How to cover dark circles in the right way: 5 mistakes to avoid
“I never go out without concealer”, is a common beauty addicted phrase. They are no exception Hailey Bieber and Kylie Jenner who, despite the different make-up style, can’t do without this product capable of illuminating the eyes and giving depth to the face. To cover dark circles and apply concealer in the right way, keep in mind that less is more, as the father of architectural minimalism Mies van der Rohe said (to stay on the subject of the Salone del Mobile). The important thing is to guarantee harmony to the structure of the face paying particular attention to how this product is blended to neutralize dark circles.
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Below are 5 mistakes to avoid when covering dark circles and applying concealer
1 . Applying too much eye cream
To hydrate the eye contour area, especially in the case of preparing the skin for make-up, a dose equal to a “grain of rice”, even if industrial quantities of product are spread in the tutorials. Putting too much eye cream can create a “barrier”, preventing the concealer from blending into the skin due to excessive layering and once applied over the cream it marks the look and makes it heavy.
2 . Apply foundation before concealer on dark circles
The formulation of foundations and concealers is often different, which is why putting foundation on the whole face first, then also on the eye contour, risks weighing down the area with ingredients contained inside and to create an excess of product which makes the eye area look heavy.
3 . Applying too much concealer with the “triangle” method
There color correction It’s an exact science and applying concealer forming a triangle all over the dark circle like in the era of rediscovery of contouring performed by Kim Kardashian or in viral TikToks, it can create an illuminating effect but also weigh down this area of the face, where the skin is very thin. Without forgetting the waste of product.
4 . Apply concealer with the wrong tool
Thanks to TikTok, today the concealer is applied with the sponge or with your fingers. In some cases it is not a mistake but it all depends on the type of skin and the type of product used, which with these two methods risks remaining on the surface and slipping between the fine lines, highlighting them. The ideal is to use a synthetic bristle brush which guarantees the perfect melting point between skin and product, and ensures that it is distributed evenly and lightly over the entire area. If you have expression lines around the eyes, the best method to use is to apply the concealer on the hydrated area of the face and then dab the excess away with a cotton swab, for a result that lasts all day.
5 . Not identifying the right area to cover with concealer
Although the creators in the tutorials make use and abuse of concealers, such as Meredith Duxbury and her fun method for applying foundation, it is ideal to apply the concealer only on the areas where the “shadow” of the dark circle is formed. L’inner corner of the eye it’s where applying concealer helps the most to brighten the area for one rested look, while to give a lifted look, the product should be worked with the brush all over the dark circle but very lightly. The final touch is to add a drop of concealer in the center of the cheek – at the line of the nose – and work it well after applying the foundation or bronzer.