Which correcting concealer should I use?
Daniel Johnson
Published Feb 08, 2026
Which correcting concealer should I use?
Here, the color wheel determines which color of concealer will work best on your blemish. Colors that are opposite of one another on the color wheel cancel each other out. Green concealer cancels out red zits, purple concealer minimizes yellow spots, and orange concealer takes care of blue dark circles.
What is a color correcting kit?
Color correctors are a very versatile makeup tool. They can brighten your skin to make you look more awake, hide dark under-eye circles or balance out unwanted redness. Color correctors come in a range of shades, from green to peach, each of which is useful for a different purpose.
Do you put concealer over color corrector?
You should apply a color correcting concealer before regular concealer or foundation. Foundation comes next and flesh toned concealer is applied last, only where the skin tone still looks uneven.
What color cancels dark circles?
Many correctors have green and purple undertones, which are great for covering up blemishes and dark spots, but do little for concealing dark circles. Instead, you should choose color correctors in shades of red, pink, yellow, or orange, as these will help balance out the bluish-purple color of under-eye circles.
What colors correct dark spots?
Peachy and orange-hued shades are generally best for counteracting the look of darkness and brightening dark spots. Colors correctors work according to the principles of the color wheel, which posits that are opposite of one another on the color wheel can cancel the other out.
What is purple correcting concealer for?
Purple color corrector, which comes in pastel lavender and lilac shades, is typically used to neutralize yellowness and sallow skin and help even out the warmer spots within your skin tone. This is the typical color-correcting process that is done with other shades like green, orange, and yellow.
Which color corrector is for dark spots?
If you have any purple discoloration, such as dark spots, use a yellow color corrector. Yellow can help to counteract the purple hues and also brighten the area.
What color cancels out dark circles?
Instead, you should choose color correctors in shades of red, pink, yellow, or orange, as these will help balance out the bluish-purple color of under-eye circles.
Do you put color corrector on before or after foundation?
A: As a general rule, color correctors should be applied before foundation. TEMPTU Perfect Canvas Color Correctors, however, can be used alone, under or over foundation to simplify the need for heavy concealers, blending and buffing.
Do you put primer or color corrector first?
There is one exception to the foundations and concealer rule: color-correcting concealer. This type of concealer should be applied prior to both face makeup products—but after primer—to help neutralize any areas of discoloration.
Does concealer have to be lighter than Foundation?
Having your concealer one shade lighter than your foundation allows it to be covered up easily. E.g. it is easier to cover a lighter color with a darker color then to cover a darker color with a lighter one.
How to choose the right concealer?
For your face, select a concealer that matches the color of your foundation exactly. Avoid concealer shades that are noticeably pink, rose, peach , white, yellow, or copper as they will show through your foundation, creating an unnatural appearance.
How to match concealer to skin tone?
Under-eye concealer is best for camouflaging the shadowy circles under the eyes.
How to find the right concealer?
When choosing a concealer which can adapt to the specific needs of our skin we should consider several key factors so the final finish is spectacular.