Master the colour-correcting techniques you’ve seen all over your social feed and camouflage discoloration with these lightweight colour correctors. Available in 5 shades, each complimentary color helps to cover dullness, red tones, blemishes, dark spots, under eye circles, and other discoloration for a range of skin tones. The long-lasting, lightweight formula layers flawlessly under foundations and concealers without caking or creasing and has a full-coverage, satin finish. In case you’ve never tried one before, here’s the deal: Under eye color correctors are a type of concealer containing pigments like red and yellow that cancel out the look of dark circles. Typically, these formulas are used before concealer and foundation to neutralize discoloration. There are plenty of options (and colors) to choose from, so to narrow down the most effective ones on the market, we tested 15 different formulas in The Lab, our Manhattan testing facility. Testers evaluated each under-eye color corrector on the basis of feel, coverage, and consistency before determining the best of the best. Color correctors — specifically those that are peach or orange in tone — are typically used underneath concealers or foundations to cover dark circles and shadows with blue or purple tones. You'll also want to consider the formula type, the level of coverage, and the shade. Formula Deep red-orange covers green to blue discoloration and is good for concealing hyperpigmentation in deep skin tones," adds Butler.

Peach Colour Corrector: Camouflages spots and darkness found under the eyes in fair-to-medium skin tones. What is it: e.l.f. Camo Color Corrector is a hydrating, lightweight and long-lasting colour corrector in 5 shades to camouflage discoloration, dullness and redness. Correct Dark Circle: Hydrogenated Polydecene, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Microcrystalline Wax (Cera Microcristallina), Kaolin, Phenyl Trimethicone, Polyethylene, Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) Wax, Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Tocopheryl Acetate (Ve), Phenoxyethanol, Aluminum Hydroxide, Ethylhexylglycerin MAY CONTAIN: Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499), Blue 1 Lake (CI 42090), Manganese Violet (CI 77742), Red 7 Lake (CI 15850), Red 6 Lake (CI 15851), Blue 1 Lake (CI 42090), Yellow 5 Lake (CI 19140), Yellow 6 Lake (CI 15985), Ultramarines (CI 77007) Full Coverage Concealer primary use is to create a uniform and flawless complexion by camouflaging any skin issues such as dark circles, age spots, redness, and blemishes. It is more opaque compared to other concealer levels of coverage. Master the color-correcting techniques you’ve seen all over your social feed and camouflage discoloration with e.l.f. Cosmetics Camo Color Corrector. Available in 5 shades, each complimentary color helps to cover dullness, red tones, blemishes, dark spots, under eye circles, and other discoloration for a range of skin tones. The long-lasting, lightweight formula layers flawlessly under foundations and concealers without caking or creasing and has a full-coverage, satin finish.If you're looking for a way to conceal dark circles under your eyes, using a color corrector can help. Here are some of the best color correctors that can help to neutralize the dark circles: • Peach: This color corrector is perfect for neutralizing blue and purple under-eye discoloration, making it perfect for dark circles on those with fair and light skin. Orange: This color corrector is perfect for those with medium to dark skin tones. It works to neutralize blue and purple under-eye circles, revealing brighter, more even-toned skin. Hydrating and lightweight colour correction makeup that layers well underneath foundations and concealers

After your foundation is your concealer. Here is where you will truly cover the spot. Again, as with foundation, blend gently over the color correctors to help get a flawless makeup look. All e.l.f. products are free from phthalates, parabens, nonylphenol ethoxylates, triclosan, triclocarban, and hydroquinone. All skincare is also free from sulfates.

First, though, you need to choose the right color correcting formula. You can have the perfect color corrector shade, but if the formula is wrong, you’re not going to get the finished look that you want. Since these makeup products are used on the face before applying foundation and concealer, it’s important that the formula be lightweight with a satin finish, be crease resistant, and layer well. You need to be able to put your foundation and concealer on over it but still maintain that gorgeous smooth look and natural finish. If you can see your color corrector, it’s probably the wrong formula. Also, look for color correctors that have skin-loving ingredients in them. Since these are put on before any other face makeup, help give your skin some love while you are color-correcting. Ingredients such as hyaluronic acid and rose flower water are super hydrating for the skin, but still help to maintain a lightweight finish. With four different shades included in this all-in-one Make Up For Ever Palette, it truly does it all. A signature blend of powders, oils, and pigments combine to create this creamy and easy-to-apply formula. “At first glance, I thought the palette might be a little powdery. Surprisingly, the texture was very creamy. There was no smudging or creasing at all after I applied it to my under-eye,” shares our tester. Peach Color Corrector: Camouflages spots and darkness found under the eyes in fair-to-medium skin tones Color correctors neutralize and even out different skin tones that helps provide a flawless base for applying your makeup. They can help cover up dark circles, redness, hyperpigmentation, and other imperfections. This helps reduce the amount of concealer or foundation needed for a more natural-looking finish. What is it: A hydrating, lightweight, and long-lasting colour corrector in 5 shades to camouflage discoloration, dullness and redness.

Start with your favorite makeup primer to ensure a nice grip and an all-day stay for the makeup you will be applying. Once you've chosen the best color corrector for your skin tone or complexion issue, then you'll want to apply a small amount of product on your skin (after you've applied your skincare). Place the product only in the areas you need it (under the eyes and around the nose are common) and remember that a little goes a long way. The type of product you choose will also determine its coverage — creams are usually fuller coverage than liquids. Cream formulas are often designed to be applied with a brush, whereas liquids can be easily blended with a damp sponge or your fingers, but use whatever tool works best for you. “I like to use my ring finger to pat in the product, after laying it down with a synthetic makeup brush like my favorite Real Techniques Brightening Concealer Brush,” La Banco explains. Give the product a little bit of time to set, then continue on with the rest of your makeup. Peach Colour Corrector: Camouflages spots and darkness found under the eyes in fair to medium skin tones. This multi-shade palette offers more than just under-eye coverage. If you’re looking for something to merely cover dark circles, save your money with a simpler product. Color correcting makeup has been around since the dawn of time and is the hidden secret to every Hollywood Red Carpet flawless face. It’s gaining popularity as people look to further disguise discoloration on their faces that concealer can’t handle alone. But unless you are a professional makeup artist, you probably don’t know very much about color correction makeup and how it can have an impact on your overall look.

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Consider the level of coverage you're looking for in your color corrector. There are some products that offer lightweight coverage that's sheer or transparent, and others that provide full coverage that's opaque. Shade Hydrating Concealer provides coverage for imperfections on your skin but also helps hydrate your skin. It is formulated with ingredients to moisturize and nourish your skin providing a smoother and more radiant complexion.