Correcting concealer is used before your regular foundation or concealer to neutralize specific skin discolorations, making your base makeup look more even and natural.
Using correcting concealer involves applying a specific color hue designed to counteract an opposing color on the skin, and then layering your regular base makeup over it. The approach differs slightly depending on what you are trying to cover.
Basic Rules for Applying Correcting Concealer
According to The Basic Rules (08-Jun-2016), the fundamental steps for using correcting concealer are:
- For covering blemishes: Use the appropriate hue color corrector (like green for redness) directly on the blemish.
- Applying base over blemishes: Lightly pat your regular foundation on over the correcting color you applied to the blemish.
- For covering dark eye circles: If using orange or pink correctors (which are effective for many undertones of dark circles), apply your regular concealer over these bright pigments.
- Blending dark eye circles: Tap the makeup down with a beauty blender to seamlessly blend the layers.
Applying Corrector Based on Concern
The specific color you use depends on the discoloration you wish to neutralize. Here's a simple breakdown based on common uses and the provided reference:
- Redness (like blemishes or acne): Use a green color corrector.
- Application: Apply green corrector lightly to the red area.
- Follow-up: Lightly pat your foundation over the green corrector.
- Dark Eye Circles: Often require orange or pink correctors, depending on the undertone of the dark circles (orange/peach is common for blue/purple tones, pink for lighter blue/purple tones).
- Application: Apply the orange or pink corrector to the dark area under the eyes.
- Follow-up: Apply your regular concealer over the orange or pink corrector.
- Blending: Tap the layered makeup down gently with a beauty blender for a smooth finish.
By following these steps, you can effectively use correcting concealers to create a more balanced canvas before applying the rest of your makeup.
