Don’t you find it extremely annoying when you spend so much time applying makeup, only to realise that those stubborn dark spots and hyperpigmentation are still peeking from underneath? Well, chances are that you could be skipping a few crucial steps required to cover pigmentation and dark spots for a flawless base.
Scroll down for a complete step-by-step guide on how to do your base makeup to cover hyperpigmentation and dark spots completely…
Step 01: Prime
Although primer won’t exactly help you cover those dark spots and hyperpigmentation, it is still a very important product. A primer fills in the pores and evens out your skin to make it look instantly brighter. This allows the rest of the makeup products to glide on smoothly and prevents creasing.
BB picks: Lakme Absolute Blur Perfect Makeup Primer
Step 02: Colour correct
If you are suffering from hyperpigmentation, apart from your regular concealer, you will also need an orange colour corrector to cancel out the discolouration. But if you don’t want to invest in yet another product, here’s a quick hack you’ll love – take any orange/red lipstick and blend it onto the spots and pigmentation before moving onto the next step. Trust us, it works just fine.
BB picks: Lakme Cushion Matte Lipstick - Red Orchid
Step 03: Foundation
Now it’s time to conceal those colour-corrected patches using a foundation. But instead of layering on a sheer foundation (that eventually makes your face look cakey AF), use a full coverage foundation. This will ensure that you attain maximum coverage in just one layer, thereby avoiding the cakiness.
BB picks: Lakme Absolute 3D Cover Foundation - Warm Crème
Step 04: Conceal
After applying foundation, take a minute to closely look in the mirror to assess your base before applying concealer. Apply only on the areas that need extra coverage and build-up as you go. And instead of choosing a shade that’s your perfect match, go one shade lighter to brighten up the area a little.
BB picks: Lakme Absolute White Intense Liquid Concealer SPF 25
Step 05: Set
Summer is here, which means your makeup is more to melt if you don’t set it. To keep your makeup from budging, lightly dust some loose powder in the areas that tend to get greasy. Apply with a large fluffy brush and use a very light hand; you don’t want to overdo it!
BB picks: Lakme 9 to 5 Naturale Finishing Powder
Main image courtesy: @realhinakhan
Written by Urvi Dalal on Mar 11, 2021
Writer, avid reader and hardcore beauty enthusiast is the best way to describe Urvi Dalal. With over 5 years of writing experience in the beauty industry, you can trust her to have the latest skin, hair and makeup tidbits on her fingertips. In her time working as a beauty writer, she has had the opportunity to interact and work closely with a string of dermatologists, makeup artists and hairstylists. All that knowledge exchange, coupled with her flair and love for writing make it possible for her to bring you some authentic yet fun beauty content. When Urvi isn’t working, you’d usually catch her curled up with a big, fat book, drinking a cup of tea or practising her makeup skills; there is no in-between!