Colour Correcting 101.

Sometimes even a good concealer can't help you get rid of discolouration on your face. Through layers of built up concealer, you can see acne scars or grey dark circle peeping. That is when you need some colour correcting. 

What is colour correcting?

Colour Correcting is rectifying any discolouration on your face due to pigmentation, dark circles or acne scars. It is applied after primer and is followed by foundation. It counteracts the discolouration and helps you get flawless skin

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How to pick the right colour?

Colour correcting is based on the colour wheel. Firstly, you need to identify the areas of discolouration or dark patches on your face. After that you need to find the opposite shade of the discolouration according to the colour wheel. 

That is the colour you need to use to get rid of that particular discolouration.

Example:

Blue is corrected by Orange.

Types of Colour Correctors:

Peach colour corrector: corrects dark Circles, pigmentation and acne scars for people with a light skin tone.

Salmon colour corrector: corrects dark Circles, pigmentation and acne scars for people with a dark skin tone.

Green colour correctors: covers redness, blemishes and acne scars.

Lavender colour correctors: brighten the skin and get rid of pale yellow skin.

Yellow: corrects purple under eyes circles, blue bruises and veins.

How to apply colour correctors?

Once your primer has settled in, you are good to go. Applying the colour corrector with your fingers may seem a little messy but is surely a better option. When you apply it with a brush, it may get layered and difficult to blend. Thin layers work best, but if you feel the need for some more product, build it up little by little. The next step is applying your foundation. Applying the foundation using a beauty blender or makeup sponge is the best choice as a brush could move or remove the colour corrector. We definitely don't want that right? 

Is it the same for everyone?

Just like each one of us is different, so is our skin. The intensity of under eye bags, spots or acne marks differ from person to person . Not everyone needs colour correcting. But if you do, you must  understand your skin tone, its requirements and accordingly pick the colour corrector. Use only what your skin needs and get closer to achieving that perfect base.



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Foundation only(left), Foundation with colour corrector(right)

Foundation only(left), Foundation with colour corrector(right)

Photography by Shivam Bhatt.