I always thought the general consensus was foundation first, then concealer where needed… but in the realm of the internet I often see more concealer being used than foundation. For example, I just watched a clip of concealer being placed as highlight, so tracing the brows, around the eyes (lids, under eye, and above cheekbone), jaws, nose. Cream contour. Then a little bit of foundation for a finishing touch? Is there a science to this madness? This was for a “natural look” but I thought foundation had a more natural finish than concealer? I’m over here still using BB cream when I’m actually doing a full face which is once in a blue moon. I’m so confused.
You have to do what works for YOUR face. We all have different spots, different product formulas, and different applicators. There’s no right or wrong way. Look in the mirror and your skin concerns and figure out what look you are trying to achieve then try accordingly.
For example if your whole face is uneven but you don’t have any obvious pigmentation, you will probably want a sheer tint all over.
For me, I have mostly smooth skin, except for specific parts that need full coverage