Dark Circle & Tear Trough Concealer Tutorial
Working late nights and dealing with dark circles that foundation can't even cover? French-inspired "no-makeup makeup" rejects heavy base layers, using targeted concealing for a flawless look. Dealmoon teams up with makeup artist Stephie to share practical concealing tips, helping you achieve a natural base effortlessly.
■ 💡 Must-see for dry skin! "Reverse setting" prevents creasing under eyes
The eye area is the thinnest skin, prone to fine lines, and thick concealer is a common issue.
- Light application:Note! First, take a small amount of product, blend it on the back of your hand, then dot it on the deepest part of dark circles.
- Precise handling: For texture-prone areas like lash lines and outer corners, use a minimal amount and gently sweep.
- Reverse setting: Lightly press a bit of loose powder from the outer corner to the inner corner, effectively smoothing out lines, especially for dry skin.
■ 🚫 No caking! "Pinpoint erasing" imperfections individually
Avoid covering the whole face equally for various blemishes; treat them separately:
- Redness: For broad areas of redness, use a green color-correcting primer over the area, then apply foundation for an even tone.
- Acne scars: Use a concealer matching your skin tone (avoid lighter shades), apply at the center of the scar, blend only around the edges.
- Dark spots: Start with a peach or salmon color corrector (like Bobbi Brown/LA Girl) to dull the area, then add a close-to-skin tone concealer and dab to cover.
■ Tip: Use makeup brushes to help apply for a more seamless base
Newbies, avoid swiping a brush directly across your face—use too much product:
- First apply product onto the back of your hand.
- Dot the brush tip onto the blemish.
- Or use your fingertip (body heat blend), then tap and blend edges with a brush for a flawless finish.
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■ Core: Blend with natural skin tone for flawless style
No color spots; the shade and edge treatment is key:
- Shade selection: For redness, acne scars, spots, avoid shades that are too light—natural results come from near-skin tones.
- Tear trough brightening: For depression/tear troughs, pick a concealer one shade lighter your skin tone for more volume and cheerful lift.
- Edge finishing: Avoid pushing around the center of a blemish; tap edges with a brush. Set all-smear with a loose powder for a fresh French-no makeup look.
Which step of covering do you most dread? Are there holy-grail concealers you constantly re-purchase? Feel free to exclaimsections your recommendations! This note extracted our sources only.
