Ditching Foundation for a Color Corrector

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Nowadays, the options for foundations are endless. The abundance of drug store and name-brand choices is overwhelming when trying to choose what is best for your skin. It can be even more challenging to find the perfect shade that matches your skin tone. Foundation companies are fighting years of controversy for their lack of shade inclusivity. And those who have adapted their brand to include a wider array of shades are mostly higher-end brands such as Rihanna’s Fenty. When seasons change, our skin tone often does as well due to varying exposure to sunlight. With summer approaching, the answer to saving money and your skin from potential breakouts may lie with switching out foundations and concealers for color correctors.

Color correctors are most commonly green in pigment and work to neutralize redness and imperfections. However, they come in a variety of shades to account for varying skin tones and undertones. If you don’t prefer full coverage looks, this can be a great fit for a more natural makeup effect. The neutralization effect of the color corrector allows it to be versatile with changing skin tones. This isn’t only great for those prone to redness, but also for those whose skin darkens or tans easier in the sun.

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The range of colors allows for color correctors to be one of the most inclusive options. Once blended in, they adapt to your skin tone, instead of having to add on concealers and powders to get a foundation to better adapt to you. When choosing which color would be best to fit your undertones, the color wheel comes into play.

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Whichever undertone your skin is prone to, when looking at the color wheel, you will choose the color opposing your undertone color. So, for example, if you are someone prone to rosacea or overall redness or pink cheeks, you would choose a green color corrector. On another note, someone with a darker skin tone who may struggle with hyperpigmentation may opt for an orange color corrector. This ensures that your skin is neutralized, creating a perfect shade of coverage for your skin.

Another reason for switching out foundations lies in the toll it can take on the skin. Heavy foundations can cause overall inflammation of the skin and can magnify any blemishes when makeup is not present. Additionally, the more makeup coverage you have, the more aggressive makeup removers can be. In turn, pores are clogged by heavy makeup during the day, and when it comes time for removal such aggressive removers like makeup wipes can disrupt the skin’s PH balance and break down the top barrier of the skin. This can cause further inflammation from heavy makeup and overall disrupts the natural state of the skin.

Ditching foundation for color correctors is a more inclusive choice that can save your skin from excess irritation and help achieve clearer skin. Save your money on a “summer shade” foundation and switch to color correctors.

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Writer: Alyson Brinkley

Editor: Noelle Knowlton

Strike Magazine Tallahassee