Does concealer harm the skin? Does concealer have any side effects?

Concealer cannot be applied on the face. You need to apply concealer after applying foundation. So will concealer harm the skin? Does concealer have any side effects?

Concealer is one of the most common cosmetics. As long as you choose regular products, the damage to the skin will be minimal. When choosing products, you must pay attention to choosing regular products. You can check online to see if the products are produced by regular manufacturers. After using concealer, if you don't clean it, it will be harmful to the skin. After using concealer, you need to keep the skin clean. You can use makeup remover to remove it, and then use a cleansing type of facial cleanser to wash your face. This can achieve a good cleaning effect and prevent the impact of clogged pores on the skin.

Makeup has certain side effects, and concealer is also a kind of makeup, which can cause certain damage to the skin. Especially long-term use of concealer, because it contains some heavy metal ingredients, if the quality is not up to standard, the heavy metal content in the ingredients exceeds the standard, and the makeup is not removed thoroughly, it will cause greater damage to the skin.

1. Causes acne on the skin

Concealer will hinder the skin's respiration and affect the skin's normal metabolism. Concealer remaining in the pores can also easily cause skin inflammation, leading to acne.

2. Enlarged pores

Applying concealer on the face will clog the pores. Long-term use of concealer will gradually enlarge the pores and make them become larger and larger.

3. Dry skin

Concealer has no moisturizing effect. If you don’t do proper moisturizing care before applying it, your skin will become drier and drier and more prone to fine lines.

4. Pigmentation

Although concealer can cover up spots, it is only a temporary solution and not a permanent cure. Leaving concealer on the face for a long time will affect the metabolism of pigments, leading to pigment deposition and aggravating pigment deposition.

The correct order of using concealer is after foundation and before powder or loose powder. After applying foundation, look in the mirror to see if there are any blemishes on your face that are not covered, then gently apply concealer, and finally use powder or loose powder to set the makeup, so that the concealer and foundation can be completely blended together.

Concealer products, liquid ones have better covering effect, and cream ones have a more refreshing texture. People with oily skin should choose cream or strip concealer products. First, they have strong covering power and can cover more obvious acne marks. Second, they are more refreshing and can prevent the skin from being too oily after application. Dry skin usually has skin problems such as dry lines, fine lines or small spots. The blemishes on the face are relatively lighter in color. You can try to choose liquid or cream concealers with more water and more moisture to avoid excessive drying of the skin.