Under Eye Concealers
Choose the right concealer for dark circles under the eyes and minor imperfections
Do you want to look fresh all the time and are wondering how to conceal the dark circles under your eyes? Then your makeup bag must not be missing a quality under eye concealer. Corrective makeup designed specifically for the eye area instantly brightens your look and camouflages dark circles and bags under the eyes.
Why do dark circles form under the eyes?
The skin of the eye area is very sensitive and thin, and in addition, small blood vessels and lymphatic glands pass through it. When your skin isn't at its best - due to lack of sleep or insufficient fluid intake - the delicate blood vessels under your eyes begin to shine through, creating a darker, purple or bluish area under the eye.
Other common causes of under-eye circles include ageing skin, hyperpigmentation around the eyes due to excessive sun exposure or eye irritation from external influences. Last but not least, unrelenting genetics may also be to blame.
How to choose the ideal under eye concealer?
Corrective makeup for under-eye circles should be well suited to your skin type and shade. And which eye concealer should you opt for?
Shades
- Orange under eye concealer: a concealer with orange shades perfectly neutralises bluish circles under the eyes.
- Yellow concealer for dark circles under the eyes: a yellow coloured concealer will deal with purple under-eye tones.
- An under-eye concealer in a flesh colour reduces dark spots on its own. Or use it on top of a colour corrector for a flawless look.
Consistency
- A liquid concealer for under the eyes is one of the best concealers for dark circles under the eyes. Thanks to its light texture, it doesn't settle in the creases and fine lines around the eyes.
- A cream or solid concealer under the eyes usually has greater coverage.
Other types
- A high coverage under eye concealer covers even the most severe dark circles.
- A brightening under eye concealer contains particles that reflect light. Thanks to this, dark spots are not only concealed, but also visually brightened. A brightening concealer is perfect for sunken under-eye circles, but it could on the other hand unflatteringly accentuate puffy under-eye bags.
How to cover up dark circles under the eyes like a pro?
- First, apply your favourite eye cream or cooling eye gel around your eyes. Your skin will then be well hydrated and you can easily blend the concealer into it.
- Apply a few dots of concealer to the problem area. Concentrate on the area under the inner and outer corner of the eye.
- Use your fingers, a sponge or a concealer brush to lightly work the concealer in until it fades.
- If you have very dark circles under your eyes, you can apply another layer of concealer.
- Finally, use a setting powder or setting spray. This ensures that your makeup stays looking perfect all day long.
How to apply concealer to wrinkles under the eyes so that it does not settle in them?
Concealing dark circles under the eyes can be quite a challenge for mature skin, as concealer tends to settle in wrinkles. You can help yourself by using a foundation primer, which not only softens wrinkles but also significantly extends the life of the concealer. Finally, don't forget to fix your makeup with powder or spray.
How to conceal bags under the eyes?
To visually conceal the bags under your eyes, we recommend using two concealers - one in your skin tone and one that is a shade or two lighter. Apply the darker concealer to the protruding area on the lid, while the lighter shade should be applied just above the crease under the lid to neutralise the dark tone.
Choose only the best concealer for dark circles under the eyes and brighten your look! On Notino you will also find other beauty tools such as tinted creams, blushers and highlighters to ensure you always have fresh-looking skin.