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Makeup Application: How To Conceal Under-Eye Circles

Use these tricks to conceal a dark under-eye area without looking cakey

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Covering dark circles well is all about makeup sponges. You just can't get even coverage there using fingers or a brush. So slightly moisten a makeup wedge sponge in a not-too-creamy concealer that matches your skin tone. To deposit enough color to conceal dark areas without looking cakey, use a soft dotting motion, going over those shadowy areas until they completely disappear. This deposits and blends color simultaneously, making for the perfect makeup application.

You probably already know that a layer of translucent powder keeps concealer in place. But you can dust a second layer along the eye crease to keep concealer from creeping into the folds of your eyelid. If you need a little extra brightening, dust a very thin veil of subtle highlighting powder over the darkest spot -- that's the half-inch right under the corner of the eyes. This will reflect light to make those areas look a bit brighter.

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I agree that patting concealer on with a sponge tends to work better than fingers or brushes, in my opinion.

by LipglossandSpandex Wednesday, May 25, 2011 at 09:19PM Report as inappropriate

pretty good

by porsha_coleman_mcdaniels Monday, May 9, 2011 at 10:51PM Report as inappropriate

i didn't find this all that helpful. But i suppose if you're going for a really simple natural look...it could work.

by bourdie_1979 Monday, May 9, 2011 at 02:56PM Report as inappropriate

awesome it works.

by beth_farque Sunday, April 10, 2011 at 12:43PM Report as inappropriate

Not much of a difference. But does look ok.

by ebbsandtides Tuesday, April 5, 2011 at 02:19PM Report as inappropriate

I bought Hydroxatone Hydrolyze under eye cream and use bareminerals foundation and concealer brush under my eyes and I haven't had a problem with dark circles since. Paying a little more money for an under eye cream for dark circles is worth it. The cheap ones just don't work and liquid makeup only does so much.

by xmandy_candyx Wednesday, March 30, 2011 at 10:28PM Report as inappropriate

helped a lot! (:

by yckitsmary Wednesday, March 30, 2011 at 07:10PM Report as inappropriate

its not noticeable, but thanks! atleast now I know how to conceal my undereye circles! :)

by meluvmakeup Wednesday, March 30, 2011 at 05:48PM Report as inappropriate

What a difference. I'll practice it.

by evodamis_caballero Wednesday, March 30, 2011 at 05:03AM Report as inappropriate

Though I have to admit that I agree with other member saying that her dark circles aren't that dark, I definitely appreciate this video because hers are actually very similar to mine. Thanks!

by KillaKitty Wednesday, March 30, 2011 at 04:20AM Report as inappropriate

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