Leah Gilbertson August 22, 2017 Makeup Tips & Tutorials Common Concealer Mistakes And How To Fix Them Leah Gilbertson August 22, 2017 Makeup Tips & Tutorials Choosing the right concealer is complicated enough—and applying it? Well that's a whole other story. One wrong move and instead of a flawless canvas you've got a creasing, cakey mess on your hands, er, face. To help you avoid these mistakes, we're bringing them to light. Here, six common concealer faux pas you're probably making (and how to avoid them). Skipping PrimerGreat makeup starts with a great base, so you want to make sure you're primed to perfection. Apply an even layer across your face and neck to help your concealer and the rest of your makeup stay put all day long. Applying Concealer Before FoundationFoundation serves as a base to even out your skin tone, and concealer is meant to hide blemishes or spots left visible after the fact—not vice versa. Always apply and blend out your foundation first. To see more tips for fixing common concealer mistakes check out the full spread at The Zoe Report!