FAQ
What is the best way to apply concealer for age spots and hyperpigmentation?
Start with a highly pigmented formula, says Henny. (In other words, full coverage is your friend.) From there, she uses a two-step approach that combines precision and blendability. “I usually start by dabbing the product on with a small makeup brush,” she says. Once the product is in place, she completely switches tools. “For the perfect finish, use a makeup sponge to blend.” The combination of targeted placement and seamless blending keeps coverage natural.
What should you pay attention to when buying a full coverage concealer?
A good full-coverage concealer is all about the right shade and formula. Lighten the center a little and match your overall skin tone on the outer edges for a more natural and dimensional look. Beyond the shade, the formula itself needs to work. “You want something that’s buildable and highly pigmented,” Henney says, noting that both properties are important because multiple passes are needed to cover stubborn discolorations and dark spots.
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How to test and review products
We always ask different testers from the makeup industry to help us, but when it comes to hair care products and tools, it’s a different story. While there are specific products available for different hair textures, lengths, curl patterns, thicknesses, colors (natural and unnatural hair), and needs, hair products are often made with specific consumers in mind. Many are created to address concerns (dandruff, hair breakage, brittleness) or work best on specific hair types (4C curls, wavy hair, gray hair). For example, you wouldn’t want to pick up a purple shampoo that was only reviewed by people with auburn hair, or a diffuser that wasn’t tested by people with curls, right?
To review the best concealers for dark spots, we enlisted the help of multiple editors, writers, contributors, cosmetic chemists, and makeup artists with extensive experience researching and using these products. Testers considered performance across four main categories: effectiveness, texture, experience, and formula. For more information on what our report includes, please visit our full review process and methodology page.
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After all, can you? Really Can you say that a skin care product is “best” for people over 50 if the testers only asked for opinions from people who haven’t yet reached 30? Can you honestly think that a high-end diffuser that has never been tested on curls is worth your hard-earned money? We are proud that our staff spans a wide range of ages, skin colors, hair textures, genders, and backgrounds. That means you can get a fair review of every beauty product in your beauty closet.
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