Should You Try Pinpoint Concealing?

Just a dot and then you blot

Hello, Gorgeous!

While I frequently rave about loads of makeup lines, I don’t often write about brands I don’t love. And I’ll admit that when celeb makeup guru Lisa Eldridge launched her makeup line in 2018, I found it a bit meh. But that’s not to say I didn’t love her technique, which is, as the cool kids say, chef’s kiss.

What is Pinpoint Concealing?

One of Lisa Eldridge’s signature moves is pinpoint concealing. Instead of applying a swath of cover up, she instead advises dotting on product on or near a blemish or dark spot. Blend as needed. I’ve always been fan of this approach since I like the look of skin showing through rather than than heavily applied product. Eldridge fans include those with acne or acne scarring.

Products to help you pinpoint

Last week Eldridge released her Pinpoint Concealer Micro Correcting Pencil. It’s fantastic. It’s also a bit impractical since there is so little product in every pencil. That said, it’s if you consider the fact that it’s 3.5 mm tip pencil, …