How to conceal dark circles #makeup #makeuptutorial #eyemakeup, by Ankush Bahuguna on YouTube. 1 min.
- Video length
- 1 min
- Time to do it
- 5 minutes
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Steps
- 8
What you need
Steps
Start with clean, dry skin. Pat a small amount of eye cream under each eye and wait a minute so it sinks in before any makeup goes on.
Check the colour of your circles in daylight. Blue or purple tones need a peach or orange corrector, while brown tones work best with peach or salmon.
Tap a thin layer of corrector only on the darkest part with your ring finger or a small brush. Keep it sheer and stop at the edge of the darkness.
Wait about 30 seconds for the corrector to set, then pick a concealer one or two shades lighter than your skin tone, not several shades.
Place three small dots of concealer under the eye and blend them into a small upside-down triangle rather than a thick half moon along the lash line.
Press and bounce with a damp sponge to blend. Do not drag, rub or sweep the skin, since that removes the product and pulls at fine lines.
Dust a little translucent powder over the area with a fluffy brush and press it in gently to stop the concealer creasing during the day.
Look again in daylight and add one more thin layer only where darkness still shows, then blend the edges one last time.
Tips and common mistakes
Build in thin layers instead of one thick coat, which creases and looks cakey.
Use a colour corrector first, because piling on more concealer alone often turns the area grey.
Warm the concealer on the back of your hand for a few seconds so it spreads smoothly.
Powder only lightly, since too much powder makes fine lines look deeper.
Questions
Do I really need a colour corrector?
It helps most with strong blue or brown circles, because it neutralises the colour before concealer goes on top. For mild darkness, a good concealer alone can be enough.
Why does my concealer crease after an hour?
Too much product and too much powder are the usual causes. Use thinner layers, blend well and set with only a light dusting of translucent powder.
Which concealer shade should I pick?
Choose one or two shades lighter than your skin, not the lightest shade on the shelf. A much lighter concealer highlights the area and makes the darkness stand out.
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.
