How to cover pigmentation with makeup
How to cover pigmentation with makeup
The year-round sunshine of our desert home means that we need to take extra steps to protect our skin and embrace light makeup layers that make hiding hyperpigmentation effortless.
Sunlight is the number one cause of dark spots, and if you’re looking for ways to disguise signs of pigmentation, just a few key makeup products can make all the difference to how you feel about your skin. But even if you don’t live in a sun-kissed city or the desert, pigmentation can still seem to appear out of nowhere, bringing another dimension to where and how you apply makeup.
But first, sunscreen
Wherever you are in the world, using an SPF daily is a no-brainer, acting as the first line of defence against pigmentation caused by sun exposure, as well as helping to stop any existing pigmentation from becoming more noticeable. Plus, since because darker skin tones are more likely to develop pigmentation from scarring and blemishes, if your skin’s prone to acne and breakouts, choosing a protective and skin-kind SPF is even more important.
Sara, the founder of Asteri, lived with acne for many years, which is why all Asteri formulas are dermatologically tested, suitable for sensitive skin and are made with clean ingredients that won’t aggravate blemishes.
Use a Color Corrector
Hands-down the quickest, easiest way to camouflage the appearance of hyperpigmentation is with a targeted color corrector in a shade designed to neutralize dark spots. Orange color correctors are great for disguising brown patches and dark spots, and Asteri’s Eclipse Color Corrector in Peach is infused with warm tones that are instantly neutralizing. The thin texture of the formula makes it super easy to apply, blend and build to the coverage you want, and it works brilliantly under Aura Radiant Concealer, with the formulas working together to create a lightweight yet flawless canvas that simply looks like a great version of your skin, never cakey or too ‘done’.
Struggle with redness or rosacea? Eclipse Color Corrector in Mint is the go-to color corrector for redness, with its subtle cool tones effectively covering redness and blemishes.
Create seamless coverage with a buildable concealer
Once you’ve neutralized hyperpigmentation with a color corrector, it’s time to create a flawless finish that mimics the natural beauty and radiance of real skin with Aura Radiance Concealer. This formula is really special, acting like a weightless second skin while effectively covering anything you’d rather not show, whether that be pigmentation and dark spots, blemishes, redness or dark circles. Layered on top of the Eclipse Color Corrector, Aura Radiance Concealer’s lightweight, fluid formula creates a super-natural, real-skin finish that lasts for hours and is brilliantly blendable for touch-ups and fuller coverage if you feel you need it. And bvery Asteri beauty product is created to enhance your skin, Aura Radiance Concealer also contains grapeseed extract, a powerful antioxidant that helps to protect against environmental aggressors and has skin-soothing properties.