Flawless skin is the dream of many women. When it comes to covering up imperfections, concealer is an absolute lifesaver. However, it is not always enough. We'll tell you how to get rid of pimples, dark circles under the eyes,red skinand other skin irregularities can be easily removed using the “color-correcting” method.
Was ist Color-Correcting?
Color correcting is a make-up technique based on the principles of color theory. Complementary colors that are opposite each other on the color wheel neutralize each other. Red and green, for example, are complementary. And the same principle applies to color correction with makeup. Redness, pale complexion and dark circles under the eyes can be perfectly concealed with their complementary color. Correction pens in different colors are used.
Color correcting: Which color works for what?
There are now correction pens in so many shades that it's easy to get confused. Basically four colors are used: green, orange, purple and yellow. You don't need anything more. We have summarized below which color helps for which problems.
Redness can be covered with green concealer
If you have red skin, you may want to hide from the world and stay home all day - but that's not necessary. Also who underpermanent skin problemssuffers, you shouldn't do without make-up. With the help of a green concealer you can wonderfully neutralize redness, regardless of whether it is inflamed pimples, red cheeks or chronic skin conditions such as rosacea.The right make-up for rosaceaBy the way, it should also score points with high tolerability so that the symptoms are not aggravated.
Orange/peach can be used to hide dark circles under the eyes or age spots
Brown spots can appear after pregnancy or can be caused by the sun. Such pigmentation disorders can be easily covered with orange or pink. Since dark eye shadows have a bluish hue, peach and orange tones are also perfect. Depending on your skin tone, you can choose peach, salmon or coral. Apricot is ideal for light to medium skin tones. To give the area under the eyes freshness and radiance, wear the traditional nude color even after foundationConcealer in the shape of an inverted triangleon.
Yellow neutralizes blue or purple veins
Have you had a sleepless night or a very stressful time? You can magic away tiredness with a yellow concealer. This complexion brightening color corrector gives your skin warmth and a natural, healthy glow. Because yellow concealer contains shades of red and orange - the complementary colors of green and purple on the color wheel - it not only provides good coverage for dark circles under the eyes, but also a great way to eliminate purple discoloration on your cheeks, forehead, chin, and almost anywhere Neutralize areas where you have purple spots to hide. Yellowish concealers are also good for concealing brown pigment spots.
Purple conjures up a fresh glow
A purple concealer makes tired, slightly yellow-tinged skin shine again. Simply apply it anywhere your skin could use a little extra refreshing. For most women, this is the edge of the face – forehead, jawline, bridge of nose.
Apply colorful concealer before or after foundation?
If you've only ever used nude concealer, you're probably used to applying it after foundation. However, colorful correctors - including green concealers - should be used before foundation and traditional concealer. Once you cover up blemishes with one or more concealer colors, you no longer need to apply as much foundation and concealer afterwards to avoid a cakey effect.
How to use color correcting correctly – instructions:
Step 1:Prepare your skin for makeup with a primer.
Step 2:Conceal skin irregularities with the colorful correction pens:
– Green is applied selectively to pimples, in the area of the nostrils or large areas on red cheeks.
– Dab orange around the under-eye area.
– Purple is placed on the outer edge of the face (or where the skin appears yellowish).
Step 3:The resulting clown look is blended with a damp make-up sponge.
Step 4:Then use your fingertips to spread foundation onto your forehead, cheeks, nose and chin and blend everything well with a kabuki brush.
Step 5:Apply a cream concealer under the eyes in an inverted triangle. Then gently blend the concealer with your ring finger or a small brush until no more transitions can be seen.
Step 6:Set your makeup with powder.
