We've seen Australian makeup artist Heidi Hamoud work her concealer magic before with baking (a technique for applying under-eye concealer and powder that prevents creasing), and in this video she goes into more detail about another common concern: skin discoloration. She looks bizarre at first, but Hamoud's foundation is flawless once everything is blended.

Hamoud's strategy is simple — spot coverage by way of color correction. With the help of colored concealers and knowledge of basic color theory, Hamoud cancels out any discoloration in her complexion. Her primary areas of concern are the dark circles under her eyes, a large vein near her chin, and redness around the nose and cheeks. By selecting concealers that are opposite the discoloration on the color wheel, she is left with a neutral base. For example, the orange cancels out any blue undertones (like in her under-eye circles and veins) while the green takes care of any redness because those shades lie directly opposite each other on the color wheel. It's worth noting that Hamoud only applies the products where needed, maintaining an even balance of color throughout her complexion. Once those tones have been corrected, she is able to apply foundation without worrying about any discoloration peeking through.

For those of you who are curious, here is a list of the products mentioned in the tutorial:

Benefit Cosmetics The POREfessional Face Primer
Laura Mercier Under Eye Perfecter in Orange/Yellow
MAKE UP FOR EVER 5 Camouflage Cream Palette, Green Concealer
MAKE UP FOR EVER HD Foundation in 123 Desert
MAKE UP FOR EVER Lift Concealer in 3 Neutral Beige
MAC Pro Longwear Concealer in NW20
Anastasia Beverly Hills Contour Kit, Vanilla Powder
Laura Mercier Secret Brightening Powder in 2
MAC Prep + Prime Fix+
Model in a Bottle

Re-creating this effect on yourself is simple, and you don't necessarily need to use the exact same products as Hamoud to achieve it. There are numerous brands ranging from drugstore to department store that carry a wide variety of color-correcting concealers. Additionally, we've found that it's possible to use other cream makeup products, like applying red lipstick to correct dark circles under the eyes, if the proper concealer is unavailable. What matters most is identifying the shade of discoloration on your face, then choosing the appropriate corrective shade to cancel it out (orange to counteract blue, green to counteract red, yellow to counteract purple, etc.). What you decide to use is up to you, but we recommend you check the Food and Drug Administration's regulations before applying cosmetics not intended for eye use in your under-eye area.

We hope that this video is informative, and we're curious to hear what your favorite concealers are. Tell us about them in the comments below, and don't forget to let us know what you think of this tutorial!