Make Up Games and Dark Circles

Dark circles are a problem for many women – some are hereditary and others are simply the product of bad sleep habits or a rough night. But what is most important for make up games is knowing how to make those dark circles virtually disappear with just a few sweeps of the make up brush. And you can mask dark circles under the eyes with a few tricks.

Use a lighter foundation rather than a concealer. Concealers are often too light and bright to blend naturally over a large area. Use instead a foundation that is a shade or two lighter than the one you’re using on the rest of your face.

Pat the concealer in place. Using a sponge or your finger, carefully pat the foundation into place under the eye. Pat it so that it covers the area you’re trying to address completely and so that it is smoothly blended and appears natural.

Blend well with your regular foundation. You’re playing color tricks, so blend the light foundation under your eyes with your regular foundation just below it. The end result should appear to be totally seamless and smooth.