10 rules for using a face corrector

A fresh complexion, visual elimination of aesthetic defects are the main goals for which girls apply makeup every day. But not always the use of such familiar means as foundation and powder can achieve the desired effect. On the contrary, they can even highlight flaws such as pimples. To hide flaws, an integrated approach to the problem is recommended. And using a face concealer is the first step in the makeup process.

Do not be surprised that in cosmetic stores there are corrective preparations of various shades – from white to brown. After all, the color of the cosmetic product depends on the nature of the problem to be solved. The journalists asked the makeup specialists about how to choose the right product for masking skin defects, as well as how to apply it. The basic rule that is advised to adhere is that the corrector is used in a minimum amount and before applying the foundation.

Corrective product or concealer?

The question of what is more suitable for masking skin defects arises in many women. The fact is that manufacturers often do not distinguish between the two, misleading buyers. In fact, the functions of a concealer and concealer may be duplicated in some part, but there are differences, nevertheless:

1. Concealer is used to hide blemishes on relatively large areas of the face – on the forehead, cheeks, under the eyes, on the nose and chin. This, for example, an uneven skin tone in these areas or an extensive rash, redness, irritation. The purpose of the corrector is to mask local problems, for example, single acne, scars, enlarged pores at the tip of the nose.

2. Concealer features a lighter, more airy texture. Its overlapping capacity is minimal.

3. The shade of the concealer is usually close to the natural skin tone of the face, but one or two shades lighter. A corrective drug may have a yellowish, greenish, lilac tint. This, in combination with a denser, thicker texture of the cream, helps to effectively mask defects.

4. Concealer can moisturize the epidermis, and most of the correctors contain components that dry the skin. Therefore, it must be used with caution by owners of parchment, dry skin.

Last but not least, the difference between concealer and concealer is that the first one is usually applied over the main product for making up the skin of the face. And the concealer – before applying the foundation, in some cases – instead.

Problems and aesthetic defects that are eliminated with a corrector

For many girls and women, the corrector helps out every day. It has no restrictions on its use. Therefore, it can be used both in youth, when the first pimples appear, and in maturity, when age-related changes in the epidermis force us to expand the arsenal of cosmetics. At the same time, it does not have any specific narrow purpose, it is almost a universal tool with which you can visually eliminate local aesthetic defects of the skin of the face:

1. Even out the tone of the epidermis in some areas of the face, for example, remove dark circles under the eyes. For most people, this problem occurs periodically – after lack of sleep or due to stress. But there are girls and women who have dark circles under their eyes – an inborn feature of their appearance. The skin in this area is very thin and seemingly translucent. Therefore, the use of a corrector is a constant necessity.

2. Pimples, acne, comedones and other consequences of dysfunction of the sebaceous glands and pores on the face. Usually, such problems are typical for owners of oily and combination skin. But they can periodically occur regardless of the type of epidermis – due to hormonal changes, nutritional disorders, stress, insufficient or improper skin care.

3. Acne marks, scars and irregularities of the epidermis on the face.

4. Redness and irritation. Such aesthetic defects usually occur in women with thin, delicate, sensitive skin.

5. Pigmented spots and wrinkles around the eyes (crow's feet) – this problem occurs in almost all women over the age of 40.

6. Freckles – some girls perceive them as a feature of their appearance, others want to hide the presence of reddish spots on their faces.

As you can see, the corrector helps to hide a variety of flaws in the skin of the face – both those that occur constantly and completely unexpected. Therefore, it should be in the makeup bag of every girl who pays attention to her appearance.

Rules for using correctors of different shades

As already became clear, corrective drugs can have not only a nude, flesh tint, but also green, purple, etc. Green helps to hide pimples and areas of redness, because green is the opposite of red, neutralizes it. When using it, it is important to take into account the type of skin. If it has a cold, porcelain hue, then a light green corrective agent is recommended. Owners of dark skin can use a concealer with olive or mustard green color.

There are other shades, the use of which will help camouflage other aesthetic defects:

1. Beige, flesh, yellowish or pink – they are used to mask dark circles under the eyes, wrinkles and spider veins, scars, acne marks

2. The white color will help to lighten darkening on the epidermis, hide freckles, and raise the drooping corners of the eyes.

3. The use of purple with pink undertones, lilac will help correct an unhealthy complexion (yellow or greenish). This shade is also suitable if you want to mask healing bruises (for example, after plastic surgery on the face) at the stage when they have already turned yellow.

4. Peach or apricot will help out if the skin looks tired and has a grayish tint. It also refreshes aging skin.

5. Brown – using this shade helps to correct the shape of the face. If you apply it along the contour from the chin to the temples, the face will visually stretch. And if applied to the wings of the nose, the nose will seem more graceful. The main thing is to thoroughly shade the makeup so that it is almost invisible on the skin.

Professional makeup artists usually have on hand a palette with all shades of correctors. This makes it possible to hide any defect, even if it appears unexpectedly.

Terms of use for the face corrector

In order for the use of a corrector to really benefit, you need to take into account the recommendations of makeup artists:

1. Before applying any cosmetic products, it is recommended to use a daily moisturizer (or other) cream. After applying it, you need to wait 15-20 minutes until the cream is absorbed into the skin.

2. The use of the corrector should be spot-on. It should be applied to the problem area, and not to the entire face (except for cases when you need to even out the skin tone with the help of a corrector).

3. You do not need to apply the product in a thick layer, abundantly, otherwise you can achieve the opposite result and draw attention to the defect.

Last but not least, always evaluate the result objectively. If it is written that a remedy of a certain shade helps to hide this or that flaw, but when using the desired effect it was not possible to get it, you do not need to blindly believe the instructions and continue to apply makeup. Perhaps you just couldn't find the right shade of the concealer or its texture does not suit you. Take the advice of makeup artists as a basis and experiment, mix colors, try liquid and dry products.

Types of correctors used to correct imperfections in the epidermis of the face

The modern cosmetic industry provides a wide range of face correctors. The right choice can be made only if you know what is on store shelves in general, what is the difference between certain products. And what advantages, disadvantages they have, what problems they solve best. Let's consider what types of correctors there are that are suitable for daily use.

Liquid products with applicators

This is one of the most popular and demanded forms of release of this type of cosmetics. However, the use of such a corrective drug has its own characteristics:

1. Difficult to apply to the eye area (if used instead of concealer). If the texture is dense, the product can clog into folds of the skin and roll into balls. In this case, the product is applied in 2 layers. The first is translucent, the second is the main one, it needs to be shaded very well.

2. If it is indicated on the packaging of the drug, then it has a reflective effect, using it will allow you to hide not only dark circles under the eyes, but also swelling.

3. If the bottle is not closed tightly, the cream may spill and stain the contents of your purse or cosmetic bag.

4. The presence of an applicator or a brush is the ability to apply the cream pointwise or on relatively large areas. Therefore, the tool is considered universal and is in demand among women of any age.

Using the stick-like corrector

Stick is the second most popular form of release of the corrective agent. The advantages of sticks are obvious:

1. You can always have it with you in your purse. Does not spread, cannot stain other objects that the girl takes with her when leaving the house.

2. It has a creamy structure, easily spreads over the skin, its use does not cause problems even when there is little time left for makeup correction.

3. Since the product usually contains a certain amount of moisturizing ingredients, its use is beneficial for the owner of dry skin.

4. It takes just a minute to apply. The rod is pulled out of the stick, the pigment is dotted on the problem area. After that, it is recommended to wait 30 seconds until it settles down a little and adapts to the structure, the temperature of the epidermis. Then, with light movements of the sponge or fingers, the borders are shaded. The finishing touch is to apply a small amount of powder to the problem area.

Using the corrector in the form of a cosmetic pencil

A pencil-shaped corrector also has advantages:

1. The high density of the product does not allow it to smear. The degree of durability is the highest among all cosmetic correctors.

2. Dry structure – optimal for oily skin.

3. Antibacterial and antiseptic components are often added to the composition of the drug. Therefore, it is excellent for make-up and correction of oily, combination skin.

4. Additionally, the correcting pencil has several more useful functions:

5. Using it helps to visually increase the volume of the lips. For this, a pencil that matches the shade of the skin of the face is applied, slightly going beyond the natural contour of the lips. And if this part of the face needs to be made visually smaller, on the contrary, the lips are circled exactly along the contour.

6. The second function that the corrector pencil performs is to replace the lip or eyelid primer. Apply a thin layer of the product to the lips before applying them to make the lipstick shade deeper and more intense. And it will stay on the lips longer.

7. If you apply the eyeliner to your eyelids and then apply shadows, you can achieve a more lasting eye makeup effect. If you emphasize the area under the eyebrows with a pencil, you can make the arches more expressive, clear, and visually raise them.

8. If you carefully, without touching the mucous membrane, draw the lower eyelid in its inner part with a pencil, you can make your look more 'open'.

Obviously, a corrector pencil is one of the main uses for everyday makeup.

Using the concealer in a creamy-powdery format

On the shelves of cosmetics stores there is a group of face correctors that have the consistency of a slightly thickened cream. Release form – powder boxes, small jars. And also palettes with 2-6 shades of corrective cosmetics for all occasions.

The use of such types of corrective drugs is comfortable, since they have a dense consistency, they firmly adhere to the skin. Also, like pencils, they have high overlapping properties. Which means – using such products helps to mask significant imperfections, for example, scars and dark spots. Creamy powder correctors are suitable for normal, dry and combination skin. And for oily skin, they can be too concentrated and saturated.

The use of such products involves the presence of cosmetic brushes, sponges. You can apply them with your fingers, but cosmetologists and dermatologists do not recommend this method, since it is not hygienic enough.

Using a concealer in the form of a cream

The corrective preparation for the skin of the face can be produced in the form of a cream, which at first glance does not differ much from the standard foundation. Difference in shade, composition and volume of packaging. It is applied in the same way as foundation, only on certain problem areas of the epidermis, and not on the entire surface of the face. A couple of drops of such cosmetics will be enough to quickly mask aesthetic defects in any area – from the forehead to the chin.

Using a face corrector in the form of a dry pressed or loose powder

1. Powder or dry concealer is not the most common format for such cosmetic products. But it is optimal for those with oily problem skin. Indeed, during the use of such a drug, a double effect occurs:

2. The powder instantly absorbs excess sebum.

3. The powder, which does not reflect the glare of light, has a matting effect, masks flaws, and distracts attention from the problem area of ​​the face.

4. It is customary to apply the usual over the correcting powder. It will help smooth out the boundaries between different cosmetics applied to the skin of the face.

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