The Ultimate Guide to Color Correcting

When it comes to color correcting lighter complexions, it's important to choose your shades wisely and pay attention to your own skin's needs. Redness is typically a major issue for fairer women, so start by tackling this step first.

Color to Use: Green

Why This Works: According to Scibelli, the first step for color correcting light to medium complexions is to disguise any redness. "Red lies opposite on the color wheel from green, so a green-colored product will neutralize the dark coloring in acne or rosacea-prone skin," he says.

How to Use It: Use a green color corrector like the Exa High Fidelity Balancing Color Corrector ($27) to place a dot on any blemishes. Then, draw two lines along your cheeks if you tend to suffer from an ultrarouge flush during the day.