Fix Your Dark Circles Like a Pro: Self Makeup Class For Beginners - Day 2, by Surbhi Mahendru on YouTube. 4 min 14 s.
- Video length
- 4 min 14 s
- Time to do it
- 10 minutes
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Steps
- 8
What you need
Steps
Cleanse your face and pat a light eye cream around the under-eye area. Let it absorb for a minute so the corrector glides on instead of grabbing dry skin.
Look at the color of your dark circles in daylight. Blue or purple shadows need an orange corrector, while mild brown or grey shadows suit a peach shade.
Pick up a tiny amount of corrector on a small brush or fingertip. A dot the size of a grain of rice is enough for each eye.
Tap the corrector only on the darkest part of the circle, usually the inner corner and the hollow under the eye. Do not sweep it across the whole cheek.
Blend with gentle tapping motions using a damp sponge or clean finger. Pat until the edges fade into your skin and no orange or peach lines remain.
Apply a thin layer of concealer one shade lighter than your skin over the corrected area. Tap it in rather than rubbing so the corrector stays in place.
Set the under-eye with a light dusting of translucent powder on a small fluffy brush. This stops creasing and keeps the base smooth through the day.
Check your face in natural light near a window. If any shadow still shows, add one more tiny dot of corrector and blend before powdering again.
Tips and common mistakes
Use too much corrector and the area turns orange or cakey, so start with a rice-grain amount and build up.
Peach suits fair to medium skin with mild circles, while deeper skin and very dark circles usually need orange.
Apply corrector before concealer, never after, or the layers will mix and look muddy.
The same technique works on acne marks and uneven patches elsewhere on the face.
Questions
Do I need a different corrector for my skin tone?
Match the corrector to the color of the shadow, not your skin tone. Peach works for mild blue or brown shadows, and orange works for deep purple or very dark circles.
Can I skip concealer after color correcting?
You can on light makeup days, but a thin layer of concealer blends the corrector into your skin tone and gives a more even finish.
Why does my under-eye look cakey after correcting?
Usually too much product or skipping powder. Use small amounts, blend well, and set with a light dusting of translucent powder.
This guide was drafted from the video's details and general task knowledge. It has not been checked against the full video. Check the video and relevant product instructions before following a procedure. Report a correction.
