How to Mask Dark or Puffy Under Eyes #makeuptips #concealertips #makeupafter50, by ALEX | EASY BEAUTY & STYLE TIPS on YouTube. 1 min 5 s.
- Video length
- 1 min 5 s
- Time to do it
- 10 minutes
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Steps
- 7
What you need
Steps
Cleanse and dry your under-eye area, then apply a thin layer of Aquaphor lip balm under each eye. Pat it in gently so the skin feels slightly tacky, not greasy.
Dot salmon or peach colour corrector under the eye with a cotton bud or small brush. Use it only where you see darkness or blue tones, and keep the layer light.
Add dots of a rose or lighter brightener in between the corrector dots. This lifts the area and stops the corrector from looking grey or flat.
Blend everything with a small concealer brush using light tapping and small circles. Work the product down into the fine lines instead of skimming over the top of them.
Check the finish. If the area looks too creamy or shiny, press a small amount of loose setting powder under the eye with a light hand.
If you have under-eye bags, draw a thin line of concealer right along the crease that outlines the bag. Precision matters here, so use a small brush or the tip of the concealer.
Tap that line with your ring finger or a brush until the edges disappear. Do not sweep or spread the concealer across the whole bag.
Tips and common mistakes
Use less product than you think you need, then build up slowly, because heavy layers settle into lines.
Tap rather than drag, since pulling the thin under-eye skin makes creasing worse.
Salmon and peach correctors work best on blue or brown darkness, while pink or rose tones brighten dullness.
Try the method on one eye first so you can compare it with your usual routine.
Questions
Do I really need the lip balm step?
It is the base of this method. A thin layer of ointment balm helps the corrector and concealer glide on and can reduce creasing through the day. Skip it if your skin reacts badly to balms.
Can I use my normal face concealer instead of a corrector?
Yes, but a peachy or salmon corrector neutralises darkness better than a skin-tone concealer alone. If you only have concealer, use a slightly warmer shade under the eye.
How do I stop the makeup settling into wrinkles?
Keep each layer thin, blend downwards into the lines, and set only where the product looks wet. Too much powder can make fine lines look deeper.
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.
