No More Dark Circles (or Bags): A Pro’s Guide for Mature Skin, by Mature Makeup Masterclass on YouTube. 22 min 28 s.
- Video length
- 22 min 28 s
- Time to do it
- 15 minutes
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Steps
- 8
What you need
Steps
Start with clean, moisturized skin. Pat a small amount of eye cream under each eye and let it absorb for a minute so the makeup sits smoothly.
Look at the color of your shadows. Purple or blue circles need a peach corrector, while brown circles often need a slightly warmer orange tone.
Apply a thin layer of peach corrector only on the dark area, not the whole under-eye. Use a small brush and tap it in with your finger or a damp sponge.
Let the corrector set for about 30 seconds. If the darkness still shows through, add one more thin layer rather than a thick one.
Dot concealer one shade lighter than your skin over the corrected area. Place it in a small triangle at the inner corner and blend outward.
Tap, do not rub, the concealer with a damp sponge. Rubbing moves the corrector and makes the area look gray.
For puffy bags, keep concealer off the puff itself and place it in the crease below. A lighter shade on the puff makes it look bigger.
Set with a light dusting of fine setting powder using a small fluffy brush. Press gently so you do not disturb the layers.
Tips and common mistakes
Use less product than you think you need. Thin layers look smoother than one thick coat.
Choose a corrector by the color of your circles, not by your skin tone alone.
Avoid shimmery or brightening powders right under the eye if you have texture or fine lines.
Warm the concealer on the back of your hand first so it blends more easily.
Questions
What color corrector should I use for dark circles?
Peach works for most blue and purple shadows. If your circles look brown, try a slightly warmer orange or apricot tone.
Can I skip color corrector and just use concealer?
You can, but deep circles often show through. A thin peach layer under concealer covers more with less product.
How do I stop concealer from creasing under my eyes?
Use thin layers, tap with a damp sponge and set with a small amount of fine powder. Too much product is the usual cause of creasing.
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