Concealer is a makeup-bag essential—it’s among the most versatile and practical beauty products around. However, not all concealers are created equally. Some work great for under-eye circles, while others are better for evening out the skin. Others, like green concealer, are ideal for color-correcting. Use it whenever you want to camouflage redness, pimples, discolorations from acne, purplish dark circles, and rosacea.

With the right steps and a few tricks, green concealer will allow you to camouflage imperfections without weighing down your makeup. With a little practice, green concealer might even become your number one beauty ally—even for those who prefer a minimalist makeup look.

What is green concealer used for?

Remember the color theory lessons from your high school art classes? Green concealer is all about color correction—and, since green is the complementary color of red, it helps neutralize reddish skin tones. It makes a great make-up base. Getting it perfect is also easier than you think.

How to use green concealer

Before applying any product, start with well-prepped skin. Good skin care is always the best way to achieve natural, long-lasting makeup results.

1. Cleanse: Clean skin serves as the ideal base. Use your regular cleanser to remove excess oil, residual product, or lingering makeup. Finish with a toner if desired.
2. Moisturize: Apply your favorite serum and moisturizer to create a smooth base. This will help eliminate visible patchiness or roughness.
3. Sunscreen: Even if your foundation contains SPF, it’s important to apply a stand-alone sunscreen before applying makeup. Red blemishes, scars, rosacea, melasma, and inflammation should always be thoroughly protected.

Once your skin is adequately prepped, it’s time to apply green concealer to (visually) counteract redness due to inflammation, acne, rosacea, or other skin issues: