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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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Nice . . sponge use will definitely tell my mommy.........:)

by srachel122 Monday, May 21, 2012 at 10:49PM Report as inappropriate

I haven't tried sponges. I usually use my fingers or brushes to pat the product in.

by darkangel81 Monday, May 7, 2012 at 03:43PM Report as inappropriate

well, I guess im going to have to go buy some sponges.

by nikki_glorioso Wednesday, April 25, 2012 at 05:27PM Report as inappropriate

sponges work well for me to hide circles

by jola64 Friday, April 20, 2012 at 11:04AM Report as inappropriate

I haven't used a makeup sponge in ages, but I know i still have a few.

by beautybody Sunday, April 1, 2012 at 12:42PM Report as inappropriate

I always used brushes. guess its time to buy some sponges.

by erica_mendez Wednesday, March 28, 2012 at 09:56AM Report as inappropriate

Never tried a sponge for my under-eye circles. May have to try it. :)

by Brandi27 Thursday, March 22, 2012 at 10:12PM Report as inappropriate

I will be trying the sponges! I think this will really help to perfect my under eye concealing technique! Thanks!

by powerwoman033 Tuesday, March 20, 2012 at 08:31AM Report as inappropriate

Sponges, sounds like the key.

by mrselliott08 Saturday, February 25, 2012 at 09:49AM Report as inappropriate

well i can certainly say that it makes some difference i should try it for my dark circle...but first i need to get some sponges..

by ruby_chang Friday, February 10, 2012 at 09:43PM Report as inappropriate

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