Bobbi Brown Makeup Manual: For Everyone from Beginner to Pro (12 page)

CORRECTOR BRIGHTENS

Corrector can be pink or peach toned. Make sure it is applied up to the lashes and in the inner corner space between the eye and the bridge of the nose.

1
Determine whether corrector is needed to counteract deep purple or green coloration under the eye.

2
If corrector is needed, choose the color according to the directions on page 52.

Apply corrector using a small concealer brush and starting at the inner eye.

3
Apply corrector to all areas of darkness.

4
Gently press the corrector into the skin with your fingers.

Troubleshooting: Corrector or Concealer

If it creases

Using enough powder applied correctly is key. If you skimp, it will end up creasing.

If it’s cakey

The ratio of eye cream to concealer is off.

If it’s too light

Use an extremely light dusting of light bronzing powder to warm up the area.

If it’s not bright enough or if it’s too dark

Try to add a bit of fast-absorbing eye cream, then repeat corrector and concealer.

If the eye makeup transfers to the concealer

Use eye makeup remover, a cotton swab, or a sponge and remove all under-eye product. Start over with eye cream, and let it absorb before applying other eye makeup.

Clean brush between corrector and concealer steps.

CONCEALER LIGHTENS

Concealer should be one or two shades lighter than your foundation and yellow in tone to blend as it lightens. Apply after corrector in most cases.

1
Apply concealer generously under the eyes starting at the recessed area at the innermost corner of each eye.

2
Cover the entire area below the lower lash line to cover any darkness or redness.

3
To blend the concealer, gently warm it between your fingers and then press it into the skin.

4
Set the concealer in place with a sheer loose powder.

POWDER SETS CONCEALER

Most women can use a yellow-toned, loose powder, but those with extremely fair skin may need a white-toned powder.

1
Using a brush that fits in the corner of the eye, dust the powder onto the skin.

2
Brush the powder across the under-eye and sweep off any excess with the brush.