Dark Undereye Circles Trick, by Vincent Ford on YouTube. 1 min 1 s.
- Video length
- 1 min 1 s
- Time to do it
- 5 minutes
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Steps
- 8
What you need
Steps
Cleanse your face and pat a thin layer of eye cream under each eye. Wait about a minute so the skin is hydrated but not slippery, which helps the corrector stay put.
Check the color of your circles in daylight. Blue or purple tones suit a peach corrector, while brown or very dark tones suit an orange or pumpkin shade.
Warm a tiny dot of corrector on the back of your hand. A grain of rice per eye is enough, and warming it stops the product from settling into lines.
Tap the corrector only on the darkest part of the circle with your ring finger or a small flat brush. Press it in rather than sweeping, and keep the layer thin.
Blend the edges outward with a damp makeup sponge. Tap gently until the color melts into your skin and no hard lines are left.
Add a concealer one shade lighter than your skin over the corrected area if you want more coverage. Use small taps and blend past the inner corner.
Set the area with a light dusting of translucent powder on a small fluffy brush. Press the powder on instead of sweeping so the product underneath stays in place.
Check your face in daylight near a window. Add one more thin layer of corrector only on spots that still look grey or ashy.
Tips and common mistakes
Use too much corrector and the area turns orange or ashy, so start with less than you think you need.
Match the corrector to your skin depth: peach for light to medium skin, orange or pumpkin for deeper skin.
Keep the powder light under the eyes, because a heavy layer settles into fine lines within an hour.
Skip shimmery or illuminating concealers on the darkest part, since shine makes shadows look deeper.
Questions
Which color corrector should I use for dark circles?
Peach works for blue or purple circles on light to medium skin, and orange or pumpkin works for brown or very dark circles on deeper skin. Pick a shade close to your skin depth so it blends.
Can I use color corrector without concealer?
Yes. A thin layer of corrector alone can even out mild darkness, but add a concealer over it if you want full coverage.
Why does my under-eye concealer crease?
Too much product and heavy powder cause creasing. Use thin layers, blend with a damp sponge, and set with only a light dusting of powder.
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.
