you, probably never think that your smile lines could use some concealer, do you? And it’s not because you don’t love smiling—we love smiling. It’s good vibes! But depending on your skin type, your foundation might settle into those smile lines after a while… and no one asked for that.
Here’s my trick: Dab just a tiny bit of concealer right into those lines and blend outward! Just watch out that you aren’t piling too much product here. Less is more ‘cause obviously creasing is not invited to this party.
Alright, let’s chill for a second… because I know your brain’s probably buzzing from all this but you’re already mentally checking your concealer stash, right? So yeah, here’s a little summary table of these “underrated” concealer spots:
| Spot to Conceal | Quick Benefit |
|---|---|
| Under the Eyes | Say goodbye to dark circles and baggies, baby. |
| Brow Bone | Instant brow lift for that HD definition. |
| Between the Brows | Balanced forehead = centered, lifted-looking brows. |
| Bridge of the Nose | Adds a sleek, snatched effect without contouring. |
| Around the Nostrils | Gets rid of that sneaky redness. |
| Corners of the Mouth | Say hellooo to a brighter, happier mouth. |
| Chin + Jawline | Balances your contour and snatches that jawline first. |
| Inner Corners of the Eyes | No dark corners giving you sleepy vibes. |
| Smile Lines | Prevent foundation from creasing in your lovable smile! |
Bonus Extra Glow-Up: CONTOURING WITH YOUR CONCEALER 🎨
Okay, this is not really where concealer “goes,” but if you’re not using your contour to fake contour, get on my wavelength, fam!
You can easily use a darker shade of concealer to fully fake a contour. Instead of using bronzer to sculpt (or along with it), try using a deeper pigment right underneath your cheekbones to create that perfect, hollowed-out look. My lazy girl tip: It’s way easier to blend concealer contours because, duh, it’s already a cream.
Set It, Forget It—Almost
Last thing… You need… need NEED to set your concealer, okay? We spend all this time blending all this magic into our skin, and if you don’t lock it in with a bit of powder, you might catch your concealer trying to escape halfway through the day (not cute!).
I recommend a nice translucent powder or even a pressed powder if you’re all about that matte life. Just be careful not to bake if you’ve got dry skin ‘cause that will look super cakey by 2 p.m., just sayin’.
The key to flawless makeup is all in the blending. The enemy? Cake-face and lines. Blend like it’s your cardio!
And there you have it. You’re not just doing that basic “concealer goes under your eyes” thing anymore. You’re a CONCEALING QUEEN ready to glow up your entire face.
Now go take a selfie—and don’t forget to tag me because I have to see the magic.
Catch you next post. 😘
