How can I cover up dark undereye circles?

Dark circles under the eyes will readily appear due to lack of sleep or excessive tiredness. This causes paleness of the skin and increased visibility of under eye circles. This is one of the most prevalent reasons for under-eye circles, sleep deprivation. Lack of sleep results in an increase in stress hormones like cortisol which can lead to health problems, and to the swelling that creates those dark eye circles. Skin is healed during deep-wave sleep, thanks to increased circulation to the face. Sleeping with your head slightly elevated is the best idea for dark eye circles.

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i'm only 26 and have dark under eye bags for as long as i can remember. I've tried at least 4 dozen different concealers and though above everyone says to use 1-2 shades lighter than your skin tone i found that 1 shade DARKER than your skin tone with a little bit of peachy eye shimmer works the best!

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Apply a moisturizing concealer around entire eye area – lash line to brow bone too. This will cover redness and dark circles and really bring your eyes forward!

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This is the question I am most frequently asked. It's all about having the right concealer. Not too oily or it doesn't stay put Not too dry or it looks cakey and aging. Make sure you moisturize the skin under your eyes morning and night. In the morning give the skin a chance to absorb the moisturizer before applying the concealer. Even if you have oily skin, do this! Make sure you have the right color. Most people are either red or blue under the eyes. I find using a concealer one shade lighter than your pefect skin color is just right. If you are more red - use something with a little yellow in it If you are more blue - use something more peach colored You can also set it with a little highlighting powder to brighten the eye an open it more

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Hydration, good nutrition and plenty of rest are half the equation. But for the genetically predisposed, then a good makeup application can work wonders. There are several approaches one can use, but the trick is in the technique, the less is more approach and product(s) that work best for your skin type and the degree of darkness and hollowness under the eye. First - please don't overdo the cover-up. For some a simple dual powder or concealer with a light sprinkling of powder will do the trick. At the other end of the spectrum Dermablend or Cinema Secrets (used for heavy duty coverage) with a fixing powder will be the answer. Both these products are water resistant with the fixing powder. Second - make sure to use a product that’s only 1-2 shades lighter than the skin tone surrounding the area of concern. Third - exquisite blending is essential (as with all good makeup application)! Tricks: Apply foundation first (there may be no need to use a concealer). If, however, you need more, apply your concealer over your foundation and finish with some powder to set it. If necessary add a little moisturizer with a stipple technique to complete the technique. If you have a bluish discoloration (most common) use a concealer with a very slight tint of yellow/peach, otherwise use a concealer with an undertone that matches your foundation undertone. Depending on skin type and intensity of the discolouration sometimes just a bit of correct coloured concealer with good blending is all that’s needed.

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