How to use facial corrector?

Every girl tends to be beautiful, but in reality it is not so easy. Poor ecology, stress or lack of sleep - all of this adversely 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. That this means and how to use it, you will learn from this article.

First you need to figure out what a corrector is. This is a cosmetic product that helps to mask small imperfections of the skin of the face, redness and hide all 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 pigment spots, freckles, scars, bags under the eyes, dullness and pallor, wrinkles; help in the fight against peeling, irritation, acne and black dots.

But this effect can be achieved only in the case of correct use of the corrector, and there are some features:

1. Compliance with measures. Many people think that the more money they put on their face, the better. In fact, it is not. If you apply too much corrector, it can lie inaccurate spots and even harm the skin of the face.
2. Applying moisturizer. Before applying the masking “tool”, it is advisable to apply the cream, since any cosmetic products usually dry the skin and this can lead to premature aging and the appearance of wrinkles.
3. Hygiene auxiliary tools and tools. Here we are talking about the purity of brushes, sponge and fingers, which is applied to the tool. After all, if you do not follow these simple rules, then there may be unpleasant consequences in the form of irritation, redness and inflammation.
4. Shelf life. These numbers are always important, because the components that make up the corrector can cause harm to the skin if the shelf life expires.
5. Proper storage of funds. All cosmetics should be stored in a dark place, avoid high temperatures and direct sunlight, because of this, the cosmetic will become unsuitable for further use.

There are several types of correctors, differing in the form of release and texture:

1. Solid. It looks like a pencil, it helps to hide minor imperfections of the skin in the form of freckles, acne and wrinkles.
2. Dry. It is made on the basis of mineral powder, makes redness and pimples barely noticeable (perfect for girls with oily skin).
3. Oil. Its dense texture helps to mask all flaws well. It is sold in convenient packages: usually it is a palette, tubes or miniature jars (great for girls with dry skin).
4. Stick. This tonal tool is produced in a tube, in the form similar to lipstick. It refers to concealers and is intended for pinpoint use.
5. Liquid. The most common corrector. As a rule, it is produced in special bottles with dispenser. Such a tool not only hides skin defects, but also makes it 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 of the 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 a palette of proofreaders:

• Green. Ideal for hiding acne. It is composed of chamomile and mint oil, which help combat the unpleasant effects on the skin.
• Mint. Perfectly neutralizes irritations and red areas around inflammations. Thanks to the tea tree extract and salicylic acid, which are part of it, there is less inflammation on the face.
• Pink. It masks gray skin around the eyes, hides oily shine and refreshes pale skin.
• Blue. Suitable for masking age spots, moles and circles under the eyes.
• Yellow. It makes the spider veins and bruises almost invisible.
• Purple. Ideal for visually eliminating dark circles under the eyes and masking irritation on very fair skin.

• Blue. Will be the perfect assistant in case of unsuccessful tanning after tanning.
• White. Perfectly hides freckles and is suitable for face sculpting.
• Bronze. Ideal for hiding freckles.
• Peach. It gives light skin the effect of tawdiness.
• Orange. It covers the blue color, so it is advisable to use it to conceal hematomas and bags under the eyes.

• Corporeal. Hides flaws that are not very visible to the eye, and also used as a basis.
• Dark brown. Used exclusively for face sculpting.
• Light beige. Masking irregularities, acne, birthmarks and age spots.
• Dark beige. This shade can visually change the shape of the nose and face.

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

1. Depending on which zone is planned to use corrective means, 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. Depending on the time of year, a variety is selected. In the summer, dry is preferable, and in winter, oily or creamy.
4. In order to determine whether the tone is suitable, it is sufficient to apply the agent on the neck or the elbow fold.
5. So that the color of the corrective agent is not distorted and it was possible to determine the appropriate tone correctly, it is better to choose it in natural light.
6. Do not forget that the drier and denser means 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, a wide palette of colors, the approximate cost: 480 rubles.

"MAC Concealer" a palette of 15 flowers. Does not leave oily stains, is suitable for all skin types, does not clog pores, is 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 the circles under the eyes, the approximate cost: 1000 rubles.

Manly pro. Suitable for modeling facial contours, comfortable packaging, keeps well on the skin of the face, approximate cost: 500 rubles.

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

Era Minerals. It masks and treats imperfections, the dry texture is easily applied to the face, has a good palette of colors, the approximate cost: 950 rubles.

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

Vivienne sabo. Who used this stick, without a second thought, they will say that this is a real magic wand copes with the tasks at 100%, has a nice design, the approximate cost: 250 rubles.

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

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

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

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

Shiseido Natural Finish Cream Concealer. Convenient when applied, 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 is enough for a long time, the corrective agent falls flat on the skin and lasts for a long time, the approximate cost: 1200 rubles.

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

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

"Yves Saint Laurent Touch Eclat" (a pen). The recognized world classics, the convenient built-in paint brush for applying, will quickly mask all the flaws, the light texture and compact packaging complete the image of the perfect concealer, approximate cost: 2,000 rubles.

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

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

"NYX Professional Make Up Gotcha Covered Concealer Pencil". Convenient pencil fits easily into a handbag, quickly eliminates flaws and does not create the effect of makeup, is represented by a wide range of colors, the approximate cost: 480 rubles.

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

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

The skin under the eyes should be clean and moderately moist. A little money is applied to the back of the brush, then the concealer is applied with a light movement with a light movement to the problem area and well shaded, this is fixed with powder.

It is appropriate to use color correctors and exclusively under the foundation, they are superimposed with a brush. In this case, the tonal base is applied with a brushing motion or fingers.

For each face shape, whether oval, square or triangular, there is its own pattern of concealer application. Below is a diagram of how to properly make up the face, guided by its shape.

To apply makeup correctly, it’s enough to remember the following rules and apply them step by step.

1. Concealer. Thanks to him, adjust the tone of the face. It is neatly applied and shaded, while leaving the area under the eyes unchanged.
2. Triangles are drawn in the area under the eyes with a liquid corrector.
3. The concealer is carefully shaded so that there are no noticeable borders of the applied funds.
4. Further, all the manifested deficiencies are hidden by the corrector of the desired color by twisting movements, while the brush is located to the skin of the face strictly perpendicularly.
5. The corners of the eyes are adjusted carefully from the eye towards the eyebrow.
6. Transparent powder is applied by injecting movements, which reinforces the result of adjusting the tone of the face and masking the flaws.

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 a sponge, it is difficult to shade the tool and adjust the density of its application.

The main thing when applying makeup - of course, hygiene. After all, if you do not follow the purity of the hands, 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 basic characteristics that are worth paying attention to: the brush should be flat, small in size, rounded or straight on the cut. The handle can be made of any material, you should rely solely on your taste, because it does not affect the quality of the tool.

Models of brushes, which are widely popular among the majority of the female, are presented as budget, and in the category of luxury:

• N. 1 Brush for concealer and taclon pile corrector (product from Riv Gauche, approximate cost: 275 rubles).
• Urban Decay Concealer Brush (Country of origin: China, approximate cost: 1700 rubles).
• NYX Professional Make Up Pro Brush Spot (Country of origin: China, approximate cost: 700 rubles).
• "Bobbi Brown Touch Up Brush" (Country of origin: China, approximate cost: 2300 rubles).
• "Giorgio Armani Maestro Brush" (Country of origin: Japan, approximate cost: 4,000 rubles).
• "Smashbox Precision Concealer Brush" (Country of origin: China, approximate cost: 1200 rubles).

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

• To concealer was invisible in the area under the eyes, it should be applied in the shape of an inverted triangle with a special brush or fingers, while gently shading.
• Corrector can be used instead of the shadow base. The color is chosen a little lighter than the skin and a thin layer superimposed on the eyelid, you can even put it in the under-eye area, adjusting the shape of the eyebrows.
• By holding a line close to the lips with a proofreader, you can visually enlarge them, as well as preserve the lipstick pigment or luster for a long time.
• If it comes to evening make-up, then you should pay special attention to the yellow concealer, it will give the skin a light glow and a uniform tone.
• If suddenly the layer of the product turned out to be too thick, then gently blot the excess with a dry cloth.
• Concealer helps to correct the shape of the eyebrows, for this you need to choose a tool to tone the skin lighter than the skin and gently apply it over and under the eyebrow, and then gently shade.
• For contouring the face, it is necessary to choose the concealer two tones lighter and two tones darker, then, preferably in a room with natural light, you need to apply a light concealer to areas that catch natural light and dark media to areas where there is light shading.
• Many girls in the design of arrows in their eyes have to deal with the problem of curved lines, often it ends with the complete removal of arrows and repeating the arts again, but this can be avoided with the help of a corrector, noticing an error masking her like an eraser erases a simple pencil from paper.
• If there are ugly pimples on the chest and in the decollete area, they can be hidden. Concealer is applied to the skin tone, and on top of a translucent powder and so several layers, until the imperfections are hidden from view.
• By choosing masks with vitamin E, you can help dry skin to become moisturized and healthy.

Most girls agree that the use of a corrector is an essential step in any make-up. This magic masking tool should be in a cosmetics bag for every woman. Of course, with concealers it is difficult to completely hide deep wrinkles, but most minor flaws can be made almost invisible.

Adjusting with the help of color concealers helps to create an unforgettable image, and most importantly, hide all the problem areas of the skin, - many people note that they use similar cosmetic products. Also often mentioned is the simplicity of the application of correctors and the fact that their use does not take much time. With proper treatment of this cosmetic products, you can even visually change the shape of the face and the shape of the nose, which is a huge plus. Thanks to the correctors, girls can do without the services of a professional makeup artist.

In the next video - a lesson on contouring the face with a bunch of correctors Buyincoins.