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Guide To Color Correcting

Which Color Concealer to Use ?

by Mallika Dharmani

Concealer has become essential for us – simply dab away those imperfections. But there isn’t one particular type of imperfection to be treated – there are so many. One has to conceal dark circles, acne, pimples, red spots and for making the skin tone even.With many problems come many types of solutions too.There is a different concealer for every purpose but most of us are just using a concealer of our skin tone to hide away all those spots and areas – that is called color correcting.Which Color Concealer to use for what?!Here is a guide on how to use different colored concealer.

# Green Concealer

 The one concealer meant for all your acne and red spots are the green one. The green color of the concealer when topped with red spots cancels out the red colors of the acne and spots.Dab green concealer onto your acne and red areas and avoid spreading it elsewhere on your face.Once you are done applying the green concealer you can cover it with a concealer of your skin tone.

 
 
 

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# Orange or Peach Concealer

Just like the green cancels out the red similarly the Orange shade or red shade cancels out the blue-green areas.The under eye dark circles are mostly blue and black. An orange concealer cancels out the blue color of the dark circles and hides them away perfectly.You can then cover up the Orange Concealer with your skin tone concealer or foundation pan stick. Remember to use your ring finger to apply concealer near your eye area.
 

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# Yellow Concealer

 A yellow concealer is something which usually corrects all skin imperfections.If you have any scars or acne marks which have turned a dark brown then you can use the yellow concealer for covering up the brown spots.The yellow in it covers the brown on your skin.For an even skin tone goes for a yellow Concealer.

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#Purple Concealer

This one is for a radiant glow! If you have a yellow skin tone, this counters that. Giving your skin a pinkish glow, which would otherwise, would have been hidden under the yellowness.

  #Pink Concealer

You perfect gift for dark circle correction! If you want to hide dark circles or fatigued eyes, go for the peachy pink concealer. They are the best to hide raccoon eyes! 

#Two Shades Lighter Concealer / White Concealers

These are the trickiest of the lot and must be used ONLY with great care and sparingly. These concealers are basically for highlighting and brightening purpose. Apply a little amount on the areas you want to highlight to give a beautiful natural glow. A concealer which is two shades lighter than your own skin tone is used to highlight the areas where the light hits the most- cupid’s brow, v of the eye and your brow line.
 

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#Skin Colour Concealer

A concealer which is exactly the shade your skin tone is a must have which is used to apply on top of the yellow, green and Orange concealer.

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People have forever been using the wrong colored concealer for the wrong areas.Hope this post helps in choosing the correct concealer for the correct area.Kiss those imperfections away :)

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Estee Lauder Double Wear Concealer

Estee Lauder Double Wear Concealer Review

by Shagun Sehgal

Who is it for? Estee Lauder Double Wear Concealer is for anyone who is looking for a lightweight and creamy concealer that has a light to medium coverage and can be build upon without making the under eye area cakey.

Estee Lauder Double Wear Concealer

Price

28 USD for 7 ml

How to use
  1. Use the applicator to apply on the desired area
  2. Use a beauty sponge or your tool of choice to blend
  3. Set with a powder if you wish to
Any sensitivity alert?

No

My experience with Estee Lauder Double Wear Concealer

Packaging

The concealer comes in the company’s blue cardboard box packaging. The product comes on a plastic tube with a twist open-doe foot applicator which makes the application easy and presice. The size makes it travel-friendly but the applicator makes it a bit unhygienic to use.

Texture and Color

The concealer is quite creamy and blends like a dream without tugging or sticking to any dry patches on the face. The concealer comes in a lot of shades though not all are available in India. The shade I use, Light Medium is true to the one in the tube and helps me with my under eye or conceal any spots on my face.

Fragrance

The concealer smells like any other cosmetic product would and this one, in particular, isn’t strong and can’t be smelled at all.

Result

The is one of my all time favorite concealer for my face as it matches me perfectly and gives me the medium coverage I like. The best part about this product is that it doesn’t highlight any dry spots or makes the skin greasy.

I occasionally use this for my under eyes but when I do, it works wonders as it is really long-lasting and gives me the perfect result I am looking for.

What do I like about this?
  1. It has medium coverage which I am a fan of
  2. Has SPF 10
  3. Can be carried around easily
  4. The staying power is really long
  5. Blends like a dream
  6. Doesn’t highlight dry patches or make the face greasy
What don’t I like?
  1. A bit pricey
  2. Not for the ones who are looking for a long wear concealer
  3. Not all shades are available in India
Would I repurchase or recommend?

This is a recommendation to the ones who are looking for an amazing medium coverage concealer and are willing to shell out the money for the same.

Rating-4/5

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Maybelline Master Camo Color Correcting Pen

Who is it for?  Maybelline Master camo Color Correcting Pen is a color correcting pen with the applicator which looks to camouflage various skin imperfections. Here I am reviewing Apricot, which is suitable for correcting dark circles on medium to tan skin tone.

Maybelline Master Camo Color Correcting Pen

Price- $9.99 per stick
How to use:

Step 1: Upon first use, twist the bottom of the pen 10-15 times or until the product is visible on the sponge.

Step 2: Next, apply by tapping the cushioned tip applicator onto the target area and gently blend.

Step 3: Finish with concealer or foundation on top.

Sensitive Skin Alert?

No

My Experience with Maybelline Master Camo Color Correcting Pen

Packaging

It comes in a pen shape with a twister on the bottom and the applicator on top. It is travel-friendly.

Texture

It easily blends able and is liquid in nature.

Experience

I have a wheatish complexion with dark circles and I am conscious of it. Recently I started covering my dark circles and I must say, that this product helps me to cover those dark circles very easily.

I apply foundation, then this color corrector and I top it off with concealer. I must say that applicator helps me with that precision.

But you need patience when you use it for the very first time.

What do I like about this product?
  1. Easily blendable.
  2. Applicator helps with precision.
  3. I like the color pigmentation.
  4. It is lightweight on the skin.
  5. I even use it for dark spots and it helps.
  6. It has good coverage.
What I dislike about the product?
  1. Using for the first time is a hassle, as you need to twist it at least 15-20 times.
  2. Some people may find it pricey as for the same price you can get a palette consisting of all 6 shades which are used in color correcting techniques.
Would I Repurchase or Recommend?

Yes, this product doesn’t disappoint and provides with that smooth finish. A star is deducted just for the first time hassle.

Rating-4/5

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Wet n Wild Concealer : Photo Focus

by Namratta Sarkar

Who is it for? Wet n Wild Concealer Photo Focus is a concealer and color corrector for all those who want to cover their under eye dark patches and uneven skin tone.

Who is it for? Wet n Wild Concealer Photo Focus is a concealer and colour corrector for all those who wants to cover their under eye dark patches and uneven skin tone. Price - 399 for 8.5 ml My Experience with Wet n Wild Concealer Photo Focus PACKAGING The concealer comes in a sleek long transparent bottle with a twist open cap and a long stick applicatior. TEXTURE The concealer is very creamy and smooth texture that smoothly gets applied on the soft under eye skin and other parts of the face and beautifully blends in. HOW TO USE Twist open the cap and with the help of the long stick applicator, laden the product onto your skin where it needs colour correction and concealing. Then with the help of dabbing with a sponge, blend the product with the rest of your skin tone. MY EXPERIENCE In one word, the concealer is simply great. It covers the dark patches under eye and uneven skin tone brilliantly and stays for a long time. One thing that i like the most about it is that the shade is not unnaturally bright, it blends beautifully with my skin tone and gives matte finish. What I like about the product- 1. Easy to hold packaging 2. Blends easilly 3. Efficiently covers dark circles and uneven skin tone 4. Enhances the eye makeup 5. Gives a matte finish 6. Does not make the undereye skin dry 7. Sweat and humidity resistant 8. Not tested on animals What I don't like about the product- 1. The pointed stick applicator Would I recommend - The Wet n Wild Photo Focus Concealer Light/Medium Beige is definitely a great product to get your hands on.

Price -  399 for 8.5 ml

My Experience with Wet n Wild Concealer  Photo Focus

PACKAGING

The concealer comes in a sleek long transparent bottle with a twist open cap and a long stick application.

TEXTURE

The concealer is very creamy and smooth texture that smoothly gets applied on the soft under eye skin and other parts of the face and beautifully blends in.

HOW TO USE

Twist open the cap and with the help of the long stick applicator, laden the product onto your skin where it needs color correction and concealing. Then with the help of dabbing with a sponge, blend the product with the rest of your skin tone.

MY EXPERIENCE

In one word, the concealer is simply great. It covers the dark patches under the eye and uneven skin tone brilliantly and stays for a long time. One thing that I like the most about it is that the shade is not unnaturally bright, it blends beautifully with my skin tone and gives a matte finish.

What I like about the product-
  1. Easy to hold the packaging
  2. Blends easily
  3. Efficiently covers dark circles and uneven skin tone
  4. Enhances the eye makeup
  5. Gives a matte finish
  6. Does not make the undereye skin dry
  7. Sweat and humidity resistant
  8. Not tested on animals
What I don't like about the product-
  1. The pointed stick applicator
Would I recommend -

The Wet n Wild Photo Focus Concealer Light/Medium Beige is definitely a great product to get your hands on.

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NYX Color Correcting Palette Review

NYX Color Correcting Palette Review

by Sejal Jain

Who is it for?  NYX Color Correcting Palette is a palette for concealing, correcting or contouring. With 4 shades to choose from in each set, you can cover up problem spots, even out imperfections and accentuate your best features in a flash.

NYX Color Correcting Palette Review

Price-Rs 1325 
How to use:

Take required amount of the product with the back of a clean small brush. Use it after or before foundation depending upon which areas one wants to focus on.

This palette comes in six colors and each one serves a different purpose. This palette contains yellow, green, lavender, salmon and two shades of brown for concealing and correcting.

  • Yellow: This one counters redness for medium kind of skin color. And it’s also used for brownish dark circles
  • Green: This shade is also used to hide redness.
  • Lavender: This color corrector adds brightness to yellow undertone skins.
  • Salmon: It’s used for correcting dark circles.
  • Browns: it’s used for concealing and contouring.
Sensitive Skin Alert?

No

My Experience with NYX Color Correcting Palette

Packaging

It comes in cute packaging, which is travel-friendly and quite sturdy. On the back, a list of ingredients is mentioned.

Texture

It’s creamy in texture and it spreads easily. I use either a blender or brush and at times with my finger to spread it.

Experience

I use it after I have applied my foundation. I have red marks on my face, I take a small amount of yellow color and mix it with a drop of foundation for better coverage.

  • Green: at first, I used green for covering my red spots but I was not satisfied with the look. There was still some redness and this was not meant for my skin.
  • Lavender: It’s used for giving brightness to people with yellow undertones, it always has been a skip for me.
  • Salmon: I tried using this salmon but it never really covered my dark circles. But it didn’t work. Later on, I realized my skin type needs a brighter orange.
  • Brown: I am using the light brown for covering acne marks or any other kinds of imperfections that I have. And the darker brown is a perfect contour for me, but I think a stick or cream based contouring option is better.
What do I like about this product?
  1. Six different shades.
  2. Sturdy and travel-friendly packaging
  3. Satisfy diversified needs not a high price
  4. Powder formation is good
  5. Never had a problem with staying power.
What I dislike about product?
  1. Some colors might not satisfy your needs.
  2. If the brush while taking out the product is not clean than bacteria can get transferred to the skin as well.
  3. Some colors are not suitable for some skin tones.
  4. Better products are available.
  5. At times not easily blendable
Would I Repurchase or Recommend?

What I think it’s better to buy lose color correctors. And probably liquid form works better. If for someone more than 4 or even colors are used than this product is definitely a good buy. You can play with colors in this palette and get the look which you want.

Rating-3.5/5

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Incolor Stay Flawless 15 Hour Concealer

Who is it for? Incolor Stay Flawless 15 Hour Concealer is for all the ladies who need to look flawless throughout the day or those who are planning on attending some family function or parties.

Price:

Rs.300 for 20g

How to use:

Apply a small amount of concealer at the inner corner of your under the eye and gently pat it down to the area where your eye circles are.

Incolor Stay Flawless 15 Hour Concealer

My experience with Incolor Stay Flawless 15 Hour Concealer

Staying power/ Coverage

This product claims to stay for 15-hours and does its job quite accurately. It gives great coverage with a matte finish. It stays for longer hours and blends easily. A very little amount of the product is needed to be applied and you are good to go.

Fragrance:

It has a sweet mild fragrance and does not make you smell too cosmetic.

About the packaging:

It comes in a tiny white bottle containing the concealer stick with polka dots over it. It has a screw cap and hence, the product is travel-friendly.

Colour and texture

It is not too creamy not to dry just the perfect texture and gives matte finish without any sign of oil or shine on your face.

What I like?
  • Matte finish
  • Non-greasy
  • Amazing coverage
  • Budget-friendly
  • Travel-friendly
  • Stays for longer hours
  • Mild fragrance
What don’t I like?
  • Not easily available
Would I recommend?

If you are not too brand conscious then I would definitely recommend this product as its quite budget friendly and gives a matte finish. It stays for longer duration and gives absolute coverage. Doesn’t feel heavy at all. I would love to buy it again.

Ratings: 4/5

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Blue Heaven Xpression Makeup Stick

Blue Heaven Xpression Makeup Stick

by Alishba John

Who is it for? Blue Heaven Xpression Makeup Stick is for someone who is extremely on a budget or someone who has exceptionally clear skin and does not need to use concealers. This is the cheapest concealer available on the market, but is it really worth the buy, read on to find out!

Blue Heaven Xpression Makeup Stick

Price:

Rs 95 for 11.5 grams

How to use:

Apply the concealer stick after the application of your liquid foundation, pan-stick or powder. Apply it to your dark circles by taking a little concealer stick on your index fingertip and dab it lightly to the dark circles. Repeat also for the other eye. You can also use the concealer stick as a base and apply it before the foundation. After the concealer stick is applied, continue your make up as normal.

Any Sensitivity Alert?

No

My experience with Blue Heaven Xpression Makeup stick

Packaging: It comes in a blue pan-stick form, which is not steady at all, and the screw out mechanism is not smooth at all. The whole product packaged in a decent blue cardboard box has all the necessary information printed on the back.

Shade: Blue Heaven Xpression Makeup Stick comes in six shades namely Rose 01, Blush 02, Natural 03, Natural Glow 04, Fair Glow 05 and Pink Glow 06.

Texture & Finish: The texture is quite creamy but the finish is not smooth at all.

Fragrance: It is a fragrance-free product.

Coverage: The coverage is not bad for the price that I paid. As the product is creamy it starts to feel a little heavy after the first application, but it has to be applied more than once for complete coverage.

Staying Power: After application, the product has a good staying power for 5-6 hours.

What do I like about this?

  • The product is waterproof
  • Has good staying power

What don’t I like?

  • It feels very cakey and heavy on my skin
  • Not suitable for someone with oily skin
  • No shades available for darker skin tones
  • Packaging is very clumsy
  • Does not have a smooth texture

Would I recommend?

I will not recommend this product to anyone. It does not stay true to what it claims and is only a wastage of money. The product does not give full coverage in one application and if you build up it starts feeling heavy and cakey. I have dry skin, so I prefer using the creamy product but this product is like a nightmare, definitely not suitable for someone with oily skin.

Rating-1/5

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Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circles Concealer

Hi, my beauties,

I am back with another product to review and this is something I always wished from the bottom of my heart that it’ll be available someday in India and now it finally is. I am talking about the Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circles Concealer.  I have heard almost every beauty guru rave about it and I was like THANK GOD! I can try it now. So without any further ado let’s get into the review.

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Basic Info About Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circles Concealer

Instant Age Rewind Dark Circles Treatment Concealer by Maybelline makes the eye area appear radiant and refreshed in no time. This super-concentrated treatment concealer features a micro-corrector applicator to help instantly erase dark circles and fine lines. Infused with Goji berry and Haloxyl this concealer is a definite must-have to keep you looking fresh even after all the late-night shenanigans.

  • Easy to apply and blend
  • Doesn’t crease or look cakey
  • Features a micro-corrector applicator
  • Instantly erases dark circles and fine lines

Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circles Concealer

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PRICE: 650INR FOR 6ml

SHADE: MEDIUM/MOYEN

 

My Experience With Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circles Concealer

PACKAGING:  it comes in a plastic tube packaging with a plastic cap. It has its famous sponge applicator on one end of it and we have to twist the plastic top for the product to come out of sponge end. I know some people don’t like the sponge applicator as it seems kind of unhygienic to use the same sponge over and over but I like it as it is really easy to use and there is no wastage of the product. The tube is also handy and travels friendly.

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SHADE AND TEXTURE: I chose it in the shade medium because my Maybelline fit me concealer in shade sand sable is too bright for me to cover up blemishes and acne scars on my face and this age rewind in the shade medium is perfect for that purpose and also sometimes I use it for dark circles also when I want that no-makeup makeup look (aka I woke up like this look). In the swatches, you might not see it brightening my under eye area as this shade almost match my skin tone.  Coming to the texture of the product it is very creamy, blends like a dream. It does not settle into my smile lines around my mouth.

STAYING POWER: it stays on my face easily for to 7 hours after which it gets a little greasy so I just it with some powder.

All in all, I truly understand why everybody raves about it and once  I am out of my fit me concealer I am buying this in a lighter shade to highlight and brighten up my face.

Overall Performance of Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circles Concealer

PROS:

  • Travel-friendly packaging.
  • Sponge applicator which prevents any wastage of product.
  •  Creamy texture.
  • Feels very lightweight on the skin and blends easily.
  • Covers up imperfections beautifully.
  • Stays on for 6+ hours on me.
  • Affordable.

CONS:

  • Some people might not like the sponge applicator.

Do I Recommend It Or Will I Repurchase It?

I totally recommend it to those who are looking to try out a new concealer and I will definitely repurchase it too.

 

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