Nykaa's Color Correction Guide
Color
Correctors
101:
Correctors
101:
The art of painting your face with brightly hued coverups instead of regular concealers to hide
every kind of blemish in a hot minute.
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*Select your area
of concern to
find a quick fix
of concern to
find a quick fix
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Problem: Dark Circles
Solution: Pink Corrector
Nixes purple-blue under eye circles.
Apply in an upside-down triangle on
dark circles and blend lightly.
Apply in an upside-down triangle on
dark circles and blend lightly.
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Problem: Pigmentation and redness
Solution: Yellow Corrector
Lightly dab on problem areas of cheeks,
chin and forehead. Apply on discoloration
and gently tap into skin.
chin and forehead. Apply on discoloration
and gently tap into skin.
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Problem: Redness
Solution: Green Corrector
Works wonders to cover up all kinds
of redness—pimples, acne scars, rosacea,
sunburn—that can make skin look angry.
of redness—pimples, acne scars, rosacea,
sunburn—that can make skin look angry.
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Problem: Dullness
Solution: Pink Corrector
Instantly brightens and illuminates dull, sallow skin.
Also perfect for brightening under-eye dark circles.
Simply dab on problem areas.
Also perfect for brightening under-eye dark circles.
Simply dab on problem areas.
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of concern to
find a quick fix
of concern to
find a quick fix
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Problem: Dark Circles
Solution: Peach Corrector
Peach hides under-eye circles and
unwanted shadows. Apply in an upside-down
triangle on dark circles and blend well.
unwanted shadows. Apply in an upside-down
triangle on dark circles and blend well.
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Problem: Pigmentation and redness
Solution: Yellow Corrector
Lightly dab on problem areas of cheeks,
chin and forehead. Apply on discoloration
and gently tap into skin.
chin and forehead. Apply on discoloration
and gently tap into skin.
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Problem: Redness
& mild redness
& mild redness
Solution: Green Corrector
Works wonders to cover up all kinds
of redness—pimples, acne scars, rosacea,
sunburn—that can make skin look angry.
of redness—pimples, acne scars, rosacea,
sunburn—that can make skin look angry.
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Problem: Dullness
Solution: Purple Corrector
Purple neutralizes yellow undertones.
Use a purple primer to brighten sallow skin
and a purple concealer to mask yellow spots.
Use a purple primer to brighten sallow skin
and a purple concealer to mask yellow spots.
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*Select your area
of concern to
find a quick fix
of concern to
find a quick fix
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Problem: Dark Circles
Solution: Orange Corrector
Darker skin tones need a stronger neutralizer;
apply an orange or red corrector in
an upside-down triangle on dark circles and blend.
apply an orange or red corrector in
an upside-down triangle on dark circles and blend.
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Problem: Purple bruises, discoloration
& mild redness
& mild redness
Solution: Yellow Corrector
Works well to conceal hyperpigmentation and
mild redness. Use sparingly on problem
areas on cheeks, chin and forehead.
mild redness. Use sparingly on problem
areas on cheeks, chin and forehead.
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Problem: Redness
Solution: Green Corrector
Works wonders to cover up all kinds
of redness—pimples, acne scars, rosacea,
sunburn—that can make skin look angry.
of redness—pimples, acne scars, rosacea,
sunburn—that can make skin look angry.
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Problem: Dullness
Solution: Lavender Corrector
Purple neutralizes yellow undertones.
Use a purple primer to brighten sallow skin
and a purple concealer to mask yellow spots.
Use a purple primer to brighten sallow skin
and a purple concealer to mask yellow spots.
MAKEUP ROUTINE
step 1
After cleansing, prime your skin so
that the layers to follow stay in
place.
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step 2
Neutralize the appearance of
discoloration with the right shade
of color corrector.
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step 3
Apply foundation all over face and
remember to blend well for an
even toned complexion.
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