so an orange corrector. is going to neutralize dark circles and dark spots. for medium to deep skin tones, and a reddish corrector. is going to neutralize any darkness for dark skin tones.
"Orange color corrector is intended to neutralize dark spots, scars, under-eye circles, areas that may turn gray under foundation, or other stubborn and relatively cool-toned blemishes," Scott explains.
On dark skin, under-eye circles and hyperpigmentation tend to show up with a purple or blue hue, so a color corrector that's red or orange, like the L'Oréal Paris True Match Color Correcting Crayon will cancel out the color that you're trying to conceal.
The colors that work best with dark skin are often jewel tones, such as emerald green, sapphire blue, ruby red, and amethyst purple. These colors complement dark skin and create a nice contrast. Additionally, earthy tones like olive green, mustard yellow, and terracotta also look great on dark skin.
In the case of brown spots, we recommend relying on a yellow to orange concealer to camouflage them. These colors will help to fade your pigmentation spots while bringing light and radiance to your face.
How do you colour-correct dark hyperpigmentation? You should start by cleansing and moisturising your skin to give your colour corrector a smooth base. Darker spots will need a peach or orange corrector, while redness will opt for a green colour corrector.
Dark skin tone
Vivid reds and pinks are your go-to classics, but mauve pink, fiery red-orange, deep purple, blacks, bronze, green, almond, mocha and caramel based neutrals are all going to look terrific. As will bold, bright colours. And even yellow.
For those with darker skin tones, we suggest brighter, bolder colors like honeycomb, ivory, or rusty red to turn heads. If looking for a hat that is both sleek + versatile, try grey or cream. For a gentle splash of color, a soft pastel like dusty pink can add vibrance while complementing darker skin tones beautifully.
But if you have a warmer or softer skin tone, black will most likely be too harsh for you and make your complexion look dull or washed out.
Avoid products that contain retinol and Vitamin A because they deprive your skin of moisture. It's much better to use a moisturizer that is specially designed for black skin. Our Healing Body Balm will keep your skin moisturized naturally. It also helps heal eczema, psoriasis, and severely dry skin.
After colour correcting, apply a medium coverage foundation using a stippling technique, building coverage and focusing more on the areas with hyperpigmentation. “Using a colour corrector and foundation should conceal hyperpigmentation but if you prefer fuller coverage, you can use a concealer too.
Orange/peach for dark circles/pigmentation/dark spots/dark patches - basically anything that's dull & darker than your skin. Green for anything that's red - pimples, rashes, rosacea.
Use Pink, Yellow, or Orange Color Corrector
As we explained above, peach and pale yellow shades are ideal for those with fairer skin, while deeper orange shades are best for those with medium to dark skin tones. Once you find your hue, apply a small amount to your dark circles and gently blend with your preferred tool.
Lighter hues for a soothing effect: Muted neutrals like whites, beiges, or earth tones help balance out black for a calmer, cozier space. Brighter colors for extra emphasis: On the other hand, black allows bold, vibrant palettes or jewel tones to pop even more.
When an object appears to be black, this means that it is not reflecting any colors, but is instead absorbing them all. The visible light spectrum, or white light, is made up of many different wavelengths of light that each represents a color.
A lighter gray, mustard brown or olive green tends to complement warm skin tones. If you have a darker skin tone, you may want to avoid hat colors such as black, dark brown or navy that could clash with your complexion. Try out some contrasting shades such as khaki, red, gray or light blue.
Mustard. Another choice of color that dark-skinned men shy away from is Yellow. And they are right in doing so but there is one exception: Mustard. Just like pink, it is a lively color and the warm shade of mustard pops out and makes a statement about its wearer.
According to a study called “Shades of beauty,” light brown skin tones are often the most physically attractive skin color (Frisby et al., 2006). They used four models for that study. They did not change the skin tone, but they imaged each model to three different skin tones: light, medium, and dark.
So if you're like me, steer clear of pastels and try jewel tones or dark, rich shades. Dark and mid-tone skin tones tend to play well with primary colour combinations. I.e. if your skin has red undertones, try pairing yellow and blue in your projects.
People with dark skin tone have a lot of colours that suit them which includes shades of maroon, red, blue, gold, yellow, magenta and green. People with dark skin tones can have a cool or warm undertone.
Orange colour corrector works well on dark skin.
Green light is ideal for those with sensitive skin or mild hyperpigmentation since it's gentle and focuses specifically on reducing melanin without causing irritation.
Color Corrector
Pick a Peach color correcting shade to counteract green or brown discoloration and Bisque color correcting shade to counteract blue or purple discoloration.