Get flawless skin with these fixes

So you’ve got the art of applying foundation down pat… what’s next?

Take your complexion to the next level with colour-correcting. Different to regular concealing, this technique is used to combat specific issues by neutralising the area with coloured tones like purple, green and yellow. And as a general makeup rule of thumb, colour-correctors should be used before foundation and concealer, so the area can be addressed first before being layered with more products.

Want to know more? Read on to find out how to use these colours…

If you’ve got dark circles

Try: Orange or red

Why: “The warmth of these colours can help to lift and cancel out the depth of darker tones,” says Dutton.

How: Pat the colour-corrector right under your eyes, and stop where your cheekbones start.

Toolkit:

Bobbi Brown Corrector in Deep Peach is great for removing dark colours on medium skintones.

YSL Touche Eclat Neutral Correct in Abricot Bisque can blitz dark circles with the click of a button – great for touch-ups on the go.

Australis Colour Correcting Base in Gold provides a smooth base to work with for those with fair skintones.

If you’ve got redness

Try: Green

Why: “Green can help to balance out redness in cheeks, pimples or acne scarring.”

How: Apply this colour-corrector all over your face if you’re prone to rosacea or universal redness, or just over certain spots to mask a zit.

Toolkit:

Smashbox Photo Finish Primer Adjust works to fill in lines and wrinkles as well as counteract the appearance of pinkish skin.

Physician’s Formula Concealer Twin Correct & Cover in Green/Light is a great two-in-one tool that can cover up spots while correcting redness.

Dermalogica Redness Relief Primer SPF15 has a pale green tinge and is rich in botanical extracts that will care for the skin. An ideal choice for those with sensitivity.

If you’ve got sallow skin

Try: Purple

Why: “Lilac-toned correctors can help to combat yellow tones, which is great for when you need to brighten up your complexion.”

How: Press this colour-corrector all over your face to bring your complexion to life.

Toolkit:

Becca Backlight Targeted Colour Corrector in Violet may be bright in colour, but this hue is great at neutralising dullness.

Napoleon Perdis Auto Pilot Brightening Skin Primer features algae extract to invigorate and hydrate deep within.

NYX Studio Perfect Primer in Lavender is a top pick for darker skintones to remove any hints of yellow.