White face corrector

Any makeup is a work of art.

There is not a single woman who would be completely satisfied with her appearance; even ideal beauties will find something to complain about when looking in the mirror. Wrong nose shape, wrong eye shape, wrong face shape.

So, today I will tell you, dear gossips, how professionals disguise problem skin, as well as how to correctly correct the shape of the face and visually give it the ideal outline.

Perhaps this will help some of you solve one of your important problems or will be useful in the future.

Primer

Primer is a base for makeup. It is designed to make makeup more durable. The application of foundation will be more subtle and natural. Primers even out the surface of the face and are generally an irreplaceable thing. Any primer is designed to visually minimize pores, hide fine lines, and mattify.

The base can be colorless or colored, mattify or, conversely, moisturize the skin, neutralize its shade, lighten the skin tone or, conversely, give it a more tanned appearance. The foundation fits better on it, but some bases can be used independently without foundation - in the absence of obvious skin defects.

Example of color bases:

Primer or base is not foundation. The confusion arose from the original English title. In English, both base and foundation mean “foundation, basis, base.” But if the tube says Foundation, that means it’s a foundation, and if it says Primer, then it’s a base.

In short, if a foreign name contains two words at once, then what kind of product is the latter will speak. For example: Guerlain - Meteorites Perles Light Diffusing Perfecting Primer - this is a PRIMER, a base for makeup. And if the name is: Guerlain - Lingerie de Peau Invisible Skin-Fusion Foundation - then we have a foundation.

About correctors (concealers and correct choice of color)

Unfortunately, a cream called “Photoshop” has not yet appeared on the market so that we can sculpt any face we want. On the other hand, if such a cream existed, then the same people would walk the streets. Nature has created us completely different, and what we have is worth appreciating and embellishing. And cosmetic companies are trying so hard for this!

But there are still magic remedies - correctors.

They come in different types: base correctors (primers, applied to the entire face, described above), cream correctors (applied to problem areas of the skin), pencil correctors, and so on. I won’t recommend any particular brand; similar products can be found in any store with a wide selection of cosmetics.

Concealers come in different colors, and each color works on a specific problem. Allergies, pigmentation, overtanning, thin skin or capillaries located close to the surface, even bruises - all this can be hidden with the help of correctors.

Now about the flowers.

White The color of the corrector is used to lighten dark areas of the skin or to disguise freckles. However, it must be used with caution, and is only suitable for very fair skin, or for sculpting the shape of the face to highlight bulges.

Purple pink corrector color (lavender) - copes with yellowness and greenness. Used for skin types with unhealthy yellow undertones. Also suitable for hiding bruises that are already passing (for example, after plastic surgery, when the bruise already leaves a dark yellow spot)

Violet (with a blue tint) - hides large pigment spots or unsuccessful self-tanning.

Green corrector - neutralizes redness. For rashes, allergies, acne scars, and any redness, a greenish corrector will cope.

Pink corrector. It is used for any skin tone. It can cover dark (blue) circles under the eyes, it masks veins, and covers wrinkles and age spots well.

You should also remember that for artificial lighting you should choose a foundation with a pink undertone.

Apricot corrector - (which contains more red) - refreshes aging skin, as well as skin without blush with a grayish undertone. Evens out olive (sick) skin color and gives it vibrancy if used under foundation.

Orange corrector (bright yellow) - masks very noticeable bruises or circles under the eyes, even very dark ones, which are found in dark-skinned girls.

Yellow — masks purple: dark circles, circles, bruises. Gives the skin a warm tone if needed. One thing to remember is that if you want to look brilliant in sunlight and natural light, you should choose foundations that are warm in tone, golden or yellowish.

Beige The corrector helps revitalize skin tone and even out color. Or it covers the residual effects after some problems on the skin. When masking a bruise, first covered it with the desired shade, and then masked it with beige.

Blue corrector - neutralizes heavy tanning.

How to use the corrector?

Naturally, out of necessity, if there really is a SERIOUS problem that needs to be hidden.

The main thing is to shade it well. In general, the main thing in makeup is to shade EVERYTHING well.

Apply with a finger or a brush, depending on the structure of the product. On or under the foundation - whatever suits you.

Concealers are designed to remove dark circles under the eyes; they may not cope with other more serious skin imperfections.

To disguise dark circles under the eyes or spider veins, it is better to use concealers in yellowish shades.

Important: the concealer should be much lighter than your skin tone or foundation.

They are also used to highlight certain areas of the skin, as some concealers contain reflective particles.

How to apply?

The concealer is applied with gentle movements and carefully shaded so that the boundaries of application are not noticeable. As a rule, on foundation (if you use it).

If the concealer is used as a concealer or as a corrector of some skin imperfections, then it should be applied with patting movements to the foundation, lightly powdering this area on top, and you will be happy.

Correction according to the shape of the face.

Face correction using any corrective means convenient for you (for example, creamy or powdery correctors of light and dark shades) always occurs according to the classical scheme:

Although experimenting with cosmetics is always interesting. You can also use these:

And the main thing is to shade.

However, to achieve the perfect result, you need to consider your face shape. Simple rules will tell you exactly how best to correct your specific face in order to emphasize your strengths and eliminate your weaknesses.

Round face correction consists in visually lengthening it and changing the contour of the cheeks. To do this, it is worth darkening the side parts of the face (temples, cheeks and jaw) with a blush of a natural color with a brownish tint or any other corrector (do not forget that the transition between light and dark colors should be smooth, therefore, any cosmetic products should be carefully shaded) , making the color most saturated at the chin, this will help give the face an oval shape. The main blush is applied to the cheekbones in the form of a triangle, which extends to the corners of the mouth.
The forehead, under the eyes and chin are highlighted to draw attention to the center of the face.

If you are the lucky owner oval face, then you can safely experiment with different types of makeup without fear of making mistakes. There is no need to adjust the shape of an oval face. It can be emphasized by slightly highlighting it, for example with a highlighter under the eyes and the highest points - the nose, forehead and chin.

Correction triangular face should help visually make the upper part narrow and the lower part wider. The temporal and tubercular parts of the forehead are darkened. The lower jaw line is highlighted with powder. The forehead, under the eyes and chin are highlighted to draw attention to the center of the face. Blush is applied above the cheekbones on the protruding parts, in the shape of a diamond.

Square face it requires softening of the features, namely the jaw, so that the contours are gentle. Using a dark tone, you need to darken the area at the hairline at the corners of the temples and at the corners of the jaw. A light tone is applied to the middle of the forehead, under the eyes and the tip of the chin. The blush is applied in a triangle, extending it towards the temples.

Traits diamond-shaped face softened by darkening the side of the face (cheeks) to minimize width. The forehead, under the eyes and chin are highlighted to draw attention to the center of the face. For blush, two colors are selected. A dark color is applied to the protruding part of the cheekbone, and a light color underneath.

To shorten the length elongated or elongated face, it is necessary to darken the chin and forehead near the hairline. And to make the face visually wider, the sides of the face are highlighted with powder, and blush in the form of an oval is applied to the protruding part of the cheeks.

This whole array of information may seem difficult to understand, but this is just at first glance. This is a general cheat sheet. You should proceed like this:

We determined our face shape and remembered how to correct it correctly. Further:

1. Moisturize your face
2. Apply base or corrector (if there are serious problems). For example, you can choose a color base according to your skin problem and do without a concealer as a separate product
3. Foundation
4. Concealer
5. Powder
6. Continued makeup (a cheat sheet about blushes, highlighters and bronzers will be in the next post, and then about shadows)

This whole pie should be applied to the face if there are serious defects on the skin, or if there is some event coming up, such as a photo shoot or a holiday, when you just need to look perfect.

Of course, no one will plaster like this every day.

And it’s still worth getting a couple of special brushes, separately for each product. They provide the finest application so that you don't feel like you're applying foundation with a spatula.

This information is provided in full for you to make it easier for you to decide which product you really need. Choose the most suitable combination for yourself and always be beautiful!

Unfortunately, not every woman is lucky enough to have perfect skin. However, the modern cosmetics market offers many products that can correct any shortcomings. For example, concealer is so popular today.

Why do you need facial concealer? This is a cosmetic product that helps retouch small skin imperfections, disguise bags or dark circles under the eyes, age spots, unevenness and even small pimples. Experts recommend using it to contour the face to give it the desired shape. In this case, it is necessary to combine dark and light shades of different intensities. Foundations should not be confused with concealer. The foundation evens out skin color, but does not mask imperfections.

Concealer was first introduced in 1928 by Lydia O'Leary, a professional chemist and artist by vocation. All her life she had a complex about the red birthmark on her face. One day the artist wanted to change the color of an already painted flower, and Lydia covered the image with a new layer of paint of a different tone. The color had changed and she thought why not work on changing her complexion. From that moment on, experiments began with different textures and colors, until a few years later Lydia O'Leary developed the necessary formula.

In 1932, this cosmetic product received a US patent from the Food and Drug Administration. At the same time, the first concealer under the Coverderm brand was released, known in some countries under the Covermark brand. In 1942, another amazing woman, Helena Rubinstein, expanded the palette of concealer shades, which made it possible to hide even the consequences of severe burns and injuries.

Modern concealer comes in several forms, each of which has its own purpose and area of ​​application.

Liquid concealer. This texture is ideal for sensitive skin around the eyes and lips, it is easy to apply and spreads easily. This product is practically invisible on the skin, which is why stars love to use it for photo shoots. In addition, the concealer may contain reflective particles that give the face a special shine and radiance. Concealers from well-known brands have, in addition to masking effects, healing and caring properties. In addition, zinc or other deodorizing agents are often added to concealer, which is beneficial for damaged skin. Almost all modern concealers contain vitamins and antioxidants that improve skin condition and increase its tone.

The main thing is not to overdo it with applying this liquid cosmetic product and first learn how to use facial concealer correctly. To tint the required area, a small amount is enough, which can be applied using a special sponge or simply with your fingertips. Apply the concealer in small dots and then blend with light movements. It is better to use concealer after treating the skin with foundation of the same shade. At the end of the procedure, the result should be fixed with powder.

Concealer stick necessary if the skin has a lot of rashes, pimples, freckles or there are dark circles under the eyes. The pencil allows you to accurately correct all imperfections, create a dense texture, without overloading the skin or clogging pores. In addition, the concealer stick is easy to use and is suitable even for those who do not have makeup skills. It is enough to moisturize your facial skin with cream and apply dots with a pencil to all rashes or spots. A concealer stick can also be used with full makeup, only in this case you first need to even out the overall tone of the face. A good option for a stick concealer is Urban Decay's concealer, available in eight shades.

“Makeup artists often recommend using a concealer pencil to highlight the mucous membrane of the eye, as this makes the eye open, advantageously shades the iris and brightens the whites. If you trace the outline of your eyebrows with a pencil, they will become clearer. No matter how you experiment with this product, remember that stick concealer does stretch the skin somewhat, so be careful when applying it under your eyes."

Cream concealers make the skin velvety and soft, while they can hide defects. They are also used to give the skin the desired shade, from light to tan. The dense creamy texture will mask even bright pigment spots well. You can apply such products with your fingers, a brush or a cosmetic sponge. Experts advise rubbing the concealer with warm hands, and if the skin is oily, then using a special brush. Creamy concealer often comes in palettes with a variety of colors.

Shiseido Natural Finish Cream Concealer, produced by a Japanese company, was recognized as the best creamy concealer. To mask imperfections, one drop of the product is enough; it masks almost any type of unevenness and does not clog pores. The only downside may be that it slightly dries out the skin. Another leader is the French company Clarins Instant Concealer SPF-15. Of the relatively inexpensive brands, Max Factor offers good options. The creamy concealer from the German brand ESSENSE is also popular.

Stick. This type of camouflage concealer perfectly hides scars, skin unevenness and age spots. The stick keeps the skin matte and natural throughout the day. Since the stick has a fairly dense texture, it is better not to use it in the area around the eyes. The sticks often contain oils that promote skin care. One of the best solid concealers is the Fake Up stick from Benefit. A more expensive option is the luxury Anti-Cernes stick in a gold case from Yves Saint Laurent.

Dry concealer It is made on the basis of mineral powder. It is perfect for oily skin, providing a healing effect, hiding acne, scars, wrinkles and vascular networks. Popular brands of dry concealer include Dream Minerals and Everyday Minerals. You can blend dry concealer by spraying a little water on the brush. It should be remembered that due to the drying effect, dry concealer should not be used in the area around the eyes.

Concealers come in different colors, this is necessary in order to hide certain types of imperfections. You can use one color or learn how to mix them to achieve the desired effect. The color wheel will help you choose the right shade. Some colors can neutralize others; they are located just opposite each other.

Green concealer indispensable for those who have problems with facial skin. In a matter of seconds, it will help hide allergic rashes, pimples and even small scars. Green concealer is recognized as the main red-eliminator. It makes red skin look light and a little smoky. It must be applied strictly to the problem area, since healthy skin may acquire a green tint after accidentally applying concealer. Green corrector often adds healing components, such as salicylic acid and tea tree extract, which dry out inflammation. Green corrector should not be used to mask under-eye circles, otherwise they will turn an even brighter purple color.

Purple concealer. Lilac or violet corrector perfectly hides signs of fatigue and irritation on the skin. This concealer covers yellowish bruises and spots well. More than others, this color suits Asian skin types with a yellowish tint.

Blue corrector copes wonderfully with bruises, pimples, redness and inflamed blood vessels. Blue concealer is suitable for tanned or dark skin.

Pink concealer returns freshness to the skin. This color is good for any skin type, it masks wrinkles and eliminates signs of fatigue, as well as age spots. Most often, they lighten the area under the eyes, mask brown bags and dark eyelids. It is also great for artificial lighting during photo shoots. Your facial skin will look natural with it.

Yellow concealer - Ideal for covering dark circles under the eyes. It can serve as an excellent base for the main tone. It miraculously makes dark circles under the eyes and prominent veins invisible, giving the face a warm tint. Yellow concealer, if matched correctly to your skin tone, can even help cover up tattoos.

Orange concealer Suitable for owners of dark skin, it can make the face fresh and rested, and hide bruises and dark circles under the eyes. To do this, you need to choose a concealer that is half a tone lighter than your foundation.

White color used for facial sculpting. It corrects what is already hidden by other colors. They highlight individual areas - cheekbones, corner of the eye, area above the lip.

What is concealer and why is it needed? This is a product with which it is possible to disguise all irregularities, flaws and damage to the skin of the face. Its action is similar to that of a corrector. The only difference is that the consistency of the product is more delicate. At the same time, the concealer adheres tightly to the skin, making it smooth and velvety, almost perfect.

This product is indispensable in the cosmetic bag of a modern woman. After all, in the frantic pace of life, it is very difficult to look good, especially to have perfect skin. In such a situation, concealer will hide the bruises that appear due to lack of sleep. It will also make pimples or capillary mesh protruding to the surface invisible.

Creating an even complexion is already half the success of makeup. Ideal skin is what will be appreciated first.

Concealers come in different colors. Each of them can hide imperfections of a certain skin type. After all, mixing two colors gives a completely different third. Knowing on what principle the concealer palette is designed and what to use for what, you can achieve great success in creating the ideal complexion tone.

To understand how concealer works, remember your drawing lessons. You've probably been told that by mixing colors you can achieve not only the appearance of new shades, but also other colors. Yellow and blue made green, and red and blue made purple. Makeup artists have taken note of this and have been actively using it for a very long time.

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Colored concealers: how to use

It’s clear why you need colored concealers. Each of them is able to hide a certain flaw. Let's figure out how to choose the color of concealer in a specific situation. First, it is worth noting that it can be:

1. white;
2. yellow;
3. bodily;
4. green;
5. purple (lavender);
6. orange;
7. pink.

Understanding how to use the palette of this product, you will always know what color of concealer to cover up dark circles under the eyes, and what color to cover up pimples or age spots. Read on to learn how to choose a concealer, colors, and how best to apply it to your skin.

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Concealer colors: which one is used for what

So, choosing a concealer for the face, what color for what? To begin with, I would like to write about a special color wheel that will be very useful for you. There are colors on it. Some of them are able to neutralize others. They are located exactly opposite each other. How to use this circle? Simply determine the color of the skin defect and then determine the opposite color. It will be the most suitable one for correction.

Don't be afraid that some shades are quite bold. Applied to the skin, they will look better. Your skin certainly won't turn green, carrot-colored, or purple. Concealer will only mask the color that will prevent you from creating an even and beautiful skin tone.

Violet

Lavender, lilac and purple products work well with yellow. If your skin color is this color, then this is the concealer you need. The purple product also masks bruises and age spots. With its help you can get rid of blue circles under the eyes.

Blue concealer is also used. It is able to “remove” freckles and age spots. It is also used for natural yellow skin color.

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Green

What is green concealer for? The effect of this remedy is very wide. Green concealer is used to eliminate red. With its help you can hide various spots, irritation, allergic rashes, pimples and even small scars. It turns out that this color is the most necessary in the palette.

Green concealer makes red skin look light and a little smoky. But make sure that the product does not come into contact with normal, non-irritated skin. This way it might also turn green, and you don't want that.

Yellow

Yellow concealer works on skin imperfections with blue-violet tones. If you are thinking about what color of concealer to hide dark circles under your eyes, then choose yellow. It will also make circles under the eyes and protruding veins invisible. The yellow color of the concealer will give your skin a warm tone. The face will look softer.

Orange or apricot

This concealer is for dark circles under the eyes, the color works the same as yellow but on other skin types. The same imperfections can be masked by different colors of the product. In order for your skin to look good, the concealer must be selected individually. Apricot and even carrot concealers do a great job of covering up blue skin blemishes. But they are not suitable for everyone. They will look too bright on some skin tones.

Yellow and orange concealers can even hide tattoos. But to do this, you need to choose the right shade so that it best suits your skin.

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Pink

You should be careful with this color. It masks green and blue colors. But in some cases, on the contrary, it can worsen the situation. Therefore, this concealer should be used carefully and only for those women for whom it is suitable.

Pink color can restore a healthy complexion. It is indispensable for gray and pale skin. With this concealer you can do makeup that will visually rejuvenate a woman.

White

White concealer is applied after the rest. It corrects what is already practically hidden by other colors. With its help, you can finally even out the tone of your face.

If your concealer is looking too dark or too bright in a certain area, white can fix it.

White concealer is also used to highlight certain areas.

The picture published above will help you correctly determine the color you need. Just look at which colors are opposite which ones and determine what will help you.

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How to properly apply different colored concealer

After choosing a color, it is important to determine how to use the product. How to apply concealers of different colors correctly?

Cosmetologists advise applying concealer over foundation (corrector, by the way, is the opposite). Why is this so? First, you apply foundation, which already hides small imperfections. What remains noticeable is already treated with concealer. After this, you need to apply another ball of foundation or walk over your face with powder. This will make color transitions and lines that may result after using different products unnoticeable.

Do not apply concealer with your hands, especially when they are cold. This product will be difficult to shade and will look like a stain of color. But applying the product with a brush is very convenient. The concealer will blend well and you can easily hide all the transitions. For liquid products, use a sponge.

If there are voluminous imperfections on your face, then treat them with concealer gradually, slowly. Start at the base and work your way towards the center. At the same time, do not put a lot of product on the brush.

Another tip is to apply concealer from top to bottom. This way you won’t pick up the hairs present on your facial skin, which means your face will look smooth and beautiful.

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Is it possible to mix concealers?

This can be done in order to achieve optimal results. Makeup artists also advise mixing concealer and foundation and applying the mixture to your face. This way the product will stick better and you won’t have any sudden color transitions. But this can only be done in the absence of various defects, when it is advisable to use several different corrective agents. It goes without saying that you cannot mix foundation and several different colored concealers. Moderation should be observed everywhere.

Watch also the video on how to apply different concealers. It will be very interesting. You can see firsthand how some colors neutralize others.