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

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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. Colour correctors have gained a lot of popularity, especially with lovers of minimal makeup looks. Chances are, you have already spotted celebs and influencers with colourful concealer maps on their faces. But even when colour correcting has been proven to be so effective, especially if you are going for a ‘no-makeup’ makeup look, people are still apprehensive about it. After all, applying purple concealer on your face may seem like you have lost your marbles. But we are here to tell you that colour correcting is absolutely worth trying out. But before we do that, we suggest getting your research in about everything you need to know about colour correctors. While it may seem counterintuitive to put a colorful cream on the area you want to cover up, we spoke to several makeup artists who say that they regularly use color correctors to help with a range of issues. What are color correctors? Sometimes, you might have more than one issue to correct and doing so with the same colour is a big no-no. You can use a mix of colours on various sections of your face to conceal and correct imperfections the right way. Avoid using too much product at once - even while correcting blemishes. Apply, blend, and then start building up layers according to your needs. Applying too much product at once will make the colour correction look bumpy and pigmented.

Meanwhile, purple is perfect for brightening up dull skin. “Purple color corrector is amazing for sallow (yellow) skin,” says Hart. “I love using a lavender powder on top of makeup to brighten and illuminate!” Our Favorite Color-Correcting Makeup Lancôme Teint Idôle Ultra Wear Camouflage Corrector in Green Pink. Pink is a mix of red and white, so it cancels out yellow and greenish tones in the skin and can also add some brightness since it’s just a lighter version of red.Since green colour cancels out red, they are good for concealing redness, inflamed acne and rosacea. You can use this colour to cover-up any kind of redness on your face for a flawless and even foundation application. 2. Orange colour corrector: Learning how to color correct is as much an art as it is a science. It’s rooted in basic color theory, so here are the main factors to consider when deciding on the best color corrector for you. Shade

Purple cancels out yellow and is quite easily the most popular colour corrector to use. Since purple can cancel out yellow undertones and brighten your skin, it is often marketed in the form of primers to give your skin a bright and even base for makeup application. 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. 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. 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. Color correction should always be applied after skincare and before foundation and concealer,” she notes. “Using a small brush to pat on, and a damp beauty sponge to stipple is the easiest way to apply color corrector.” Which Color Corrector Should You Use? Purple Color CorrectorsWhen looking for a color corrector, try to find a formula that best suits your skin type. If your skin is on the drier side, you may want to opt for a cream or liquid color corrector. Powder and matte formulas are beneficial for more oily skin," says celebrity makeup artist Jillian Dempsey. Meet our experts 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. Who It's For: People who love a true makeup-skin-care hybrid product and/or want to streamline their routine | Finish: Semi-matte | # of Shades: Five For Mellinger, the best way to apply a color corrector is to use an appropriate-sized brush on the area that needs correction. "Then using either your finger, the same brush or another brush, blend the edges of the corrector. After that, apply your concealer on top of the corrector in a stipple pattern. This can either be done with a sponge, brush or finger." What's the difference between a concealer and a color corrector? 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.

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. For the best results with yellow color correctors, apply a small amount onto your hand and blend, blend, blend. To try it for yourself, use the NYX Professional Makeup Color Correcting Concealer Palette — it has every color you could ever need in one handy compact. How to Use Pink Color Correctors 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."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. Okay, before you apply any makeup, take a look at yourself in the mirror—natural light is preferable—and figure out where and what you want to “correct” (hey, we didn’t make up the term, but remember, there’s nothing “incorrect” about your face to begin with, k? U perfect). “ Your look can go awry very easily if you don’t map out where and what you need to color correct, ” says Sir John. “Your skin can look too light or your concealer might peek through your foundation if you use the wrong shade.” Not only did this product come with four colors to mix-and-match, but also a small flat brush to apply it. The compact size of the kit would be easy to throw into a makeup bag for travel. The formula didn't smudge and stayed in place all day. While it did diminish our dark circles, it didn't cover them completely—even with concealer over the top. We do wish this product was more pigmented to give us the result we wanted. Purple and blue concealers help neutralize yellow and orange hues, as well as correct dark spots and hyperpigmentation and help tone down overly orange skin. (Think about those times you might have gone overboard with self tanner.)“I use a blue color corrector if a foundation I have is too warm or yellow,” notes Hart. “Adding a drop of blue neutralizes and cools it down.” Try the Maybelline New York Master Camo Color Correcting Pen in Blue . What it does: Purple color correctors eliminate sallow tones, i.e. a yellow-tinged complexion. This is ideal for those who want to revive dull skin or conceal acne scars. The purple counteracts the yellow and creates a healthy, glowing effect. “Lavender correctors are great if you want to color-correct orange tones in the skin,” adds Gabbay. “In fact, using an orange corrector first under your eyes, then neutralizing that with lavender is one of my favorite tips for a flawless under-eye.”

With thread veins, spots and acne scars, the aim is to balance out the warm red tones. 'Green is great at neutralising the red in blemishes, rosacea or irritated skin, and purple will brighten and disguise any sallow, yellowness in your skin,' advises Chatterton. Just be sure to apply with a light hand, as an overzealous application will leave a dull, chalky result.When it comes to under-eye bags, the aim is to brighten those sallow tones that show through the skin. 'Peach brightens and cancels out darkness and is especially effective under your eyes,' says Chatterton. Light shades of pink are also great for highlighting. Sweep some product onto the high points of your cheekbones and inner corners of the eyes. We love the Morphe Fluidity Color Correcting Concealer . The creamy formula is perfect for disguising dark circles and boasts up to 16 hours of wear. How to Use Red, Orange and Peach Color Correctors