Ideal tone: what are adjusters and why do makeup artists need them?

Foundation is perhaps the most necessary beauty product when it comes to makeup. The tone can hide skin imperfections such as acne, rosacea, irritation, redness or pigmentation. A good foundation will even out your skin tone, give your face a fresh look, and even help you shed a few years off. But finding the perfect foundation can take forever! The right texture for the client's skin type, coverage, satin or matte finish... And even if you already have several favorites in your arsenal to achieve different goals, you will not be able to collect the entire set of shades for all clients. And this is where adjusters come into the picture.

What are adjusters?

An adjuster in cosmetics is a concentrated pigment that, when added to a foundation, can significantly change its shade. Adjusters typically come in liquid or cream textures and vary in their functions.

There are brighteners and dimmers - the darkest or lightest adjusters, with which you can achieve a significant change in the shade of the foundation. This trick makes the life of a makeup artist easier, because two adjusters can replace a hundred jars of foundation.

Brightening cream adjuster Manly Pro

Makeup adjusters can also change the undertone of a product - making it either warmer or cooler. What else can these miracle products do? Change the finish of cosmetic products! Do you want your foundation to be shiny or matte? Easily.

Adjusters are not supposed to change the texture of foundation, but sometimes this does happen. Be prepared that after using a lightener or darkener, your foundation may become denser or, conversely, lighter. As for the amount of adjuster needed to change the shade, just a couple of drops are enough.

How to use adjusters correctly?

When creating makeup, adjusters can make your life a lot easier if you don't have the perfect shade of foundation on hand. In this case, apply to the palette the amount of existing foundation that you need for makeup. Add a few drops of adjuster with the desired effect and mix thoroughly with a brush.

Lightening Shade Adjusting Drops The Body Shop

Apply the resulting product to the chin, blend and evaluate how the resulting shade suits the client. If necessary, add another drop of adjuster to match the tone and apply it all over your face. Experiment and soon you will know exactly how many drops of brightener or darkener you need for which product.

How else can you use a foundation adjuster?

In fact, an adjuster is a multifunctional thing. With its help, you can change the shade and subtone of any liquid and cream products: concealers, bronzers, highlighters, shimmers and sculptors. Just mix the adjuster with the desired product, and voila - the desired shade is ready!

Adjuster Pro Foudation Mixer NYX

What can replace an adjuster?

You can also use other beauty products that you have in your arsenal as an adjuster. These can be very light concealers or dark correctors that have your favorite texture and finish. You can also use face painting - dilute it with water and mix it with the tone to get the perfect shade and create a harmonious makeup.