So one of my friends asked me a question involving color correcting. And I completely forgot to even consider a post about it! I think it's the foundation of makeup. If you don't know what I mean by color correcting, I will explain:
So let's say you have a skin discoloration somewhere, you are going to want to conceal them with the opposite color.
If you look at the color wheel, it will tell you exactly what colored product you will need to cover up the discoloration.
Under eye circles are the most obvious in regards to color correcting. Here are some examples of what color your under eye circles are and what to conceal them with:
Purple Undertone: straight across on the CW is yellow, so using a yellow based concealer it will hide your purple color
Blue Undertone: you are going to want to use an orange based product. This is similar to the yellow, but the orange may be more difficult to find. You can always use a matte cream eyeshadow as well.
Redness and Acne: simply use a green concealer. You may think that is bazaar, but it really works! Many companies have come out with color correcting kits, even drugstore ones.
There are brands that make concealer specifically for under the eye:
Lancome Effacernes: avaliable at Sephora, Shoppers, or any department store, 32$
Laura Mercier Secret Camouflage: avaliable at Sephora, 30$
Bobbi Brown Creamy Concealer Kit: avaliable at Sephora, 32$
Almay Wake Up Under Eye Concealer: available at drugstores and ulta, 10$
Physicians Formula Circle Control: available at drugstores and ulta, 12$
Olay Simply Ageless Concealer: available at drugstores and ulta, 14$
As for how to apply it, it is a little confusing because now you have to apply a foundation, color corrector, concealer and powder?! Well just remember to correct, even out, hide and set. So first you apply your moisturizer or primer if you wish, then you apply the color corrector, you even out your skin with foundation, you hide any other blemishes you may have, and then you set it all in place with a translucent powder or powder foundation.
Here are some good correctors:
Lise Watier Concealer Wheel: avaliable at Sephora, Shoppers 30$
Physicians Formula Color Correcting Trio (also comes in green): walmart, drugstores, 11$
Stila One Step Correct: Sephora, 36$
Thanks for reading, and I hope this helped! Any questions can be asked on my twitter or below (you dont need to join blogspot to comment)!
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