Dark circles are a very common pathology, which appear in the eye contour altering the harmony of our face. Quitting smoking, applying fresh compresses, reducing stress, and sleeping at least 8 hours a night are useful tips, but insufficient to eliminate them. So, how to intervene effectively?
Knowing how to cover dark circles with makeup requires a little practice: first of all, you need to know how to apply the concealer in the right way and choose it well based on the different types of dark circles. It is also important to make up the eyes with eyeliner, eyeshadow, and mascara to create a harmonious whole. So let’s find out how to eliminate dark circles with makeup and some practical tips for a perfect result.
Apply The Concealer In The Right Way
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The first thing to do is to apply the concealer in the right way, to hide dark circles with makeup. First, use a moisturizing base to even out the complexion, and apply a face primer to ensure maximum resistance and coverage. Then apply the concealer starting from the inside of the eye, then going outwards: to be used both on the upper and lower eyelids. To apply it you can use your fingers or a sponge. Then pass over a light layer of powder to fix.
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The Right Coverage Based On The Type Of Dark Circle
But which concealer to use? If you have slightly pronounced dark circles, choose a concealer color that is lighter than your complexion, so as to brighten the area. Always apply the eye contour and foundation first. In case of darker dark circles, ranging from blue to purple, use a high coverage concealer in shades of peach. You can also replace the concealer with a very high coverage foundation: the important thing is to know how to calibrate it well, to avoid the masking effect.
If, on the other hand, you have a cappuccino or brownish dark circles, widespread on dark complexions, then you will need to use one or two concealers. For cappuccino dark circles, use a beige-pink concealer. If, on the other hand, they tend more to brown, first use a dark orange concealer, and then the beige-pink foundation of a tone lighter than your skin.
Use Eyeliner And Mascara
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To shift attention away from dark circles, it is also important to put makeup on the upper part of the eye. Spread a line of black eyeliner on the lid, and then define the lashes with a volumizing or lengthening black mascara, as needed. Apply it starting from the base of the lashes: place the brush on the upper lash line and push the lashes upwards. Always choose intense black eyeliner and mascara, avoiding grays that tend to turn off the eyes.
Which Eyeshadow Color To Choose?
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To divert attention from dark circles it is also essential to choose the right shades of eyeshadow: to prefer intense colors in pink and orange shades. First apply a light eyeshadow, whether it is white, ivory, or cream, to the inner corner of the eye, and blend it up to the eyebrows, to open the gaze. To avoid the dove gray, cobalt blue, or purple, especially if they are faded shades, because they recall the color of dark circles, highlighting them more. Before the eyeshadow, also apply a covering eye primer, for a better result.
Tips For A Perfect Result
To best cover dark circles with makeup, use a foundation of a color similar to that of your complexion, to avoid detachments with the neck. If you apply the concealer after the foundation, it must always be of a color similar to the complexion, respecting its undertone. In case of small scars, use neutral shades.
A fundamental rule then is to use little product, so as not to thicken the area and accentuate the fine lines. If you use flesh-colored concealer, it should preferably be light and never too dark, so as to create an optical effect that makes the area around the eye smoother.