15 Best Colour Correctors For Redness, Pigmentation And Dark Circles

A buzzy new launch from Lumene, this CC cream strikes a balance between sheer and full coverage, and comes with the brand's signature combination of Nordic lingonberry and Arctic springwater for hydration, plus SPF 20 to protect.

Wear it solo for subtle radiance, or add some dimension to the face with a bit of powder and blush.

If you prefer sticking to skincare over make-up but still have stubborn redness that you want to ditch, Dr Jart's cult Tiger Grass Colour Correcting Treatment is your perfect middle ground.

A make-up artist favourite for disguising rosacea, it works brilliantly to unify tone across larger areas of the face, such as rosy cheeks. Use the warmth of your hands to melt the dense cream into skin, and watch as the slightly worrying green tint transforms into a bright, radiant beige.

Yes, this does look like a lab sample out of Jurassic Park, and to be honest we think it's nearly as clever. A multi-tasking product (as the name suggests), this primer colour corrects and smooths your base while tackling a host of tonal troubles, from dullness to patchy pigmentation. Reach for this one when you're going for the full glam.

Struggling with dark circles? Jones Road's neutralizer pencil is a must-try. The super creamy stick is ideal for brightening tired under-eyes and hyperpigmentation anywhere on the face.

It comes in 9 shades with true peach and pink undertones for concealing a range of purple, blue, red, grey, green and brown discolouration. Plus, the finish is natural but effective and doesn't come up ashy.

This under-the-radar product is a holy grail for so many rosacea-prone people: including one ELLE editor, who wears it every single day. Those in the know simply will not be without it.

The green tinged cream is instantly soothing and contains SPF50 alongside redness-neutralising pigment. Use it sparingly across your entire face, and you might just be tempted to ditch the foundation altogether.

This richer-than-most colour corrector is brilliant for spot-concealing small areas of uneven tone. The four warm, peachy shades work especially well around the eyes, neutralising sallow skin in a single swift swipe. For the best coverage, try using your ring finger to gently pat the product into the skin without rubbing.

Trust Fenty to create an under-eye brightener that works on every single skin tone. The brand's Bright Fix Eye Brightener comes in a whole host of peachy tones, so there's bound to be one that balances out your dark circles. It's long-wearing and sweat-proof, so a good option for anyone that needs their make-up to work extra hard.

When beloved beauty brand Becca announced its closure three years ago, loyal fans stockpiled one product in particular: the Under-Eye Brightening Corrector.

Years on, and several brands have attempted to deliver a 'dupe' of this cult product, but in our opinion, only one has truly succeeded. Beauty Pie's Superluminous Under-Eye Genius feels undetectable on skin, yet bounces the light back out from sallow peepers to make all traces of that late night disappear. No concealer needed: simply tap this on to create a wide-awake result with minimal effort.

Erborian's tinted CC creams are a beauty hero for very good reason. The green-tinged version makes light work of unifying a redness-prone complexion, and even contains SPF 25 for crucial protection. Switch your foundation out in favour of this clever formula, and we're certain you'll soon be hooked.

This all-in-one palette contains every colour-correcting shade you could need: there's even a brown-toned bisque that works as a contour. The formulas are dense and dry enough to last all day, and work best when used to spot-treat smaller areas: think those pesky thread veins and acne scars.

Another great option for oily skin types, Clinique's Redness Solutions fluid offers an all-over approach to colour correcting.

This oil-free foundation has been formulated to neutralise any existing redness as well as any flushing that might crop up throughout the day. Uncontrollable blushing at an unexpected meet-cute? It's got you covered.

Givenchy has added a family of colour correctors to its stellar Prisme Libre collection – and boy do they deliver. Satisfyingly creamy and punchy in pigment, they melt into skin to neutralise unwanted tones while adding a brightening, glowy sheen.

Try the lavender for dullness, green for redness, and peach for those pesky dark circles. If you like the glossy finish of the Skin-Caring Glow Foundation, you'll love these.

Bobbi Brown's bisque correctors are designed to blend sallow skin into the background. The intensely creamy stick melts straight in and looks completely undetectable. Layer it up with the corresponding concealer for extra impact, or wear it simply alone as a subtle skin-brightener.

This punchy red colour corrector is the perfect shade for brightening skin tones as the deepest end of the spectrum. Blend it beneath your eyes and around your nose, and try it on patches of dark pigmentation too.

Pixi's peachy corrector is ideal for any areas of the face that tend to look dull or sallow – especially those sunken under-eye shadows. It's light and radiant, yet tricks the light brilliantly well, making you look bright-eyed at any hour. A solid choice for a natural make-up look.