When it comes to creating a flawless, even complexion, colour correction can be your secret weapon. Whether you're looking to neutralise redness, brighten dull areas, or simply achieve a smoother base for your makeup, knowing how to use the right shades can transform your look.
Our Super Facialist Skin Perfecting Primer is the perfect ally for your colour correction routine. With its lightweight, skincare inspired formula, it preps your skin for makeup, providing a smooth canvas that helps you achieve that picture-perfect finish. But how do you get started with colour correction?
Colour correction might sound complicated, but it's simply about using opposite shades on the colour wheel to neutralise skin tone concerns. Think of it as a magic trick that evens out your complexion before you even apply foundation. The result? A natural, radiant finish that makes you look like you’re wearing less makeup—but better.
Colour theory is the foundation of effective colour correction in makeup. It’s based on the idea that certain colours can neutralise or balance each other when placed together. Just like how opposite shades on the colour wheel work to cancel each other out.
For example, green counteracts red, making it perfect for minimising redness from blemishes or irritation.
Similarly, peach or orange tones can brighten dark circles and hyperpigmentation by balancing out blue or purple undertones.
Lavender can be used to neutralise yellow or sallow skin, creating a more even, brightened appearance.
By using these principles, colour correction helps you achieve a flawless complexion before you even reach for your foundation.
Dark Circles: Use Peach or Orange
Use a peach or orange corrector to brighten and neutralise blue or purple-toned under-eye circles. For lighter skin tones, opt for a lighter peach shade; for medium to deep skin tones, a richer, deeper orange will work best.
Redness (Blemishes, Rosacea, Broken Capillaries): Use Green or Caramel
Fair/Light Skin: A green corrector is your go-to. It balances out redness in the skin, helping to create a more even complexion.
Medium/Deep Skin: A caramel corrector will work to counteract mild red tones and boost radiance.
Dullness or Sallow Skin: Use Lavender or Coffee
Fair/Light Skin: Reach for a lavender corrector to revive your skin's radiance. This helps to counteract yellow undertones.
Medium/Deep Skin: A coffee corrector is ideal for improves dullness and discoloration.
Dark Spots and Hyperpigmentation: Peach or Orange
Use a peach or orange corrector to help balance out darker areas or pigmentation on the face, such as sun spots or post-acne marks. This helps even out your skin tone and makes your foundation blend seamlessly.
Apply Thin Layers: A little goes a long way with colour correction. Use a small amount of product on the targeted areas, and gently blend with your fingertips or a damp makeup sponge. Focus on layering gradually—you can always add more if needed.
Blend, Blend, Blend: The key to natural-looking correction is blending. Once your colour corrector is applied, take a moment to ensure the edges are seamlessly blended into the skin. This prevents any patches from peeking through your foundation later on.
Finish with Foundation: Choose a light to medium coverage foundation and gently apply over your corrected areas. The goal is to even out your complexion without completely masking the beautiful work you’ve done with the colour correction and primer.
The ultimate must-have for speedy, effective colour correction with added skincare benefits. Unlike traditional primers, our Skin Perfecting Primer is infused with skin-loving ingredients that hydrate and smooth the skin while helping extend makeup wear. The easy to use 4-in-1 formula works to brighten, colour-correct, moisturise and brighten your glow in one simple step.
A magic multi-tasker – it's is your ultimate all-in-one skincare essential.
- For a quick glow-up, mix a drop of your favourite illuminator/highlighter with the Skin Perfecting Primer before applying. It’s the ultimate trick for a dewy, lit-from-within look.
- Remember, less is more. Start with minimal product and build up if needed. This ensures a natural finish that enhances your skin rather than covering it.
Mastering colour correction is all about understanding your skin's unique needs. With the right technique and a little help from the Skin Perfecting Primer, you’ll be on your way to a flawless, radiant complexion.
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