Color correcting makeup is a pretty magical thing and it can do wonders for the way you look. Theory is that it balances out discoloration on your skin, which leaves you a smooth, flawless complexion, even if you have to fake it a little bit. Color correcting is known to be a huge trend right now and its very important to understand exactly what your getting into first. So, without any further ado, here's everything you need to know about color correcting .
1. GREEN CONCEALERS ARE FOR RED SPOTS...
If you have acne or acne scars that look red, you need a green concealer to balance then out, This works because red and green are on opposite sides of the color wheel, so covering one with the other helps neutralize the color, helping even out your skin tone and give you the flawless look you crave. You can dab the concealer on red spots and the smooth your foundation over the top. There are various green concealers which are good and highly affordable.
LA GIRL PRO CONCEAL HD CONCEALER- GREEN CORRECTOR $2.99.
ELF CONCEALER, ZIT ZAPPING, CORRECTIVE GREEN $5.05
NYX COSMETICS HD PHOTO CONCEALER $4.99
2. YELLOW WILL COVER UP BRUISES AND UNDEREYE CIRCLES.
If you have bruises or under eye circles this concealer would do the trick for you. A yellow concealer can eliminate the visibility by cancelling out the purplish tinge. You can also use a yellow concealer to get rid of dark circles under your eyes and veins that are prominent. These are the various types of yellow concealers you can use for a flawless look.
LA GIRL PRO CONCEAL HD CONCEALER- YELLOW CORRECTOR $2.99
E.L.F COVER EVERYTHING CONCEALER CORRECTIVE YELLOW $2.99
NYX COSMETICS HD PHOTO CONCEALER WAND, YELLOW $4.49
MAYBELLINE COVER STICK CONCEALER, YELLOW 190 $4.89
3. PINK CANCELS OUT YOUR FATIGUE.
Got the signs of a late night? Bags under your eyes and a dull complexion? Choose a salmony pink color of concealer, which cancels out darkness and brightens your entire face. You can find a ton of pink concealers so experiment with them to find the one that works best best for you. These are the various pink concealers that are affordable.
4. TRY A CONCEALER TWO SHADES LIGHTER THAN YOUR FOUNDATION FOR HIGHLIGHTING.
A concealer two shades your foundation can be good as a highlighter on your face. You can apply it under your eyes and on areas you want to highlight to help lighten your face. It can quickly look unnatural if you use too much, so be careful how you do it. These are the various concealers that can be used.
5. PURPLE COUNTERACTS A YELLOW UNDERTONE IN YOUR SKIN.
Purple is opposite yellow on the color wheel, so it can help balance out a yellowish undertone to your skin. By swiping on your purple concealer, you can balance the tinge on your skin and instantly brighten your complexion. I guarantee you are going to love how this works so try it today.
E.L.F HIGH DEF HD LIFTING BALANCING CORRECTER CONCEALER IN PURPLE $8.99
6. USE ORANGE CONCEALER FOR BRONZING.
If you have really light skin, you want to stay away from orange, but it works really well for contouring and giving your skin a wonderful bronze shade. For ladies with a darker complexion orange concealer can cover dark patches on the face, age spots and hide dark circles under your eyes for a flawless finish. These are the concealers that can be used.
NYX COSMETICS CONCEALER JAR , ORANGE,
LA GIRL PRO CONCEALER ORANGE $2.99
NYX ORANGE PIGMENT CONCEALER $4.99
If you don't have serious skin issues to cover up, a neutral concealer is the one for you. It will hide little imperfections, such as small spots and a bit of discoloration. The drugstore sells all sorts of great neutral concealers so finding the one that works for you shouldn't be a problem at all. Try them all to find the one that best covers your blemishes. These concealers are like your foundation colors depending on your skin tone just to cover little blemishes and achieve that flawless finish.
