Makeup Tips | Simple Color Correcting Tips For Beginners

 

So while I was computer-less I decided to attempt a new series on my blog where I talk makeup tips. I thought it would be a fun way to share makeup help since I know many people learn to do their makeup through trial and error. I wanted to share a bit of knowledge and hopefully make navigating things in the makeup world a little easier for you.


Color correcting has been a thing for a long time in makeup but, it hasn't been till recently that it's had a serious revival. The recent interest in color correcting has been great for people who have had issues really covering imperfections in the past only using concealers and foundations but, I also think there are a ton of misconceptions around the practice. 

Here's a few tips for navigating your way through the world of color correcting. 

- Use peach/orange to correct darkness under the eyes: I highly recommend using peaches or oranges under the eyes. This is because it neutralizes darkness under the eyes and will not leave you with a green cast like the one you can get from using a yellow corrector or a concealer that's too yellow toned (blue+yellow= green, kids.) Another reason is that a peach or orange can help to give necessary warmth to the under eye. Sometimes when you're using a light concealer it looks too grey or ashy and that is because there isn't enough warmth. The peach/orange will brighten the undereye when paired underneath a light concealer and leave you with a healthy bright glow. 

- Also use peach/orange to cover spots of hyperpigmentation: Another great way to use peach/orange correctors is to use them on spots hyperpigmentation in order to avoid a grey cast that can be left behind when using a concealer on its own. 

- Your peach/orange concealer should be slightly warmer and darker than your complexion: This is just a rule of thumb for choosing this color corrector. I know it is common for people to see very fair people using bright orange to correct and if that works for you that's all fine and dandy but, it would be much easier for you to achieve your desired results with a shade you found by using the said rule of thumb. Fairer complexions tend to work better with more peach tones while deeper complexions work better with more orange tones. 

- Use green correctors sparingly: Green correctors are great for covering redness but out of all of the correctors it can be the hardest to cover over. Often times if you use too much green you may still get a green cast even when you go over the area with your foundation and/or concealer. So when using a green corrector a little goes a long way. Only use a small amount on the area and really dab and press it into the skin so that you can only see a mild green tint. This will make it much easier to go back over and cover. 

- Use yellow correctors to correct mild redness in the complexion: If you're just trying to neutralize out mild redness use a yellow instead of a green corrector because it works just as well on areas that are just a bit red like rosey cheeks or hormonal redness and is much easier to cover. 

- Avoid using yellow to correct dark blue circles under the eyes: Although yellow tones can be used to brighten the under eye I would generally say to avoid it. The yellow corrector can actually have the adverse effect and actually make the area appear darker. Also like I mentioned earlier if you use a yellow in attempt to fix dark under eyes it will turn the under eye green and make the darkness stand out even more. 

These are just a few color correction tips that I found to be pretty helpful when I first started playing around with the technique so I hope they help. I can't wait to share more makeup tips with you all soon.