Trends 6th October 2015 by Online editors

See Ya Later Contouring! Colour Correction Is Your New Go-To Beauty Hack

Does your beauty routine need a revamp? Look no further, this genius new colour technique will transform your skin.

Clown contouring, and strobing are a thing of the past, girl. These days it’s all about the magic of colour correcting – but, er, what is it and why is your make-up kit about to resemble a five year old’s crayon collection? Let’s get back to basics. Not to be confused with other contouring crazes, this profesh technique erases dark circles and redness for a more even complexion, using a whole colour wheel of shades to counteract a whole load of different skin problems.

Got purplish circles under your eyes? Easy, use a red or orange colour to get rid of the darkness. Red cheeks? A swipe of green concealer will fix it. And that’s not all. Sickly, yellow undertones can be brightened up with a bit of purple or blue, and peach and yellow act as instant brighteners for dull, dark shadows. It’s that simple.

It may seem like a lot of extra work, but this method corrects things that your average foundation just ain’t gonna cover. Don’t believe us?

Watch YouTube guru belladelune‘s colour-contouring how-to:

Still none the wiser? Here’s what colour basics you’ll need in your new kit:

Yellow

Yellow primers and concealers neutralise purple and blue undertones in the skin, wave goodbye to dark circles under the eyes. Horray!

Maybelline Colour Corrector Concealer, €5.34

Orange

Orange-based formulas are ideal for perking up olive and darker skin tones, which can become greyish in winter. Think the end of freckles, sun spots and acne scars.