The color of your dark circles has a meaning

Tell me what color your dark circles are, and I’ll tell you why you have them.

Dark circles are one of the conditions that many women have not found how to solve. Perhaps one of the aspects that can help us the most is knowing the origin. Not all women have the same color of dark circles, because their cause is different. Identify what color yours are and learn what is the best thing you can do to cover and correct them.

Bluish circles

Because the skin around the eyes is the lightest, any disturbance in our circulation will be more visible in this area. Lack of sleep, abusing tobacco or alcohol and stress cause the blood to be less oxygenated and its color to turn opaque blue.

How to cover them

These types of dark circles are temporary and to cover them you can use a liquid concealer such as Clinique’s Airbrush Concealer, and MAC’s Prep Prime ratifying powder

Violet or reddish circles

Under the eyes With age, the skin around the eyes begins to thin and the blood vessels become more visible. Genetics or having very light skin can also cause this color.

How to cover

The cream concealers are the best. Among our favorites is the Bobbi Brown Creamy Concealer Kit which also contains a mattifying powder.

Dark brown with dark circles

Unfortunately, these types of dark circles are hereditary and although they can be reduced with various treatments, they will most likely stay with you throughout your life.

How

to Cover Them Look for a stick concealer like MAC’s match master concealer and the same brand’s Prep+Prime mattifying powder.

Gray Dark Circles

Women in their fifties are likely to notice gray under-eye circles.

How to cover them

Use a pink liquid concealer like Aura universally from the Teint Miracle de Lancome line.

How to make concealer really cover dark circles?

• Before starting with the concealer, apply a special moisturizing cream for the eye contour. So your dark circles will be hydrated and the color will set better.
• If your dark circles are very pronounced, apply concealer before the base.
• Using a sponge will make you lose a lot of product. It is best to do it with a brush or with your fingers, dabbing on your skin.
• At the end, don’t forget to apply a translucent powder to unify the tone of your foundation with your concealer. And please don’t even think about using white concealers or powder, if you don’t want people to think you put two sprinkles on your eyes.
• If you have dry skin, it is recommended to skip the translucent powder step.

What to do to hide dark circles?

• Do not stay awake in front of the television or computer and try to sleep 8 hours
• Take off your makeup every night
• Avoid foods with salt, as it will make you retain fluids
• Drink 8 glasses of water daily
• Don’t smoke
• Don’t drink alcohol in excess
• Try to level your stress level by exercising
• Use sun protection, as the sun darkens dark circles
• In the morning, wash your eyes with cold water to stimulate the muscles and circulation.
• Apply cold envelopes of chamomile, cotton pads soaked with potato or sliced ​​cucumbers to reduce inflammation
• Before going to sleep, apply a moisturizing eye cream.

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