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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. So, how exactly does colour correcting slot into your existing routine? Rather than replacing your traditional concealer, your corrector should work alongside it: apply the corrector before the concealer for a truly flawless result. How to Apply : Use a small concealer brush to blend the color-corrector directly on top of the mark, then gently feather the color out to the sides to blend it in and around. We recommend the Urban Decay Cosmetics Skin Color Correcting Fluid , a liquid concealer product that’s lightweight and works instantly. Whether you consider yourself a pro or are a total novice, there’s always something new to learn when it comes to colour correcting. A secret weapon for helping disguise everything from dark circles to dullness, a rainbow of surprising tones can instantly help when it comes to blending your way to a more rested and radiant complexion. But do you know your green from your orange?

Don’t use colors that you don’t need. Color correcting concealer is meant to be used only on blemishes that are strong in appearance. For smaller less noticeable blemishes, a regular concealer will do. These expert-loved products help counteract unwanted tones, such as facial and body hyperpigmentation. Color correctors come in several formulations such as powders and creams, and they're available in various hues ranging from light pinks and lavender to deep orange and red. RELATED: Concealer Mistakes You Must Avoid Committing The Only Color Correcting Concealer Guide You Need 1. Bisque Color Correction Once you have your product, keep in mind that less is more. “Color-correcting concealer should be applied under your regular concealer,” explains Hart. “Apply it in thin layers and limit it only to the specific areas that are discolored. The next step is to use a bit of a concealer that is a match to your skin to blend and create a seamless finish.”Sometimes people have blue veins around their temples that can be corrected by using a yellow color corrector," says Gray. "You just need to use a little product over the discolored area. Do not go haywire with the color correctors or you will have a very colorful face." Ranging from peach to darker shades, orange is helpful to use under your eyes if you have blue-tinted bags. It also neutralises darker patches of blue or purple in your skin, and peach works well to even out hyperpigmentation in dark skin. When to apply colour corrector The biggest mistake you can make is applying too much of your colour corrector before your foundation and concealer," cautions Emma. "You risk the colour corrector mixing in with your foundation/concealer and changing the tone of your other products." 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.

This multi-shade palette offers more than just under-eye coverage. If you’re looking for something to merely cover dark circles, save your money with a simpler product.This Bobbi Brown color corrector is a very popular option and for good reason: Not only is the cream corrector infused with moisturizing ingredients to keep your under-eye area looking smooth and hydrated, but it's also waterproof, sweatproof, and humidity-resistant, so it will stay put all day. “The product didn’t create any smudging or creasing,” says our tester. “Apply in layers onto a hydrated and well-primed area and it’ll go on absolutely seamlessly.” Plus, with 11 shades to choose from, you should be able to find an option that works for your skin tone. Regardless of which hue you select, each one has a pink or peachy base, which is great for canceling out the bluish-purple tone of under-eye bags. While it doesn’t come with an applicator (it applies best when using a brush), once it’s blended you'll look well-rested and youthful in mere seconds. Essentially, a color corrector is similar to a primer in that it sits under makeup to prep the skin for more product. It neutralizes unwanted tones, like dark circles or redness, so that your concealer doesn't have to do as much work. Color correctors are a great step to add into your makeup routine if you are struggling with complexion concerns, such as dark under-eye circles, redness, dullness, or hyperpigmentation. “They provide that extra pop of brightness and coverage when used right before your normal concealer,” La Banco says. They also provide a good base for the rest of your makeup, hydrating your skin and illuminating your under-eyes.