Concealer
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A concealer or colour corrector is a type of makeup used to cover pimples, dark circles and other small blemishes visible on the skin. This product is mainly used by women, as well as by some men.
Both concealer and foundation are typically used to make skin appear more uniform in color. These two types of cosmetics differ in that concealers tend to be more heavily pigmented. Also, foundation is usually applied to larger areas than concealer is. The first commercially available concealer was Max Factor's erace, launched in 1938.
Concealer is available in a variety of shades. Some colors are intended to look like a natural skin tone, while others are meant to contrast with a particular kind of blemish. White can be used to hide dark circles or bruising, and to brighten dull skin. Green and blue can counteract red patches on the skin, such as those caused by pimples, broken veins, or rosacea. A purple-tinted concealer can make sallow complexions look brighter. Colored concealers such as these are usually applied sparingly beneath a concealer or foundation that matches the wearer's skin tone. Skin-toned concealers are not only the most common type, but are often sufficient on their own at hiding blemishes.
Concealers also come in a multitude of formulations, from moisturizing to acne-fighting. They may come in liquid, semi-solid, powder, pencil, or felt-tip form. Finishes range from matte to a "light-diffusing" look intended primarily for under-eye use. Concealer may be used by itself, or in conjunction with foundation.
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