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Color correcting makeup has been around since the dawn of time and is the hidden secret to every Hollywood Red Carpet flawless face. It’s gaining popularity as people look to further disguise discoloration on their faces that concealer can’t handle alone. But unless you are a professional makeup artist, you probably don’t know very much about color correction makeup and how it can have an impact on your overall look. For Mellinger, the best way to apply a color corrector is to use an appropriate-sized brush on the area that needs correction. "Then using either your finger, the same brush or another brush, blend the edges of the corrector. After that, apply your concealer on top of the corrector in a stipple pattern. This can either be done with a sponge, brush or finger." What's the difference between a concealer and a color corrector?

Once you have your product, keep in mind that less is more. “Color-correcting concealer should be applied under your regular concealer,” explains Hart. “Apply it in thin layers and limit it only to the specific areas that are discolored. The next step is to use a bit of a concealer that is a match to your skin to blend and create a seamless finish.” Purple, ranging from light lavender to darker mauve, is used to brighten sallow skin or even out yellow or grey undertones. As with green, go for a lighter shade of purple if you have pale skin and a darker tone if you have darker skin. Pink concealer Alternatively, she adds, "As a professional makeup artist, I'd recommend a color corrector where there is more intense discoloration, such as severe rosacea or extreme darkness around the eyes, and similarly bruising." What to look for when shopping for the best color correctors? With thread veins, spots and acne scars, the aim is to balance out the warm red tones. 'Green is great at neutralising the red in blemishes, rosacea or irritated skin, and purple will brighten and disguise any sallow, yellowness in your skin,' advises Chatterton. Just be sure to apply with a light hand, as an overzealous application will leave a dull, chalky result.A pinky/peach is perfect for covering under-eye darkness on fair skin,” says Hart. “Pink is also really great for adding brightness to the skin.” Since pink hues counteract any yellow and mild green colors, you can use a pink concealer to brighten sallow olive skin. Yellow: Yellow correctors are a bit of a hybrid—for very fair skin tones, they can help neutralize redness, but for all skin tones, they're more commonly used to brighten up purple shadows. Or, if you have golden undertones in your skin, applying a yellow corrector can help highlight those hues (similar to why you might use a banana powder). Yellow correctors will neutralize hyperpigmentation and discoloration with blue and purple undertones. This includes your pesky dark circles, or visible veins on the lids of beauties with thin and fair skin tones. Note that this is for women with fair skin, beauties with medium to dark skin tones should reach for an orange one with a deeper undertone. For hyperpigmentation, when certain areas of your skin are darker than the rest where more melanin is produced, colour correcting make-up in peach to dark orange-red tones work well, depending on your skin colour. The best colour corrector for dark skin suffering from hyperpigmentation tends to be deeper, darker oranges, whilst pale skin will suit lighter peach tones.

Working on the principles of colour theory, these pastel shades of concealer neutralise unwanted tones in the skin, rather than simply sitting on top of them. They’ll work on pigmentation, redness, dark circles and even those stubborn lingering acne scars: all you need to do is choose the right hue. Essentially, a color corrector is similar to a primer in that it sits under makeup to prep the skin for more product. It neutralizes unwanted tones, like dark circles or redness, so that your concealer doesn't have to do as much work. Color correctors are a great step to add into your makeup routine if you are struggling with complexion concerns, such as dark under-eye circles, redness, dullness, or hyperpigmentation. “They provide that extra pop of brightness and coverage when used right before your normal concealer,” La Banco says. They also provide a good base for the rest of your makeup, hydrating your skin and illuminating your under-eyes.

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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.

The orange color corrector for dark circles should blend seamlessly with your powder or cream foundation. If the color is too deep and darkens your tone, explore a lighter hue such as yellow or a lighter shade like peach or bisque. 5. Purple Color Correction Peach: A peach corrector is used to minimize blue undertones for light-to-medium skin, especially for under eye circles. "Those circles peaking through are actually blue. If you have darker skin, you can use orange for this purpose," says celebrity makeup artist Katie Mellinger. Morgan Leigh is a professional makeup artist based in New York City. You can also find her working on hair and makeup for weddings in and around the New York area. 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 First, though, you need to choose the right color correcting formula. You can have the perfect color corrector shade, but if the formula is wrong, you’re not going to get the finished look that you want. Since these makeup products are used on the face before applying foundation and concealer, it’s important that the formula be lightweight with a satin finish, be crease resistant, and layer well. You need to be able to put your foundation and concealer on over it but still maintain that gorgeous smooth look and natural finish. If you can see your color corrector, it’s probably the wrong formula. Also, look for color correctors that have skin-loving ingredients in them. Since these are put on before any other face makeup, help give your skin some love while you are color-correcting. Ingredients such as hyaluronic acid and rose flower water are super hydrating for the skin, but still help to maintain a lightweight finish.Looking for wider instead of targeted coverage? "I’d recommend colour-correcting primers to someone with more areas they'd like to correct," says Emma. "They’re more lightweight and won't make you feel caked with make-up." Blue: A blue color corrector can be used to adjust makeup that's too warm, Williamson adds. Say you have a foundation that you bought right after your most recent beach vacation but have since lost some of your tan. You can add a couple of drops of a blue color corrector to neutralize and tone down the orange hues in the formula so it better matches your skin.