Color Correcting Concealers: How to Use Them for Flawless Skin

Introduction to Color Correcting

Do you struggle with dark circles, redness, or uneven skin tone? Makeup can be used as a color corrector by neutralizing specific skin concerns. Color correcting concealers work by using complementary shades to counteract unwanted tones, making your skin look balanced and radiant. 

Choosing the Right Color Corrector for Your Concerns

The key to a seamless application starts with knowing how to pick the right concealer color for your needs.

• Color Corrector for Dark Circles: Use a peach or salmon tone to neutralize blue or purple tones under the eyes.
• Color Corrector for Sunspots or Hyperpigmentation: Use peach for fair to medium skin, orange for tan to deep skin and red for very deep skin.
• Redness: Green concealers are perfect for neutralizing red areas like acne or rosacea.

BareMinerals’ creamy concealers ensure a lightweight finish while addressing your specific concerns.

Application Techniques for Even Skin Tone

Where to put color corrector depends on your problem areas:

• Apply a small amount to areas that need neutralizing—like under the eyes, around the nose, or on blemishes.
• Blend gently with your fingertips, a sponge, or a concealer brush.

Tip: Less is more! Over-applying can create a cakey finish.

Layering Foundation and Concealer

A common question is whether to apply concealer or foundation first. The general rule:

• Apply foundation first for an even base. This reduces the amount of concealer you’ll need.
• Add color corrector and concealer afterward, focusing on areas that need extra coverage.

Does concealer go on before foundation? For color correcting, no. The foundation helps blend the color-corrected areas seamlessly into your skin.

Real-Life Before and After Examples

See the difference our various concealers can make!

BAREPRO® 16HR All Over Skin-Perfecting Matte Concealer Mineral SPF 25

ORIGINAL Liquid Mineral Concealer

Pairing BareMinerals color correctors with their lightweight foundations ensures a natural, skin-like finish. Explore the world of bareMinerals' concealers now.