Hi,
Color corrector is makeup products which are useful for camouflaging
any flaw or unevenness in the skin. No one has a perfect skin, pigmentation, redness,
acne, dark circles, birthmarks and scars are to name a few issues. So with
these color corrector we can counteract the flaws and neutralize them to flaunt
a flawless skin.
What is difference in Color Corrector and Concealer?
Concealers are flesh colored; they match exactly as the skin
tone. These are more pigment and concentrated form of a foundation (in a way).
While Color Corrector are of different colors, mostly found in orange, pink, purple,
yellow and green colors.
As for functionality, concealers conceal any flaw while
corrector will neutralize the effect of the flaw and helps in better concealing
the problem area.
The concept of Color Correction is majorly based on Color
Wheel.
The Color Wheel Theory:
Without getting into
the details of color wheel theory, I would try and explain the concept which
applies to color correction.
In a Color Wheel there are few colors arranged in a circle
form. It basically has three parts :
Primary colors: Red, yellow and blue. In traditional color
theory (used in paint and pigments), primary colors are the 3 pigment colors
that cannot be mixed or formed by any combination of other colors. All other
colors are derived from these 3 hues.
Secondary Colors: Green, orange and purple. These are the
colors formed by mixing the primary colors.
Tertiary Colors: Yellow-orange, red-orange, red-purple,
blue-purple, blue-green & yellow-green. These are the colors formed by
mixing a primary and a secondary color. That's why the hue is a two word name,
such as blue-green, red-violet, and yellow-orange.
Color Schemes:
There are two types of color schemes:
Analogue Colors: The colors which are placed side- by-side on
the color wheel. These are basically hues of same color or two colors. These
are not contrasting each other rather they are harmonious.
Complimentary Colors : These are colors which are directly
opposite to each other in color wheel. When placed side-by-side they enhance
each other and look more bright and vivid. These have maximum contrast.
Use of Color Wheel in Makeup:
- Color wheel can be used in beautifully in makeup by creating
different eye makeup looks using these color schemes. Contrasting eye shadow
colors with the outfit or by playing safe my using analogue color schemes. Options
are endless.
- Second major use is finding complimentary colors for
different eye color. Like which eye shadow/ liner colors suit blue eye or which
would compliment brown eyes better.
- But the major use of color wheel comes as in form of Color
Correction.
Use of Color Wheel in Color Correction
This concept is based on Complimentary Color Scheme. These colors
when placed side by side complement each other but when they OVERLAP they
counteract each other or as we say neutralize.
The basic colors available as Color Correctors are:
- Salmon / Peach / Orange
- Green
- Purple/ Lavender
- Yellow
- Blue
Salmon / Peach / Orange Color Corrector are used to
counteract the undereye darkness. The under eye area has a very thin skin and normally
dark circles have a tinge of blue or purple undertones to them. By applying
these peachy or orangey color on them will take away the blue/purple tinge.
This is by far the largest used corrector. For choosing the correct shade the
broad guidelines are – fairer you are lighter shade of orange u will pick ,
example very fair n fair skinned people should pick Salmon color, Medium color skinned
should pick peachy color and darker or wheat-ish complexion beauties should
pick orange (or for that matter even pink) color corrector.
Green Color Corrector is second most important corrector. These
are especially good for people suffering with Rosacea or red skin conditions.
Green color neutralizes redness, so it’s good for any red acne bump. Just apply
tinniest amount on top of the acne and blend it with a patting motion, then
cover it with a flesh colored concealer or the foundation, depending on the
coverage you need.
Purple/ Lavender Color Corrector are good for people with very
yellow undertones. Normally people like from South – East Asia have a very
prominent yellow undertones to their complexion. These purple / lavender
colored correctors are great “pick me up” for these types of skin tones. It overall
brightens the complexion. These are even beneficial for covering up yellowish
kind of olive bruises.
Yellow Color Corrector are good to cover Brown pigmentation
on skin like hyper pigmentation, age spots and sun spots. These are also good
for covering Blue – Green bruises on skin and even tattoos.
Blue Color Corrector are used to counteract orange tints
in the skin. These can be even applied under eyes for very dark skin tones.
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 suits someone and
another suits other.
- But generally talking about Indian skin tones having a
peachy/ orange corrector is a good option if you have very dark circles like
mine. 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 with
skin redness either as Rosacea or red acne.
- Yellow corrector is not required if you have a concealer.
Generally concealers are yellow based and do pretty good job in concealing
pigmentation as yellow corrector.
- Rest colors should only be bought under very specific circumstances
and or can be completely avoided.
Corrector available in market:
- NYX
- MAC
- Bobbi Brown
- Makeup Forever
- Coastal Scent
- Eve Pearl
- Ben Nye
Application Techniques:
- Always stick to – less is more concept. Apply tinniest
amount and blend well.
- I prefer using finger tips as the heat from fingers melts
the product into the skin and blend better.
- You can even use a small brush like a concealer brush to
apply and blending brush.
- Always top corrector with a concealer and / or foundation
and top it off with a powder to set it. (will discuss more in future posts)
DIY :
Stay Beautiful :)
Shweta
