How to conceal dark circles with LIGHT coverage, by Alexandra Anele on YouTube. 11 min 36 s.
- Video length
- 11 min 36 s
- Time to do it
- 10 minutes
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Steps
- 7
What you need
Steps
Start with clean, moisturised skin. Apply your usual moisturiser and let it sink in for a few minutes so the under eye area feels smooth rather than slippery.
Pat a thin layer of eye primer under each eye. This grips the concealer and helps stop it from sliding into fine lines.
Tap a small amount of peach or salmon colour corrector only where the darkness looks blue or purple. Blend it in with a damp sponge.
Dot a light coverage concealer close to your skin tone under the eye. Use a second, slightly brighter shade only if you want extra lift.
Blend with a damp sponge or a small fluffy brush using tapping motions. Avoid dragging the skin, and stop before the product looks thick.
Build a second thin layer only on the darkest spots. Light layers cover better than one heavy coat and crease less.
Set with a tiny amount of powder on a small brush if you crease. Skip this step if your skin is dry.
Tips and common mistakes
Warm concealer on the back of your hand before applying so it spreads more easily.
Leave a tiny gap between the concealer and your lower lash line to reduce creasing.
Match the corrector to your shadows: peach for blue-toned circles, salmon for deeper brown or purple tones.
Powder only the spots that crease, not the whole under eye, or the area can look dry.
Questions
Do I need full coverage concealer for dark circles?
No. A colour corrector plus thin layers of light coverage concealer can cover most shadows and tends to crease less.
How do I stop concealer from creasing under my eyes?
Prep with moisturiser and eye primer, use thin layers, blend with a damp sponge, and set only the areas that crease with a small amount of powder.
What if my dark circles still show through?
Add a little more colour corrector first, then a thin layer of concealer. Avoid piling on heavy concealer, which can look cakey.
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