When it comes to clever makeup hacks, Instagram is the gift that keeps on giving. There’s the sponge eyeshadow hack used to create an Instagram-worthy look in moments (makeup lovers, you’ll wonder how you ever lived without it), as well as the white concealer hack that tucks away dark circles (totally worth looking silly for a few seconds).
But this week, nothing is making waves in the Instagram beauty circle quite like the viral contouring technique. Forget contouring your face with bronzer, the latest beauty trick relies on liquid concealer – to accentuate your bone structure. The method is being used to contour the entire face, including the jawline, nose, chin, and forehead. The result? Expertly applied makeup in moments, which gives that chiseled look and makes skin glow in all the right places. If you’re excited about the idea of a sculpted look – here’s a step-by-step to get those instant cheekbones.
Here’s How To Try The Insta-Viral Concealer Hack
One Instagram user, Sarah Wolak, who was one of the first to try the technique, shows us how it’s done. She starts by swiping a liquid concealer under her eyes, from the brow line to the inner corner, before tracing the product around her nose., under one nostril, back around the lip, and back across her cheek.
It’s kinda like drawing a five backwards – you just have to follow the natural contours of your facial features, one side of the face at a time. Here’s how @sarah_wolak does it.
The Best Concealers To Get Lifted Look In Seconds
Ready to try the concealer hack for yourself? Keep scrolling for the very best concealers to get you started!
Goodbye Eye-Bags!
The ultimate offering for those who like to correct before they conceal. The palette comes with a colour corrector, concealer, and foundation to tackle uneven skin tone. The shades can be easily blended together to mask any possible imperfection.
A Super-Star Formula
A cult phenomenon, the “eraser” part of this concealer’s name is no joke, trust us. It really does an incredible job of covering blemishes and has picked a massive following thanks to its high-performance coverage, but high street price.
For A Selfie-Worthy Base
When we say a little goes a long way, we have never meant it more than with this budget-friendly concealer. A small dot of the doe-foot applicator can cover your entire under-eye, contour your face, and it’s super pigmented. This is for you if you want that picture-perfect base.
It Covers EVERYTHING!!
ABH has proved (once again) that she’s the queen of our makeup bags, with this A+ formula. The concealer is packed with pigment, making it ideal for high coverage fans. It’ll cover pretty much everything – spots, acne scars, a late-night Euphoria binge session.
To Blur And Brighten
If you’re looking for complete coverage with a light texture, try Bobbi Brown. Enriched with light-diffusing technology and hydrating ingredients, it’s our pick for seamless buildable coverage and the women of Instagram have hailed it the best concealer in the world. We’re sold.
Hello, Instant Cheekbones!
Featured Image: Instagram
