How do you conceal your dark eye circles and to avoid reverse-raccoon eyes? The common mistake women make is choosing a concealer that is too light and over applying it.
Guide to choosing the right colour of concealer. For dark circles that are:
- Bluish / Purplish / Grayish - Try shades of yellow, ochre or bisque
- Brownish - Choose a light blue or mauve concealer
- Reddish - Choose an olive-based concealer as the green tones will help diminish the redness
Apply several dots of concealer starting from the inner corner under the eyes. Using your ring finger, gently pat (never rub!) the concealer and blend to cover the entire dark circles. Concentrate on the edges of your application as well for a more natural blending with the skin tone and foundation. An alternative is to use a concealer brush which enables precise application. Remember to start with less than what you think you need - you can add more if needed. But the idea is to use as little concealer as possible. To set the concealer, dust with loose powder over your face as well as under your eyes.
Concealer or foundation first?
There is no hard and fast rule as to whether you should apply concealer or foundation first. Generally, it is the foundation applied first, followed by the concealer. By applying the foundation first, you can see where you need more coverage and apply concealer accordingly. However, if you do it the other way round, you might wipe the concealer off when applying your foundation.
You can also use these steps to cover up other marks on your face like blemishes, freckles, pimple marks and scars.
I hope you find these tips useful!
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