Color correcting is all the rage right now, and I’ve been going a bit HAM when it comes to picking up color correcting products. I’ve seen lots of comments on IG regarding what color correcting is and why certain colors are used so I thought I’d make a post on how to color correct.
Flawless skin is something most people wish to attain, but not everyone has. I know I sure as hell don’t, which is why I like to color correct for special occasions. I struggle with some discoloration around my mouth, which is more common in women of color, and redness when I experience a breakout. Plus, the designer bags under my eyes like to make an appearance when I don’t get enough sleep the night before, which unfortunately is a common occurrence. That’s where color correcting comes in.
So, let’s talk how to color correct and what colors you should be using.
Why color correct? |
Applying foundation over skin that has discoloration won’t even out your skin tone because your skin tone wasn’t even to begin with. This is why you need to cancel out the discoloration first if you want a more flawless base. If you experience discoloration and feel like your foundation looks a bit ashy or grey or as if your concealer doesn’t properly conceal your under eyes, color correcting will help. It’ll also help if you suffer from blemishes and hate seeing the redness peak out from underneath your foundation.
What colors to use |
To color correct properly you need to be familiar with the color wheel. The colors across from each other on the color wheel cancel each other out.
Purple/ Lavender — brighten and color correct any yellow tones. What I use: NYX HD concealer in Lavender.
Yellow/banana — brighten and cancel purple tones. This works best for medium/olive/tan skin tones. What I use: NYX HD concealer in Yellow and MAC’s Conceal and Correct Duo Rich Yellow
Green— for redness. What I use: NYX Green Concealer In a Jar
Red— for green toned discoloration. I don’t have any red concealers, but I’ve seen people use a creamy red lipstick and it works!
Orange tones (peach, salmon, coral, etc)— cancels out blue tones. What I use: MAC Conceal and Correct Duo in Burnt Coral
Pink— evening out and brightening fair skin tones. What I use: Becca Under Eye Brightening Corrector (works best for lighter complexions, but it still works for me without looking too intense or unnatural).
How to apply |
Apply a thin layer after moisturizing and priming your skin. It is meant to go underneath your makeup so it actually corrects your skin tone. Once applied, apply your foundation as you normally would, and if color correcting blemishes or under the eyes then apply concealer as you normally would then use a setting powder to set it all in place!
Color correcting is in fact very easy once you learn the color wheel and find products that work for you. I’d definitely recommend using a light hand and applying a thin layer when color correcting otherwise your skin can look cakey when adding all the other layers on top.
I know a lot of people think color correcting is going overboard and it’s very unnecessary because you should love the skin you’re in, but it’s fun to do for special occasions likes weddings and such when you’re going to be taking lots of photographs. I definitely don’t color correct every day, but love playing around with it!
Have you tried color correcting? Let me know in the comments below!
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