The 3-step under-eye trick pros use #makeuptutorial #concealer #beautyhacks, by Marlena Stell on YouTube. 1 min 29 s.
- Video length
- 1 min 29 s
- Time to do it
- 10 minutes
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Steps
- 6
What you need
Steps
Start with clean, moisturised skin. Pat a small amount of hydrating eye cream under each eye and let it sink in for a full minute before any makeup goes on.
Check the color of your dark circles in daylight. Blue or purple shadows suit a peach or apricot corrector, while brown shadows suit a deeper orange or red-toned corrector.
Tap a tiny amount of corrector only on the dark area, not the whole under-eye. Blend the edges with your ring finger or a damp sponge until it melts into the skin.
Apply concealer one shade lighter than your skin, or one that matches your foundation, in a small V shape under the eye. Tap it out with a damp sponge instead of dragging.
Press a little finely milled setting powder over the concealer with a damp sponge or small fluffy brush while it is still slightly tacky. Brush away any excess powder.
Check the result in daylight and soften any hard edges with a clean finger. Add a second thin layer only where darkness still shows through.
Tips and common mistakes
Use less product than you think you need, because heavy layers of corrector and concealer are what settle into fine lines.
Let the eye cream absorb fully first, or the concealer will slide and crease within an hour.
If your eye cream contains retinol, use it at night and wear sunscreen daily, since retinol can make skin more sun sensitive.
Warm a pump of concealer on the back of your hand before applying so it spreads evenly instead of looking patchy.
Questions
What color corrector should I use for dark circles?
Peach and apricot tones cancel blue and purple shadows, which most fair to medium skin has. Deeper skin with brown shadows usually needs an orange or red-toned corrector.
Can I skip the color corrector?
Yes, if your circles are mild. A pigmented concealer alone covers light shadows, but corrector lets you use far less concealer on darker circles.
How do I stop concealer creasing under my eyes?
Use thin layers, tap rather than drag, and set with a small amount of finely milled powder while the concealer is still slightly tacky.
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.
