![]() The great thing about color correcting is that you're using one color to cancel out a particular tone on your skin. That means they reduce the amount of coverage that you need in terms of a concealer or a foundation.” “And the benefits of color correctors are that they have the opposite color of the discoloration. “Color correctors are makeup or skin care that you can use to correct discoloration, like sunspots or dark under-eye circles,” says celebrity makeup artist Andrew Sotomayor. While it may seem counterintuitive to put a colorful cream on the area you want to cover up, we spoke to several makeup artists who say that they regularly use color correctors to help with a range of issues. Staples like L'Oréal’s green BB cream and this blue foundation tint have previously gone viral on TikTok. You may have seen a few of the brightly hued products pop up on your social media pages. If that scenario sounds at all familiar, you might benefit from adding color correctors to your beauty routine. Even worse, as you pile on more product in an attempt to cover them up, it only seems to exacerbate the issue, drawing more attention to the area that you're hoping to conceal. Pro Tip: Use a lipstick with the same vibrancy as your skin (aka don’t use a super bright red if you have dull skin)!Īs you can see, certain colors neutralize or combat various undertones.When you have a stubborn breakout or dark bags under your eyes from a night of tossing and turning, sometimes it seems like no amount of foundation or concealer can hide them.Red/Orange Lipstick: Word on the street is that you can use your red or orange lipstick as a color corrector to brighten up and enliven the skin! Like your pink or salmon-colored color correctors, you can dab a small amount of lipstick before applying your concealer.Then use the color wheel to cancel it out! Figure out your color by looking at the veins in your wrist. Dark circles: Depending on your skin tone, your under eye circles may have blue or purple undertones.Also, eye cream is a MUST! Not only do you protect your skin, it will keep it hydrated and smooth, which is necessary when using concealers with thick consistencies. Under-eyes: Less is more! Especially since you’ll already be adding concealer and foundation.Ben Nye Total Cover-All Wheels: 3 different wheel options to neutralize redness, cover blemishes and combat discoloration.Bobbi Brown Correctors: With 16 different shades, Bobbi Brown offers pink- and peach-based color correctors to match everything from light to dark tones.Graftobian HD Glamour Creme Palette, in Light and Dark: A Luxie girl fav, this palette offers high definition coverage and color correction for a satin finish.Make Up For Ever 5 Camouflage Cream Palettes: These five different palette options are curated to match your skin tone needs.NYX Color Correcting Palette: Armed with 4 color correcting shades and 2 skin toned shades, you’ll be sure to find your match.Pure orange is great for deep African American skin tones. Think blues, deep purples, or grey tones found in under eye circles, veins, post-blemish marks, shadows, or bruises. Orange/Salmon: Apricot or peach concealers combat darkness on deep skin tones.Great for letting true eyeshadow colors shine through. Lavender: Opposite of yellow/green on the color well, lilac concealers neutralize sallowness or warm undertones.Green: Like extreme sports, green concealers cancel out extreme redness, whether that be from rosacea, blemishes, etc.Yellow: Probably the most versatile concealer color, yellow concealers cancel purple tons and neutralizes mild to moderate redness.For those blessed with pale complexions, use a pink toned concealer to add rosiness and liveliness to your skin. What is the right concealer color for me? ![]() So pull out your color wheel ladies, we’re going to have an amazing ride: The basic idea is that opposite colors cancel out. So today, let's talk about how we can play with colors to perfect your skin and brighten your complexion. One of the first lessons in any makeup artistry class is color.
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