How to Cover Up a Black Eye

Accidental black eye

So you have a black eye and you desperately want to cover the black eye. It never fails. You're out playing your sport of choice and you get a ball or elbow to the eye. Not only are black eyes unsightly, but people will assume all kinds of things if you leave it out for everyone to see.

Contrary to popular belief, you don't need to pancake on makeup to cover your black eye. Use this method to camouflage your bruise.

Things You'll Need

• Powder foundation
• Eyeshadow in wine hue
• Brown eye liner
• Mascara

Instructions

1. 

   Use a powder based foundation and dust a layer over your entire eyelid. Use one like Avon Personal Match Mineral foundation because it blends well, is light, and it's buildable. Liguid foundations get cakey around the eyes and also accentuate wrinkles.

2. Use a dark brown eyeliner to outline the outer corner of your eye on the top and bottom. Brown is used instead of black because the black is likely to show off the bruise more.
   Use a cotton swab to smudge the eyeliner to give a softer look.

3. 

   Swipe a wine colored eyeshadow across your lid from the lash line to just below your brow bone. Blend. Use a highlighting color, like pearl, across your brow bone if you have it.

   The wine colored hue will blend with the bruise and not draw attention to it.

4. 

   Finish with a coat of your favorite mascara.

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