Learn how to conceal under eye circles with Martha Stewart's REAL SIMPLE. The thin skin under the eyes is prone to dark circles?especially when you don't get enough sleep. Here's how to achieve a bright-eyed look. All it takes is a few cosmetics to cover up those dark circles.
What You Need
Eye cream, creamy concealer, makeup brush, translucent powder
How To: Conceal Under Eye Circles Step 1
Put a drop of eye cream on the tip of your ring finger and dab it lightly along the under-eye area, starting with the inner corner and working outward. Repeat with other eye. Tip: Eye cream plumps the skin, thereby making the veins underneath a little less visible. Choose one with light-reflecting pigments to further brighten the area, and a gentle skin-lightening ingredient, such as vitamin K. If dark circles are due to sun damage, an eye cream with alpha hydroxy acid will help lighten the unwanted pigment. If your circles are very dark, see a dermatologist to ask about a prescription cream containing the he lightening agent hydroquinone.
How To: Conceal Under Eye Circles Step 2
Choose concealer with a yellow undertone to neutralize the purple color of the dark circles. Using a thin makeup brush and starting at the inner corner of the eye, where circles are darkest, gently dot the concealer along the under-eye area. Repeat with the other eye. Tip: Don't substitute foundation for concealer. Foundation can dry out the delicate skin under the eyes, accentuating fine lines.
How To: Conceal Under Eye Circles Step 3
Let the concealer sit on your skin for a few moments—the warmth of your body will soften it and make it easier to work with. Then, using your ring finger, tap the concealer gently into the skin to blend. Avoid pulling or tugging the skin.
How To: Conceal Under Eye Circles Step 4
Using a puff, dab a little translucent powder over the concealer to help hold the look all day, prevent shininess, and keep the concealer from slipping into wrinkles and creas
Conceal under eye circles with REAL SIMPLE
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I inherited my raccoon eyes from my mother. Ugh. Anyway, what I found works for me is an eye cream called Extreme Eye Rescue by Isabella Pelle. I searched high and low for an eye cream that helped with dark undereye circles and puffiness - and this is it for me. It's fairly inexpensive and does what it says it does. It's done a great job of reducing my undereye darkness and my puffiness is completely gone. I also feel that the skin around my eyes looks younger, probably due to the retinol in it. As an added bonus, the company offers free shipping on all orders - which is great b/c every penny counts these days! Check them out online ;).
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