Max Factor CC Concealer Stick for Dark Spots, Light Skin, Pink, 3.4 g

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Green: Williamson says you’ll typically find green used in color-correcting primers. “They're used to balance redness in the skin,” she notes. “So [they're for] someone with fairer skin or a medium complexion that has a lot of redness or pinkness to the skin who wants to tone it down, so it matches the rest of their body." You can also sometimes find the color used in spot treatments, to cover redness from breakouts or other small, inflamed areas. Orange cancels out blue, which means this colour corrector can be used to cover up any bluish undertones in your skin. They are more suitable for darker complexions and can be replaced with a peach for slightly dusky skin tones. 3. Pink colour corrector: When colour correcting dark circles, start by applying the right colour corrector shade for you on clean skin and blend it in. Top it up with a regular concealer, closest to your skin tone, and blend everything together. Follow this up with a foundation with your choice of coverage.

For a color corrector that stays put for hours on end, you can’t go wrong with the Makeup Forever Ultra HD Underpainting Color Correction Palette. It comes with a few shades of beige and the option of either lavender or green (depending on the palette you get). Though it doesn’t come with an applicator either, this palette glides well and smooths out easily under the eye area. At first glance, our tester admitted that she was worried the formula would be too powdery and hard to work with. To her surprise, however, the texture was creamy, malleable, and hydrating. In fact, it settled “nicely” on her skin, leaving behind a finish free from creases or fine lines. Keep in mind that the formula is buildable, but if you use a lot, it can end up being too pigmented. Our advice: Take it little by little and blend everything out before going in for more.Blue. This shade neutralizes orange tones. It’s not common, but it’s a good choice if you have a cool, deep skin tone and need to neutralize warmth. It’s also useful as a mix-in if your foundation is too orange. Peach: A peach corrector is used to minimize blue undertones for light-to-medium skin, especially for under eye circles. "Those circles peaking through are actually blue. If you have darker skin, you can use orange for this purpose," says celebrity makeup artist Katie Mellinger. Dealing with redness, dark spots or dark circles and feel like your foundation and concealer still won't give you the coverage you want? Try incorporating a color corrector into your routine. Color-correcting concealers are designed to neutralize skin imperfections like redness, sallowness and general discoloration. And while some mild skin discoloration issues can often be covered with foundation and a classic concealer, wearing a color-correcting concealer underneath your foundation can give you the complete coverage you’re looking for. 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.

Blue: A blue color corrector can be used to adjust makeup that's too warm, Williamson adds. Say you have a foundation that you bought right after your most recent beach vacation but have since lost some of your tan. You can add a couple of drops of a blue color corrector to neutralize and tone down the orange hues in the formula so it better matches your skin. Yellow. If your undereye circles are more purple than blue, a yellow corrector is the right choice. It can also minimize red tones, although not as dramatically as green would. That said, it often suits those with very yellow or olive undertones better than other correctors. No makeup technique is completely fool-proof and you may end up making mistakes with colour correctors as well. Here are some of the mistakes to watch out for:The key to a seamless finish that doesn’t peek through foundation boils down to the product you're using. You’ll likely need a green, a red, and a peach to complete your kit, but the rest of the process is pretty foolproof. Just use a small amount of product on the area that needs to be camouflaged, let the product dry down (this is important, people!!), and then proceed as normal with your concealer.

Morgan Leigh is a professional makeup artist based in New York City. You can also find her working on hair and makeup for weddings in and around the New York area. The key to an even complexion when applying a color corrector is having well-moisturized skin. "Gently press the color where needed and top with foundation and/or concealer. I'd do this using a blending sponge to ensure a seamless application and coverage," shares Leigh. Next, apply foundation or concealer over the corrected area. "Whichever you choose will depend on how much coverage a blemish might need, as well as how much coverage you feel the rest of your skin needs," they explain. "It's best to apply these layers of makeup thinly and in a patting motion with a sponge or a finger."

1. Colour correcting - Explained

The red and yellow combine to make the perfect saturated orange corrector while adding a bit of white to the pink shade will create a lavender-pink that effectively counters sallowness. Shades like mint and peach will work on their own to counter redness or blue circles. Purple. Purple neutralizes yellow or sallow tones. Most purple color correctors are actually lavender, so they can also brighten the skin. Add a bit of gold or silver, and you can suddenly enjoy a highlight effect, too. The formula is a little oily, so setting it with powder is a must. Full. Heavily pigmented correctors like E.l.f.’s Camo Color Corrector can adjust spots of vivid discoloration, like pimples, bruises, or very purple dark circles. A little goes a long way, and you can also dilute them in regular concealer or foundation. Use a detail brush to apply the color corrector directly, and only, over the discolored area," they advise.