![]() Unlike regular concealers and foundations that simply cover imperfections, these green, lavender, yellow, and coral-hued formulas help target issues like redness, undereye circles, dullness, dark spots by canceling them out with opposite shades on the color wheel (dont worry, more on that below). Like this article? Sign up to our newsletter to get more articles like this delivered straight to your inbox.Makeup artists define color correcting as the technique of using colorful primers, powders, and concealers to correct issues with your skin tone. If they turn ashy on the skin, a peach/orange colour corrector will generally do the job of knocking back any dark circles.' 'Try a few corrector tones to see which best suits. 'Around the eye area can have many different undertones from blue to red', says James. The aim is not to block out the colour underneath completely but neutralise it so it's easier to conceal on top of it.' 2. 'You only need a tiny amount of the colour corrector just on the area where it's needed. 'The classic mistake that most people make with colour correctors is overloading your skin with the different colours,' warns Caroline. TOP TIP: 'I use a combination of fingers, as the warmth helps melt the product into your skin, with a face brush when applying to a larger area to gently build the coverage,' says KITSCH STUDIO What should you avoid when colour correcting?īecause mistakes can (and probably will) happen, get to know the warning signs for when you've been a little over zealous with the lavender. 'I'd recommend using correctors as lightly as possible especially the green or violet shades which can dramatically change the skin tone so a beauty blender or soft brush is best,' says Molloy. A time saver.' What's the best tool for applying a colour corrector?Īs with any brightly coloured make-up product, the general rule is approach with caution and build up if you need more. A red undertone based concealer will colour correct and also conceal at the same. 'This is actually my preferred method, especially for darker skin with a lot of dark pigmentations. 'A concealer that contains red undertones can be also used to colour correct,' continues Adenuga. 'This neutralises pigmentation and is best applied using a concealer brush right after your primer before foundation application. 'Using an orange corrector, from deep orange to peach depending on the skin tone will help to counteract dark circles,' advises make-up artist and expert Joy Adenuga. IMAXTREE.COM How to colour correct dark circles, spots and pigmentation Where you should apply it: areas of your face that need brightening - this can be on cheeks, forehead or chin. What it does: violet/lilac tones help lift a dull complexion and sallow undertones, commonly found more so in East Asian complexions. Here's what you need to know about finding the correct (sorry.) colour corrector for your skin tone and concern. So what's the deal? How do we go about choosing the right colour corrector without looking like face paint gone wrong? It comes in three shades that all help to conceal different complexion issues and suit different skin tones.' 'Solid forms are much better because they allow more bespoke application and enable you to easily target specific areas of the face.'Įm Rata's go-to make-up artist Hung Vanngo agrees: 'I love Marc Jacobs Covert Stick Color Corrector. 'Colour correctors come in either solid or liquid forms, like the Max Factor Colour Corrector CC pens, or liquids', says make-up artist Caroline Barnes. These most commonly include orange, purple and green shades that can be used to help neutralise unwanted blue/red tones in your skin and therefore create a more flawless base for your make-up. ![]() How To Colour Correct What are colour correctors?Ĭolour correctors are concealers that are available in a range of colours, usually pastels, intended to help correct and conceal different skin issues or concerns. ![]() Here's how to colour correct the right way (without looking like a multi-coloured clown by the time you're done) so you can have the most flawless complexion in town. brushes, James Molloy, and make-up artist and beauty expert, Joy Adenuga, to give us the low down on all things colour correcting. We called on a whole host of industry experts including Em Rata's go-to make-up artist Hung Vanngo, Max Factor's very own Caroline Barnes, the man behind My Kit Co. If, like us, you've seen the tutorials and nabbed your colour correcting rainbow pastel palette, then all you need now is the know how. ![]() Colour correcting - it's the beauty buzzword that make-up artists everywhere are seriously into, and the beauty product category we never knew we needed until now (obviously we've already bought three). ![]()
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