Step 1: Prep your skin Before diving into your makeup application, you need to make sure that you have a clean and fresh canvas. Incorporate an exfoliator when you double-cleanse. This will help remove the dead skin and dirt that’s clogging your pores. This will even out your skin tone and will ensure a smoother and flawless finish. After you exfoliate use a moisturizer to keep your skin smooth and hydrated. Even oily skin needs moisturizer before makeup. Having SPF in the moisturizer is a plus because it will protect your skin from the sun during the day. Step 2: Apply your face makeup To keep your makeup from budging, start with a face primer. A good primer will have a good grip on your foundation and concealer. Next, apply your foundation, CC/BB Cream, or tinted moisturizer. You can apply your concealer before your face makeup. However, makeup artists suggest to apply it after the face makeup. Applying your face makeup first will give you a blendable and smooth base before you start concealing. Step 3: Apply your concealer under the eye area in an inverted triangle For this, it’s best to use a specialized undereye concealer. Instead of directly swiping the concealer under your eyes, draw an inverted triangle beneath each eye. This will help brighten the face. If you just apply it directly under your eye, it will highlight the area instead of hiding it. If you want to cover your eye bags, this is the last thing that you want to do. After you draw the triangle, dab, and blend using a concealer brush or your fingers. Never swipe or smear since it will create creases that can result in cracking. Step 4: Apply concealer on spots with blemishes Go for a full-coverage concealer for covering blemishes. Choose something that won’t smudge throughout the day. If you also want to cover up any redness, go for a green color-correcting concealer. Apply concealer on your pimples individually. After, use your ring finger or a concealer brush to blend. Step 5: Apply concealer around your nose or red areas Make sure that you dab the concealer around your nose and not swipe it. Focus on its creases and any redness. Dip a damped sponge on a loose powder to seal the concealer in place. This will help it last throughout the day. Step 6: Set the concealer with powder Setting powder will not only seal your concealer in place but it will also prevent it from creasing. Once you’re satisfied with the coverage, lock it in with powder. Spray a setting spray to make sure that your entire makeup is in place.