Dark Under-Eyes After 60? Throw Out Your Concealer and Do This Instead!, by Kim Sullins on YouTube. 10 min 33 s.
- Video length
- 10 min 33 s
- Time to do it
- 10 minutes
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Steps
- 8
What you need
Steps
Start with clean, dry skin. Apply your usual eye cream and pat it in gently until it sinks in. This smooths the under-eye area so product does not catch on dry patches.
Let the eye cream dry for a minute or two. Fan the area if you like. Going in too soon makes the brightener slide and crease.
Check your circle depth in normal daylight, not studio light. Light to medium circles need one brightener. Medium to dark circles need a tinted eye cream with more coverage.
For really dark circles, tap a tiny amount of orange color corrector on the darkest part first. Use a thin layer only. Orange cancels the blue and purple tones.
Apply the brightener in small dots under the eye with a concealer brush. Use less than you think you need. Blend outward and upward with light taps.
Build a second thin layer only where darkness still shows. Avoid piling product on. More layers mean more creasing by lunchtime.
Set the under-eye area without powder. Spray setting spray onto your brush, then press the brush gently under the eye. This holds the product without a cakey finish.
Compare shades side by side in daylight before you commit. Pick the one that matches your circle depth and skin tone, not the lightest shade on the shelf.
Tips and common mistakes
Use less product as you age. A thin layer looks smoother than full coverage.
Pat, do not rub, so you do not drag the delicate under-eye skin.
Skip powder under the eyes if it settles into lines. Try the spray-on-brush method instead.
Test brighteners in daylight. Indoor light hides how much darkness is really left.
Questions
Can I still use concealer if I have dark circles?
You can, but a brightener or tinted eye cream usually creases less on mature skin. Save heavy concealer for spots, not the under-eye area.
Do I need the orange corrector?
Only for medium to dark circles with strong blue or purple tones. Light circles usually need just one brightener.
How do I stop product creasing by lunchtime?
Use thin layers, let each one dry, and set with setting spray on a brush instead 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.
