When your makeup philosophy is all about creating the skin's best version of itself, it all comes down to a light touch. Gucci's approach to concealer application means dotting the airy, high-coverage formula only where you actually need it—a method she calls spot-checking. "A little darkness here, a reddish spot there, our Vital Skincare Concealer is so precise and melts right in, so skin looks like skin."
For Gucci, L4 (a light peach undertone) is her best shade for brightening eyes and diminishing spots while maintaining the skin's integrity. "My general rule of thumb is to choose something a hair lighter than your foundation but not too different. You want a concealer that blends well with your skin and the rest of your makeup for the most natural finish."
To nail the perfect shade, Gucci has a few tips to take the guesswork out of finding a concealer match. Read on for more!
Identify Your Undertones
Vital Skincare Concealer is available in 16 shades from light, medium, tan, and deep with a range of undertones. "To find the skin's undertone, I normally look at the veins along the inside of the wrist,” says Gucci, “Or try the jewelry test!”
For example, someone with reddish or purple veins and a silver jewelry preference is typically a cool undertone. If gold jewelry is more flattering on the skin or if your veins are bluish or green, you are likely warm. "If you find you're somewhere in between or like wearing both gold and silver, I'd say you're neutral," she explains. For more undertone advice in a full tutorial here.
Head to An IRL Beauty Boutique
"If you can swatch concealer in person at your favorite store, try it on your cheek or undereye area, which is much more accurate than your hand or wrist," notes Gucci. Her pro tip? After blending it out, allow the color to fully set before stepping to an area with natural light for a final read on your perfect shade match .
Use Our Shade Finder Services
Still not sure? Westman-Atelier.com has a handy tool that suggests the right concealer shade based on products that have worked on your skin. Or, our team of trained Westman Atelier makeup artists is available directly. Simply send us a selfie in natural lighting or book a complimentary 1-on-1 appointment with the Clean Beauty Concierge find your match.
