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Everything You Need to Know About Colour Correcting!
Colour correcting can be intimidating, covering your face in different colours is always scary! But it doesn’t have to be, with a few easy tips you’ll be able to get the hang of it in no time.
From covering dark under eye circles to bright red acne, colour correcting will do the trick to disguise all your skin pigmentation issues. To become a pro, firstly you will need to know the basics of the colour wheel.
The colours which are opposite to one another on the colour wheel, if mixed, cancel each other out creating a grayscale colour.
The colours which are opposite to one another on the colour wheel, if mixed, cancel each other out creating a grayscale colour.
Blue and Orange
Blue and orange are opposites therefore they cancel each other out therefore, you would use an orange toned colour corrector cancel out your dark blue under eyes.Purple and Yellow
If the circles are more purple, try to lean towards a more yellow toned corrector for the best result.Red and Green
Now for acne, blemishes or any redness on the face you will need a green colour corrector to bring down the bright red, once again using the basics of the colour wheel.
Top Correcting Products
To ensure you correct your skin properly you will need to apply your chosen corrector onto the skin before foundation or concealer. The gently tap over the product At Choice Pharmacy we have a range of colour correctors from high end and affordable brands to choose from to suit your skin discolouration needs.Pixi - Eyebright Kit
Pixi by Petra have created an Eyebright Kit in various shades to suit all skin tones. This four-colour cream palette will cover all your colour correcting issues, with two peach tones, a green and a warm salmon shimmer to reflect the light, further diminishing any darkness on the face. This product is just $30.00.Napoleon Perdis - The One Concealer
The One Concealer from Napoleon Perdis is a fantastic option for those wanting a super high coverage formula to cover intense dark circles with its peachy tone. Retailing for $39.00, this product will last you months and you will be astounded by how little of the product is needed to disguise those purple under eyes.Designer Brands - Colour Corrector
Designer Brands however if you’re looking for an even more affordable alternative, Designer Brands have a similar four shade correcting palette for an amazing price of just $12.99!
Don’t forget to head into you local Choice Pharmacy to test these products for yourself and don’t be afraid to ask the Makeup Artist about their tips and tricks! We would love to see you instore.
Written by Lauren from Choice Pharmacy Cameron Park
Written by Lauren from Choice Pharmacy Cameron Park
