How to Hide Dark Puffy Eyes

Dark circles and puffiness under the eyes are a result of lack of sleep, allergies, stress, dehydration, crying or smoking, among other things. The skin around the eyes is very sensitive, which is why it can easily appear dark or puffy at times. Often dark circles and puffiness around the eyes are caused by genetics and start to appear with age. The following makeup application procedure will help hide dark circles and puffiness.

Things You'll Need

• Moisturizer
• Concealer that matches your skin tone and foundation perfectly (and is not darker or lighter than either)
• Soft-colored eyeliner

Instructions

1. Wash your face, including the area around your eyes, and pat dry.

2. Moisturize your skin. Use a moisturizer that contains avocado oil, sesame seed oil, vitamin K and vitamin E, according to FreeBeautyTips.org.

3. Apply concealer on the skin surrounding the eyes, going beyond just the area where the circles/puffiness are, to help blend it in with your foundation.

4. Apply a soft-colored eyeliner to the areas closest to your eye (where you can't use concealer), according to DarkCirclesPuffyEyes.com.

5. Avoid heavy eye shadow in bright colors to help deter attention from the eye area.

Tips & Warnings

• Apply bronzer to your cheeks and forehead to draw attention away from the eyes, according to DarkCirclesPuffyEyes.com.

• Getting enough sleep each night and drinking lots of water throughout the day can help prevent eye circles and puffiness, according to FreeBeautyTips.org.

References

• DarkCirclesPuffyEyes.com: Concealer Dark Circle makeup tips
• FreeBeautyTips.org: Dark Under Eye Circles Treatment
• BeautyDen.com: Dark Under Eye Circles

Resources

• Cosmopolitan.com: "You Look Tired"