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By Sophie Joaman • March 8, 2023 • 5 mins read
Colour-correcting concealers have become a huge hit within makeup over the last few years but a lot of people are still unsure as to exactly what they do and how they work.
In fact, some people see colour correctors as a professional tools reserved for makeup artists who have studied colour theory.
While this is certainly a fundamental part of a makeup artist’s work, colour-correcting concealers are readily available for everyone and can transform your makeup more than you ever imagined.
Essentially the concealer comes in various tints and shades that help to even the skin tone by counteracting and correcting hues and undertones on the skin. The result? A flawless base for the rest of your makeup.
The product works with the colour theory to neutralize unwanted tones and hues on the face that can often make the skin look uneven and dull.
Common problems that colour correcting concealers can help to cover include: skin redness, dark under-eye circles and hyperpigmentation.
So whether you have tried out colour correctors before and found them overwhelming or have never tried them but want to know more, then read on because we’ve got the best and easiest guide to getting them right for you and your skin needs.
Colour-correcting concealer works by evening out skin tone and undertones to give you a gorgeous base for the rest of your makeup.
Often tinted in various colours and shades, the colour-correcting concealer works to neutralise and counteract certain skin imperfections.
The concealer is applied after prepping the skin but before putting on your foundation and concealer. By doing this you are guaranteed a much more even base to work with when you do apply your foundation.
There are also different colour-correcting shades depending on your requirements. The process works with the colour theory in which opposite colours cancel each other out to neutralise the colour.
In this case, colour corrector concealers create a balanced harmony on the skin, so that you get that even tone all over.
For example, green concealers are used to neutralise areas of redness. Perfect if you have rosacea or inflamed skin and acne.
Purple concealer is used to fix any yellow undertones and is a favourite for many people to help brighten the skin. For anyone with lighter skin, pink correctors are perfect at hiding dark under the eye circles.
Yellow colour correctors are used to brighten areas of dull skin, such as dark under the eye circles. If you have blue or purple undertones, then using a peach corrector can also help to counteract this.
These shades are often a good choice for darker skin tones that have bluey undertones and work extremely well on delicate areas of skin such as under the eyes where these undertones show up more.
The best way to use your colour corrector is to apply it before your primer and foundation. Multiple shades can be used together, depending on your requirements.
This helps you to achieve the perfect flawless base in just a few easy steps and will get you the flawless skin of your dreams in minutes. But how exactly do you do it?
After applying your moisturiser and allowing it to absorb into the skin, use your chosen colour corrector(s) by dabbing a small amount of product onto the areas that need it the most.
Then you want to ensure that the product is blended in well to your skin with your brush or beauty blender, also allowing it to set into your skin before moving on to the next part.
Once you have blended in your colour-correcting concealer you can then apply your primer and foundation, ensuring an even coverage of foundation, blended in well to your skin.
At this point, you should notice a much more even skin tone.
Now your flawless base is really getting there, applying a little concealer to the particular areas that need it the most can help to seal the deal and give you that extra smooth skin finish.
Your concealer should be a shade or two lighter than your foundation colour and can be placed on the areas that you used the colour corrector on, such as under the eyes or on top of any blemishes.
The final step of your flawless base routine is to set your makeup with a little setting powder and a spritz of setting spray.
Applying powder to areas of your face that often become shiny throughout the day can help to control excess oil and stop it from ruining your makeup.
Oil can after-all make you foundation slip, so setting powder will keep it in place for much longer. Likewise, a little setting spray will help keep your makeup in place and also keep it looking much fresher for much longer.
Colour correcting can seem a little overwhelming at first, but by following our guide you can master it in no time.
Colour correctors are great for correcting skin concerns such as redness, dark circles and hyperpigmentation. Identifying which areas you want to correct and then using the colour wheel can lead you to the right colour(s) for your skin needs.
Brands such as NYX and Makeup Revolution are even leading the way for colour corrector concealer palettes if you are looking for a couple of shades. So with that in mind, are you ready to try colour correctors out?
