Corrective Concealing

Corrective concealing is one of the most underestimated steps of a makeup routine. It is an essential step that can change your entire face and make you look flawless.

What is corrective concealing?

Corrective concealing (or color-correction) consists of using different correcting colors that are opposite to each other on the color wheel to counteract and cancel any problematic areas.

How does corrective concealing make a difference?

Concealing any problem areas by using colors that counteract them can really help the skin look a lot more flawless. It counteracts and neutralize the spots and problems, making them a lot less visible.

What are the kinds of corrective shades and how do they work?

For makeup, there are three main correcting shades. These are, lavender, yellow, and green.

Lavender (Opposite of yellow on the color wheel): A light lavender concealer will neutralize any yellow tones on the skin such as bruises and discoloration.  

Yellow (Opposite of purple on the color wheel): A pale yellow concealer will counteract any purple/blueish tones on the skin such as under eye circles, blueish bruises, and any dark spots.

Green (Opposite of red on the color wheel): Green concealer neutralizes any red tones on the skin. Use it to neutralize any redness on the skin and any acne blemishes that have a very red tone due to the inflammation.

Always remember to apply the correcting shades before the foundation and follow up with a skin-toned concealer. Remember that these shades should only be used for color-correction, not coverage. It is recommended to follow up with another product that will hide the tones of the corrective shades. Applying foundation on top will ensure that it cancels the problems and the colors don’t show through the foundation. No one wants to have lavender/green spots on their face!