What goes first concealer or foundation

Real Simple's beauty editor Hana Hong answers whether you should apply concealer or foundation first, plus the pros and cons of each option.

Let's finally answer the question: do you apply concealer or foundation first? There isn't a clear cut answer, and here's why.

While there are technically no rules in makeup, there are some go-to tips that can help make your routine more seamless, such as the order in which you apply your products. In particular, applying your foundation and concealer correctly is key to getting the perfect base every time. If you apply your concealer first, we may have some bad news for you. Wondering why you should be applying foundation first? We break it all down in our article. #foundation #concealer #makeuproutine #makeuptips

Concealer, you've heard of it but have you tried it?! Here's the ultimate guide that covers ALL you need to know about concealer!

Let's explore the differences between concealer and foundation, and help figure out which one (or both!) is best for you.

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With the considerable amount of makeup products on the market today, it can be hard to be conscious of which ones are actually the best for you! Surprisingly many concealers are not ideal for preventing or avoiding breakouts. Luckily, we have done the research and the following have NO pore-clogging ingredients and thus should not cause breakouts.

The pros break down why they prefer this base-makeup method.