Follow these steps and kiss dark undereye circles goodbye.
* Former editor at Family Circle magazine. * Covers beauty, lifestyle, and health. * Published in both print magazines and digital outlets including Women’s Health, Well + Good, The Cut, and more. You can find more of her work on her website or check out her blog, The Daley Dose.
No matter how hard you might try to get a good night’s sleep, there are things that can keep you up (hello, stress). While we always advocate for trying your best to get more sleep, there will inevitably be some sleep-deprived days when your undereye dark circles are, well, wide awake.
And even if you do get plenty of sleep, dark undereye circles still affect some of us frequently, whether it be genetics, allergies, excessive sun exposure, or other factors that are hard to control. Below, we’ve enlisted the help of two makeup artists for their best tips on how to color correct undereye circles effortlessly.
What Is A Color Corrector?
Color correcting is using complementary colors (which are opposite on the color wheel) to cancel each other out. Unlike using just regular concealer, using a color correcting shade in a complementary color will essentially neutralize whatever imperfection you want to hide. “When you color correct on your face, you apply a complementary color over the portion of your face that needs correcting,” explains celebrity makeup artist Jamie Greenberg. “Complementary colors cancel each other out—for instance, a green color corrector will cancel out any redness because green and red are complementary colors.”
How To Find The Right Color Corrector For Your Skin Tone
Color correctors can feel quite intimidating, especially because many of them come in vibrant rainbow hues that look like they don’t belong on your face. If you have dark blue undereye circles, you want to opt for an orange or peach color corrector, since orange lies on the opposite side of blue on the color wheel. “To find the right color-corrector for your skin, saturation plays a role,” says Greenberg. “For instance, if your skin tone is lighter, you must use the lighter version and so forth.” Test the product in natural daylight and use the side of your face to try the product to make sure it’s a good match—lighter skin tones should use a peach shade, while darker skin tones should try an orange shade.
| Color Correcting Cheat Sheet | |
|---|---|
| If You Have… | Color Correct With… |
| Dull, sallow, yellow skin | Purple |
| Dark purple or blue discoloration | Yellow |
| Redness (zits or blotchiness) | Green |
| Dark circles (undereyes) | Peach |
No matter what your skincare concern, there’s a color correct that can help.
