I know every girl in 2016 has been on Pinterest, Tumblr, Facebook, and YouTube and seen a lady or man literally paint their faces with green, purple, yellow, etc. If you’re anything like the majority, then the common thought going through your head is “What in the world are they putting on their faces and why?!” It’s concealer, and it totally has a purpose. I explain further in this post, so don’t worry, I got you.
Here are some concealers you should use when trying to cover up that not-so-glamours addition on your face.
Green: Redness
- Generally applied in areas where redness is present on the face.
- Rosacea
- Present acne
- Irritated skin
- Sun burn
Orange/Peach: Darkness
- Used for “lightening” darker areas on the face to even out for a smooth complexion
- Dark circles under eyes
- Scars from past acne
- Tattoos
- Moles
Purple: Dull Skin
- Used to brighten complexion where it may be lacking a healthy glow, or to cancel out unwanted yellow or greyish tones.
- Jaundice
- Dull skin
Yellow: Highlighting
- Most commonly used for attracting light to areas on the face for olive to deep skin tones. This shade should be 2 to 3 shades lighter than your natural shade. (Top of the cheek bones, under the eyes, bridge of the nose, middle of the forehead, and chin).
Brown: Contouring
- Used to create shadows on the face so that it can make the highlighted parts of your face stand out more. This shade should be 2 to 3 shades darker than your natural skin tone. (Underneath cheekbones, perimeter of hairline, both side of the nose, underneath jawline).
I’ve probably said this before in previous posts, but I cannot stress the importance of blending. In order to achieve a flawless look apply the unnatural colors first, (purple, peach, green) blend, and layer with a concealer that is the same as your skin tone. After that, cream contour and highlighting can be applied and follow up with a setting powder for both. Be sure to blend each and every color you apply to your face to get the most natural out come. You can use a damp sponge, or brush, whatever you prefer. A great product to practice color correcting is NYX Cosmetics Color Correcting Palette ($12) It is inexpensive and works phenomenally. I would recommend using ELF Flat Foundation Brush ($2) to apply to the face and blend with a damp sponge. I hope this post helps clear up any confusion you guys had on the subject. Please comment, like, share and send me suggestions.
