Ditch Dark Circles and Puffiness for Good
Use these expert tips to treat and camouflage your annoying eye issues the right way
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Camouflage dark circles
Until you get rid of your circles for good, or if you'd rather just hide them in lieu of treating them, use Turnbow's tricks to conceal all types of dark circles:
Step 1: Massage on an eye cream in a circular motion with a cool fingertip to improve circulation.
Step 2: Use a firm tapered brush (try Clinique Concealer Brush, $19.50) to apply creamy concealer (Turnbow's fave: La Mer The Radiant Concealer SPF 25, $65) that's half a shade lighter than your skin and slightly peach-y in tone over the dark areas. Avoid shades that are too light or cool in tone or the area will look ashy. Also, don't forget to cover the darkness on the inner corners of your eyes.
Step 3: Tap a fingertip over the concealer to further blend it into your skin.
Step 4: If your eyes appear very sunken in and shadowy, apply a luminizing cream or powder (try Dior Skinflash, $34) over the concealer to make the area pop and appear brighter.
Next: Learn how to treat puffy eyes
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I like clinique's eye serum. It feels best after it has been in the refrigerator for a while so it is nice and cool and rolls on so smoothly.
by beautybody Thursday, April 5, 2012 at 10:19AM Report as inappropriate
Unfortunately, I have both dark circles and puffiness around my eyes. Thank you for breaking down the causes, and giving multiple options for treatment!
by powerwoman033 Tuesday, March 6, 2012 at 12:25PM Report as inappropriate
I have the genetic kind as well. I remember as a kid having them, but I have also never had the best sleeping habits, even as a kid. So it's kind of hard either way. to get rid of them.
by yestfl Thursday, February 23, 2012 at 11:19AM Report as inappropriate
Great...I have the genetic kind. The purplish ones you have even after a good night's sleep and people still think you got punched in the face.
by m.rose Thursday, November 10, 2011 at 11:21PM Report as inappropriate
i need to save these tips!!!!!
by anna_davis Sunday, November 6, 2011 at 10:05PM Report as inappropriate
i have this.. the garnier wand.. it really works! i totally love the product! i also put it in water with ice so its cold when i put it on my eye.. it will reduce the puffiness!
by Mssaralee18 Tuesday, October 11, 2011 at 02:24PM Report as inappropriate
I have the worst puffiness ever so thanks for the article....
by kelly_ahrman Wednesday, August 24, 2011 at 04:23PM Report as inappropriate
