How to Cover Dark Circles + Under Eye Bags, by AlexandrasGirlyTalk on YouTube. 4 min 45 s.
- Video length
- 4 min 45 s
- Time to do it
- 10 minutes
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Steps
- 7
What you need
Steps
Start with clean, dry skin. Pat a small amount of eye cream under each eye and let it sink in for a minute so the makeup sits smoothly.
Dot a peach or orange corrector only on the dark area. Peach suits fair skin, while orange suits medium to deep skin.
Tap the corrector in with your ring finger or a damp sponge. Do not rub. Press until the edge blends into your skin.
Apply a concealer one shade lighter than your skin over the corrector in a small triangle under the eye.
Blend the concealer with a damp Beauty Blender or a small brush. Pat upward toward the lash line and stop before the product reaches the crease.
Set the area with a light dusting of translucent powder on a small brush. Use very little so the skin does not look dry or cakey.
Check your face in daylight near a window. Blend any visible edges and add a second thin layer only where the dark tone still shows.
Tips and common mistakes
Use a corrector before concealer, because concealer alone can look grey over blue-toned circles.
Build in thin layers rather than one thick coat, which is more likely to crease and settle into fine lines.
An orange or peach lipstick can work as a stand-in corrector in a pinch, but a cream corrector blends more easily.
Patch test a new corrector on your jaw first if your skin is sensitive.
Questions
What color corrector should I use for dark circles?
Choose peach for fair skin and orange for medium to deep skin. The goal is to cancel the blue or purple tone before you add concealer.
Why does my under-eye concealer crease?
Too much product and no setting powder are the usual causes. Use thin layers, blend only under the eye, and set with a small amount of translucent powder.
Can I skip the corrector and just use concealer?
Yes, if your circles are mild. For stronger blue or purple tones, a corrector first gives a more even result with less concealer.
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.
