Order of application and any other tips for hiding beard shadow

[Nicole D]

Hi,

 

I struggle to cover up a beard shadow. I have not done any electrolysis or laser or anything and my beard color is dark, so it's hard to hide.

First I shave very closely with a blade until smooth. I apply an orange/red color corrector, then concealer, then full-coverage foundation. I find I need multiple coats of foundation and even then I often have a slightly darker shade where my beard is.

Recently one of the staff at sephora told me it was best to do foundation then concealer. She said that if you do concealer first, the foundation just smears it around. I don't know if her tips apply to hiding beard shadow, as she might not have experience with that.

Maybe I should add blush on top of the foundation to offset the color?

 

So, what is your best method for hiding a beard shadow?

Thanks!

 

[Carolyn Marie]

You might try theatrical makeup.  I have a good friend who has never done LHR or electrolysis, but manages quite well using theatrical makeup.

 

Carolyn Marie

[VickySGV]

While actual theatrical makeup may be the end, this is the cover foundation that I and many have used:

 

https://www.dermablend.com/foundation

 

It is a tattoo cover that does a very good job without other stuff under it. 

 

MAC also has a good cover creme that I use. 

 

 

I have not had beard removal and I do fine with those products

[Nicole D]

Thanks, Carolyn and Vicky. Vicky, was that this product?

https://www.dermablend.com/face-makeup/flawless-creator-foundation-drops.html?dwvar_flawless-creator-foundation-drops_color=37N

They also sell tattoo cover up but it's body makeup, not facial:

https://www.dermablend.com/body-makeup/leg-and-body-makeup.html#tab=description

Thanks!