Choosing makeup is easier said than done. To be completely honest, there are several factors that you usually have to consider before making a purchase. Aside from figuring out the best shade or color that matches your skin tone, you also want to be mindful of the ingredients that the product contains. Ultimately, you definitely don’t want to end up with products that will ruin your skin. Knowing your skin type is always a good idea. It helps to read the labels and do your research.
In fact, there’s a certain type of concealer that beauty experts think women should avoid, especially if they want clearer skin. Keep reading to know more from professional makeup artists Margina Dennis, Mary Winkenwerder, and Mandie Brice.
Tip: Avoid Concealers With Coconut Oil As An Ingredient
According to Dennis, "Coconut oil, depending on how it is processed, can clog your [skin's pores]." When this happens, all the unwanted dirt, oil, dead skin cells, and other impurities are left stuck in your face. As a result, you are more prone to getting blackheads, whiteheads, and acne. Yikes!
Similarly, Winkenwerder says that foundation—a product that works hand in hand with concealer—containing mineral oil can also jeopardize your skin. She warns, "Mineral oil tends to clog pores, whereas non-processed, natural, raw oils work seamlessly into the skin's surface." As a word of advice, she suggests that women avoid comedogenic products, or items with ingredients that can block one's pores. Usually, these comedogenic ingredients are in the forms of oil such as coconut oil, marula oil, cocoa butter, and more.
In conclusion, Brice shares one very important tip when using concealer. She notes, "Apply it with clean fingers or clean makeup brushes. [This] can make a big difference to keep [your skin clear]." True enough, your skin already has a certain amount of oil and dirt to begin with—you wouldn't want to make it any worse!
At the end of the day, there's no denying that makeup can do wonders for your face. Concealer alone already has the power to hide those slight blemishes you wouldn't want the world to see. However, make sure you're still aware of the product's ingredients. Go for non-comedogenic so that you can achieve your goals to fresh, clear skin.
