Understanding the Contrast: The Varying Roles of Concealers and Correctors
Are Concealers and Correctors the Same?
Have you ever wondered if concealers and correctors are identical? Perhaps you have heard of these makeup products but haven’t tried using them. After reading this article, all your confusion will vanish. KISMEOW will clearly explain the differences between concealers and correctors, along with when to use each. Save this article and share it on social media with your friends so you won't misplace it.
What is a Concealer ?
We’re all familiar with foundation, which evens out skin tone. Concealer comes next. It’s a thicker makeup product with high pigment content and strong covering power. Concealer is applied to areas with minor color discrepancies. For example, it’s used under the eyes to hide dark circles or on the sides of the nose to conceal redness from allergies or a runny nose. Additionally, concealer can create volume and highlight specific areas, helping to visually reshape features. However, it’s not suitable for serious corrections. If you need to cover severe rosacea, extremely dark under - eye circles, or large pigmented spots, a concealer won't be effective. This is where correctors come in handy.
How to Choose a Concealer Based on Texture
Liquid Concealers: Ideal for mature and oily skin types. They have high coverage and are easy to apply with your fingers.
Creamy Concealers: The top choice for dry and normal skin. They have a rich texture and higher density. However, they aren't suitable for mature skin as they may accentuate wrinkles.
Stick Concealers: A versatile option for covering local issues and large - scale corrections.
Pencil Concealers: Convenient for targeting and covering local problems. Apply and blend with your fingers.
Dry Concealers: Essential for girls with oily skin. They not only conceal but also mattify the skin effectively.
What is a Corrector?
Correctors are thicker than concealers and contain a higher concentration of pigment. As a result, they're better at dealing with more serious skin issues, such as hiding age spots, inflammations, and pimples. They're also the go - to product for covering significant color changes like dark age spots or deep under - eye circles.
Differences Between Concealers and Correctors
Concealers are designed to hide minor imperfections. They typically have a lightweight texture that doesn't dry out the skin around the eyes. Concealers come in natural shades that match the skin tone and may contain light - reflecting particles to give the face a fresh look. They can be applied either under or over foundation. When used for highlighting, concealer is applied to the forehead and chin to visually stretch and accentuate the area, to the bridge and sides of the nose to narrow it and hide small blood vessels, to the cheekbones to add volume, to the area above the upper lip to make thin lips appear fuller, and under the eyes to hide dark circles.
Correctors, on the other hand, are used to make noticeable color and shape corrections. They have a dense texture, are long - lasting, and come in a wide range of colors for specific purposes. This type of makeup is designed to address serious local problems. Correctors are usually applied under foundation and then covered with a nude - toned base that matches the skin color. They can also be applied over a beige - toned foundation. Colored correctors are used to mask pigmentation, red spots, acne, and dark circles. Brown correctors are used for shape correction. They're applied over the foundation, typically under the cheekbones to reduce the appearance of chubby cheeks or on the chin to hide excess volume (such as a double chin).
Color Correctors for the Face: How and When to Use Them
We’ve already learned what concealers are for and how they effectively hide skin flaws to create flawless makeup. But did you know that there’s a wide range of corrector shades specifically designed to address different skin problems? There’s a whole spectrum of color correctors that can help you achieve the perfect look in any situation.
Color correctors are used to address skin color changes, such as bruises, brown age spots, redness, dark circles, and pigmentation. Unlike concealers, which come in beige shades to match the skin tone, color correctors work by neutralizing imperfections through a contrasting, covering effect. Choosing a color corrector isn't a matter of personal preference; it’s about following the rules of the color wheel. Each skin imperfection is best concealed by a specific color. The most effective way to hide a color is to use its opposite on the color wheel.
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