Vitiligo makeup doesn't require you to play by the rules set by the stereotypes. It gives you a chance to define what makes you feel beautiful, a chance to leave everyone staring… staring in awe!
Vitiligo coverage with makeup can be absolutely mastered. Cleanse and prep your face to create the perfect base for your makeup. Target your vitiligo patches with a concealer that matches your skin tone. And, pat some translucent powder to look fresh for hours.
So, join us to swap your insecurities for the sheer thrill of makeup experimentation as we delve deeper into these techniques.
- Start Off Clean
A good skincare routine can nurture the radiance of your skin and add invisible layers of support that cause your makeup to appear polished and last longer.
Cleansing and moisturising your skin every day, even when you do not apply makeup can keep your skin healthy and hydrated.
Cleansing is the solid base for your vitiligo skincare. As vitiligo spots can be a bit more delicate, cleansing gets your skin ready to take the moisturiser, primer and everything that comes after.
All that outdoor fun can bring sweat, dust and pollution to stick to your skin which might clog your pores later. The cleanser gets rid of all the impurities, oil, and city dust, revealing fresh, glowing skin beneath.
Well, opt for gentle, fragrance-free cleansers to clean effectively, without stripping your skin. Your skin just adores this pampering!
Your sensitive vitiligo skin also needs the love of the moisturiser. The moisturiser with ingredients like hyaluronic acid and ceramides can be a lifesaver.
They work to retain the moisture in your skin. Oh, you also easily get that plump look everyone envies. A smooth, supple base allows your makeup to blend in like a dream.
- Prime Performance
Everyone pays a lot of attention to cleansers and moisturisers, while primers often get left behind. Primers are often dismissed as an optional step. But, let us tell you, primers are actually a valuable asset in any skincare ritual.
Primer fills in the fine lines, pores and wrinkles, minimising their appearance and creating a smoother, youthful complexion. By building an even surface, primer lends a hand to your concealer to stay put, even on hot or humid days.
Ah, primer develops a protective barrier between your skin and makeup, helping to prevent irritation and those annoying breakouts that can pop up after wearing concealer or foundation for a long time.
Primer evens out your skin texture, making it feel super soft and silky to the touch. Your skin instantly feels weightless and comfortable, with the ideal canvas being laid out for the next vitiligo makeup technique.
There is a primer out there for almost any skin concern under the sun. If you have dry skin, there are hydrating primers that can plump your face. Oily skin gets its partner in mattifying primers that absorb excess oil and control shine.
- Concealer Matters
Concealer is the golden compass in your vitiligo makeup journey. So, selecting the right concealer is vital because it offers you a natural-looking coverage that complements your unique beauty.
Choosing The Best Concealer
○ Coverage Needs
You want to completely vanish those lighter vitiligo patches and only a powerful concealer can really do the job well. Look for ‘full-coverage’ or ‘high-coverage’ concealers as they provide the most pigment to hide your pigment loss.
○ Formula Finesse
Consider your skin type when you buy a concealer. Here's a breakdown:
Dry Skin: Opt for creamy or hydrating formulas that would not accentuate the dryness in your skin. Check out ingredients like hyaluronic acid and glycerin for hydration.
Oily Skin: A mattifying or oil-free formula in your concealer can reduce creasing or melting throughout the day.
Sensitive Skin: Always go for fragrance-free, alcohol-free, hypoallergenic concealers that are less likely to irritate your vitiligo skin.
○ Colour Matching
It is truly important to find a concealer that blends in with your skin tone. But wait, there is more!
Your skin has an undertone, like cool, warm, or neutral. Picking a concealer that clashes with that undertone, even if the shade looks close, can make the look, well, wrong.
To find the right concealer shade, do not swatch on your hand. Instead, try a few shades along your jawline as it closely matches the skin tone on your face.
- The Art Of Application
The key to making concealer work for you is the right application technique. The trick will cause your concealer to look completely natural like it just disappears into your skin without making it obvious that you are covering anything up. Oh, you will not feel heavy too!
So, spread the concealer over your face and use a brush or your fingertips to blend the concealer in soft, gentle circular motions.
Use a minimal amount of the concealer and merge it out for a natural result. Earn a flawless finish by slowly building the coverage with thin layers of concealer until the vitiligo spots are hidden.
- Seal In Everything
Translucent powder sets your makeup to appear as good at the end of the day as it did when you first applied your makeup.
It effortlessly holds everything in place, be it your concealer or foundation. It locks your makeup in and blocks it from fading and smudging.
A quick dusting of this powder will soak up that extra oil in your face, as it keeps that unwanted grease at bay. Yes, it is indeed a huge help!
Unlike some setting powders that can be heavy or cakey, translucent powder sets your makeup with a lightweight veil.
Now, dust the powder on your T-zone (forehead, nose, and chin) and anywhere else that tends to get shiny. And boom, you are ready to take on the day!
Darclore presents to you a premium line of camouflage concealers designed for both men and women. Our products have cruelty-free, paraben-free, dermatologically tested formulas that are ultra-light and comfortable to wear on your vitiligo skin.
The extensive range of inter-mixable shades in our concealers allows for customization. You no longer need to struggle to find a match. So, fall in love with your skin all over again with Darclore!