Thanks to concealers, we’re able to
hide everything from zits and dark circles to elaborate tattoos, as well as
highlight cheekbones and eyes. You’ve probably noticed that concealers no
longer come in only skin tone shades right? Well there are many different colors
(green, purple, pink, yellow, white, etc.). Each shade has a specific issue
they are best suited to conceal. And if you have several spots on your face
that you struggle with, then understanding color correcting concealers can be a
total game changer. So keep reading to see how you’re supposed to use this
color correcting concealer guide to make troublesome spots disappear.
Green Concealers:
The color green neutralizes the color
red, which is why green concealers are wonderful for getting rid of any redness
on your face. Use a green based spot concealer to remove redness from an
annoying zit, or any acne scars. If you have widespread redness, (rosacea,
windburn or sunburn), then a color correcting green primer will be best to
significantly reduce redness and give an even toned base for flawless
foundation application.
Pink Concealers:
Okay, so maybe pink isn’t the best color
to describe this group. It’s more like salmon or peach. These are ideal for
brightening around the eye area and masking signs of fatigue. This particular
concealer color is a mixture of red, orange, and yellow hues, which are across
from the blue, purple, and green hues on the color wheel. That’s why this color
is best to combat dark under eye circles. Since it’s a great brightening agent,
these concealers also work well to cover raccoon eyes and to give sallow olive
tones skin a much needed radiance.
White Concealers:
White concealers can be intimidating
if you’re not sure how to properly use them. If you’re not careful, you can easily
end up looking like Powder from the movie… well, Powder. So, to avoid looking
like a sick hospital patient, be sure to use white concealers for highlighting
areas on your face. For instance, when you’re highlighting and contouring your
cheek bones, dab a little on your upper cheek bones, right under your eyes,
blending outward towards your ears. You can also use this in the inner and
outer corners of your eyes to appear more awake, under your brow bone for a
subtle brow highlight, down the middle of your nose and in your cupid’s bow for
a perfectly highlighted face.
Neutral Concealers:
If you’re one of the lucky ones that don’t
have too many problem areas to hide, this will work fine for you. Any regular
concealer should work to veil little imperfections or the occasional pimple.
Just choose a shade similar to your skin tone, or one shade lighter, and you’re
all set. This is also the best kind of concealer to use as a primer for making
your lipstick last all day and night.
