When your skin has imperfections that concealer alone can’t disguise (such as redness, blemishes, dullness, and dark under-eyes), it’s time to bring out the colour corrector. Colour correcting is the secret to achieving an even-looking complexion, but if you’ve never done it before, it can feel confusing. Green? On your face? Trust us – colour theory always comes through.

What is colour theory?

Colour theory is about how hues appear in relation to each other. For example, if you look at red on a colour wheel, you’ll notice that green sits directly opposite it. They’re considered complementary colours, which means they can contrast or neutralise each other.

Thinking about how this works on your skin, covering a red spot with a green colour corrector can help to neutralise and reduce the look of the redness. The same is true for other colours, too. Pink, peach, and orange shades assist with reducing the appearance of blue and purple tones, like dullness and dark under-eye circles.

Which colour corrector should I use?

There’s a colour corrector for every skin tone and type of imperfection:

• Green is suitable for most skin tones, and helps to neutralise redness and blemishes.
• Pink is best for fair to medium skin tones, to brighten the look of dark under-eye circles and offset dullness.
• Peach is best for fair to medium tones, to camouflage spots and brighten the look of dark under-eye circles.
• Orange is best for medium to deep skin tones, to camouflage spots and brighten the look of dark under-eye circles.

Keep a couple of our 4-in-1 Colour Correctors in your makeup kit so you’re prepared for anything! These creamy formulas deliver colour-correcting, concealing, brightening, and hydrating benefits in one product, helping to streamline your makeup routine.

4-in-1 Colour Corrector, $18

How do I apply a colour corrector?

1. Start by applying a thin, light layer of your colour corrector to the area. Take care not to place it beyond the area that needs coverage.
2. Use a brush, sponge, or clean fingers to blend and diffuse the colour. Gradually build up the coverage, if required.
3. Allow it to dry fully.
4. Apply a concealer, skin tint, or foundation over the top, being careful not to smudge the colour corrector. Tapping, dabbing, or stippling movements tend to work best.

Why doesn’t my colour corrector look right?

When applied properly, your colour corrector should completely disappear when covered with concealer, skin tint, or foundation. If it doesn’t, it could be for any of these reasons:

• You’ve applied too much to one area,
• You’ve applied it too broadly (to areas that don’t need colour-correcting),
• It didn’t dry completely before applying concealer, skin tint, or foundation,
• The shade isn’t right for your skin tone.

Since colour correctors are designed to be used sparingly and to cover specific imperfections, our All-In-One Colour Correcting Serum is a perfect choice if you’re looking for full-face colour correction.

All-In-One Colour Correcting Serum, $26