

Consider the formulationsīecause a color corrector can come in the form of a concealer, primer, powder, or cream product, it can be tricky to choose which formula is best for you. So, as a rule of thumb, green cancels out red (see: redness, rosacea, and acne on light skin) yellow cancels out purple or dark shadows on olive or tan skin peach cancels blue or purple shadows on medium skin tones pale pink brightens blue-toned spots on fair skin (see: under eyes) lavender neutralizes yellow tones deep orange/red masks hyperpigmentation on dark skin tones. (2) what you need to correct, like dark shadows, yellow tones, or redness and (3) the right shades to use to get the job done. Makeup artist Sir John has explained to Cosmo that you need to identify a few things before you begin color correcting: (1) the area you need to correct, whether that’s under your eyes, around your nose, etc.
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I also referenced tips from makeup artist Sir John (hiiii, Beyonce's MUA) on which colors work for each skin concern and how to properly apply color correctors below. So, in the spirit of finding the best color correctors on the market, I did a little research and personally tested and reviewed some the most hyped formulas.

The best way to think about color correcting when it comes to makeup is to picture the color wheel: When you combine opposite colors on the wheel, they cancel each other out (i.e., green cancels out red, yellow cancels out purple, and so on.). And the best part? Color correctors come in a slew of formulas, including concealers, face primers, and setting powders, so you can choose whichever makeup product is best for you. That's how I discovered color correctors-i.e., the quickest, easiest product to neutralize discoloration from redness, undereye bags, dark spots, and so much more. Yet because acne, dark circles, hyperpigmentation, and other fun skin ~stuff~ are a thing, that's not always possible.

In an ideal world, I would have perfectly even, bright, smooth skin.
