How can I deal with my dark circles?
15 Sep 2007 00:00 AM |
Posted by Editor
Q) I always wake up with dark circles the morning after a big night out. How can I camo them?
- Gita, NSW
A) Dark circles around your eyes need a powerful concealer with orange or pink tones to counter the brown/blue colour that shows through the fine skin of around your eyes. A lot of people make the mistake of using a concealer that is way too light so you can still see darkness underneath. This just draws more attention to the eye area. Another good tip is to use some eyedrops and an eye cream first and allow them to moisturise your tired eyes before you begin concealing.
– Fran Rauseo, Kryolan cosmetics
Member Comments
(24)
Posted by:
Redlox
(Member since 2007, Australia)
Good tips, never considered that they could be visible underneath concealer. Thanks!
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January 31, 2008 (Jan 31, 2008 3:17pm)
Posted by:
pretty product princess
(Member since 2008, Australia)
thanks i didnt know that orange and pink would be better. i sososo needed this thankyou
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April 14, 2008 (Apr 14, 2008 4:19pm)
Posted by:
pretty product princess
(Member since 2008, Australia)
the only way to hide them is with maxfactor mastertouch concealer - trust me i tried everything else - it's amazing!
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August 31, 2008 (Aug 31, 2008 3:06pm)
Posted by:
Dedide
(Member since 2008, Australia)
Concealer always seems to enhance the lines under my eyes so unless I have really bad dark circles I don't go near it.
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October 22, 2008 (Oct 22, 2008 8:01am)
Posted by:
emms27
(Member since 2008, Australia)
same dedide!
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January 08, 2009 (Jan 8, 2009 4:44pm)
Posted by:
JL
(Member since 2008, Australia)
I've just started to suffer from under eye bags and dark circles....The joy of ageing! Oh well at least now I know how to deal with it. Thanks BH
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March 11, 2009 (Mar 11, 2009 1:20pm)
Posted by:
Alicerose
(Australia)
I have permanent dark circles, it is so painful. BUt ive learnt to live with it with, dermalogica eye cream, fresh eyey eye drops and a wholee stack of concelaer!
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April 30, 2009 (Apr 30, 2009 7:58pm)
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modjo72
(Australia)
Mine are fairly permanent too and having a pale face doesn't help! I am trying mineral concealers now and a more peachy colour. Who knows it might work.
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May 13, 2009 (May 13, 2009 7:35pm)
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Rachellec
(Australia)
Great tips! I always use a pale concealer and wondered why it didn't do much to cover the dreaded dark circles.
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June 22, 2009 (Jun 22, 2009 10:57am)
Posted by:
Kaity007
(Australia)
i wake up with dark circles under my eyes EVERY morning, even when i go to bed early!
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June 26, 2009 (Jun 26, 2009 10:33pm)
Posted by:
modjo72
(Australia)
me too Kaity007- looks like I never sleep but I do ;)
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June 29, 2009 (Jun 29, 2009 7:53pm)
Posted by:
Rmfer86
(Australia)
I wouldn't say that I've got the worst dark circles, but they're bad enough to need attention. Using a lighter concealer is the worst thing to ever use! It made mine look grey and seriously weird. I starting using a foundation that was too dark for the rest of my face but seriously helped blend the colour more evenly to it. Hope that helps!
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August 12, 2009 (Aug 12, 2009 5:06pm)
Posted by:
joburkey
(Member since 2007, Australia)
I have had dark circles from about when i was in highschool. they get progrssively worse over time. I have olive/yellow skin and my dark circles are a dark brown and make me look tired and old
I really have to say there is really nothing i've found to help (unless there's some new and expensive "miracle" cream out there). Concealers are ok, but not matter what colour, brand, "long lasting" they really don't last and the circles will still appear towards the end of the day.
What i do know is:
1. never rub your eyes, it makes it worse, use eye drop instead (the gel ones like Viscotears I find really great)
2. Don't try to to use too much concealer under your eyes, it's really not great for that delicate skin, it does need to breathe
3. Do take antihistamines, if you notice it more during the hayfever season
If anyone knows of a new miracle cream, i'm willing to try it!!!
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March 17, 2010 (Mar 17, 2010 10:27am)
Posted by:
Thaliaho
(Australia)
great answer!
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November 23, 2010 (Nov 23, 2010 10:28pm)
Posted by:
Tawns
(Australia)
Nice one
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August 25, 2011 (Aug 25, 2011 8:23pm)
Posted by:
Yasmine871
(Australia)
LOOOOVE THISSSS! :D
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December 03, 2011 (Dec 3, 2011 5:13pm)
Posted by:
awesomesauce11
(Australia)
My dark circles are so obvious all the time. And my eyes are always bloodshot! I've tried getting more sleep, but it's not really working. Definitely going to buy MAC's Studio Sculpt concealer! It sounds great.
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January 17, 2012 (Jan 17, 2012 1:03pm)
Posted by:
AmberB
(Australia)
Great tips
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February 13, 2012 (Feb 13, 2012 10:12pm)
Posted by:
Aniluff
(Australia)
This is really useful, I have terrible dark circles and didn't consider using any tinted concealers
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February 22, 2012 (Feb 22, 2012 8:51pm)
Posted by:
FeatheredBeauty
(Australia)
This is a great tip! Orange camouflages blue really well.
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May 19, 2012 (May 19, 2012 8:02pm)
Posted by:
Divine Diva
(Australia)
I conceal mine, as sometimes we tend to burn the candle at both ends! I also find that less is more and over doing it sometimes looks worse than the actual circles.
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July 26, 2012 (Jul 26, 2012 3:45pm)
Posted by:
Tara163
(Australia)
Great tips.
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October 25, 2012 (Oct 25, 2012 9:03pm)
Posted by:
AmberB
(Australia)
Great tips
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December 05, 2012 (Dec 5, 2012 2:04pm)
Posted by:
softness
(Member since 2007, Australia)
Yes excellent tips! I find that using a concealor that matches close to my skin colour works best for me - then it doesn't look to light.
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February 27, 2013 (Feb 27, 2013 7:51pm)
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Posted by: Redlox (Member since 2007, Australia)
Good tips, never considered that they could be visible underneath concealer. Thanks!
Posted on: January 31, 2008 (Jan 31, 2008 3:17pm)