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Whatever the cause, unwanted, blotchyrednesson your face can be distracting (if not genuinely uncomfortable).
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FAQs about redness and color correctors
What causes redness?
(When these factors cause you to flush, you might safely assume itll be temporary.)
But some people just have a naturally redder complexion or reddish undertones, Dr. Garshick says.
They can potentially irritate your skin and make the redness worse.
Dr. Garshick notes that red skin can also be a sign of the chronic skin conditionrosacea.
Color-correcting serums and gels can be layered underyour regular moisturizeror primer.
Ive never, ever, EVER had a moisturizer resolve my redness the way this one did.
This moisturizer contains soothing hero ingredients like aloe and allantoin, and comes out of the bottle pale green.
I love that it also incorporates SPF coverage, she says.
Some days, I wear it instead of foundation and concealer.
Eucalyptus oil, which has anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties
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Girl HD Pro Corrector Concealer
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Girls HD Pro Corrector Concealer.
Dr. Garshick recommendsNYXs Color Correcting Palette, which has six creamy hues in one travel-friendly package.
(The only other one that eventouchesthe Cica Sleeping Mask isNaturiums Intense Overnight Sleeping Cream, she says.)
Dr. Garshick notes that its green pigment quickly reduces visible redness and can even take the place of foundation.
Our tester loved its bouncy, gelatinous texture that absorbed quickly and noted that it felt cooling to boot.
