COLOR CONCEPTS FOR CORRECTION AND ENHANCEMENT
Most women have learned this concept in building a wardrobe. Dark color makes areas look smaller and light color makes areas appear larger. The same concept holds true in makeup application. Examples: Light shades highlight when applied in the center of the lips to create a full pout. Dark color applied below the cheekbone contours the face.
Warm color tones reflect light verses light. Examples: Goldens, apricots and warm browns brighten deep-set eyes, enlarge small eyelids and smooth crepey skin texture. Grays, ash browns and blue based colors contour when blended onto prominent browbones.
Complementary colors found opposite one another on the color wheel neutralize each other when mixed together. Examples: blue-violet blood vessels seen throuth thin under eye tissues are neutralized by applying peachy Bye-Bye Blues concealer. Complementary colors placed side by side will enhance one another. Example: Green eyes