Backlight Colour Correcting Crème

Really good on light-tan skin, it felt nice on the skin smooth to apply, pretty easy to blend in the skin, I would recommend this product (violet) with people who have light-tan skin.

I've now got both the Peach and Papaya shades - previously posted the Papaya review and have already re-ordered a 2nd tub. My skin is medium-deep with warm undertones. I use the Peach for neutralizing the lighter discolouration on my cheeks and the Papaya for the darker areas around my mouth + on the chin. The balm-like product is easy to blend; it's not thick or heavy at all. The only reason why I haven't given the Backlight Colour Correcting Crèmes a full 5 stars is because I don't find it suitable for my dark under eyes - the colour correction in this area fades quickly for some reason (despite applying an eye primer beforehand) and I look tired again. The texture of the product also makes it difficult to "spot" correct. It's an excellent product to use over larger hyperpigmented areas. I've got oily skin which can be acne prone if I'm not careful with my skin care. Been using the products for a few weeks now with zero issues, it's now a staple item in my colour correction range.

Skin colour reference: MAC Studio Fix NC43.5/KA SSE SX11/ND Glow foundation #75.

I'm used to using peach and orange based correctors. Got dark under eye circles and hyperpigmentation on cheeks plus chin and around the mouth. Sometimes I find it tricky to balance from "over-correcting" in order to achieve a flawless, non-ashy face vs using less peach/orange correctors and having a less even toned face. When I "over-correct", in other words build up the product with more than one layer, my face can end up being too warm (I try to avoid looking like the Oros man 🤗 Look it up on Google 😉). So I was hoping to find a deeper red-orange shade that required less product in order to neutralize.

Colour: The red-orange shade of the Becca papaya is not that strong when the product is applied. It leaves a good deep warm tint over my problem areas that's not bright, so it seems to neutralize the hyperpigmentation well but not show up too warm under my foundation/concealer (Yay, no Oros face!).

Texture: Has a "Vaseline" or lip balm feel about it but the product is very light and thin. It does not apply greasy at all and I've got oily skin.

Application: It blends well and leaves a slight tacky feel, sort of like an oil-control primer. I've used it either before and after my primer; makes no difference, my foundation stays in place with both methods.

Longevity: - Chin and cheeks stayed reasonably "corrected" thoughout the day. - Undereyes start off looking great, but seems to fade quicker and I look tired again by the afternoon, despite using primer before application. I also tried applying a teeny tiny bit of product over my eyelids to neutralize the darkness before applying my eye primer. Not a good idea! The colour payoff seemed better and eyeshadows stayed in place the whole day. But I think it was too much product for my eyelids - after a while, I looked like I had thick crepe-like eyelids - very aging!

Spot application: due to the texture of the product, it's difficult to apply only to small hyperpigmented spots. I found it a better product for applying and blending into a larger discoloured area i.e. my chin and cheeks.

Verdict? I will buy this product again for using on chin/cheeks, spot correct with another product and will continue with my hunt for the perfect eye corrector :)