You’re never going to be able to count on flawless concealer if you choose the wrong shade. You need a concealer that very closely matches your skin and foundation. When you smooth on the product, you want it to blend into the area around it, right? The wrong shade, whether it’s too light or too dark, will never mesh and will be totally obvious. Test the products before buying to make sure you get the best one for you.

If you put your concealer on first, swiping your foundation over the top can wipe it off. Instead, dab the concealer on after you put your foundation on. That way you can blend the two products together seamlessly for the best coverage possible. Then, lightly brush on blush to give your face the color you want without removing the concealer in the process.

This technique gives you an instant lift and takes the emphasis away from your under eyes by making them blend more evenly with the rest of your face. Draw the concealer on with the bottom of the triangle spanning the area under your eye and extending the point down to your cheekbone. Then blend it in to hide dark circles and brighten your entire face.

A green concealer is your prime choice for concealing pimples because the color tends to neutralize the redness of zits. Once you have that one blended, top it with a concealer that matches your skin tone so that the entire area blends evenly into your skin. You only need the green concealer if you have a breakout. You can skip it if you don’t have any pimples to cover up.

Once you have your concealer in place, gently dab it with a tissue to keep excess product from settling in the creases around your eyes. This is definitely a step I never miss because I hate it when my makeup migrates into fine lines, making them look deeper than they are. This simple step will give you tons of confidence because you’ll never have to worry about creases on your face ever again.

If you want full face coverage with your concealer, this easy tip will change your life. Simply mix a bit of liquid concealer with your face cream (you can do this on the back of your hand), then smooth it everywhere. You get the moisture you need and a healthy glow to go with it. You’ll look younger and fresher in seconds.

This is my favorite tip and is something I generally do every day. If you plan to do this, apply your foundation first. Then brush on your blush and bronzer. Finally, dab a tiny dot of your foundation over the spots you want to cover up. You know the concealer will blend perfectly with your foundation since they are the same product. This works great on your forehead where pimple scars tend to stand out.

What’s your go-to concealer tip? Will you try any of these?