Dark circles do not discriminate… everyone get’s them, and they’re a major pain. Let’s repeat that: Every skin type – from dry to oily – and every skin tone – from pale to deep – is subject to the plague that is dark circles, a.k.a. sleepless nights showing on your face.
Worse is that the antidote – hiding the darkness with concealer and powder – can actually intensify fine lines and wrinkles under and around the eyes, making you look older (NO, THANK YOU). WTF"! So, what do you do if concealer and powder will create a cakey situation that’ll diminish the dark circles (hopefully) but increase the noticeability of fine lines"
Worry not, we’ve got a plan. We recently read a makeup artist tip for (finally!) getting rid of the appearance of dark circles without adding cakiness and, in turn, accentuating fine lines. Here’s how to make your under eye concealer stay put, without powder (and without adding years to your age):
Start your under eye concealer process not with concealer, but with an eyeshadow primer. Why" Because a good eyeshadow primer is meant to fill in cracks and creases (just like a good face primer does, too), and the primer also assures that the wet concealer will last hours longer (just like it makes actual shadow shades last, as well). While you’re at it, dab some shadow primer onto your lids. It’s amazing what a difference this makes in the vibrancy of t...