How To Cover DARK CIRCLES On Mature Eyes, by Glam Girl Gabi on YouTube. 8 min 37 s.
- Video length
- 8 min 37 s
- Time to do it
- 20 minutes
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Steps
- 7
What you need
Steps
Start with clean, dry skin. Pat a hydrating eye cream around the under-eye and let it sink in for a minute so concealer glides instead of grabbing dry patches.
Dot a peach colour corrector only on the darkest, bluish part of the circle. Tap it in thin with your ring finger until the colour looks even.
Apply concealer in small dots at the inner corner and the deepest part of the hollow. Keep it on the area that needs it rather than drawing a big triangle.
Blend by tapping with a damp sponge or a small fluffy brush. Work upward and outward, and avoid dragging the skin.
Press a little translucent loose powder over the concealer with a small brush. Use a light hand so the under-eye stays smooth, not cakey.
Add peach blush on the cheekbones and blend slightly up toward the outer under-eye. This lifts the face and softens the edge where concealer stops.
Finish with a light mist of setting spray to melt the powder into the skin and help the under-eye last longer.
Tips and common mistakes
Use less product than you think you need, since thin layers crease less than thick ones.
Tap rather than rub, because the under-eye skin is thin and pulls easily.
Skip heavy matte powders, which settle into fine lines and make the area look dry.
Warm the concealer on the back of your hand first so it spreads more easily.
Questions
Why does concealer keep creasing under my eyes?
Usually it is too much product or a dry base. Use a thin layer, moisturise first and set with only a small amount of powder.
Do I really need a colour corrector?
Only if your circles look blue or purple. A peach or salmon corrector neutralises that tone, and very dark circles benefit most.
Can I use this technique with any concealer?
Yes, though a creamy, hydrating formula suits mature skin better than a very matte one.
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.
