Concealer for dark undereye circles

[caffn8me]

I was at a M·A·C Pro training evening last Friday and the MA demonstrated using a 217 brush with Select Cover to get a very natural finish to the concealer. Apply very small amounts at a time to build the cover up until it's enough but not obvious.

Another option is to neutralize the undertones before applying a concealer. If the shadows have a blue undertone you should use orange (I've seen Rule eye shadow used for this before very effectively) or if the undertones are purple, use yellow. Then apply concealer on top. You'll need less concealer by doing this than you would by using only concealer. Don't overdo the correction though!

[sel00187]

Select cover up seems to be working for me so far, but i have blue undertones (the dark circles) so what could i use as a colour correction?

[caffn8me]

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Originally Posted by caffn8me

If the shadows have a blue undertone you should use orange

It doesn't have to be an eye shadow you use but could be a lipstick like Morange or something non M·A·C. In the UK, Screenface does a corrective stack that contains an orange and yellow tones to neutralize blue or purple;

[MizzMAC]

I use benefit boi-ing in light for under eye circles! I even use it all over the eye just to brighten it up! It really makes my eyes fresh and bright looking!


I know this is an old topic but thought I'd put my two cents in and offer my recommendation!!!!!!

[sarzio]

I use benefit's "Eye Bright" it's not marketed for under eye circles, but I find if I put a few strokes of this fantastic pencil on the dark "allergic shiners gah" under my eyes and lightly blend with my ring finger it helps neutralize the blue... I put foundation and/or powder on top too.

[ebonyannette]

Is there a rule of thumb for concealers? Like one shade above your foundation etc?
I am an NW55 in fluid and NW50 in powder I have dark areas under my eye that only go until about the middle of my iris and then it fades out. I would love something I can wear with or without foundation.

[Selene]

I use Kevyn Aucoin Sensual Skin Enhancer in SX 08 (about the same shade as MAC NC35), mixed with the foundation primer, applied with a concealer brush and I love it. It's the only thing I've tried that conceals effectively but still looks natural.

[Indigowaters]

I'm an NC50 SFF user. What shade of Select MoistoreCover would work for me?

[lara]

If you have purple/blue dark patches under the eye, buy a concealer in a pink- or peach-based shade (moving towards deep salmon on dark skintones). Pink + yellow-yellow/yellow-pink skin colour = peach/orange, and orange cancels out purple/blue.
Texture-wise, always opt for a liquid around the eyes. Cream can ball up or slide into creases quickly due to the movement around the orbital area, whereas liquids settle smoothly on the skin and are less likely to slide and show your dark circles.

As for using concealer that's a shade paler around the eye area, go for it! It helps to brighten and counteract the natrually shadowy orbital area without making the eye look obviously pale or ashy - if you get it right, the combination of paler concealer and dark shadows will look identical to your regular foundation shade.

[HalfsizeGirl]

well I use this blue neturalizer from clinique, it covers up my dark circles and any veins around my eyes.

[Moyra]

The most amazing peach tone concealer I've used is by Senna (sennacosmetics.com) called "Cameo". It is cream, but with a very light application, works miracles and won't crease, even on my, ahem, well-seasoned, undereye area. For a non-peach tone, their Candlelight is also great (yellow undertone).
As an all around liquid-from-heaven-that-hides-anything-I-can-hit-it-with, I can't reccomend their Totally Transforming Concealer highly enough. Its miraculous.
I discovered these about 5 months ago, and although I have many concealers, these are the absolute best!
Mac CCB in Hush also works as an undereye brightener and concealer, but it can be a little much unless applied super sparingly on the darkest, deepest part of your undereye hollows.

[ballerino]

YSL touche eclat is great for me, being a guy, because i can build from sheer to full coverage and has no texture so its untraceable virtually, unless you use too much and you get a white cast, but otherwise its great to brighten any complexion and stays all day, especially when put over foundation or a blot powder. Must be used on top layer of your makeup though, as its deflecting properties wont show through underneath foundation, that'd be a waste of your AU$70 Tis brilliant, have been loyal for years (even got through highschool system wearing it, no meat head boy thought any different, you just couldnt tell i was wearing it!)

[attacuswings]

Benefit's Boi-ing works well for me. I just have to be sure to set it with powder because I find the consistency to be a little creamy and prone to sliding around.

[ieatbugs]

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Originally Posted by sel00187

Select cover up seems to be working for me so far, but i have blue undertones (the dark circles) so what could i use as a colour correction?

In my experience as a beauty advisor and someone with really blue dark circles, the ONLY thing that covers it up for me is pink. I have to use an Estee Lauder Illuminating Concealer in a gold tube in Soft Pink under any other concealer or dark shadows will show through anything.

[lovalotz]

Save some moolah and save ur eyes!
(lol)
I use covergirl brand concealor stick. It cost me only about 6 bucks and it works GREAT
=D Save your money and buy yourself a nice eyeshadow or lipstick as a reward instead

[daturahoney]

I agree with everyone else who has mentioned MAC's Studio Finish Concealer. I've been plagued with dark circles my whole life, and this works better than everything else I've tried. I use the same shade for blemishes and undereye circles.

[NikkiHorror]

I vote for YSL's Touche Eclat. It's a full coverage finish with subtle light-reflecting pigments in it to totally emlininate under eye darkness. You can also use this as your eye base as well. It's damn expensive, though, so only buy it if dark circles are a SERIOUS problem for you.

Also, I heard most women only put concealer under their eyes. Next time you're in your bathroom, grab a flashlight and hold it over the top of your head. Wherever you have really bad shadows, that's where you should also apply concealer.

[Kiseki]

Unfortunately, I have very weird dark circles and all MAC concealer's turn my circles either green or ash grey, sometimes at my local MAC store they try to see if they manage to disguise them and always give up and conclude that I would have to customize my own concealer and blend it everyday. While I wouldn't bother doing it for someone I was applying makeup on, I certainly don't have the patience to do it for me.

My HG concealers are:

Makeup Forever's lift concealer in #2, not only does it brighten my dark circle area, it always has a lift factor to it that shows when I'm feeling more tired.

Then I add touches of light with YSL's Touche D'Eclat in #2 just in the inner corner and the brow bone to bring some light.

I usually don't need to set these with powder and they last a good 8 hours.

I'm a guy and it's very discreet, but if you look closely, you can see the circles, if I want a flawless look, I'll have to resort to foundation, which I tend to avoid because it gives me an unreal look. Still, does Select Tint counts as foundation? *grin*

[Sonya Adams]

I don't know about which brand specifically works best for concealers, as I carry pretty much a different brand in each of my purses, however, I learned a LONG time ago in color theory that if you have blue/purple/grey dark undereye circles, they are cancelled out by a yellow-based concealer.

[charismaticlime]

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Originally Posted by Sonya Adams

I don't know about which brand specifically works best for concealers, as I carry pretty much a different brand in each of my purses, however, I learned a LONG time ago in color theory that if you have blue/purple/grey dark undereye circles, they are cancelled out by a yellow-based concealer.

That's what I heard too. Maybe that only works for those with only pink undertones in their skin (in terms of what lara said).

So I guess that means since I'm NC30, I should get NW25 or NW20 concealer? My undereye circles have been getting darker lately and the NC30 select cover-up concealer that I had before just doesn't work as well as it used to.

[captain planet]

how about the bobbi brown concealer kit, it comes in a compact with powder! i've seen it work well

[solarkitty]

Hello. I tried the Studiofix one but the consistency/ colours were not to my liking.
If you need a quick but light uplift in that area, you may find that skin brighteners like Revlon Skinlights, Ultima Glowtion or the highlighter of your choice do the trick. Dab a bit under you eyes and in the inner corners. You can get these with cool/pink/warm/yellow undertones.
When I need heavier coverage I use Bobbi Brown concealer- this comes in a pot with its own powder. The consistency is good and so is the coverage. I've used it on it's own or with foundation.
The BB foundation stick works well as a concealer too.
Hope this helps.

[asphyxiad0ll]

I use Benefit's Boi-ing as well, after hearing rave reviews on it. I have to say, it does me well. Like others have said, it's thick coverage without having a thick product. It just glides on nice and creamy and stays there. I also love it because it's the only concealer I've ever used that matches my natural skin tone perfectly [I use light, and I'm pale pale pale]. I've also heard good things about their other eye products, and I know my friend's mother swears by Lemon-Aid.

As for the person who asked about concealer rule of thumb, I interviewed an MA for an article I was doing on makeup on-the-go once, and he told me you're generally supposed to use a concealer that's 1/2 a shade - 1 shade lighter than your foundation [or natural skin tone]. You want it to brighten up your eyes, but no so much that it makes them stand out like crazy.

[TheRitz]

I use the everyday minerals concealer. works magic on me. LOVE IT. very cheap too. www.everydayminerals.com

[L'Ida]

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Originally Posted by lara

Texture-wise, always opt for a liquid around the eyes. Cream can ball up or slide into creases quickly due to the movement around the orbital area, whereas liquids settle smoothly on the skin and are less likely to slide and show your dark circles.

I find that liquid concealers don't have enough pigment to cover up my dark circles. Mine are very bad due to kidney disease. They are way past purple, they are almost black (I look like a living dead witout concealer as I am very pale). Still, I really hate that the area under my eyes is covered with concealer and set with powder, and the rest of my face isn't. It doesn't look very natural.