Correct Dark Undereyes with these tips!, by KimLightUpYourFace on YouTube. 1 min 4 s.
- Video length
- 1 min 4 s
- Time to do it
- 10 minutes
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Steps
- 8
What you need
Steps
Start with clean, moisturized skin. Pat a small amount of eye cream around the under-eye area and let it sink in so the cream product glides instead of sitting in lines.
Pick a cream bronzer with a warm or neutral undertone. Avoid cool or ashy shades, since those can make blue or purple shadows look gray.
Tap a tiny amount of cream bronzer onto the back of your hand. Warm it with your fingertip so you can control how much goes under the eye.
Apply a thin layer only where the darkness sits, usually the inner corner and along the tear trough. Pat, do not drag, with your ring finger or a small brush.
Blend the edges outward toward the cheek so there is no visible line. Build in thin layers rather than one heavy coat.
Check in natural light. If the area still looks gray, add a touch more warmth. If it looks orange, sheer it out with a damp sponge.
Add a light concealer only if you need extra coverage, and keep it close to your skin tone rather than several shades lighter.
Set with the tiniest amount of finely milled powder if you tend to crease. Skip heavy powder, which can emphasize fine lines and crepey skin.
Tips and common mistakes
Going too light with concealer can make dark circles look gray and highlight hollows, especially on mature skin.
Use cream bronzer, not powder, under the eyes so you soften lines instead of emphasizing them.
Apply in thin layers and build slowly. It is much easier to add warmth than to remove it.
Test the shade in daylight before committing, since indoor lighting can hide an orange or ashy cast.
Questions
Can I use regular bronzer instead of cream bronzer?
A powder bronzer can settle into fine lines and look dry under the eyes. A cream formula blends more smoothly and is less likely to emphasize texture.
What if I do not have a cream bronzer?
A warm cream concealer or a cream color corrector in a peach or warm tone can work in a similar way. Keep the layer thin and blend well.
Will bronzer under the eyes look orange?
It can if you use too much or pick a shade that is too warm for your skin. Start with a tiny amount and choose a neutral-warm tone close to your skin.
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.
