Color correcting vs Concealing. What’s the difference?
Let’s talk about another elephant in the makeup world. Color correctors and concealers, do you need one or both, and how to use them. You’ve probably seen makeup in pastel colors and the thought that putting green or orange on your face can be intimidating, but color correctors could completely save your life if you need to cover ANY type of discoloration on the face. If you’re a tired mama and you struggle with under-eye circles, hyperpigmentation, redness, acne and so forth, I’m here to help you understand how they can help.
While the results seem like magic, the trick is simply a matter of understanding how different shades of the rainbow (or color wheel) cancel each other out.
Woah Woah, color what?! Yes, the color wheel. Don't worry ladies... it's simply a wheel that covers all the colors within the color spectrum. When trying to neutralize a specific color you look straight across the color wheel and that color will "cancel out" the color or discolorization you are trying to hide. Have you ever applied concealer on your under-eye dark circles or redness area and it made it just ashy and worse? Well, that's where correctors come into play, girl...using concealers was an old technique and are a thing of the past.
So what's the difference between concealers and correctors? Well, here we go...
Basically, concealers cover any flaw while correctors will neutralize the effect of the flaw and help to better conceal the problem area. Almost like BFF's...they need each other 🙂
Concealers: Concealers are always flesh-color based and are meant to match your skin tone/foundation. They contain higher levels of pigment compared to correctors and have somewhat of the same concentration as a foundation.
Color Correctors: Color correctors are different colors, mostly: pink, salmon, orange, purple, yellow, and green colors.
How to choose a Color Corrector and is it really worth investing in?
Well, there is no hard and fast rule of choosing a color corrector; everyone has different hues in their skin, and something that suits someone might not suit another.
But generally talking about medium/tan skin tones a peachy/ orange corrector is a good option if you have very dark circles. Or, Orange / Pink corrector can really brighten up the under-eye area of duskier beauties, It will really bring attention to the eyes. Medium and fair-skinned ladies who don't have dark circles to hide can avoid buying these.
Green corrector is very effective for people suffering from skin redness either as Rosacea or red acne.
A yellow corrector is not required if you have a concealer. Generally, concealers are yellow-based and do a pretty good job of concealing pigmentation as a yellow corrector. My preference is still a correcter though... but that's just me. I like the brightening a correcter can accomplish.
The rest of the colors should only be bought under very specific circumstances
For indented scars or deep dark circles under your eyes, (basically, anything that sinks into the skin) choose a concealer that is 1-2 shades lighter than your foundation. Avoid choosing a concealer that is more than two shades lighter than your actual skin color because it will appear grey.
To hide a raised blemish such as a pimple or a mole (that is, something that is above the normal surface of the skin), choose a concealer that matches your foundation exactly. This will have the effect of flattening the blemish. Using a concealer lighter than your foundation on a raised blemish, will highlight the imperfection and draw more attention to it.
Any makeup that is lighter than your skin's natural shade will highlight and raise indentations in your skin. Therefore, any makeup that is darker than your skin's natural shade will have the opposite effect, flattening out any raised areas.
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Sara was born and raised in the Czech Republic. In 2012, she moved to the US and worked many jobs but never felt fulfilled, which lead her to share her story and her passion for fitness (former fitness professional), nutrition tips (vegan) and makeup. She is also a new mom. Sara and her husband welcomed their baby boy in June 2020.
Sara is a makeup junkie at heart and decided to start her own business to help women look and feel their best. She loves supporting other business moms feel beautiful inside and out as they work to create their own destinies. You could find out more about her HERE.
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