Cheaper than Photoshop!

Makeup and hair by Stephanie Daga
Photo by Jocelyn Lopez

Who doesn't love photoshop?

If you know how to use it, then there disappears those fine lines, the redness around your nose, the darkness around your eyes ... and that zit.  There also goes some $$ for either the program itself, or for someone to retouch the photos just like so ...

The good news is that colour correcting isn't just on Photoshop.  You can get pose-ready skin with just a few colour correctors in your makeup bag.  You may have noticed these items at some of the top brands: Makeup Forever, MAC, Shu Uemura.  Concealers and correctors come in neutral shades (beige, neutral, tan, white) and colours (violet, green, peach or yellow.  It may seem intimidating, but once you figure out how to use them and for what  - they can actually be quite handy.

If you wondering what does what, here's a little cheat sheet:

Violet: helps to minimize yellowness in the skin - think bruises that are fading.

Green: neutralizes redness; apply it around the nose, over fresh pimples, or patches of rosacea.

Yellow: counteracts redness but also brightens dull skin, giving a healthier glow.

Beige, Neutral and Tan: covers acne, hides brown spots and minor skin irritations.

Keep in mind that the coloured concealers/correctors (violet, yellow or green) will need to be used sparingly and then topped with your regular concealer and/or foundation. 

There you have it, Photoshop for real life ... and much cheaper!

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