How to Cover Dark Circles
If you have dark circles beneath your eyes, you are not alone. This common occurrence is usually the result of heredity and tends to be more visible with age as the skin under the eyes thins. Even if you can't permanently remedy dark circles, you can cover them up reasonably well. By using the right tools and techniques, you can minimize the appearance of discoloration underneath your eyes.
- Difficulty:
- Moderate
Instructions
Things You'll Need
- Moisturizer
- Concealer
- Foundation
- Makeup sponge
- Mascara
- Eye liner
- Eyelash curler
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Apply a moisturizer containing sunscreen to your entire face. Protecting your skin from the sun will help to minimize future blemishes and enhance overall skin tone. The health of your skin in terms of sun damage can affect the under-eye area as well.
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Apply several dots of liquid concealer underneath your eyes. Use your finger to blend the concealer in. Choose a concealer that is a little more yellow in tone that your skin color, which will help to counterbalance the darkness beneath your eyes.
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Apply liquid foundation over the concealer and to the rest of your face as well. Blend the foundation in with a soft makeup sponge. Use a color of foundation that matches the tone of your skin.
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Apply a light dusting of finishing powder with a makeup brush to finish blending the foundation and concealer.
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Use additional makeup techniques to maximize your dark circle camouflage. These techniques include curling your lashes, using mascara, lining only your upper eye lids and keeping your brows well-groomed. When the rest of your eye area looks its best, less attention is drawn to the under-eye region.
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