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lets face it none of us has perfect skin. and while i have a fairly even complexion, i must admit that the older i get the worse my under-eye circles have become. and i'm not alone. i'm constantly being asked by friends, family and coworkers what they should be using to help cover flaws, blemishes and darkness under they eyes. a lot of times they are trying to do with foundation alone. other times they are only using a concealer, which many times is not enough. sometimes it's not as simple as buying a concealer that's 1 or 2 shades lighter than your foundation.

so, how do you know whether you need a concealer, corrector or both?

and how do you know which color to use?

let's start with the difference between concealers and color correctors.

Concealers are meant to mask imperfections you don't want the world to see, like pimples, zits, acne and scars. They come in yellow-based colors.

Correctors are meant to correct things that are a little more difficult to cover, like dark circles and redness, to give the appearance of rested and uniform skin color. They typically come in pastel colors:

♥     Blue adds radiance to dull complexions, reduces the appearance of minor imperfections and can neutralize orange skin caused by self-tanners

♥   Green covers unwanted redness from birthmarks, rosacea, broken capillaries, acne and scars

♥   Orange conceals under-eye circles well on olive skin tones, covers unwanted blue tones (think dark circles and veins), masks freckles, hyper-pigmentation or age spots, counteracts ashiness on medium to dark skin tones

♥   Pink counteracts dull skin (highlights, brightens & refreshens), helps to soften unwanted olive tones

♥   Purple/Lilac brightens olive skin tones, neutralizes sallow/yellow skin tones, balances yellowish blemishes on most skin tones

♥   Yellow adds instant glow to the skin, creates a lightening effect, reduces signs of fatigue; helps to soften pink tones, fade out under-eye circles and when use on the eyelids can create a "blank canvas"  for applying eyeshadow

correctors should never be used alone, you should always follow up with a concealer. and remember, a little goes a long way with color correctors!

a lot of women skip color correctors and reach straight for the concealer, which won't work if you have serious under-eye circles. i'm all about correcting first then concealing. i usually apply my corrector using the "upside down triangle" method, which lifts the eye. 

what i've found is that by using a corrector first i am able to hide my under-eye circles better, i use a lot less concealer, my concealer looks less cakey and more natural and it lasts much longer.

hope these tips help!

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