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What Is Color Correcting?

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Remember that art class you took in high school?

Color theory is key to understanding color correction.

Color correctors come in shades such as green, orange, yellow, pink, and purple.

Makeup Forever Palette on white background

“It is best suited for medium- to dark-skinned people.”

“Purple color corrector is intended to neutralize yellow spots on the skin,” Scott explains.

“It is best suited for light and cool skin tones.”

Ben Nye Color Corrector on white background

Also, pay attention to the undertones of color correctors.

“The formulas disappear easily under foundation/concealer and wear well for long periods on dry or oily skin.”

In other words, selecting the wrong palette for your skin tone is damn near impossible.

Stila Color Corrector on white background

“The shades in the wheel easily address most skin tones and the discolorations typically found with them.”

“There are so many colors, so most skin tones can find a shade,” she says.

Graftobian Corrector/Neutralizer Wheel

Kristina loves the color correctors by stage makeup brand Graftobian.

Bobbi Brown concealer on white background

Choose from the dark wheel or light wheel for six correctors tailored to your skin-tone depth.

KimChi Chic Undercover Hoe Universal Corrector

This drag queen-approved color corrector packs serious coverage.

Plus, the creamy formula is sweat- and transfer-proof.

Graftobian Color Corrector on white background

This formula will give you a radiant crease-free finish.

Kim Chic Chic color corrector palette on white background

Nars Creamy Concealer on white background

Huda Beauty color corrector on white background

Tarte Corrector on white background