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The Ultimate Guide to Color Correcting
How to Use a Color Corrector Wheel for All Skin Tones
Learn about makeup color theory and how to use a color corrector wheel to even skin tone, get rid of dark spots, and conceal blemishes on your face.
What is Color Theory?
Color theory is the art and science of understanding how colors interact and relate to one another, forming the foundation of visual harmony and contrast. Color theory is crucial for makeup application because it guides artists in selecting complementary colors of eyeshadow, eyeliner, and mascara to make eyes pop, select shades of blush or highlight that suit the skin’s undertone, and achieve an overall balanced, flattering look.
Color theory is also a powerful tool that allows artists to neutralize the tone of imperfections, lending to a lighter use of complexion products like foundation and concealer. One essential tool for this in a makeup artist's kit is using color-correcting concealers, usually found within a color corrector wheel.
What is a Color Corrector Wheel?
A Color Corrector Wheel is a palette containing various color-correcting concealers designed to neutralize specific skin discolorations. This makeup color wheel typically includes shades like green to counteract redness, peach to brighten dark circles, and red to reduce the appearance of dark pigmentation and allow for a more even-toned canvas before foundation and concealer application.
Although there are a variety of concealers and foundations that can help you achieve that goal, the Kevyn Aucoin FACE FORWARD COLOR CORRECTOR is extremely high-performing in evening out skin tones and hiding blemishes. This product is a trio of ultra-creamy, highly pigmented, full-coverage color correctors.
Since each shade addresses a common skin concern, the Face Forward Color Corrector allows you to seamlessly blend out imperfections with professional-quality results, creating an even skin tone for a smooth base.
We know adding brightly tinted makeup to your face may seem a bit odd at first, but these bold hues aren’t intended to match your skin color. They have been designed to address specific concerns you have about your skin and to mask them before you add the rest of your makeup. Read on for Kevyn’s recommendations on how to use each color in your FACE FORWARD COLOR CORRECTOR!
How to Reduce Dark Under-Eye Circles: Use Peach
Best for fair and medium skin tones, the Peach shade helps to neutralize dark under-eye circles, masking fatigue. Although the Green shade is better for areas of brighter redness, the Peach shade can be used for diminishing hyperpigmentation in any area.
How to Get Rid of Dark Spots on Face: Use Red
Best for darker skin tones, the Red shade neutralizes the appearance of veins and dark under-eye circles. The red shade is also great for concealing areas with stubble or small amounts of facial hair.
How to Cover Redness: Use Green
Kevyn’s preference for counteracting redness (i.e., from rosacea, acne, broken capillaries, and sunburn), the Green shade conceals and covers redness on all skin tones.
How to Use A Color Correcting Concealer
Using your finger or a concealer brush, gently tap in your desired color onto the specific area you need to neutralize. The key here is starting small and working your way up. Use a sponge or fluffy brush to further blend out the pigment before applying foundation and concealer.
How to Use Concealer or Foundation On Top of Color Correction
Due to the pigmented nature of this product, it is integral to follow up with concealer, foundation, or both! Be careful with your application. Kevyn’s teachings advise not to swipe when layering products on top, but rather to use patting motions with a dense brush or sponge.