How to Cover Under-Eye Dark Circles: Step-by-Step Concealer Application

Concealer is applied to hide imperfections on your skin. These imperfections might be acne marks, dark spots, redness, or under-eye dark circles. To cover dark circles, you prep your skin before you start applying. You moisturize your under-eye area, use a color corrector, choose your concealer, and bring your under-eyes back to life with the right application technique.

Which Type of Concealer Should You Choose for Under Your Eyes?

We explained what concealer is and how it differs from foundation in our post What Is Concealer and What Does It Do?; this guide focuses on covering under-eye dark circles. The right type of concealer keeps your under-eye makeup natural and long-lasting:

• Liquid Concealer: Lightweight and easy to blend. It offers medium coverage and a natural finish.
• Cream Concealer: Richly pigmented. It's effective at covering dark spots and acne marks. Suitable for dry skin.
• Stick Concealer: Comes in a solid form and offers high coverage. It quickly covers the target area.

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Application Mistakes and How to Fix Them

• Using too much product → Apply in thin, buildable layers.
• Caking → Use your moisturizing and setting products in the right order.
• Settling into fine lines → Moisturize your under-eyes well, don't overapply, and apply with gentle tapping motions.

How Do You Hide Under-Eye Dark Circles and Uneven Tone with the Right Concealer?

Here are the steps for choosing and applying the right concealer to cover under-eye dark circles and uneven tone:

1. Prep your under-eye area by moisturizing it.
2. Choose a color corrector based on the color of your dark circles.
3. Choose an under-eye concealer that suits your skin tone.
4. Choose a concealer type that suits your skin type.
5. Set your concealer.

Which Alix Avien Concealers Work Well for Dark Circles?

Before the Alix Avien concealers that work well for dark circles, let's look at the color-correcting products used first. Color correctors neutralize redness, dullness, and a pale look while moisturizing, and they provide effective coverage. After your color corrector, you can apply an under-eye concealer.

Among Alix Avien Concealers, the rich liquid under-eye concealer with a brightening effect is very effective at covering dark circles. It helps prevent the moisture loss that can happen under the eyes, and since it doesn't cake, it keeps your makeup looking fresh.

What Are the Techniques for Using Concealer as a Highlighter?

To use concealer as a highlighter:

1. Choose a concealer 1-2 shades lighter than your skin tone. In a way, you get a highlighting concealer.
2. Apply it to your brow bone, the bridge of your nose, the center of your forehead, above your upper lip, under your eyes, and the center of your chin.
3. Be sure to apply your concealer with gentle tapping motions.
4. Set your application.

How Do You Keep Concealer from Settling into Fine Lines?

1. Moisturize your under-eyes before applying concealer.
2. After moisturizing, wait for your skin to absorb the moisturizer.
3. Don't use too much concealer. Apply it in thin, buildable layers.
4. Set your concealer.

Different Concealer Brushes and Sponges

When you use concealer or any complexion product, the application tool you use plays an important role in how well the product works. The makeup world offers many concealer brushes and sponges:

1. Beauty Blender: Also known as a damp makeup sponge. Being damp helps it blend easily into the skin. A beauty blender keeps excess product off your skin and helps create a natural look. Mini makeup sponges are ideal for small areas, too. Using mini makeup sponges well is especially important for pulling off makeup tricks with ease.
2. Oval Concealer Brush: An oval concealer brush is ideal for applying powder and cream products. It's also used for blending products. It gives a gentle, precise application and helps create a natural look on your skin.
3. Concealer Brush: The brush that brings out your cheekbones! It defines your facial contours for an alluring look.
4. Curved Flat Foundation Brush: Creating a smooth-skin feel, the curved flat foundation brush gives both a natural and controlled application. It applies cream and liquid foundation, contour products, concealer, and makeup primer to the skin flawlessly.

Frequently Asked Questions About Under-Eye Concealer

• Can I use concealer as a highlighter? Yes, by choosing a concealer 1-2 shades lighter than your skin tone, you can highlight areas like your brow bone, nose, and jawline.
• Which type of concealer works best for under-eye dark circles? Liquid concealer works well for the larger under-eye area, while stick or cream concealer is a good choice for targeted imperfections.
• How do you set concealer? Setting it with a light dusting of translucent powder after application keeps it from settling into fine lines.