It's no secret that makeup can be used to disguise various imperfections on the face. This also includes dark circles under the eyes. However, incorrect makeup can make dark circles under the eyes even more noticeable or completely ruin the look. What are the most common mistakes in makeup for dark circles under the eyes and how to properly disguise them, read the article.
Many women believe that hiding dark circles under their eyes is easy. But careless application of makeup sometimes leads to horrific consequences. Stylist Roman Medny told us how to avoid mistakes.
Bruises under the eyes appear during and after illness or due to fatigue. Removing them is not difficult, because many have been invented for this purpose. various means. But often the matter does not end with masking the circles. Bad makeup will still ruin your look, so it is very important that everything is harmonious.
Basic mistakes
When you disguise dark circles under the eyes, you get a very dense and matte texture - in contrast with mother-of-pearl, it becomes obvious. It is for this reason that you need to be extremely careful with such shadows. If you have any imperfections on your eyelids: wrinkles, moles, enlarged pores under the eyebrow - all this will be obvious and noticeable. Some women often confuse glitter with mother-of-pearl and apply the former in a fairly thick layer. Glitter contains a lot of bright glitter different sizes(up to half a millimeter in diameter), so it must be applied extremely carefully. It is completely unacceptable when they try to hide bruises under the eyes with the help of pearlescent shadows. Thus, you can only achieve the effect of a drooping lower eyelid, and it will simply lose its shape.
Another mistake is combining light concealer under the eyes with bright blush and eye makeup. In this case, the result is a black and white drawing: white spots under the eyes, highlighted eyes and red cheeks. Too much contrast between light concealer and blush accentuates dark circles under the eyes.
Also, don't try to hide dark circles under your eyes with blush. Often women apply the product to top part cheeks and temples. This kind of makeup is considered traditional in Japan, but it will not cope with the problem. In this case, the effect of a tired, beaten face is created.
A typical blunder is an attempt to simultaneously lighten the skin and disguise a bruise. Remember that a bruise can only be removed using a concealer that matches the color foundation, matched to your skin tone. When both the face and the concealer are light, it adds age, creating the effect of tired eyes.
If you decide to do smoky makeup, then again your bruises will only stand out. It is especially dangerous to apply shadows using the arched method, because then symmetrically camouflaged spots under the eyes become more noticeable. If the smoky makeup is desaturated and applied closer to the corners of the eyes, then bruises can be hidden.
Application rules
First, use a highlighter to make your skin smooth and look neater. The main thing is to carefully blend the highlighter around the perimeter so that it smoothly transitions into blush and foundation. It won't hide the spots, but it will lighten the skin. On upper eyelid Apply a base for the shadows, this will even out the color of the eyelid and the skin will be suitable for the next layer of shadows. You can use powder or foundation as a base. Then apply beige matte eyeshadow all over your eyelid. If you have Blue eyes, then choose warm shades, if brown or gray, then use cool colors. Such subtleties at first glance will really highlight your eyes. It is better to apply shadows with a natural bristle brush with thick and dense bristles.
The more tightly you cover the bruise, the lighter the makeup on top should be. To open the eyes and acquire a healthy facial expression, apply a small amount of gray shadows along the bone. Pearlescent beige shadows can be applied under the eyebrow, this will highlight it and make it more impressive. Gel eyeliner must be applied with a thin, angled brush. To distract attention from dark circles under the eyes, do thin arrow up to 4 millimeters from the inner corner of the eye along the eyelash growth line, without going beyond the border of the eye. There is no need to shade anything along the lower eyelid, because the shading border will focus attention on disguised bruise. You can apply mascara to your eyelashes and apply shadow along the lash line. This combination of colors and texture of the shadows really makes the look fresher.
Everyone already knows that concealer should be half a tone lighter. foundation. However, this is not enough for the right choice: It is important that the undertone of the product matches your skin color. So, if you have warm undertone, concealer with pink tint will create a sickly appearance. And a concealer that is more yellow than your skin color will highlight all its imperfections.
Errors in application
- An excess of product will not mask flaws, but, on the contrary, will only emphasize them. If the dark circles under the eyes are too obvious and the concealer does not work, use. For example, a red concealer shade will neutralize very dark blue circles. There is even a life hack where you first apply red lipstick under your eyes and then cover it with concealer. If you need to “cover up” the red vessels, help will come proofreader
- In addition, the fact that the corrector is applied in a semicircle can emphasize a tired look. This adds to the dark circles the effect of bags under the eyes. Therefore, apply concealer in a triangle - from the inner corner of the eyes to the “wings” of the nose and then to the outer corners.
Incorrect shading
When shading, dark circles often reappear “in all their glory.” It’s not surprising, because part of the product remains on the sponge, brush or fingers after this. To avoid this, apply concealer in a triangle as described above and leave on for a couple of minutes. During this time, the product will “settle” on the skin and all that remains is to blend the boundaries with light tapping movements.
Poor quality product
Some foods tend to oxidize and become more yellow over time. If you notice a change in color, you should get rid of the product.
Have you made any of these concealer mistakes? Leave a comment.
When we once again sit in front of the mirror and apply makeup, we strive to create the perfect Beautiful face. Our reference points are most often models from glossy magazines, whose faces are divinely beautiful and free of flaws - thanks to the excellent professional work of not only makeup artists, but also photo editors.
Remember: just apply one layer of concealer. If you overdo it and apply multiple layers, it will be obvious to everyone that you were trying to disguise circles under the eyes. You need to achieve the most natural result!
Be sure to rinse your brush or sponge thoroughly after using it to prevent bacteria from accumulating.
Experience of our readers
Expert opinion about concealers
Under-Eye Circles: Disguise Techniques
Grant Kocharyan, stylist at OblakaStudio beauty salon chain:
"Before you start makeup, We pay attention to the shade of dark circles, the presence of swelling, as well as the condition of the skin around the eyes - the color and density of the concealer will depend on these indicators.
If the circles under the eyes have a reddish tint, products with a green pigment are suitable to disguise them; if they are blue-green, you need to choose a beige or even copper-colored concealer to neutralize them.
In case we are talking about aging skin or there is swelling in the circle area, the consistency of the concealer should be light so as not to emphasize imperfections, not to burden the look and not to overload the skin. Products with a denser structure mask more intensely, but they must be used carefully, because there is a risk of making imperfections more obvious.
As for the application technique, you first need to cleanse the area around the eyes with toner and moisturize with a light cream against signs of fatigue - these procedures refresh the skin, will prepare for applying foundation and increase blood circulation in this area, which will help correct the problem of dark circles in the long term.
The cream should be allowed to absorb properly, and the excess should be removed with a napkin so that the tone goes on evenly. Next, apply a concealer that neutralizes dark color under the eyes, after it - foundation of your usual shade.
If the circles could not be completely masked, after application foundation use a surface corrector, the so-called top coat: it usually has a light texture and can be applied over the already applied tone as a finishing touch to the makeup. Please note that you need to use top coat after you have applied eye shadow and mascara. The final step will be loose powder.”
Concealers: readers' experience
Among the huge number of shades of concealers designed to hide dark circles under the eyes, you should choose one that best matches the undertone of your skin under the eyes.
- Green: Green concealers are ideal for covering dark circles with reddish undertones.
- Yellow: copes well with purple and blue shades bruises.
- Pink: concealer pink or peach color- best for brightening the under-eye area and camouflaging dark or sallow skin.
- Violet and lilac: Ideally disguises yellowness on the skin.
- Orange: this concealer is suitable for dark skin, perfectly neutralizes “blue”.
- White: Suitable for highlighting the prominent areas of the face, as well as the inner corner of the eye, which allows you to make the look more fresh and alert.
2. Let there be light! Lighten dark circles under your eyes correctly
Using full-fledged contouring to disguise dark circles under the eyes is too time-consuming and confusing, especially when it comes to getting ready for work in the morning. However, some contouring techniques for eliminating dark circles under the eyes are still worth taking note of.
Apply concealer from the inner corner of the eye to the outer corner - it should be applied so that a kind of “triangle” is formed under the eyes, that is, covering the area under the eyes, we “bring” the lines of the concealer to one point on the orbital bone and fill the resulting triangle. Carefully, very carefully, shade so that there are no visible transition lines and set the concealer with powder. This trick will help quickly lighten and neutralize dark circles and bruises.
3. What if there are bags? Masking puffiness under the eyes
After you have applied the base, apply a little concealer to the inner corner of your eye and blend it thoroughly in this area. The trick is to apply a concealer a shade lighter than your skin tone, which will lighten the shadow that puffiness creates. Be careful: do not apply concealer to the puffy area, you will make the situation worse. To apply and blend the product, use an angled thin brush.
4. Prevent bruising and swelling
Thin skin under the eyes is the first area on the face that reveals our carelessness in care, nutrition and, in general, lifestyle. Lack of sleep, dehydration, excess salt intake, allergies - all these and many other factors provoke the appearance of bruises and swelling under the eyes. In case they have already arisen and spoiled your mood, you can use the “good old” proven methods that will certainly eliminate puffiness and “blueness”:
- Refrigerate eye cream in the freezer and apply with massage movements to the location of the bruises.
- Use tea bags or I'll try it coffee grounds(wrap in a napkin) as compresses under the eyes.
- Ice cubes- this is a really effective and proven way to eliminate dark circles under the eyes, you can learn more about it by clicking on the link.