Make Up Tips To Reduce Dark Circles

Cosmetics, are girl's best friend. While you're waiting for your under eye dark circles to fade, hide them with foundation or concealer. Here is the perfect choice of concealers, the right step procedures and other eye make up products to help you own a flawless skin. Read to master the art of under eye make up.

Causes
Dark under eye circles are extremely common. Causes of under eye circles and under eye discoloration are, lack of sleep, smoking, poor circulation and stress

Concealers
Concealers are created with a denser composition and perfectly designed for their intended use. They are designed for small area coverage and are not the makeup product for full face application Foundation alone cannot be enough to cover your dark under eye circles as it is transparent. A quality concealer with a dry texture last the longest as the cream base can adhere to your skin. A liquid concealer tends to melt if the temperatures rise. Under Eye Concealers are available in formulas and consistencies that range from stick, cream, airbrush, pencil, and waterproof. Application tools vary with concealers applied by sponge or brush.

Color Choices
Trying to hide the circles under a light shade of concealer will create a white mask. That will not reduce the shadows but emphasize the dark area, instead of concealing them. Your skin tone will be your guide as to which shade of concealer will best suit you. It is safe to go one half to one shade lighter than your under eye circles. A golden toned concealer such as will counteract the blue-purple tones and look the most natural for you. Dark circle you can go with dropping down one full shade lighter but you will have to be much more cautious with blending when you apply .

Application
To hide dark under eye circles, select a cosmetic under-eye concealer that's one shade lighter than the foundation you're using. Understand that a pale yellowish concealer helps hide blue or grayish circles, while a light blue or mauvish concealer masks brownish under-the-eye bags.

Begin with a freshly washed and exfoliated face. Dab concealer under your eyes gently, using a soft circular motion. Apply foundation up to the concealer and blend the two shades together gently, using a circular motion to cover dark under eye circles. Finish with a dusting of untinted face powder for a polished, seamless look.

Avoid

* Avoid concealers containing oils, because the oil will settle into the fine lines under your eyes and draw attention to the circles.
* When using a cosmetic under eye concealer, wearing foundation is a must to avoid the "white mask" look.
* Never use an over-the-counter facial and body cream bleach under the eyes to eliminate dark circles. Use only prescription creams administered under a doctor's supervision.
* Always apply concealer gently--rubbing can cause swelling, redness or bruising of the under eye area.