Ombre Concealer: An Easy Makeup Hack to Get Flawless Undereyes

STEP 1: PICK THE BEST SHADES FOR YOU

The key to ensuring the ombre makeup look blends seamlessly into your complexion and that the shades complement each other perfectly, it’s best to try the products out before you buy them. To help make this easier, we created the Virtual Try On tool to help you decide which colors work best with different skin tones. From foundations and concealers to lipsticks and eyeshadows, simply upload a selfie, take a picture, or choose from one of the models to get started.

STEP 2: BRIGHTEN

Apply your foundation as normal, then the first step of the ombre concealer look revolves around applying a brightening shade of concealer, such as the Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser in a shade a few tones lighter than your skin color. Super easy to use for this look, simply twist the sponge applicator in the direction of the arrow until the concealer is visible on the sponge. Then, dab the sponge against the inner corner of your eyes, just underneath the tear ducts. This shade will brighten the eyes, making them appear bigger and more awake.

STEP 3: NEUTRALIZE

To ensure that the color underneath your eyes blends flawlessly with the rest of your complexion, next you can apply a skin-tone concealer to the center part of your undereye. Again, simply twist the sponge applicator and apply the product directly to your skin.

STEP 4: LIGHT BLUSH

A blush comes into play during this next step of the TikTok concealer hack. Begin with a lighter shade of the Maybelline Cheek Heat Liquid Blush, squeezing a small amount onto the back of your hand. For this stage, we like to use the shade Pink Scorch for its subtle pink hue that works well under the eyes. With your ring finger, take a small amount of the product and dab it onto the outer third of your undereyes. Used in this way, the liquid blush introduces a hint of color and softens the transition from the nude-colored concealer.

STEP 5: DARKER BLUSH

Following this, reach for a darker blush shade, such as Nude Burn, and delicately dot it just above the end of your cheekbone. This step adds dimension to the undereye area, creating a sculpted effect.

STEP 6: BLEND

When blending, work from the brightening shade outwards using either a damp beauty blender or a small stippling brush. This technique ensures that the colors seamlessly blend into one another, eliminating any harsh lines and creating that gradient effect.

STEP 7: SET

To set your makeup in place, lightly dust a touch of transparent setting powder, such as Maybelline Lasting Fix Banana Powder, over the concealed and blushed areas. This step not only helps to lock the products in place but also guarantees a long-lasting, flawless finish.