Discoloration
and under-eye bags are a challenge for many of us, and treating and hiding them
is one of the top beauty concerns. The
skin beneath the eye is thinner and more delicate than that of the rest of the
face, and needs special care and attention to minimize and hide them. Heredity is one common cause, but modern
living creates many culprits, from stress, being over-tired, staring at screens
for hours, allergies, to dried-out contact lenses. Taking care of yourself and
being mindful of these will improve your entire complexion, not just under-eye
issues. There are things you can do to minimize and hide bags and circles that
don’t require and trip to a dermatologist or plastic surgeon, so take control
and follow these tips to avoid looking older and more tired than you actually
are.
Start from
the inside out:
Drink more
water to keep your skin plump and well-hydrated from within.
Elevate your
pillow at night so that the blood doesn’t pool under your eyes.
Get enough
sleep and avoid using tablets and phones in bed. Focusing on screens is hard on
the eyes, and it shows.
Exercise
increases blood-flow throughout your entire body and naturally that includes
your face where it maintains a healthy, glowing complexion through increased circulation.
Use
collagen-building creams and serums especially formulated for the eye area that
contain retinol and vitamin C to combat circles, discoloration, and lines.
Use eye masks
or refrigerated cucumber slices to de-puff and cool the eye area.
Concealer is
your secret weapon – if you choose the right one:
Look for
color-correcting concealers designed the cancel out the bluish hue of under-eye
circles. Peach concealer cancels out the
blue tones, and yellow concealers diminish redness. Choose a color to even out the eye lids as
well for the perfect foundation for your eye makeup look.
Don’t choose
a concealer that is too light or contains highlighters as this will accentuate
the area and make you look a like raccoon in reverse.
Use a
concealer brush to apply product and gently blend with your ring finger,
avoiding any drag on the delicate eye area.
Top with
foundation if you regularly use it, or skip it if you are going for a more
natural look. Gently set the concealer
with a translucent power applied with a fluffy brush to avoid too much powder
settling into the concealer. Choose a
powder that doesn’t contain any highlighter particles as this will draw
attention to the area.
Younger,
brighter, healthier-looking eyes – done.
XOXO Shelley
