Difference between concealer and foundation

Posted By: Sm Adminon: January 18, 2016In: Miscellaneous

Concealer:
Concealer is a makeup which is used to hide the pimples, black marks, dark circles and blemishes. It is found in various shades. It is high in pigmentation and covers scars. It is applied in problematic areas only. It is also known as color corrector. It is a temporary makeup used to hide skin flaws. It can be found in stick, liquid and powder forms.
Foundation:
Foundation is the makeup which is used to enhance the skin color and provide the uniform look. It may be water based, oil based, alcohol based and silicone based. It can be found in stick, liquid, mousse and mineral powder. It creates a base for makeup.
Differences:

Basis	Concealer	Foundation
Definition (www.oxforddictionaries.com)	A flesh-toned cosmetic stick used to cover spots, blemishes, and dark under-eye circles.	A cream or powder used as a base to even out facial skin tone before applying other cosmetics
Objectives/Purpose	The primary purpose of a concealer is to offset the natural shadows that occur under the eyes and, in more elaborate makeup applications, to highlight certain areas of the face such as the center of the nose, forehead, top of the cheekbones, or center of the chin.	Foundation helps to even out skin tone and serves as a base for blush, bronzer, et c.
Synonyms	Carrier, discloser, disseminator, flaunter, displayer	Base, creation, root, ground, origin, basis
Types	Its types are: Liquid concealer Stick concealer Cream concealer Cream to powder concealer Color correcting concealer	Its types are: Liquid or cream foundation Tinted moisturizer Oil based foundation Sheer foundation Oil free or Matte foundation Mousse or Whipped foundation Stick foundation Powder or compact foundation Mineral foundation Shimmer foundation Waterproof foundation Foundation primer
History	Max Factor a well-known cosmetician was the first to create the concealer back in 1938.	In 1914, Max Factor famously created “Pan-Cake”, a version for film and movies.
Word origin	The word concealer was originated in 1514.	The word foundation was originated from Late Middle English: from Old French fondation, from Latin fundatio(n-), from fundare ‘to lay a base for’.
Usage	Concealer is used to hide pimples, blemishes and scars.	Foundation is used to enhance the color of the skin and provide a uniform look.
Application	Concealer is only applied to smaller, problematic areas.	Foundation is applied to larger areas, like the face and neck,
Pronunciation	Eng (UK): /kənˈsiːlə/ Eng (US): /kənˈsēlər/	Eng (UK): /faʊnˈdeɪʃ(ə)n/ Eng (US): /founˈdāSH(ə)n/
Advantages/Benefits	The benefits of using concealer is: A perfect looking skin Lightening dark circles Highlight beauty features Hiding under eye puffiness Heal skin blemishes Protect skin from sun	The advantages of using foundation are: Improve appearance Hide fine lines, wrinkles or blemishes Protects from sun and pollution Corrects flaws Smoothening skin Covers scars
Disadvantages	Its disadvantages are: Harmful chemicals	Its disadvantages are: Cakey look Hard to get the right brand Clog the pores and cause acne
Example in Sentence	She uses a concealer to cover dark circles. Concealer should not be used to the entire face.	I applied foundation before makeup. She applied the powder after the foundation.