But the long term benefits are certainly something to pay attention to. One shopper said the product made a difference on their skin within three days, while even more have commented on how good the cooling applicator feels. As you will be well aware nothing creates a buzz quite like a new No7 beauty launch. The Firming Booster serum, which launched in April, amassed a 37,000 waiting list and sold at a rate of one every four seconds when it finally landed in store. Many correctors have green and purple undertones, which are great for covering up blemishes and redness, but they do little for concealing dark circles (unless they have red undertones). “Green is used to neutralize red, making it great for covering up acne flare-ups, sunburns, and rosacea,” says La Banco. If you’re specifically looking to cover dark circles, you should instead choose color correctors in shades of red, pink, orange, or yellow, as these will help balance out the blue hue of under-eye circles. “Yellow is a super versatile concealer color that brightens sallowness. It cancels out purple tones, like veins or bruises, while still neutralizing mild to moderate redness,” adds La Banco.

I truly did begin seeing visible reduction in the appearance of my dark circles in just one week,” raved another person. “The Dark Circle Corrector is the first ‘clinically proven’ treatment for dark circles, and claims to reduce their appearance by up to 30 per cent. This is tinted so it also works as a concealer of sorts and does hide dark circles if applied correctly.” It creates a noticeable difference in covering dark circles and brightening the under-eye area compared to merely using concealer, reducing any “ashy” tones, according to the tester. Buildable coverage makes layering products for the perfect color match and natural finish seamless and convenient. While we love the hybrid formula, it can feel oily on some skin types — particularly if you have oily skin. Like this article? Sign up to our newsletter to get more articles like this delivered straight to your inbox. Just like a concealer, you'll want to make sure your color corrector can hold up for the entire day. The product should not only keep discoloration at bay for however long you intend on wearing it, but a good corrector will also last consistency-wise and prevent makeup from creasing or drying out throughout the day. Look for a product that is resistant to common makeup woes, like sweat and humidity, like the Bobbi Brown Under Eye Corrector Your Questions, Answered What does a color corrector do? Interested? Yes we thought you might be. As with all their launches Boots are making big claims about the results. In trails Boots claim 80% of women saw a visible reduction in the appearance of dark circles within a week. The cream is clinically proven to reduce the appearance of dark circles by up to 30% within four weeks The colour masking ingredients however claims to deliver instant visible results.Essentially, a color corrector is similar to a primer in that it sits under makeup to prep the skin for more product. It neutralizes unwanted tones, like dark circles or redness, so that your concealer doesn't have to do as much work. Color correctors are a great step to add into your makeup routine if you are struggling with complexion concerns, such as dark under-eye circles, redness, dullness, or hyperpigmentation. “They provide that extra pop of brightness and coverage when used right before your normal concealer,” La Banco says. They also provide a good base for the rest of your makeup, hydrating your skin and illuminating your under-eyes. The serum launched at the same time as a Dark Spot Corrector (that also flew off the shelves) and in less than a month Boots had sold enough of both creams to fill the O2 Arena over four times. But Boots have a long history of causing a bit of a shopping frenzy. The cream is the result of 7 years of extensive research carried out by Professor Humbert at Besancon Hospital who identified three main causes of dark circles; thin fragile skin, inflammation and hyper pigmentation. Aqua (Water/Eau), Dimethicone, Glycerin, Isononyl isononanoate, HDI/trimethylol hexyllactone crosspolymer, Butylene glycol, Dimethicone crosspolymer, Cetearyl alcohol, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP copolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Boron nitride, Alcohol denat., Caffeine, Ascorbyl glucoside, Sorbitol, Polysorbate 20, Mica, Xanthan gum, Dimethiconol, Ammonium glycyrrhizate, Caprylyl glycol, Sodium polyacrylate, Propylene glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Asparagopsis armata extract, Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, Potassium hydroxide, Citric acid, Silica, Tetrasodium EDTA, Ascophyllum nodosum extract, Tin oxide, Sophora angustifolia root extract, Hydroxypropyl cyclodextrin, T-butyl alcohol, Panax ginseng root extract, Morus alba leaf extract, Potassium sorbate, CI 77891 (Titanium dioxide), CI 77492 (Iron oxides), CI 77491 (Iron oxides), CI 77499 (Iron oxides).

This Bobbi Brown color corrector is a very popular option and for good reason: Not only is the cream corrector infused with moisturizing ingredients to keep your under-eye area looking smooth and hydrated, but it's also waterproof, sweatproof, and humidity-resistant, so it will stay put all day. “The product didn’t create any smudging or creasing,” says our tester. “Apply in layers onto a hydrated and well-primed area and it’ll go on absolutely seamlessly.” Plus, with 11 shades to choose from, you should be able to find an option that works for your skin tone. Regardless of which hue you select, each one has a pink or peachy base, which is great for canceling out the bluish-purple tone of under-eye bags. While it doesn’t come with an applicator (it applies best when using a brush), once it’s blended you'll look well-rested and youthful in mere seconds.

Our active complex includes Hyaluronic Acid to help visibly plump skin, soothing Algae Extract and our lightening technology to target the three causes of dark circles so skin appears: This neutralizing effect and the cooling massaging applicator instantly improves dark circle appearance. This multi-shade palette offers more than just under-eye coverage. If you’re looking for something to merely cover dark circles, save your money with a simpler product. The No7 Laboratories Dark Circle Corrector has been designed to deliver fast, visible results as well as having long term benefits. Once you've chosen the best color corrector for your skin tone or complexion issue, then you'll want to apply a small amount of product on your skin (after you've applied your skincare). Place the product only in the areas you need it (under the eyes and around the nose are common) and remember that a little goes a long way. The type of product you choose will also determine its coverage — creams are usually fuller coverage than liquids. Cream formulas are often designed to be applied with a brush, whereas liquids can be easily blended with a damp sponge or your fingers, but use whatever tool works best for you. “I like to use my ring finger to pat in the product, after laying it down with a synthetic makeup brush like my favorite Real Techniques Brightening Concealer Brush,” La Banco explains. Give the product a little bit of time to set, then continue on with the rest of your makeup.