How to Apply Concealer With a Brush Like a Pro Makeup Artist

If you’ve ever browsed through the beauty tools section at Sephora or Ulta, you’ve probably noticed that there are more makeup brushes on the market than even the most dedicated beauty buff could use in her or his lifetime. Fan brushes, eye shadow brushes, concealer brushes — with so many options, it can be a little difficult to determine which tools deserve a spot in your daily beauty routine, or which brushes to use for which job. For full-face foundation application, an easy-to-use tool like the Beautyblender gets it done. But for precision jobs, such as concealing, nothing works quite as well as the trusty makeup brush — as long as you know how to use it, that is. Fortunately, we’ve got you covered. We consulted with makeup artists Carissa Ferreri, Raul Otero, and Vlada Haggerty (yes, that's the Vlada behind @vladamua), to get the scoop on the best ways to apply concealer with a makeup brush, and the best brushes for covering blemishes, dark circles, and more. After all, your makeup only looks as good as the tools you use, and if you ask the experts, there’s nothing better than the right brush.