Conceal dark shadows
By STYLEBOOK | February 04, 2022 at 1:08 p.m
Didn't sleep well and it shows? It doesn't have to stay like this: Dark circles can be easily covered - with a matching concealer color.
If you want to cover up deep circles under your eyes with concealer, you should pay attention to the right shade. The greyish-blue area under the eyes can only be concealed really well if this is correct. STYLEBOOK knows which shades are suitable and how the concealer is best applied.
Overview
The right concealer color for dark circles
A concealer in shades of orange to apricot helps with dark, blue-grey shadows under the eyes. Why? Because these are complementary colors, explains the Industry Association for Personal Care and Detergents (IKW) in Frankfurt. Complementary colors are colors that are opposite on the color wheel. In this case, it is a yellow to orange concealer for shadows that appear blue. For light circles under the eyes, it is often enough to cover them with a moisturizing concealer that is a shade lighter than your own skin tone, according to the IKW.
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Cover up dark circles with concealer - this is how it works!
The most important thing when using concealer: tap it, don't swipe it! Concealers are gently and gently dabbed into areas of skin and then layered with just a touch of foundation. There is a reason why the concealer should be applied to the sensitive skin area with light tapping movements: If the products were rubbed in and rubbed on, the fine collagen and elastin fibers in the skin would be put under too much strain. This can make not only the circles under the eyes, but also wrinkles stand out even more clearly.
Cosmetic experts also recommend massaging in an eye serum with gentle circular movements before dark circles under the eyes, for example products with plumping hyaluronic acid or collagen. The light massage reduces swelling. In winter, a little rich eye cream can also help to protect the sensitive skin in this area from the stressful cold and dry air.
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Light make-up for a more alert look
In addition to concealer that conceals dark circles, a few other beauty products also ensure a fresher impression after a night with little sleep: instead of dark rims for the eyes or smokey Eyes prefer light, shiny tones. For example, a light kajal that is applied to the waterline makes the eyes appear larger.
A shimmering highlighter, for example in a champagne tone, applied to the highest point under the eyebrow or in the inner corner of the eye also ensures a more alert look. And a light blush in pink or coral, which is gently applied to the cheekbones, makes the complexion appear fresher.
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- with material from dpa
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