Which Comes First: Foundation or Concealer?
- Posted by Sarah on June 22, 2009 at 04:23PM

We've already settled the issue of what order your skin care products should go on (get the full scoop here), but now there's a new beauty debate raging over at TotalBeauty.com: What's the "correct" makeup method, foundation first, then concealer? Or concealer and then foundation?
Personally, I apply foundation first and then concealer anywhere that still looks uneven, but according to some, I'm doing it all wrong. Check out these reader's opinions below and weigh in: which do you think is right? Or is there one right way at all?
"For a light concealer coverage, the concealer goes on first since your foundation will wipe away some of your concealer coverage. For a heavy coverage, put your concealer coverage on after your foundation." -- makeupaholic
"I put on foundation before concealer. I only use concealer on my dark circles under my eyes." -- Miss_Vicki
"I read in one of Bobbi Brown's books to apply concealer first, then the foundation with a 'light hand.' OR apply concealer first THEN set with powder. Follow with foundation, then a final layer of powder. But that's too much trouble and layers.
That being said, what I do is apply the foundation first, because it evens my skin tone and gives a little coverage. Then I don't have to use as much concealer as I would have if I did it first! I use Maybelline's Double Face Perfector Concealer/Highlighter, and it says to apply over foundation. It works for me!" -- Supernaturalfan
"If something works for you, DO IT! Who made the rules anyway and when were they made? There is no such thing as cosmetics prison/court for rule breakers. Rules are made to be broken or we'd all look the same." -- makeupaholic
No matter what order finally wins, you'll need quality products to use. Find the best foundations here and concealers here.
And please, stay away from these awful foundations and concealers. It's for your own good, trust me.
Curious about what the experts have to say regarding eye shadow, lipstick and more? Click here.
Wondering what other beauty debates you can weigh in on? Find out here.
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