Top Tips on Applying a Correcting Concealer

Summary: If you are a newbie at the whole color correcting thing then you have just reached the right place. Read on this article to find out about the correct way of applying it and some of the basic rules and tips.

If you are a makeup lover, you might have come across the term color corrector, as you scroll down the makeup tutorials on social media or turn the pages of a fashion magazine. Color correcting is a new trend of hiding your blemishes and dark areas of your face by wearing concealer in every shade of the rainbow. Here is a guide on how to apply a correcting concealer, along with some additional tips for choosing the right color from the color correcting palette.

Color correcting is all about concealing the imperfections on your face. This technique of concealing has been used by make-up artists for years but has recently become a mainstream practice. It is based on the color corrector palette wheel, which determines which concealer will work the best on your spots. The colors that are placed opposite in the color wheel work on each other and cancel out. For instance, the green concealer will even out the zits, while the purple concealer, which is present opposite to the yellow one will minimize yellow spots and the orange concealer will work the best on blue dark circles. This theory will help you to make the corrector work the best.

Some basic rules

• The key rule here is to use the appropriate hue from the concealer palette to cover blemishes and them applying your foundation by light patting over the color. 

• When concealing dark circles with an orange or pink concealer, you should apply your regular concealer over the bright pigments and then tap down the makeup with a beauty blender.

Different types of concealer color correctors

• Green concealer: Since green is the opposite color of red, it is used to conceal redness, rosacea, and acne scars. The green concealer from the Forever 52 concealer palette gives you an even base for applying the foundation by hiding unwanted redness.

• Orange concealer: This one is ideal for people with a dark skin tone with blue dark circles. It helps to conceal uneven undertones. You should avoid this color if you have lighter skin and go for a peach one instead.

• Pink concealer: Pink concealer is used by people with a lighter skin tone. It is usually salmon or peach in tone, created with a mix of red, yellow, and orange hues. It is best for hiding dark circles on lighter skin tones.

• Yellow concealer: This one from the color corrector palette is used to conceal any blemish that has a purple tone, like bruises, veins, and under-eye circles. These imperfections can perfectly be hidden with a yellow color corrector.

• Purple concealer: This concealer is perfect for tackling yellow undertones and brightening the skin. A purple primer can be used to remove yellow tones from your entire face or can be used as a spot concealer to hide yellow spots.

Some additional tips for applying a color corrector

• The first thing is to choose the right hues from the Forever 52 concealer palette that is suitable for your skin tone. The effectiveness of the corrector will depend upon the selection of the right tone that perfectly matches your blemish. The basic thing to remember here is that orange corrector is for dark skin and peach is most suitable for lighter skin tone.

• The color corrector should always be applied in thin layers since a thick layer can show through your foundation. 

• Avoid using colors from the concealer palette that you are in no need of. A color concealer is only to be used on blemishes that are very strong in appearance. A regular concealer can be used for less noticeable blemishes. 

• A makeup sponge or a beauty blender should not be used to apply the corrector on the skin. Neither should you brush the colors all over your face since it will undo all the work that you have done and can move the pigment in the wrong areas.

To conclude

Remember that a color corrector is only for enhancing your skin and not for hiding it. Hence, it should be used sparingly to let your face shine its natural glow. Also, keep in mind that concealer palette price plays a major role. Pick out the palette that can give you the maximum benefits at the right price.

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