Some even recommend using nearly a full face of concealer in place of foundation.

“I call this pinpoint concealing,” Hughes says (viaMind Body Green).

“It’s not my technique; it’s been around for a very, very long time.

A woman applying dots of concealer under her eyes

I’m just the messenger,” she explains.

Specifically, she recommends Laura Mercier’s Secret Camouflage, especially for acne-prone skin.

A woman blending concealer with small brush

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