How to use a face corrector?

Every girl strives to be beautiful, but in reality it is not so easy. Bad ecology, stress or lack of sleep - all this negatively affects the health of the skin of the face and the body as a whole. Just at this moment, various cosmetics come to the rescue, and the main savior is the corrector. You will learn about what this tool is and how to use it from this article.

To begin with, it is worth understanding what a proofreader is. This is a cosmetic product that helps to mask small facial skin imperfections, redness and hide the unloved dark circles in the eye area.

This "magic tool" becomes a panacea when used correctly and helps to cope with many problems that other cosmetics do not solve. Its advantages are: masking age spots, freckles, scars, bags under the eyes, dullness and pallor, wrinkles; help in the fight against peeling, irritation, acne and black spots.

But such an effect can be achieved only if the corrector is used correctly, and there are some features here:

1. Measure compliance.Many people think that the more funds are applied to the face, the better. Actually it is not. If you apply too much corrector, then it can lie in sloppy spots and even harm the skin of the face.
2. Applying moisturizer. Before using a masking “tool”, it is advisable to apply a cream, since any cosmetics usually dry the skin and premature aging and the appearance of wrinkles can result.
3. Hygiene of auxiliary tools and means. Here we are talking about the cleanliness of the brushes, sponges and fingers with which the product is applied. After all, if you do not follow these simple rules, then unpleasant consequences are possible in the form of irritation, redness and inflammation.
4. Best before date. These figures are always important, because the components that make up the corrector, in case of expiration date, can harm the skin.
5. Proper storage of funds. All cosmetic products should be stored in a dark place, high temperatures and direct sunlight should be avoided, because of this, the cosmetic product will become unsuitable for further use.

There are several types of correctors that differ in the form of release and consistency:

1. Solid. It looks like a pencil, helps to hide minor skin imperfections in the form of freckles, pimples and wrinkles.
2. Dry. It is made on the basis of mineral powder, makes redness and pimples hardly noticeable (great for girls with oily skin).
3. Oily. Its dense texture helps to mask all imperfections well. It is sold in convenient packages: usually these are palettes, tubes or miniature jars (great for girls with dry skin).
4. stick. This tonal tool is available in a tube, shaped like a lipstick.It belongs to concealers and is intended for point application.
5. Liquid. The most common corrector. As a rule, it is produced in special bottles with a dispenser. Such a tool not only hides skin defects, but also gives it a velvety, moderately moisturizing (suitable for all skin types).
6. Pen-pencil). Concealer, which is most often used to hide pimples and traces of them.
7. Cream. The consistency is like a cream. Thanks to a wide palette of colors, it is used to mask all areas of the face in accordance with the rules of color.

Primary colors in the corrector palette:

• Green. Ideal for hiding acne. It contains chamomile and mint oils, which contribute to the fight against unpleasant manifestations on the skin.
• Mint. Perfectly neutralizes irritations and red areas around inflammation. Thanks to tea tree extract and salicylic acid, which are part of the composition, inflammation on the face becomes less.
• Pink. Conceals gray areas of the skin around the eyes, hides oily sheen and refreshes pale skin.
• Blue. Suitable for masking age spots, moles and circles under the eyes.
• Yellow. Makes the vascular network and bruises almost invisible.
• Lilac. Ideal for visually eliminating dark circles under the eyes and masking irritation on very fair skin.

• Blue. It will become an ideal assistant in case of unsuccessful tanning after a solarium.
• White. Perfectly hides freckles and is suitable for sculpting the face.
• Bronze. Ideal for hiding freckles.
• Peach. Gives light skin the effect of swarthy.
• Orange. It covers the blue color, so it is advisable to use it to hide bruises and bags under the eyes.

• Bodily. Hides imperfections that are not very noticeable to the eye, and is also used as a base.
• Dark brown. Used exclusively for face sculpting.
• Light beige. Mask irregularities, acne, birthmarks and age spots.
• Dark beige. This shade can visually change the shape of the nose and face.

To choose the best corrector, you need to know a few simple rules:

1. Depending on the zone in which it is planned to use the corrective agent, the texture and density are selected.
2. If you need to mask several problem areas at once, then it is better to choose a palette with several colors.
3. A variety is chosen depending on the time of year. In summer, dry is preferable, and in winter - oily or creamy.
4. In order to determine whether the tone is suitable, it is enough to apply the product on the neck or bend of the elbow.
5. So that the color of the corrective agent is not distorted and you can accurately determine the appropriate tone, it is better to choose it in natural light.
6. Do not forget that drier and denser products last longer on the face, but they are not quite suitable for the area in the eye area.

But this is all theory, it is much more interesting to know which firms have proven themselves best in practice.

NYX Professional Make Up Concealer Jar. Pleasant in structure, fit well on the skin of the face, miniature, wide palette of colors, approximate cost: 480 rubles.

"MAC Concealer" palette of 15 colors. Does not leave oily streaks, suitable for all skin types, does not clog pores, suitable for large-format masking of imperfections, approximate cost: 750 rubles.

Isadora Color Correcting Concealer. Swiss cosmetics, in a palette of 4 primary colors, successfully hides circles under the eyes, approximate cost: 1000 rubles.

Manly Pro. Suitable for modeling the oval of the face, convenient packaging, keeps well on the skin of the face, approximate cost: 500 rubles.

NYX Professional Makeup Cheek Contour Duo Pallette. It will perfectly cope with the task of contouring the face, it has a beautiful and convenient packaging, fits perfectly on the skin and does not roll, approximate cost: 690 rubles.

Era Minerals. Masks and treats imperfections, dry texture is easy to apply on the face, has a good palette of colors, approximate cost: 950 rubles.

BelorDesign. A budget option. It copes well with the tasks of masking minor flaws, easy to use, can be found in most pharmacies, approximate cost: 100 rubles.

Vivienne Sabo. Those who have used this stick will not hesitate to say that this is a real magic wand that copes with the tasks set by 100%, has a nice design, approximate cost: 250 rubles.

"Maybelline Affinitone". Comfortable, high-quality, durable, a classic of cosmetics in this group, approximate cost: 350 rubles.

"Smashbox 24 Hour CC Spot Concealer". It has a powerful masking effect, incredibly resistant, retains color for up to 24 hours thanks to Photoset polymers, approximate cost: 1000 rubles.

"NYX Professional Make Up Gotcha Covered Concealer". Universal concealer, which has a fairly wide palette, fits well on the skin and does not roll for a long time, there is no “plaster effect”, approximate cost: 480 rubles.

"MAC Studio Finish Concealer". Professionally masks imperfections due to its soft texture, it is easy to paint the surface of the skin of the face, compact packaging, has a large palette of shades, approximate cost: 1600 rubles.

Shiseido Natural Finish Cream Concealer. Easy to apply, perfectly masks, does not form streaks when used, a reliable tube leaves no chance for the contents to spread, approximate cost: 1000 rubles.

Clarins Instant Concealer. Due to the large volume, this corrector will last for a long time, the corrective agent lies on the skin evenly and lasts for a long time, approximate cost: 1200 rubles.

Max Factor Mastertouch Concealer (a pen). The tool is optimal in price and quality, well masks problem areas of the skin of the face, convenient packaging that fits easily into a handbag, remains on the face throughout the day, great price, approximate cost: 380 rubles.

"Gosh Click 'n Conceal" (a pen). Easy to use, ideal for removing minor imperfections on the face, approximate cost: 600 rubles.

Yves Saint Laurent Touch Eclat (a pen).A recognized world classic, a convenient built-in brush for application will quickly mask all imperfections, light texture and compact packaging complete the image of an ideal concealer, approximate cost: 2000 rubles.

"Maybelline Dream Lumi Touch" (a pen). Great product for a low price, copes with dark circles and unevenness without any problems, compact packaging and soft texture, approximate cost: 300 rubles.

Facial Concealer "SS" from Faberlic (a pen). Domestic and quite budgetary products, well levels the surface of the skin, a comfortable brush allows you to evenly apply the product, does not clog wrinkles, approximate cost: 300 rubles.

"NYX Professional Make Up Gotcha Covered Concealer Pencil". A convenient pencil fits easily into a purse, quickly eliminates imperfections and does not create a make-up effect, is presented in a wide range of colors, approximate cost: 480 rubles.

Depending on what result is needed, whether it is masking a pimple, evening out the tone or sculpting the face, there is a technique for applying the corrector.

First, two colors are selected: the first is lighter than the skin, the second is darker, then they are mixed and the concealer is driven into the skin of the face in small portions. Before this, it is desirable to apply foundation, and powder on top. The applied corrector is shaded only where the borders are visible, at the end, powder is also applied on top.

The skin under the eyes should be clean and moderately moisturized.A little product is applied to the back of the brush, then with a concealer brush, with light movements, the corrector is applied to the problem area and shaded well, it is all fixed with powder.

Here it is appropriate to use color correctors and exclusively under the foundation, they are applied with a brush. In this case, the tonal base is applied with driving movements with a brush or fingers.

For each face shape, be it oval, square or triangular, there is a scheme for applying concealer. Below is a diagram of how to properly make up a face, guided by its shape.

To apply makeup correctly, just remember the following rules and apply them step by step.

1. Tone cream. Thanks to him, we correct the tone of the face. It is gently applied and shaded, while leaving the area under the eyes unchanged.
2. Triangles are drawn in the area under the eyes with the help of a liquid corrector.
3. The concealer is carefully shaded so that the boundaries of the applied product are not noticeable.
4. Further, all the imperfections that have appeared are hidden by the corrector of the desired color with twisting movements, while the brush is located strictly perpendicular to the skin of the face.
5. Gently from the eye towards the eyebrow, the corners of the eyes are corrected.
6. Translucent powder is applied with driving movements, which fixes the result of correcting the tone of the face and masking imperfections.

Their necessity is justified by two reasons: the first is convenience, the second is hygiene.

In such delicate areas as the area around the eyes and on the wings of the nose, it can be difficult to use a finger or sponge, it is difficult to blend the product and adjust the density of its application.

The main thing when applying makeup is, of course, hygiene. After all, if you do not follow the cleanliness of the hands, then you can bring infection and dirt, which will entail consequences such as redness, inflammation and swelling.

First of all, when choosing, you need to pay attention to the shape of the brush. There are several main characteristics that you should pay attention to: the brush should be flat, small in size, rounded or straight at the cut. The handle can be made of any material, here you should rely solely on your taste, since this does not affect the quality of the tool.

Models of brushes, which are very popular among the majority of women, are presented both in budget and in the Luxury category:

• N. 1 Concealer and concealer brush made of taklon pile (product from Rive Gauche, approximate cost: 275 rubles).
• Urban Decay Concealer Brush (country of production: China, approximate cost: 1700 rubles).
• NYX Professional Make Up Pro Brush Spot (country of production: China, approximate cost: 700 rubles).
• Bobbi Brown Touch Up Brush (country of production: China, approximate cost: 2300 rubles).
• Giorgio Armani Maestro Brush (country of production: Japan, approximate cost: 4000 rubles).
• Smashbox Precision Concealer Brush (country of production: China, approximate cost: 1200 rubles).

Using the tricks of professionals, you can significantly transform your appearance.

• To make the concealer invisible in the area under the eyes, it should be applied in the form of an inverted triangle with a special brush or fingers, while gently blending.
• The corrector can be used instead of the base for the shadows. A color slightly lighter than the skin is selected and a thin layer is applied to the eyelid, you can even apply it to the brow area, adjusting the shape of the eyebrows.
• By drawing a line close to the lips with a corrector, you can visually increase them, as well as preserve the pigment of lipstick or the radiance of gloss for a long time.
• If it comes to evening makeup, then you should pay special attention to the yellow concealer, it will give the skin a slight glow and a uniform tone.
• If suddenly the layer of the product turned out to be too thick, then it is enough to gently blot the excess with a dry cloth.
• The concealer helps to correct the shape of the eyebrows, for this you need to choose a product that is a tone lighter than the skin and gently apply it above and below the eyebrow arch, and then gently blend it.
• To contour the face, choose a concealer two shades lighter and two shades darker, then, preferably in a room with natural light, you need to apply a light concealer to areas that catch natural light and a dark product to areas where light shading is present.
• Many girls, when making arrows in front of their eyes, have to deal with the problem of curved lines, often this ends with the complete removal of the arrows and the repetition of the art again, but this can be avoided with the help of a corrector, noticing the error masks it, as if the eraser erases a simple pencil from paper.
• If there are ugly pimples on the chest and décolleté, they can be hidden.A concealer is applied to match the skin tone, and a translucent powder is applied on top, and so on several layers until the imperfections are hidden from view.
• By choosing concealers with vitamin E, you can help dry skin become hydrated and healthy.

Most girls agree that the use of corrector is an essential step in any makeup. This magical concealer tool should be in every woman's makeup bag. Of course, with the help of concealers it is difficult to completely hide deep wrinkles, but most minor imperfections can be made almost invisible.

Correction with the help of colored concealers helps to create an unforgettable image, and most importantly, to hide all the problem areas of the skin, many who use such cosmetics note. Also often mentioned is the ease of use of correctors and the fact that their use does not take much time. With proper handling of this cosmetic product, you can even visually change the shape of the face and the shape of the nose, which is a huge plus. Thanks to proofreaders, girls can do without the services of a professional makeup artist.

In the next video - a lesson on facial contouring with a palette of Buyincoins correctors.