skin treat concealer brush

Tarte Skin Treat Concealer Brush is an oval paddle with tightly packed bristles, shaped to tap concealer into place and leave an airbrushed look behind. Its useful trick is that it does not soak up your product the way a looser head does, so what you dispense ends up on your face.

What it actually does

• Buffs concealer to an even surface. Tarte's claim for the densely packed oval head is an airbrushed, buffed-to-perfection result.
• Smooths out hard edges. The brand says it blends away harsh lines, which is usually where under-eye concealer gives itself away.
• Helps keep concealer from creasing, according to Tarte — the buffing action settles the layer instead of leaving it sitting thick.
• Doesn't drink your product. The brand specifically notes it blends without absorbing too much, so less concealer is lost to the brush.
• Cruelty-free, as stated on the product.

How to use

1. Apply concealer to the skin first — under the eyes, over redness or anywhere you want evened out.
2. Buff with a tapping motion. This is Tarte's own instruction: tap rather than drag, so the coverage stays where you put it.
3. Work the perimeter last until the edge of the concealer is no longer visible.
4. For the closest match, Tarte suggests using it with skin treat concealer.
5. Clean it regularly with mild soap and lukewarm water, rinse until clear, reshape the oval and dry it flat.

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