Top 10 Color Correctors

WHAT IT DOES: If you’re looking for a product that will leave you feeling fresh-faced even after missing out on critical hours of sleep, The Magic Vanish! Color Corrector is made for you. Disguising dark circles and under-eye bags is its superpower, and you’ll love the blendable, luminous finish it provides as well.

FORMULA FACT: Flavonoids (plant-derived compounds) are the secret ingredient in Charlotte Tilbury’s best-selling color corrector. Flavonoids are known to be rich in antioxidants like vitamin C, which is why they’re often present in cosmetics that advertise age-defying effects.

WHAT IT DOES: One Step Correct is a miracle product from Stila targets three specific skin concerns. For starters, this color corrector includes green hues for redness and blemishes, peach for illuminating and diminishing the look of sunspots, and lavender for counteracting sallow undertones.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS: There’s more to love, because this product is non-comedogenic (meaning it won’t clog pores). It also won’t settle into fine lines, which is why it’s one of the best color correcting primers. That said, if you’re looking for a serum you can apply pre-foundation, this is it.

WHAT IT DOES: Due to its convenient stick form, this product excels at color correcting on the go. The Huestick Corrector is a multi-purpose product that can be used on the eyes, lips, and cheeks. Packed with natural pigments, it balances out dark circles and dark spots and enriches your skin with good-for-you ingredients like hyaluronic acid, squalane, and vitamins C and E.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS: One shade does not fit all, which is why we’re thrilled to share that this color corrector is available in peach, coral, red, orange-red, and terracotta.

WHAT IT DOES: Speaking of the best color correcting primers, Exa’s High Fidelity Balancing Color Corrector won’t crease, crack, or cake up under makeup. In fact, it’s made to absorb excess oil on your face for an even, shine-free finish. 

USER REVIEW: “How much do I love this corrector? So much that I have purchased several colors for every possible issue I might confront on any given day. My favorite is the undereye corrector. What I love most is that I don't need regular concealer to cover my dark circles. Instead, I use the medium peach color and then cover that with a light, sheer foundation.”

WHAT IT DOES: While many of the products on our list thus far have been available in multiple shades, NYX’s Color Correcting Palette offers six hues in one. With yellow, green, brown, lavender, pink, and peach color corrector hues to work with, you’ve got everything you need for a flaw-free, even finish.

FORMULA FACT: The ingredient list behind this best-selling drugstore color corrector palette is free from phthalates, parabens, aluminum, sulfates, and fragrances. In other words, it meets Target’s clean beauty standards, and is likely safe for those with sensitive skin.

WHAT IT DOES: Bobbi Brown’s Skin Corrector Stick claims to offer 12 hours of comfortable coverage. Ideal for pre-concealer application, this color corrector is made for taking down dark circles and spots. Plus, it comes in 12 shades to choose from, so chances are good you’ll find the one that works for you.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS: It’s unbelievably easy to use a color corrector, especially when it comes in stick form. Simply swipe it on over any flaws you’d like to conceal (such as dark circles, blemishes, etc.), then use your fingers or a makeup sponge and pat it to blend.

WHAT IT DOES: It’s a primer. It’s a color corrector. It’s going to be the product you reach for before a full face beat. Make Up For Ever’s Step 1 Primer Color Corrector claims to provide a radiant, even skin tone for up to 24 hours. According to reviewers, it’s one of the best color correctors for redness, but it’s available in five additional shades that can take on yellowness, dullness, and a variety of other pallor issues.

USER REVIEW: “I am a makeup artist and have been using this primer for several months and it is the bomb! It covers redness and rosacea very well! The scent is pleasant and mild and it’s very moisturizing. 10/10 recommend this product for skin that has warm/red undertones and/or skin with red splotches or rosacea!”

WHAT IT DOES: It’s right there in the name: IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Redness Color-Correcting Concealer Cream neutralizes the red tones in your skin. It works best for those who have rosacea, blemishes, skin irritation, sun damage, scars, or age spots, and the formula is safe for sensitive skin.

FORMULA FACT: The skin-soothing ingredient list behind this red color corrector includes aloe, avocado, and oatmeal, as well as anti-aging peptides and collagen.

WHAT IT DOES: With 20 shades to choose from including yellow, green, orange, pink, and peach, this is a color-correcting concealer that can slyly disguise a wide range of flaws. Bonus: At just under $5, this is easily the most affordable color corrector on our list. 

ADDITIONAL DETAILS: We all know that where our money goes matters, which is why we want to mention that L.A. Girl is an Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) founded brand that’s also completely cruelty free.

WHAT IT DOES: Leave it to NARS to create a product that offers undetectable color correction for dark circles, redness, and hyperpigmentation. Their custom pigment blend is highly effective at evening out skin tone, and it also plays well with makeup: In fact, it claims to provide a crease-free, sweat-resistant finish when paired with their Radiant Creamy Concealer.

FORMULA FACT: We love when a functional product includes fringe benefits, and it just so happens that this one does. Specifically, it helps soothe irritation and defend your skin against free radicals with the help of white water lily and red spiderling flower extract.