Use under-eye concealer to look younger
Tuesday, 26 February 2008
Makeup for me is not so much to look prettier, but rather, to look younger. Hence, part of the process involves concealing. To tell you the truth, I didn’t pay much attention to concealing my under-eye dark circles until recent years. But as soon as I did, I realized the amazing effect it had. It helped me to look more awake and much fresher! At least I no longer have the problem of people remarking that I constantly look tired.
I hope the picture above does some justice to what I’ve stated. As you can see, the first picture shows me without any concealer. Second picture is where I’ve dabbed on some powder concealer. The last one is where I have my foundation layered on top of my concealer.
At the moment, I alternate between YSL Touche Eclat Radiant Touch and Everyday Minerals Multi-tasking Concealer, depending on my fancy. I’ve been applying the concealer not just under my eyes but around it, particularly on the hollow sides of my nose (the spot next to the eye socket) because I noticed that the sides were rather dark as well. What I didn’t know until I read Bobbi Brown’s Living Beauty is that doing so actually helps to open up our eyes and make them look brighter.
I was also glad to find out from Bobbi Brown that we shouldn’t line our lower lash line or apply mascara to the lower lashes because that would draw more attention to our bad under-eye dark circles. I don’t do both so that works in my favor.
And according to Bobbi Brown, the best way to brighten up extremely dark under-eye dark circles is to start with a pink or peach toned corrector, then layer on with a yellow-toned concealer. She also suggested to keep the focus on the upper part of the eyes.
Maybe I’ll experiment with Benefit Eye Bright which is pink and see if it works with my current concealer. If it does, I’ll report back again.
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February 27th, 2008 at 8:23 am
Nice article. I’m always trying different things for the under-eye circles. The idea of putting a yellow-toned concealer on top of a peach tone sounds great - going to try that one today.
Suzann: Hope it works for you. I’ll be trying out something this week.
February 27th, 2008 at 9:31 am
I never used concealer until relatively recently too. Now I can’t do without. I’m using Make Up For Ever’s Lift Concealer. Been wanting to try YSL but its pretty ex
ParisB: Same here! Once you’ve seen the effects, you can’t go without concealing again…YSL is okay, but I find it overrated for the price.
February 27th, 2008 at 10:29 am
I have eyes bag and never used of concealer before. But now I am seriously to think to buy a concealer. Have you tried bobbi brown concealer? I heard many rave of it.
nicole: I haven’t tried bobbi brown’s concealer but have heard good things as well. Maybe you want to check up Makeupalley to read the reviews? Dior Diorskin Sculpt Concealer is also not bad cos it’s got the same quality as its predecessor which I’ve used and liked.
February 27th, 2008 at 2:12 pm
[...] Concealing dark under-eye circles can make you look younger as I’ve discussed in my entry yesterday. Additionally, Benefit Erase Paste can be used to conceal blemishes and discoloration as well as camouflage deep marionette grooves, or the shadowy areas from the nose to the corner of the lips. [...]
February 27th, 2008 at 7:25 pm
Thanks! I will test the dior’s one since I am going to buy foundation from dior.
March 3rd, 2008 at 12:12 pm
You should try applying Bobbi Brown’s Corrector first before applying concealer. It gives better coverage.
Jane: Hey thanks for the tip! I haven’t got a chance to try BB’s corrector but I did use a pink one from another brand and it does work better with the concealer for my under-eye circles.