color correcting vs. concealing: how to cancel dark circles
Choosing between a color corrector & a concealer comes down to what you want to do first: neutralize or cover. A color corrector uses color theory to cancel out the look of discoloration, like the blue, purple or brown look of dark circles, & a concealer goes on top to cover & brighten the look of the area. If you're dealing with dark circles, the best look for most people comes from using both: correct first, conceal second.
If your main concern is the look of dark circles, start with cc undereye corrector. It's a full-coverage corrector made for the undereye area that covers & corrects the look of dark circles in 1 step. Pick your shade by skin tone: peach for light to medium & medium to tan skin tones, orange for tan to deep, & red for deep to very deep. If you want to color correct beyond your undereyes, shape tape™ corrector comes in 10 shades & is made to neutralize the appearance of redness, dark spots, blemishes, discoloration & dark undereye circles. Reach for green to neutralize the look of redness & blemishes (fair to tan skin tones), lavender to diffuse the look of yellow tones & sallowness (fair to light), peach for the look of dark undereyes (light to medium), orange (medium to deep) or red (rich to espresso) on deeper skin tones. Swipe it on, blend with your fingers, a sponge or a brush, & you're set for the next step.
The next step is your concealer. Layer shape tape™ concealer over either corrector for full coverage & a natural matte finish. Go 1 to 2 shades lighter than your complexion to brighten the look of undereyes. So which is right for you? cc undereye if your focus is the look of dark circles, shape tape™ corrector if you want to correct redness, dark spots or discoloration anywhere on your face, & shape tape™ concealer to finish either 1. Not sure which concealer shade to pick? take our concealer quiz!
quick answers
Do you apply color corrector before or after concealer?
Before. Correct first, conceal second. Dot on your color corrector, blend, then layer shape tape™ concealer on top.
Is cc undereye a concealer or a color corrector?
cc undereye is an undereye corrector that covers & corrects the look of dark circles. For added coverage, layer shape tape™ concealer on top.
What color corrector cancels out the look of purple or blue under-eye circles?
Peach, orange or red, depending on your skin tone. Peach suits light to medium skin tones. For cc undereye, orange suits tan to deep & red suits deep to very deep. For shape tape™ corrector, orange suits medium to deep & red suits rich to espresso.
Which shade works for the look of redness?
Green. In shape tape™ corrector, green is made to neutralize & diffuse the appearance of redness, hyperpigmentation & blemishes, & is ideal for fair to tan skin tones.
What is the difference between cc undereye & shape tape™ corrector?
cc undereye is made for the undereye area. shape tape™ corrector has more shades & can be used on dark circles, redness, dark spots & other areas of discoloration. Both are meant to go under concealer.
