Ladies, wot is the best way to apply eye concealer in order to reduce the appearance of (big) dark circles?

Question

i am 20. after suffering an illness which requires me to take medication for a year, i now have very big eye bags under my eyes and they look very puffy. have tried different brands of eye gel (even the more expensive ones), but nothing seem to work for me. so now i am hoping that eye concealers can help hiding them, but have no idea how they should be applied? pls help.
if possible, pls recommend me a good brand of eye concealer... thanks alot.

Answer 1

I am a makeup artist and this is what i think:

Dark under eye circles can be caused by fatigue, poor circulation, extra-thin skin under the eyes, hyper-pigmentation, illness or allergies. Treating the cause will help keep dark circles from coming back. In the meantime, consider the following cover-up tactics:

Steps:

1. To hide dark under eye circles, select a cosmetic under-eye concealer that's one shade lighter than the foundation you're using.

2. Understand that a pale yellowish concealer helps hide blue or grayish circles, while a light blue or mauvish concealer masks brownish under-the-eye bags.

3. Begin with a freshly washed and exfoliated face. Dab concealer under your eyes gently, using a soft circular motion.

4. Apply foundation up to the concealer and blend the two shades together gently, using a circular motion to cover dark under eye circles.

5. Finish with a dusting of untinted face powder for a polished, seamless look.

Tips:

Avoid concealers containing oils, because the oil will settle into the fine lines under your eyes and draw attention to the circles.

When using a cosmetic under eye concealer, wearing foundation is a must to avoid the "white mask" look.

To apply concealer:

Steps:

1. Wash your hands before handling your face. Dirt and oils on your hands will only aggravate the blemish.

2. Choose a concealer appropriate to the color and type of blemish you wish to hide. Concealer is a creamier foundation makeup with added pigments intended for specific parts of your face.

3. Pick a yellow-tinted concealer to hide red blemishes; choose a concealer a little lighter than your blemish for hiding darker marks.

4. Choose a masking cosmetic (which is thicker than concealer and has added pigment) to hide more prominent blemishes, such as small scars left from pimples or skin irregularities.

5. Apply the concealer or masking cosmetic over the blemish using your finger, an eye shadow brush or sponge.

6. Blend the edges with the surrounding skin, using a circular motion.

7. Set the masking cosmetic with a special setting powder, then apply oil-free foundation and powder on top.

Tips:

Try a cover stick, which is a stick version of a concealer. These contain a high proportion of wax to add body and thickness.

Masking cosmetics are usually not available at drugstores or beauty aid stores but can be purchased at major department stores. They're expensive, but effective.

Hope that helps.

Answer 2

I always use the body shops lightening touch it is the same as ysl touche clais but half the price.
To apply concealer effectivley you need to put a couple of dots on the the eye bone you know the bit where your bag finshes, then gently blend in using a lipstick/concealer brush, by dabbing the area until it has all blended in.
This product contains light diffusing particles which means it bounces the light of it, so therefore making dark look light and should be applied after putting on foundation and powders.

You can also use this product to cover redness aroung the nose area and blemishes too.

The body shop also do a product called elderflower eye gel which really does take out the puffiness from eyes, which you might want to try also, they are both really reasonably priced.

Good luck x

Answer 3

of course, the most important thing is working from the inside. i see that you have been ill. if you can take iron, take it!

as for concealer...after following a good skin care program, such as Arbonne or Mary Kay or Aveda, apply your foundation. allow it to dry, then set with a powder, using a powder brush. with ring finger, apply, lightly, a concealer that is compatible with your skin tone and level of lightness/darkness (dark circles are purple, so go for yellow is the *general* rule, but there are exceptions since we are not all alike.). when you apply it, blot it on rather than smearing on. let set for a few seconds, then blend, using the same finger..very gently. apply a light dusting of powder. you can repeat the process as long as you apply each coat sparingly. don't overdo it though!

there are eye creams and such that also help with this. skin care and focusing on getting better overall is the long term answer, but the application suggestion i gave you will get you through until then.

good luck, and feel better! also, take those vitamins and drink green tea...anything that will help your body detox from the meds.

Answer 4

Hi!

Did you ever try gently pressing a cold tablespoon under your eyes? It really helps, or at least it does to me. You chill the spoon by holding it under running cold water, or you can even put it in a fridge for a couple of minutes. Try it out, hope it helps.

If you want to hide dark circles under eyes, you need a yellow concealer, and I have written two posts about it on my blog, with detailed instructions. Read it to find out how to hide your dark circles.

Answer 5

Physicians Formula Gentle Cover concealer in yellow or the ToxTen Concealer in yellow.

Answer 6

I found that blending it in with your finger is the best way. Don't push hard on your skin because the skin around your eyes are very sensitive and can be pulled real easy. I use Mary Kay products because I have very sensitive skin and it's one of the few products that I can use.

Answer 7

under your eyes, of course, just blend it in with your skin colour, so it looks natural, yet so you cant see your dark circles. I have Maybelline New york products, and they seem to work effectively, they are recommended everywhere. good luck!

Answer 8

check the links below for natural homemade beauty tips to: Acne cure/Blemishes
http://geebal.blogspot.com

Read...Free Beauty tips on....natural and homemade methods to:
Skincare/Acne cure/Blemishes/Whiteheads/Blackheads/
Wrinkles/Freckles/Steaming/
Haircare/Dandruff/Hairloss/Hairremoval/
Henna on hair/Splitends/Oilyhair/Dryhair
Nailcare/Manicure/Pedicure
Eye care/Darkcircles/Puffiness/eyebags
http://geebal.blogspot.com

Free beauty tips on Makeup/Hairstyles/
hair highlighting/Weight loss etc...
http://geebal.blogspot.com