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Any suggestions on how to fight those eye circles, Ive had them since ever and nothing seems to help me so far
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This comes from Paula Begoun. Hope it helps.
Dark circles plague many of us and there are two types. One type is caused by thinning of the skin under the eye, showing veins lying under the surface and causing the under eye area to appear bluish. The other type is dark pigmentation under the eye that tends to be hereditary.
For the first category there is not much you can do in terms of creams, but concealing with makeup is pretty easy. Just apply foundation as usual then go over the bluish area with a light sheer concealer, to bounce light from this area. Some concealers have light reflecting pigments that act like tiny mirrors to lessen the tired look.
For deep dark under eye circles you can use fade creams designed for the eye area. They usually contain vitamin K and should be applied every night. For day, use a thicker concealer than those mentioned above, but with a very light hand. I like to use waterproof formulas that stay put all day without seeping into fine lines. Simply pat on over your foundation with your ring finger, concentrating only on darkest under eye area.
Dark Circles that seem to get worse as the day goes by. How can I make my concealer last longer?
Solution: Dark circles can be caused by several factors, and each one needs to be dealt with in a different way. Dark circles can be caused by sun damage, veins and capillaries that show through skin, irritation, and the natural dark pigment that can occur in this area. They can also be a result of natural shadows that fall within the eye area, making that area appear darker.
Plus, dark circles can be a result of dry skin making the area look dull and tired.
Be sure you are using a lightweight moisturizer (gel or silicone-based moisturizers are best for this) under the eye area; too much or too heavy a moisturizer can make your concealer slide off. Always use a sunscreen during the day, or wear sunglasses, which will prevent sun damage from stimulating dark pigmentation to occur.
Matte (rather than too creamy or greasy) concealers are best to cover natural shadows or dark pigmentation because they tend to last longer and not crease. Examples include Revlon ColorStay Concealer $8.99, Maybelline Great Wear Concealer $4.99 or Maybelline New York Concealer – Instant Age Rewind, Paula's Choice No Slip Concealer $8.95 and Elizabeth Arden Flawless Finish Concealer $14.
The color of the concealer must be light enough to cover the dark circles, but not so light that it gives the appearance of a white mask around the eyes. Avoid using greasy eye pencils and stay away from mascara that smears; these can both slide during the day, making matters worse. Use only a tiny amount of powder to line the lower lashes or wear no liner at all.
If you have allergies, you may want to consider an antihistamine. Although uncommon, food allergies may also be to blame, but this would need to be confirmed by an allergist. City pollution can get to your eyes by the day's end, too, so you may want to use an air filter in your home or office.
If all else fails, you may want to consider laser treatments for lightening (and in some cases eliminating) dark circles. Traditional skin-lightening products do not have any effect on dark circles unless they are caused by sun damage.
Dark circles plague many of us and there are two types. One type is caused by thinning of the skin under the eye, showing veins lying under the surface and causing the under eye area to appear bluish. The other type is dark pigmentation under the eye that tends to be hereditary.
For the first category there is not much you can do in terms of creams, but concealing with makeup is pretty easy. Just apply foundation as usual then go over the bluish area with a light sheer concealer, to bounce light from this area. Some concealers have light reflecting pigments that act like tiny mirrors to lessen the tired look.
For deep dark under eye circles you can use fade creams designed for the eye area. They usually contain vitamin K and should be applied every night. For day, use a thicker concealer than those mentioned above, but with a very light hand. I like to use waterproof formulas that stay put all day without seeping into fine lines. Simply pat on over your foundation with your ring finger, concentrating only on darkest under eye area.
Dark Circles that seem to get worse as the day goes by. How can I make my concealer last longer?
Solution: Dark circles can be caused by several factors, and each one needs to be dealt with in a different way. Dark circles can be caused by sun damage, veins and capillaries that show through skin, irritation, and the natural dark pigment that can occur in this area. They can also be a result of natural shadows that fall within the eye area, making that area appear darker.
Plus, dark circles can be a result of dry skin making the area look dull and tired.
Be sure you are using a lightweight moisturizer (gel or silicone-based moisturizers are best for this) under the eye area; too much or too heavy a moisturizer can make your concealer slide off. Always use a sunscreen during the day, or wear sunglasses, which will prevent sun damage from stimulating dark pigmentation to occur.
Matte (rather than too creamy or greasy) concealers are best to cover natural shadows or dark pigmentation because they tend to last longer and not crease. Examples include Revlon ColorStay Concealer $8.99, Maybelline Great Wear Concealer $4.99 or Maybelline New York Concealer – Instant Age Rewind, Paula's Choice No Slip Concealer $8.95 and Elizabeth Arden Flawless Finish Concealer $14.
The color of the concealer must be light enough to cover the dark circles, but not so light that it gives the appearance of a white mask around the eyes. Avoid using greasy eye pencils and stay away from mascara that smears; these can both slide during the day, making matters worse. Use only a tiny amount of powder to line the lower lashes or wear no liner at all.
If you have allergies, you may want to consider an antihistamine. Although uncommon, food allergies may also be to blame, but this would need to be confirmed by an allergist. City pollution can get to your eyes by the day's end, too, so you may want to use an air filter in your home or office.
If all else fails, you may want to consider laser treatments for lightening (and in some cases eliminating) dark circles. Traditional skin-lightening products do not have any effect on dark circles unless they are caused by sun damage.
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