Q&A for How to Make Concealer

I use a lot of different oils with my clients. For instance, lavender oil is very soothing. We also use jojoba oil, rosehip oil, micellar water, and even CBD oil, which is great for dehydrated, dry skin.

You can use any creme that is non-scented and that won't give you acne or spots.

Most can be stored for a month or two and, by keeping it refrigerated, it won't go runny.

Yes, you could use lotion -- something unscented and cocoa butter are both good choices.

A loose face powder would be best. If you don't have loose powder, scratch the surface of some pressed powder until you have the amount of loose powder you need.

You could try it if you have a neutral color that will blend with foundation. However, eyeshadow often has a shimmer to it, which may look odd for a concealer (and potentially draw extra attention to your imperfections). Also, it could potentially clog pores and cause breakouts, since eyeshadow is not made for the parts of the skin that are prone to those things.

Not typically. The skin on your face needs moisture. Don't put another moisturizer on your face and wash your face before applying the concealer and when the day is over.

The second one should work because you have more coverage and bigger option of shades.

You can use small amounts of cornstarch, as long as your make sure it is finely sifted, and use a big fluffy brush. make sure not to apply a thick layer.

Many of the ingredients for concealer, like moisturizer, Vaseline, press powder or blush, can be found at home.

You should use skin-colored powder. Bare mineral powder is white, hence the concealer will become white and it will not look great with your skin tone.

If you have dry skin, you can totally use coconut oil. But if you have oily skin or large pores, it is not recommended. Coconut oil is comedogenic, which means it has a tendency to clog pores.

It isn't recommended, as cinnamon is known to irritate the skin and cause rosacea (redness).

To make a loose powder or liquid foundation darker, you can use either cocoa powder or cinnamon.

A skin toned powder that is pressed down into a compact and is picked up with a brush to be applied to skin.

The coverage would probably be moderate. It is do-it-yourself, so it not be as good as store bought concealer.

Thick. You don't want it to be runny, because it could get ruined really quickly.

No, because to make name-brand concealer you must use the same ingredients and methods that the company uses, which will almost surely not be available in your home.

Yes, as it is typically used to treat the skin. Check if it can cause irritation to the face first.

Yes. The powder you use is likely the color the concealer will turn out being. If you want to use the translucent powder, the concealer will probably end up that color.

You could keep it on your desk, however it shortens the shelf life. On the desk it could last 3 to 4 weeks maximum.

You can (and it would add a nice smell), but make sure you use organic, and discontinue use if it irritates your skin.

Most can be stored for a month or two; by keeping it refrigerated, it won't go runny.

It should work, as long as the consistency isn't too different and it mixes well.

You can, but then the concealer will be much harder, so that's only recommended if you're trying to make a concealer stick.

You could add them if you want to make your concealer scented. Avoid any spices that have acid in them. It could liquefy the mixture.

Follow the steps in method 1 with a quality moisturizing sunscreen as the base.

It means that the product does not clog pores (and potentially cause acne).

Baby powder, cornstarch, or arrowroot powder mixed with foundation should work, but it will also thicken it, so don't add too much.

It depends on your skin. Moisturizer is made specifically for the face and is better for the skin on your face (and you should be using it daily anyway). For some, plain lotion can clog the pores and cause acne. Same with powder - powder made specifically for the face is likely to be best. But you could try baby powder.