I just spot conceal, I don’t like foundation and I’m too lazy to apply it/wash it off

I only use concealer and blush for my skin make up. It doesn’t feel heavy to me

I’ve never heard - foundation first, then concealer where needed.

What I usually see is - concealer and spot corrections first. Foundation later.

YEARS ago it was popular to use Tarte Shape Tape all over. I think it was meant as more of a concealer, but people enjoyed using it as a foundation, and some as contour. But it gave a more opaque, less natural finish. Makeup styles went from extreme contouring to a glowy finish to a barely noticeable natural finish.

I’m not sure how to answer your question. The post went all over the place. The topic headline says concealer as foundation, but then goes on to talk which is first - concealer or foundation, then dove into contouring. Its weird.

I use concealer under my eyes and around my nose only in a hurry. I set my face with pressed powder afterward.

I don’t use it as foundation per say, since I don’t apply it all over my face. I don’t wear foundation on a daily basis but I use the Elf Halo Glow Liquid Filter which evens out my skin-tone then use concealer in my more “trouble” areas like my undereyes and any spots I want to cover. I find it to look a little more natural than when I do wear foundation.

I also use concealer. But I don’t cover my whole face with it. I leave out the nose down to my chin area because I sweat alot there and I don’t want those areas to look like I have reptile skin.

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

That technique is called underpainting, where the contouring is done before foundation. The theory is that the foundation then melds it all together. It’s more natural in the sense that because the top layer is the same colour, it looks more seamless: the contour will not look as dark and the light parts will not be as stark. Of course, the foundation will not be full-coverage since you still want the highlight and contour to be able to show through. It’s still a lot of makeup so it’s not natural in that way.

It’s sort of like blending out dark eyeshadow with a shade close to your skintone for a more seamless transition.

I do use it as foundation. Formulas are better for me & I prefer to only put coverage in places I need it.

I don’t even own concealer. 🫣🤣

I use foundation like a concealer, i.e covering blemishes and uneven skin. Other than that my skin is bare. Concealer is too thick for my sensitive skin, it literally feels heavy and like my skin is suffocating. Even with foundation I can only use lightweight ones.

I used to do a full face of concealer because I couldn’t find a foundation that was an acceptable shade match.

I would not recommend, lol. It’s so heavy on the skin, and it transfers easily to other surfaces.

Yes. I use tinted moisturizer and then I add a dewy creamy concealer to any area I want a little more coverage. I let it warm to my skin and use a fluffy brush to buff it out. Looks way more natural than a full face of foundation and is a much better look for older dry skin.

I use concealer where I need it then finish with a loose mineral powder all over. I’ve never used foundation and I’m 46yrs old.