Understanding the difference between correcting and concealing...
What is a corrector?
A corrector is used to neutralize and brighten the eye area. Its made in various shades of pink/peach/salmon to counteract the green/blue/purple tones in dark circles. It’s also great for brightening darkness around the mouth or where ever necessary.
How do you apply it?
Use a foundation brush to thinly layer corrector then concealer anywhere you see darkness. Apply your concealer on top and set with translucent powder.
What is concealer?
Concealer is a skintone based cosmetics that is used undereyes, over corrector or as a highlighter.
Where can I buy it?
BobbiBrown.com makes a wonderful corrector in pink or peach for $22.00.
EvePearl.com makes a salmon colored (pink & peach mixed together) one that sells for around $35.00. Concealer can be purchased at drugstores to high end department stores.
Making your own corrector is another alternative… Click here to learn how
BobbiBrown.com shares excellent tips on TROUBLE SHOOTING Corrector or Concealer
Bobbi says:
Your concealer and corrector should be undetectable. If they aren't, you'll have to tweak your application method. Here are some common concealer and corrector problems and my time-tested solutions for solving them.
If it looks crepey
The thin skin underneath your eyes needs to be hydrated, since makeup settles into those tiny dryness lines. Remember to apply eye cream every night and every morning before your makeup application.
If it slips off
You've likely applied too much moisturizer beforehand. Keep your concealer and corrector on for longer by using less than a pea-sized amount of moisturizer, and then waiting until it fully absorbs before applying your makeup.
If it creases
It needed to be set with enough powder. After applying your concealer, sweep sheer loose powder over the under eye area to lock your makeup into place.
If it's cakey or streaky
Your ratio of eye cream to concealer is off. If your concealer looks thick and muddy, you'll need to apply more eye cream. If your concealer looks greasy and separated, you've applied too much eye cream. Add or remove product as necessary. (You may have to start from scratch.)
If it's too light
Very carefully, use the lightest dusting of light bronzing powder to warm up the area.
If it's not bright enough or if it's too dark
Add a tiny dab of fast-absorbing eye cream, and then re-apply your corrector and concealer.
If your eye makeup falls onto your concealer
You'll have to start over. Use eye makeup remover, a cotton swab, or a makeup sponge to carefully remove all under-eye product. Then pat on your eye cream, let it absorb, and re-apply your corrector and concealer.
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