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While it may seem counterintuitive to put a colorful cream on the area you want to cover up, we spoke to several makeup artists who say that they regularly use color correctors to help with a range of issues. What are color correctors? Blue helps to colour correct orange tones in the skin and can help combat hyperpigmentation in fairer skin tones and any orange-toned dark spots," says Emma. Color-correcting concealers are designed to neutralize skin imperfections like redness, sallowness and general discoloration. And while some mild skin discoloration issues can often be covered with foundation and a classic concealer, wearing a color-correcting concealer underneath your foundation can give you the complete coverage you’re looking for. For beauties that deal with redness all over the face whether, from skin sensitivities or acne, I recommend a green color correction face primer. If you’re dealing with a few red marks, a green concealer or spot corrector will do.

Liquid color correctors, such as the MAKE UP FOR EVER Color Correcting Step 1 Primers and stila One Step Correct, spread easily across the entire face and work with all skin types, providing a light-to-medium coverage. How to Apply: Use a concealer brush or a makeup sponge to smooth the cream over the area. Then use your finger to blend the edges into your skin so the effect is seamless. We love the cult-fave L.A.Girl HD Pro Concealer for dark spots — it’s creamy, easy to blend, and wears well underneath face makeup.

1. Best Overall: Urban Decay Naked Skin Colour Correcting Fluid 

Think orange, think brightening. "Orange is great for dark spots, dark under-eyes as well as hyperpigmentation," says Emma. Peach: A peach corrector is used to minimize blue undertones for light-to-medium skin, especially for under eye circles. "Those circles peaking through are actually blue. If you have darker skin, you can use orange for this purpose," says celebrity makeup artist Katie Mellinger. For summery makeup, look no further than this color combo. Bright, coral cheeks are guaranteed to pair beautifully with a swipe of turquoise eyeliner, per the color wheel. Green: Williamson says you’ll typically find green used in color-correcting primers. “They're used to balance redness in the skin,” she notes. “So [they're for] someone with fairer skin or a medium complexion that has a lot of redness or pinkness to the skin who wants to tone it down, so it matches the rest of their body." You can also sometimes find the color used in spot treatments, to cover redness from breakouts or other small, inflamed areas. There are several issues you might be facing when it comes to the skin on your face. Other than dark circles, you may have hyperpigmentation, redness and blemishes or dark spots.

Orange and red help brighten dark circles on deeper skin tones. Those with medium-to-light complexions can use peach or pink color correctors, which Seropian says help brighten her clients' dark under-eye circles.Do choose the right hues for your skin. The effectiveness of color correctors depends on finding the right tone to match your blemish. Remember that orange is for dark skin and peach is for light skin.

It creates a noticeable difference in covering dark circles and brightening the under-eye area compared to merely using concealer, reducing any “ashy” tones, according to the tester. Buildable coverage makes layering products for the perfect color match and natural finish seamless and convenient. While we love the hybrid formula, it can feel oily on some skin types — particularly if you have oily skin.Andrew Sotomayor is an Emmy award-winning celebrity makeup artist with 17 years of professional experience. His latest work can be seen on Broadway. Once you’ve applied your color corrector and your regular concealer to the affected areas, press (don't swipe) your foundation onto your face. Using this pressing technique rather than swiping foundation across your skin will ensure that the color-correcting concealer stays in place. How to Use Green Color Correctors