Max Factor CC Concealer Stick for Dark Spots, Light Skin, Pink, 3.4 g

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In other words, how do you know which color corrector shade is best for you? There is a wide selection available depending on your skin tone and need. Purple and blue concealers help neutralize yellow and orange hues, as well as correct dark spots and hyperpigmentation and help tone down overly orange skin. (Think about those times you might have gone overboard with self tanner.)“I use a blue color corrector if a foundation I have is too warm or yellow,” notes Hart. “Adding a drop of blue neutralizes and cools it down.” Try the Maybelline New York Master Camo Color Correcting Pen in Blue . For a color corrector that stays put for hours on end, you can’t go wrong with the Makeup Forever Ultra HD Underpainting Color Correction Palette. It comes with a few shades of beige and the option of either lavender or green (depending on the palette you get). Though it doesn’t come with an applicator either, this palette glides well and smooths out easily under the eye area. At first glance, our tester admitted that she was worried the formula would be too powdery and hard to work with. To her surprise, however, the texture was creamy, malleable, and hydrating. In fact, it settled “nicely” on her skin, leaving behind a finish free from creases or fine lines. Keep in mind that the formula is buildable, but if you use a lot, it can end up being too pigmented. Our advice: Take it little by little and blend everything out before going in for more. How to use it: If dealing with facial redness, use a green primer and spread over areas like the apples of the cheeks, tip of the nose and chin. You can also reach for a green-tinted moisturizer, like the La Roche-Posay Toleriane Rosaliac AR Face Cream . To neutralize small areas of redness — i.e. breakouts — use a concealer. One of our favorites is the Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra Camouflage Color Corrector in Green . Blue Color Correctors

In case you’ve never tried one before, here’s the deal: Under eye color correctors are a type of concealer containing pigments like red and yellow that cancel out the look of dark circles. Typically, these formulas are used before concealer and foundation to neutralize discoloration. There are plenty of options (and colors) to choose from, so to narrow down the most effective ones on the market, we tested 15 different formulas in The Lab, our Manhattan testing facility. Testers evaluated each under-eye color corrector on the basis of feel, coverage, and consistency before determining the best of the best.Color-correcting concealers are designed to neutralize skin imperfections like redness, sallowness and general discoloration. And while some mild skin discoloration issues can often be covered with foundation and a classic concealer, wearing a color-correcting concealer underneath your foundation can give you the complete coverage you’re looking for. So, as a rule of thumb, green cancels out red (see: redness, rosacea, and acne on light skin); yellow cancels out purple or dark shadows on olive or tan skin; peach cancels blue or purple shadows on medium skin tones; pale pink brightens blue-toned spots on fair skin (see: under eyes); lavender neutralizes yellow tones; deep orange/red masks hyperpigmentation on dark skin tones. Consider the formulations Since dark circles usually have a blue or purple tint, a peach or orange color corrector like the Smashbox Becca Under Eye Brightening Corrector is ideal. What cancels out brown?

Light shades of pink are also great for highlighting. Sweep some product onto the high points of your cheekbones and inner corners of the eyes. We love the Morphe Fluidity Color Correcting Concealer . The creamy formula is perfect for disguising dark circles and boasts up to 16 hours of wear. How to Use Red, Orange and Peach Color CorrectorsRed. Red can cancel out green discoloration and can sometimes do a better job neutralizing blue discoloration in those with a deeper skin tone. Full. Heavily pigmented correctors like E.l.f.’s Camo Color Corrector can adjust spots of vivid discoloration, like pimples, bruises, or very purple dark circles. A little goes a long way, and you can also dilute them in regular concealer or foundation. This Bobbi Brown color corrector is a very popular option and for good reason: Not only is the cream corrector infused with moisturizing ingredients to keep your under-eye area looking smooth and hydrated, but it's also waterproof, sweatproof, and humidity-resistant, so it will stay put all day. “The product didn’t create any smudging or creasing,” says our tester. “Apply in layers onto a hydrated and well-primed area and it’ll go on absolutely seamlessly.” Plus, with 11 shades to choose from, you should be able to find an option that works for your skin tone. Regardless of which hue you select, each one has a pink or peachy base, which is great for canceling out the bluish-purple tone of under-eye bags. While it doesn’t come with an applicator (it applies best when using a brush), once it’s blended you'll look well-rested and youthful in mere seconds. Makeup artist Sir John has explained to Cosmo that you need to identify a few things before you begin color correcting: (1) the area you need to correct, whether that’s under your eyes, around your nose, etc.; (2) what you need to correct, like dark shadows, yellow tones, or redness; and (3) the right shades to use to get the job done.