4 Life-Changing Makeup Tricks To Get Rid Of Dark Spots

1. Color Correct First

If you experience discoloration on your face from dark spots, you can neutralize the hyperpigmentation with a color correcting concealer. There are plenty of color correcting palettes out there that will do the trick. If you have red scars, a green concealer will counterbalance the hue to make them less noticeable. If you have yellow scars, a purple concealer will cover that discoloration.

Nyx Professional Makeup Color Correcting Concealer ($11.99)

2. Apply Concealer Before Foundation

Even though it’s common to apply concealer after your foundation, such as when you’re trying to cover pimples or under-eye circles, you want to do the opposite for dark spots. When you have hyperpigmentation, cover them with concealer first and then the foundation will help blend it in and camouflage them better.

Nyx Professional Makeup Gotcha Covered Concealer ($2.99)

3. Use A Concealer That Matches Your Skintone

When covering under eye bags, you want to use a lighter concealer than your skin tone to lighten up the area. When you want to cover up dark spots, using a light concealer will only lighten the spots. To completely hide and get rid of brown spots and acne scars, find a concealer that directly matches your skin tone.

Nars Radiant Creamy Concealer ($30)

4. Use A Brush, Not Your Finger
Even if you use your finger to blend in your under-eye concealer, the same method won't work for covering dark spots. Using a makeup brush specifically designed for concealer will help blend the product better to provide you with more even, complete coverage.

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Kat Von Dlock-It Edge Concealer Brush ($24)