For many people, dark circles under the eyes can be a real problem, but fortunately, there are a variety of techniques utilizing eye concealer to cover up these problem areas. For women, these annoying blemishes are caused by a number of different issues. Stress, fatigue, poor blood circulation, hyper-pigmentation, allergies, an excess of skin under the eyes, or even just plain illness–any of these may be a factor.
While dark under eyes can be a real nuisance, treating them with something like a laser treatment can be exceedingly costly, and this is unnecessary. There are a variety of home remedies, as well, which would alleviate the cost factor, but different things work for different people, and they do not work instantaneously. For instant cover-up, the tried and true method of getting rid of unsightly dark circles is to use makeup.
But what concealer is best specifically for dark circles? According to a plethora of cosmetics guides and concealer reviews, there are several cosmetics that stand out as the arguable best on the market today.
Laura Mer#cier Secret Camouflage is moisture rich and infused with both vitamins A and E. This makes it ideal not only as a concealer of dark circles, but of other imperfections and discolorations, without being hard on the delicate skin under the eyes.
Bobbi Brown Creamy Concealer is easy to love. It contains a yellow toned concealer in addition to some loose sheer finish powder.
Clinique All About Eyes Concealer both moisturizes and camouflages. It is designed specifically for persistent use for puffy eye problems as well as undereye bags.
Yves Saint Laurent Touche Eclat is priced at $35, and it is very hyped. As a sort of staple for women throughout the world, what is it that makes this product so popular as a concealer? Well, it is more than a concealer, as this product also works as an illuminator, which highlights the more shallow areas in the face. The creamy moisturizing blend is very lightweight and its pigments reflect light, which adds a healthy sparkle to your complexion.
L’Oreal Touche Magique is a sort of Yves Saint Laurent for people who do not care for such a hefty price tag. It is available for $6 and comes complete with a very soft brush applicator, making it ideal both for older women and those with delicate skin.
To best apply your chosen concealer in the necessary areas, you should take a moment to determine if your circles are puffy, or recessed. If they are recessed, you will want a concealer that is a shade lighter than your chosen foundation. If they are not recessed, but puffy, use a shade darker. Also, you will want a concealer that offers good coverage and a light texture. Take note that if your circles are bluish or greyish, a yellow toned concealer will cover up better, while brown eye bags are better tackled using mauve or light blue tones.
Wash your face thoroughly first, before applying a thin layer of foundation. You can apply this before or after the concealer, if you so choose, but by applying your foundation first, you are less likely to apply too much concealer.
Next, gently dab a bit of concealer underneath your eyes in soft, circular motions. Move your fingers from the outside corners of your eyes, and then back in again. Apply a second layer of foundation around and up to your undereye area, and then blend the two thoroughly, but gently. For a perfect finish, dust on some face powder and you are ready to greet the world!