Cover Makeup, Corrective Makeup, Camouflage Makeup, Concealer
These are makeup terms you may have heard but what do they mean?
Their names are self descriptive. These are special makeups that cover, correct, camouflage or conceal severe skin discolorations. These makeups are used by women, men and children as no one group is immune to scarring, skin discolorations or skin disorders.
What is the difference between cover makeup and concealers?
Concealers are carried by just about all makeup companies. A concealer commonly comes in a tube with a sponge tip applicator. Concealers are good for covering minor skin discolorations such as minor breakouts, mild undereye circles or slight redness. These are designed for spot coverage. Concealers have less pigment than corrective makeups
Cover, corrective, camouflage or super concealing makeups are the heavy hitters for extreme coverage. They are designed for skin problems when a concealer just won't cut it. Heavy duty cover products are hard to find in stores and typically can be found using the internet. Birthmarks, tattoos, scars, vitiligo, rosacea and severe undereye circles are just some examples of problems that require cover makeup.
You know you need a cover makeup when products purchased in department and drug stores don't work. It is time to invest in cover or corrective makeup specifically designed to cover severe skin conditions. You won't find these easily is stores so the internet is your best bet.
Perform an internet search using terms such as:
Cover makeup
Concealer makeup
Camouflage makeup
Tattoo makeup
Scar makeup
Browse through the websites and look for before and after pictures. Getting the right color can be tricky. Since cover makeups are highly pigmented, you may have to blend colors to get an exact match. Some companies offer trial or sample packs. This is the best way to start before investing in full size products. ColorTration is one company that carries trial kits. These are available at http://www.colortration.com
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