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How to Apply Color Correcting Concealer

Cream color concealers

Truth: putting green concealer on your zits can do wonders. If you follow makeup artists on Instagram or turn the pages of any beauty magazine, chances are you’ll find a tutorial on color correcting, a much buzzed about new trend that involves wearing concealer in every shade of the rainbow. Turns out putting purple concealer on your face isn’t an act of madness but rather an ingenious way to hide blemishes. Here’s how to apply color correcting concealer to hide your perfectly cute imperfections.

What is color correcting?

Color correcting is a concealer technique that professional makeup artists have used for years and that went mainstream after social media got wind of the trend. Here, the color wheel determines which color of concealer will work best on your blemish. Colors that are opposite of one another on the color wheel cancel each other out. Green concealer cancels out red zits, purple concealer minimizes yellow spots, and orange concealer takes care of blue dark circles. If you apply this theory, then you can make your concealer work better for you.

The Basic Rules

Use the appropriate hue to cover blemishes, then lightly pat your foundation on over the color. When covering dark eye circles with orange or pink, apply your regular concealer over the bright pigments, then tap the makeup down with a beauty blender.

 
Take a peek at makeup guru Carli Bybel’s stunning tutorial, which begins at the 9:45 mark. Watch how she turns her rainbow look into a flawless finish.
 

green concealerGreen Concealer

For redness, acne and rosacea Green is opposite the color wheel from red, so it’s perfect for hiding any redness on your face, like pimples and acne scars. If you have rosacea, a color correcting green primer will help hide unwanted redness and give you an even base for applying foundation.  

orange concealerOrange Concealer

For people with darker skin tones who have dark circles under their eyes Orange is opposite from blue. If you have darker skin with blue dark circles, orange will work to help conceal the uneven undertones. People with lighter skin should avoid orange and instead use a peach color corrector.  

pink concealerPink Concealer

For people with lighter skin tones who have dark circles under their eyes Pink concealer is usually salmon or peach in tone and is created from a mix of red, orange, and yellow hues. Since these colors are opposite from blue, green, and purple on the wheel, this corrector is best for hiding dark eye circles on lighter skin tones.  

yellow concealerYellow Concealer

For dark purple bruises, veins, and under eye circles Yellow color correcting concealer can be used to cover up any blemish that’s purple in tone. Bruises, veins, and under eye circles can be hidden with a yellow spot concealer.  

purple concealerPurple Concealer 

For yellow skin tones and combatting dull complexion  Purple is best for combatting yellow undertones and brightening skin. Use a purple primer to remove yellow tones from your entire face or use a spot concealer to hide yellow spots.  

The Dos & Don’ts of Applying Color Correcting Concealer

  • Do choose the right hues for your skin. The effectiveness of color correctors depends on finding the right tone to match your blemish. Remember that orange is for dark skin and peach is for light skin.
  • Do apply thin layers!  A thick layer of corrector may show through your foundation.
  • 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.
  • Do utilize a makeup sponge or beauty blender to pat the coverage into the skin. Don’t brush the colors all over your face. This will undo all the hard work you’ve done by moving the pigments into the wrong areas.
  • Do remember that makeup should enhance your skin not hide it! So think of color correcting concealer as a fun extra step that’s to be used sparingly and don’t forget to let your natural face shine.

 

 

 

 


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carly 25/09/2020

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Ymara, Thank you for your post. We would recommend that you have a look at the colour wheel and compare the skin tone. Once you find a match then use the opposite colour to conceal. Hope this helps

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terry 09/11/2020
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ladies , I fell and fractured my nose , its been 7 weeks , i have healed but the dark circle from the trauma and blood are still there. help me what can i do?

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carly 11/11/2020

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Oh Terry! We hope you are ok now and on the road for recovery! Bruising like this will take some time to heal so please use the colour wheel according to the colour of your bruising to see what is the best way of counteracting the colour. Hope that helps :)

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Angela Miller 26/11/2020
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Hello,
Great article, very informative. But I was just wondering, I bought a color correcting makeup pallet and it doesn't have purple, but it does have a light blue. What would light blue be used for? Also, how do you apply green color correcting concealer to acne scars all over your face? My face is red all over due to this, and almost looks like rosacea. Lastly, for cream concealer, do you use a cream foundation? Can you use powder compact foundation? Any information would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!

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carly 19/12/2020

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Hi Angela, Thank you and you are most welcome! The blue is to cancel out the orange tones in your skin. However, if you are suspecting that you have Rosacea then it would be best to consult your dermatologist regarding this and also may recommend a suitable colour correcting palet for your skin that would not aggravate your skin further. I hope this helps and good luck!

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Merlyn 22/02/2021
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Great article! I'm scared to try these color-correcting concealers. Gladly I found your article. Thank you for sharing!

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carly 24/02/2021

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Hi Merlyn, thank you for leaving your comment! We are happy you enjoyed it :-)

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Sristy 26/02/2021
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This Article was definitely helpful.. Can I use this red clay concealer to hide my dark circle? Im brown

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carly 01/03/2021

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Hi there! Glad to hear you liked the article! Given the fact the dark spots and circles on brown skin have a blue or purplish tone, we suggest using orange, red and peachy coloured concealers to cancel the dark spots out. Red clay concealer should do a nice job covering those dark circles for you :) give it a try and let us know!

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Filippa 05/03/2021
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Thanks for an informative article! I struggle finding good products for this though

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