Colour Corrector

Description

Our Colour Corrector is a creamy, 12 ml colour corrector that helps balance discolouration before foundation, so you need less coverage on top. Choose from eight shades: Blue, Lavender (our purple colour corrector), Orange, Green, White, Latte, Toast and Deep Ebony. A thin layer is all you need.

What is a colour corrector?

A colour corrector uses colour theory: shades opposite each other on the colour wheel cancel each other out. A thin layer of the right corrector tones down a colour cast on your skin, such as redness, dark circles or a yellow tone, so your foundation and concealer can do their job with less product.

Most of our corrector shades are not meant to be worn alone or mixed into foundation. They work best as a thin, targeted layer under your base. White and Deep Ebony are the exception: they are mixing shades that adjust the shade of your foundation.

Which colour corrector shade do I need?

• Lavender (purple colour corrector): helps balance yellow or sallow tones and dullness, including under-eyes with a yellow cast. Best for fair to medium skin. Use sparingly, as too much can look grey.
• Blue colour corrector: helps neutralise orange discolouration, dark circles on deep skin and concealer that looks too orange. A pin-sized amount is enough.
• Orange: helps cover dark under-eye circles, dark marks and pigmentation, including the look of old acne marks.
• Green: helps tone down the look of redness, such as around breakouts or visible red areas. Apply only on the red zones.
• Latte: for mild pigmentation and shadows around the mouth on medium skin.
• Toast: for deeper pigmentation and beard shadow on very deep skin.
• White and Deep Ebony (mixing shades): mix these into your foundation to adjust its shade. White lightens your foundation shade and Deep Ebony darkens it. Add a tiny amount at a time and check the colour in daylight.

Does your foundation look too yellow or too orange once it is on? A thin layer of Lavender or Blue underneath can help balance it. It is also worth re-checking your shade in daylight with our Shade Finder.

Who it suits

Our Colour Corrector shades cover fair to very deep skin tones. It suits you if you have dark circles, dark marks, a yellow or orange cast, redness or shadowing that shows through foundation, or if you find yourself layering lots of foundation to cover one area. White and Deep Ebony also suit you if your foundation is slightly too dark or too light and you want to fine-tune the shade.

Key benefits

• Targeted correction: balances a colour cast in one spot, so you can wear lighter foundation everywhere else.
• Creamy, blendable texture: easy to tap on with a fingertip, sponge or small brush.
• A little goes a long way: a thin layer or pin-sized amount is usually enough.
• Eight shades: options for different concerns and skin tones.
• Cruelty-free, paraben-free and vegan: no animal testing, no parabens and no animal-derived ingredients.

How to use colour corrector

1. Prep: cleanse, apply our moisturiser and, in the morning, our Liquid SPF50 Primer at the full amount. Add a primer for your skin type if you use one, and let everything settle.
2. Correct: tap a very small amount of corrector only onto the areas that need it. Blend the edges softly, keeping the colour where it is needed.
3. Foundation: apply your foundation in thin layers over the top, pressing gently over corrected areas rather than rubbing.
4. Conceal: add our Under-Eye Concealer & Highlighting Stick where you still need a little extra coverage or brightness.
5. Set: press a light layer of our Loose Setting Powder over corrected areas to help keep everything in place.

Apart from White and Deep Ebony, never mix corrector into your foundation, and avoid heavy layers. If you can see the corrector colour through your foundation, use less.

Matching your foundation and powder

Correctors work best under the right foundation shade. Find yours with our free Shade Finder, using a photo facing a window in natural daylight with no filters or foundation. Unsure between two shades? Test both with our 8 ml Trial Size Foundations on your jawline, blended down to the neck, in daylight after they settle. For powder pairings, see our guide to colour matching our foundations and powders, or ask your nearest agent.

Patch test first

Please patch test first: apply a small amount to the inner arm twice daily for 7 to 10 days, as the American Academy of Dermatology suggests for testing new products. If redness, itching or swelling appears, wash it off and stop using it.

Colour Corrector FAQ

Blue or purple colour corrector: which one do I need?

Both help with yellow and orange tones. Lavender, our purple shade, is usually best for a yellow or sallow cast on fair to medium skin. Blue is usually best for orange tones and dark circles on deep skin.

Why does my corrector look grey?

Too much product, or a shade that is too light for your skin tone. Use a pin-sized amount, blend the edges and press foundation over the top.

Do I still need a corrector with Extreme Coverage Foundation?

Often not, because our Extreme Coverage Foundation is designed with corrector and concealer built in. For very strong dark circles or pigmentation, a thin layer of corrector underneath can still help. Lighter foundations, like our Hydrating Serum Full-Coverage Foundation, pair well with corrector on specific areas.

Can I use more than one corrector shade?

Yes, on different areas. For example, Green on red areas and Orange under the eyes. Keep each layer thin.

How do I use White or Deep Ebony?

Mix them into your foundation. White lightens your foundation shade and Deep Ebony darkens it. Put your foundation on the back of your hand, add a tiny amount of White or Deep Ebony, mix well and check it on your jawline in daylight before adding more.

Where to buy

Get our Colour Corrector from your nearest Mooiste Meisie agent or order it from our online shop, whichever suits you. Online orders deliver within South Africa only: dispatch takes 2 to 3 working days and courier delivery 2 to 5 working days. Delivery is free on orders from R500, and R99 below that. Explore the full Foundation, Concealer and Contour range.