Both women and men of all ages can develop dark circles around the eyes. Although the appearance varies, they are often characterized by a smudge of uniform pigmentation below the eyes. Dark circles can appear for a variety of reasons, such as lack of sleep, heredity and the aging process. In addition, certain medical conditions like allergies, eczema and nasal congestion can cause them to occur. Fortunately, dark circles can easily be hidden with makeup.
Step 1
Choose a concealer that is creamy in texture. This will help camouflage and brighten any darkness around the eyes.
Step 2
Smooth the concealer on with your finger, beginning at the inside of your eye and working outward to the nose. Work in layers, applying too much at once may create a caked-on appearance.
Step 3
Dab a small amount of concealer directly beneath the eye and down to the orbital bone of the face.
Step 4
Blend makeup well with your finger or the flat end of a concealer brush. Repeat layers if more coverage is needed.
Step 5
Dust translucent face powder all over the concealed areas to help keep coverage long-lasting.
Step 6
Apply a nude-colored eyeshadow all the way from your lash to the brow line. This will help neutralize the lids and draw attention to the lashline.
Step 7
Dip an eyeliner brush into a dark-colored eye shadow and line the top lashes, keeping the line as close to the lashes as possible.
Step 8
Apply a dark shade of mascara to make the eyelashes more noticeable.
Tips and Warnings
- The Teen Vogue website recommends choosing a concealer that is at least one shade lighter than your skin color. Anything darker will give the under-eye area a gray appearance. Consider mixing your concealer with a very rich foundation. This well help the makeup adhere to your skin while providing more even coverage.
- Do not use a concealer or facial product that contains glycolic or salicylic acid in the eye area. The Mayo Clinic warns that products like these can irritate the delicate skin surrounding the eye, causing more discoloration and irritation. Although dark circles are not usually a sign of a serious medical condition, talk to a doctor or dermatologist if symptoms are persistent or get worse. He may suggest a prescription medication, laser therapy or chemical peel to remedy discoloration.
Things You'll Need
- Creamy concealer
- Concealer brush
- Translucent face powder
- Nude-colored eyeshadow
- Dark-colored eye shadow
- Mascara
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