As perVerywell Health, you should always apply your concealer after foundation for the most consistent final look.

We still love it andneedit, but it has flaws - and that’s okay.

Concealer can’t change the texture of your skin.

Woman applying concealer under her eyes

It can only work on camouflaging it through color-matching.

Similarly, concealer won’t disguise wrinkles, since it cannot fill in crevices, either.

In fact, concealer can make wrinkles more evident.

Woman applying concealer on blemishes

Keeping different concealer shades is great for contour

So concealer isn’t perfect - so what?

Similarly, concealer is still a powerhouse - not magical per se but pretty close.

She also advises going for stick formulas since they are “creamier” and “blend perfectly.”

Woman applying a concealer stick

Also, use it to outline your forehead.

Perfect contour every time!

Then, swipe on your foundation, followed by concealer where needed.

Different shades of concealer

Finish with a setting powder and you’re ready for anything.

Should you always apply it before foundation, or can it work after the fact?

According to Byrdie, you should always apply concealer on your undereye circlesbeforefoundation.

A swipe of green color-correcting concealer

However, swipe your concealer on pimples after foundation for better coverage.

A makeup sponge with foundation