How to Cover Dark Spots, Pigmentation & Dark Circles | Full Coverage Makeup Tutorial, by Glow With Amy on YouTube. 2 min 58 s.
- Video length
- 2 min 58 s
- Time to do it
- 15 minutes
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Steps
- 6
What you need
Steps
Start with clean, moisturised skin. Apply a thin layer of primer and let it settle for a minute so the makeup grips and lasts longer.
Dot a peach or orange colour corrector only on the dark circles and dark spots. Pat it in with your ring finger or a small brush until the edges blend.
Add a light layer of concealer over the corrected areas. Tap, do not rub, so the corrector stays underneath and the coverage builds evenly.
Apply foundation all over with a damp sponge, pressing it into the skin. Use light layers and build up only where you still see uneven tone.
Check your face in daylight or near a window. Blend any visible edges around the eyes and jaw with the clean side of the sponge.
Set the concealer and any oily areas with a light dusting of setting powder. Press the powder in with a puff rather than sweeping it.
Tips and common mistakes
Use too much corrector and the area turns orange or grey, so keep it to a thin layer.
A damp sponge gives a smoother, less cakey finish than fingers on foundation.
Match your foundation to your neck, not your hand, to avoid a visible line.
Patch test new correctors on your jaw a day before using them near your eyes.
Questions
What colour corrector should I use for dark circles?
Peach works for light to medium skin and orange suits deeper skin tones. Green corrector is for redness, not dark circles.
Do I put corrector before or after concealer?
Corrector goes first, directly on the dark area. Concealer goes on top to blend it into your skin tone.
How do I stop it looking cakey?
Use thin layers, tap products in with a damp sponge, and set only with a small amount of powder.
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