COLOUR CORRECTING FOR BROWN/OLIVE/SOUTH ASIAN SKIN TONES

[@CuteCloud07]

its so hard to color correct on our skin tone (also desi), thank you for this!!

[@silvybothamakeup]

CuteCloud07 Its so true! Thankfully, there are ways and I’m adamant on finding more ways to do this and still look natural! Follow my Instagram for more consistent content and updates with new things I learn.

[@brusch_ish]

Subscribed right off the bat for not using copious amounts of products.

[@silvybothamakeup]

Hahaha thank you, and I hear you. It’s not my thing for the most part.

[@morgan.greene]

Agreed!

[@silvybothamakeup]

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[@aadxy]

this was so so helpful. Your explanation and demonstrations of the techniques were insightful and easy to understand. Definitely going to try out these 3 methods. I love my olive skin, but the darkness around my lip and eye areas always made me feel self-conscious about my makeup skills. I would do more skin-like, Dewey looks bc of it. Lately, I've been loving more matte looks with fuller coverage and it's been interesting trying to combat the ashiness. I'm excited! Thanks so much

[@silvybothamakeup]

alle_rae Thank you for the feedback. I feel exactly the same about doing more natural and dewy looks. It’s like my life’s mission to be able to come up with ways for us to achieve that especially because skin like looks can be harder with the hyperpigmentation. I’m editing a new video coming up that shows another way to colour correct. The lovely thing is, it’s totally possible for us to get the even skin tone with less if we want. Just have to find the right products!

[@umadamle1]

Great video ! Love the minimalism in not just your makeup but also your presentation, lighting and script. You deserve more followers.

[@silvybothamakeup]

Thank you so much. I wish I could be more active on here but still figuring out that balance with a toddler 😅

[@naveenqureshi5200]

I have light to light med olive undertone and I was trying to find a video where I could understand the different ways to color correct in these same problem areas , then I came upon yours. Your video was so helpful . I so appreciate the way you demonstrated everything and your voice is so calming. Please, if possible, make a whole series for all your favorite products for the same brown /olive undertone makeup , breaking it down into blush highlight contour powders etc.. I would so watch all of them! Much love xx

[@silvybothamakeup]

Thank you again Naveen! That is a great idea and I’ve had in mind to do videos for olive skin tones. I will be working on those for sure.

[@jumbobiscuits1510]

Ive been using the same brush for concealer since last 10 years. I love them. I thought im the only one. Real techniques made legit products. I cannot go without this bloody brush.

[@silvybothamakeup]

Haha I hear you! I love Real Techniques. I have a hard time getting rid of brushes and buying new ones. I also have a bunch of decade old brushes. So good

[@hiyya8199]

The thing is you’re skin is so unbelievably beautiful that one can’t even tell you put on concealer that is somewhat high coverage. Unfortunately, when I do that, my face looks caked up. I don’t have pimples on my face, but I think its still not that even. Don’t have another explanation or solution for that😅Anyways, you’re gorgeous!

[@silvybothamakeup]

Haha thank you, and I also hear you because I struggle with texture build up real quick when I miss skin care days. The trick with high coverage concealers on texture is moisture. Try to mix a high coverage concealer with a cream or even a drop of hyaluronic acid. The point is that the texture should mimic skin instead of drying thick. You can set it with the lightest dusting of powder on a fluffy brush. I often prefer to set first with a strong setting spray so I don’t have to use as much powder. Helps to keep it from looking cakey. Try it and let me know how it goes!

[@Bluepear412]

thank you so much!! as a south asian who's getting into makeup this video helped!

[@silvybothamakeup]

Oh I am so glad to hear. I can’t believe I never saw this.

[@AS-xj9yw]

Thank you, I was wondering how to use the orange corrector,

[@silvybothamakeup]

A S Yeah it can be tricky and confusing. You really don’t need too much! I love that you can still use it for more natural looks.

[@yuli2179]

Thank you for this great tips on olive skin tones. Can't wait to see more from you.. and yes you're so pretty!

[@silvybothamakeup]

Thank you! More on the way soon :D

[@tokioteleiras]

super helpful, amazing! finally a video for olive skin tones

[@reenakaur2165]

Loved this video hun! You're sooo gorgeous!! Sending you love from toronto :) I love how professional and knowledgeable you are sis!!

[@silvybothamakeup]

R KAUR Oh thank you for supporting and encouraging my content!

[@theecologist10]

You explain things so well, you deserve way more subscribers

[@silvybothamakeup]

Hahaha thank you for that. I think if I posted more regularly that would be a thing.

[@queenonika4015]

you’re so pretty 🥺

[@MsUrahman]

Loved the video! Could you please make a tutorial on baking powder for eye makeup ? !

[@silvybothamakeup]

Uzma Rahman thank you! Are you talking about baking the under eye area with powder?

[@BoujieeBehavior]

This video was super helpful! Thank you for being so in depth with your demonstration. I've just discovered I have an olive skin tone and now it makes so much sense why I always have such a hard time finding foundations & concealers to match my skin.

[@silvybothamakeup]

Oh good! Yeah I’m with you there. I’ve been frustrated for over a decade about it. Thankfully brands are now starting to make more olive tones.

[@Quakkamole]

So helpful and so pretty 💕

[@silvybothamakeup]

Quakkamole Thank you! I’m glad it helped!

[@Karina0950]

Omg we have the exact same skin tone! Thank you these tips were really helpful

[@silvybothamakeup]

Oh I am so glad you found it helpful!

[@glen9265]

im your 1000th subscriber!!! congrats!!!

[@silvybothamakeup]

YOU ARE!!! Thank you so much for joining this channel! It’s been a while but I’m excited to begin making more videos. Let me know if there’s anything you want to see in particular

[@niluseneviratne9828]

This is the video I have been looking for

[@silvybothamakeup]

I’m glad it helped!

[@astroalex11]

Such great tips…can’t stop watching all of Silvy’s vlogs! Beauty with solid, useful tips. I put on her videos while I do my makeup 💄 Shivana :)

[@silvybothamakeup]

Thank you so much for your encouragement. It’s been a wait but more to come as I get set up again around motherhood 🥰

[@aishaaslam4656]

Thank you! I loved this video, it’s really helped ❣️

[@silvybothamakeup]

Oh I am so glad to hear that ☺️

[@bailey8451]

FINAALLLLYYY! I am Filipina and I have searched for this explanation for my skin color! This makes so much sense!!! THANKYOU!!!! What sponge do you use, please?

[@silvybothamakeup]

Haha I understand. I spent so long being confused! I use the Shop Miss A Paw Paw sponge. They’re so cheap but the best and softest sponges I have ever used. I order like 10 at once to make it worth while. They’re only a couple dollars each.

[@JaydaKapri]

Thank you! I like doing light makeup but when I color correct I feel like it can be overbearing…you’re very much appreciated ♥️

[@silvybothamakeup]

Yes, I hate when it ends up looking like so many layers 😩

[@tigressatwork1708]

So helpful thank you 😊

[@silvybothamakeup]

Happy it helped!

[@querenm3303]

Pls don't stop doing videos !!

[@silvybothamakeup]

Queren M oh gosh thank you! I certainly won’t!

[@vytran3800]

Thank you. Super helpful❤

[@silvybothamakeup]

Oh I am so glad!

[@knightlykar]

Well explained video! Thank you for making this video, I really needed this

[@silvybothamakeup]

Ah, amazing! I’m glad it helped.

[@meena-joy]

Hi Silvy, would you recommend a peach toned concealer for dark circles instead of using a colour corrector and then a concealer that matches my skin tone? If so, do you have any shades you recommend with haus labs, caliray, nars, and elf? My skin tone is similar to yours. Thank you!

[@silvybothamakeup]

Honestly, whichever you prefer. I do personally prefer peach tone concealer because it’s faster and more natural looking. For Nars I love the shade Ginger and for Elf hydrating concealer I like Medium Sand

[@meena-joy]

@@silvybothamakeup is Thank you! Medium Sand peach toned? I see they also have Mediurn Peach

[@silvybothamakeup]

The names aren’t always the best indicator of the shades. Sometimes what they call Peach is more cool or neutral undertone. To me, true peach is more golden warm undertone so it’s important to compare the actual shades rather than buy based on names or shade descriptions.

[@meena-joy]

@@silvybothamakeup ok that makes sense, great advice, thank you!

[@moonface79247]

First time watching ur video and it was great! 👍

[@silvybothamakeup]

Thank you so much :D

[@Titas20059]

We have almost same skintone and undertone. I would check out your lipstick collection because no lipstick looks good on me

[@silvybothamakeup]

I learned the reason why I used tot think no lipstick looked good on me is because I didn’t have a defined lip contour. So I use a darker brown to contour the lips first for definition and then I can wear a lot of lipsticks. See my Lip Combos for Brown Skin video in my video collection. kzbin.info/www/bejne/oomYq2Z-a5mNadksi=g9Uc8CLqjGmErPF1

[@babetweirdgirl4103]

Thank you! I have lighter olive skin and it's so hard to even out my tone!

[@silvybothamakeup]

I completely understand. Skin tone has so many different shades on one face so sometimes we have to use a few different shades, which can feel complicated. But easy once you get the hang of it.

[@saravpreetkaur3804]

thankyou so much i am so new to makeuo and you really helped❤️🌼 YOU'RE SO PRETTY🌼

[@silvybothamakeup]

Saravpreet Kaur thank you! Feel free to send any questions you ever have

[@mightybasedzao3057]

Wow🔥🔥🔥

[@jessaagbuya8154]

Please continue to vlog. I love your contents :))))

[@silvybothamakeup]

Oh gosh sorry for such a late response. I’m back haha

[@aoutsky]

Your skin is unreal!

[@silvybothamakeup]

I credit that to the Ordinary products. I’ve never had good skin till I started using their serums. Pretty great for such a low cost!

[@SnehaaaSomasundaram]

Mam i have one doubt im oily skin i have green nerve corrector how to Givenchy foundation..i don't know how to choose eye palette mam

[@silvybothamakeup]

I actually don’t understand what you wrote. Do you have one question?

[@hauntedbyrobots]

i loevd this thank u so much

[@silvybothamakeup]

anniexo thank you for the encouragement!

[@1100-k2f]

thank youuu beautiful

[@silvybothamakeup]

Thank youuuuu

[@vishavijayanand3244]

Just subscribed, very informative :)

[@silvybothamakeup]

Thank you! I’m so glad it helped you.

[@kasiekk193]

you are so gorgeous!

[@silvybothamakeup]

You’re too sweet hahaha

[@hello15848]

Can you do an updated version of this? Links broken. Products discontinued?

[@silvybothamakeup]

Hi! Thank you so much for letting me know. I’ve updated the available products with current links and noted which are discontinued.

[@hello15848]

@@silvybothamakeup thank you!

[@tigre9271]

Kevin Aucoin SX 9 has a peach undertone. It's 1 shade darker but peachier than SX8 which has an olive undertone.

[@silvybothamakeup]

Yes! You are correct. You could use the peach to colour correct. The SX08 is a great undertone for olive undertones to finish the complexion.

[@tigre9271]

@Silvy Botha Makeup Also. FYI. You may already know about this, but Armani Luminous Silk Foundation has an olive skintone shade #6. It has medium coverage, which I know you like.

[@silvybothamakeup]

@@tigre9271 Thank you for confirming the shade! I am so looking forward to trying that one. It’s on my list. It’s always hard to comprehend the depth of shades online

[@tigre9271]

@Silvy Botha Makeup Yes. I had to go through a lot of trial and error with Armani. Also, Sephora is the only site u can buy the minis of Armani. They are still $44 but $20 less than the regular size. Plus, minis are good for travel and mixing purposes.

[@silvybothamakeup]

@@tigre9271 you are absolutely right. I have the mini saved :D

[@amna8214]

Could you please tell me how to color correct green veins around my mouth being olive

[@silvybothamakeup]

Hi! Sorry for the very late reply. Green can be corrected with a more red tone. You want to use small amounts of a red corrector only where the green is, similarly to how i show around my mouth. Play around with the amount that you need. Then you can cover with your regular foundation or concealer by gently dabbing on with sponge or brush.

[@stephanyalvarado4952]

Ur the second desi I’ve seen do a color correcting video and describe the lighter colors as “pure” ...

[@silvybothamakeup]

Oh I thought I described the darker colours as more pure? Haha confused

[@querenm3303]

I have the same dark areas

[@chips1797]

As darker skinned people. You lost me at that. You are not dark lol

[@silvybothamakeup]

Context is key. In the context of this topic and mainstream beauty where traditionally options weren’t available for non-fair skinned people, yes we are darker. Difference between being “dark” and being “darker” in comparison to the mainstream selection of shades until recent years. This video titles states it’s for “brown/olive” skin tones, so naturally my video wouldn’t be geared towards you if you’re a dark skinned person. But it does address how to choose correctors for dark skinned people.