Green, purple, orange, yellow…. Colour correctors can seem a bit daunting, and more like clown makeup than something that’s daywear-appropriate, but these nifty shades can be used to hide a multitude of flaws. So how exactly do they work?
Concealer palettes work on the same principle as the colour wheel – complementary colours, or colours that appear opposite from each other on the colour wheel, balance each other out. This means that if you have any discolouration on your face, using the opposite colour will help to even out your skin. So what is each colour used for?
Purple
The lavender shade is used to cover any yellow tones on your face. This is great for covering any bruising or improving a sallow complexion.
Green
Appearing opposite red on the colour wheel, green is used to cover any redness on the face. This is perfect for people who suffer from rosacea or for covering up blemishes.
Orange & Yellow
Struggling to find a way to conceal those dark circles? That is exactly what the orange colour corrector is for, as it counteracts the purple tones that can appear under our eyes.
How to use them
Step 1: After cleansing and moisturising your face, apply your primer to smoothen out your skin and conceal pores.
Step 2: Apply some of the colour corrector you need for the specific area by lightly dabbing it onto your skin.
Step 3: Next, dab your regular concealer over the colour corrector, making sure you don’t rub the area. You want the colour corrector to stay in the right place.
Step 4: Continue with your regular makeup routine, such as applying foundation, making sure that you proceed with caution over the concealed areas.
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