Color Correcting 101

Are you ready to learn how to perfect your complexion? Today on The Beauty Pin we want to teach you some color theory. In this first edition of Color Correcting 101 we are going to teach you how to camouflage you imperfections. The way the color wheel works ( in terms of correcting) is the colors opposite each other on the wheel cancel each other out. Read on…

Green: Cancels RED | This is what you want to use to cancel out redness from pimples, Rosacea, Eczema, Sunburns, etc. L’Oreal Studio Secrets Color Correcter can be applied under your everyday makeup.

Yellow: Cancels PURPLE | You may have purple under eyes or bruised skin. We love to use the Ben Nye Banana Powder to set your under eyes after you conceal them to add a bit more coverage.

Orange: Cancels BLUE | Orange correctors are used to counteract blue. It is best for under eyes and bruised skin as well.

Pink: Cancels BROWN | This helps camouflage brown spots, age spots, sun spots, acne scarring, and more; it is especially helpful for fair skin tones. MAKE UP FOR EVER HD Microperfecting Primer both corrects and moisturizes the skin, which in turn is helpful for even tone. Armani Master Corrector features micro pearls which reflect light and create a illuminated complexion.

Purple: Cancels YELLOW|  Purple can help hide yellow skin tones or complexion, as well as sallowness – counteracting yellow and green tones. Smashbox Photo Finish Color Correcting Foundation Primer helps to even out and brighten dull or yellow skin.

Featured Color Correctors:Green/Yellow/Orange/Pink/Purple

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