Makeup before and afters – how do they get their skin looking so even and flawless? Well, we are here to tell you that it isn’t just down to a good skincare routine but instead, colour correcting.
Colour correcting has been a concealing technique in the industry for years, helping to correct and conceal specific skin concerns. Available in a range of pastel colours, colour correctors help to neutralise any unwanted tones on the skin and as a result, create the flawless base you desire. Whilst the rainbow of colour may seem daunting, we have broken down how to master colour correcting and the shades you need in your kit to execute any look.
Green Colour Corrector
Working best on fair to mid skin tones, green colour correctors are ideal for neutralising any redness. Whilst it may appear ashy on olive and darker skin tones, it is the perfect shade to calm the intensity of redness that may have been caused by rosacea or pigmentation. Apply it directly on blemishes, rosacea or redness for maximum effect.
The products we recommend:
Dragun Beauty DragunFire Color Corrector Green
Peach/Orange Colour Corrector
Either peach or orange is perfect for cancelling out any grey or blue undertones in the skin. Working best with darker skin tones, it helps to cancel out any discolouration and adds warmth to the area. With discolouration on darker skin tones appearing around the eyes or mouth, blending a peach or orange corrector in these areas will work wonders underneath your foundation.
The products we recommend:
L.A. Girl ProConceal HD Concealer Peach Corrector
L.A. Girl ProConceal HD Concealer Orange Corrector
NYX Professional Makeup Conceal Correct Contour Palette Deep
Purple Colour Corrector
Those with a slightly cooler, yellow undertones will benefit from using a purple colour corrector to counterbalance any pigmentation and dullness in the skin. When applied to areas that need brightening such as the chin, cheeks, or forehead, violet and lilac tones help to lift and illuminate the complexion.
The products we recommend:
NYX Professional Makeup Colour Correcting Palette
Stila One Step Correct Kitten Skin Tone Correcting & Brightening Primer
Yellow Colour Corrector
The perfect shade for concealing and cancelling out any purple tones, veins, or under eye circles on fairer skin complexions.
The products we recommend:
L.A. Girl ProConceal HD Concealer Light Yellow Corrector
Red Colour Corrector
Don’t be alarmed by the vibrancy of red correctors, it’s the perfect shade for cancelling out discolouration on darker skin tones with green & blue-ish undertones. Apply under the eyes, jawline, upper lip and cheeks before blending, to prep the perfect base for flawless foundation.
The products we recommend:
Urban Decay Stay Naked Colour Corrector Pure Red
NYX Professional Makeup Conceal Correct Contour Palette Deep
L.A. Girl ProConceal HD High Definition Concealer Reddish Corrector
Pink Colour Corrector
Often in a salmon or peach-pink tone, pink colour correctors are blended and combined from a mix of red, orange, and yellow hues and as result cancel out any blue, green, or purple tones under the skin. Effectively working on lighter skin tones, pink colour corrector is best for hiding any under eye circles.
The products we recommend:
White Colour Corrector
Whilst it may seem odd, white colour corrector is used to brighten and illuminate the skin, thinking of areas that naturally require brightening such as the inner corners of the eyes or as an eye base to make colours pop.
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