How to cover dark circles?

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  1. Sparkle8's Avatar
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    How to cover dark circles?
    I've always had dark circles under my eyes, as it runs in the family. I'm not tired, and it isn't to do with how much sleep I get - it's just my complexion. (Hence why I always get so fed up when people constantly ask me if I'm tired.)

    I've heard that there's a certain colour that you use on dark circles. Is it green or yellow? Or something completely different? If so, where can I get one from? As it's not due to tiredness, I'm not really looking for something that has energy boosting effects etc, just something to cover them up!

    I use normal foundation slapped under it at the moment, but find it rather a heavy look.

    x
  2. OddThings's Avatar
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    Re: How to cover dark circles?
    I have the same thing,and I have natural sort of 'hollows' under my eyes so it can make me look tired a lot,even though I'm not. I came across this when googling the issue; you could give it a try.
    http://www.wikihow.com/Cover-Dark-Circles
  3. Sparkle8's Avatar
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    Re: How to cover dark circles?
    (Original post by OddThings)
    I have the same thing,and I have natural sort of 'hollows' under my eyes so it can make me look tired a lot,even though I'm not. I came across this when googling the issue; you could give it a try.
    http://www.wikihow.com/Cover-Dark-Circles
    That looks really good thanks x
  4. OddThings's Avatar
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    Re: How to cover dark circles?
    (Original post by Sparkle8)
    That looks really good thanks x
    no problem If you google 'dark circles wikihow' they have further articles like that,expanded upon if that one doesn't work out.
  5. BonnieF's Avatar
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    I have a similar problem Makeup wise Bobbi Brown do a really good concealer for dark circles if you are on a budget. It cosmetics bye bye under eye concealer with collagen is AMAZING at pretty much covering up dark circles completely but it's an American product so pricey if shipped over here - xo
  6. Naminam's Avatar
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    Re: How to cover dark circles?
    Yellow is the one for under-eye circles.

    My favourites:

    https://www.foreverliving.com/retail...l&itemCode=184 (every shade you need for shadows, redness, etc.)

    http://www.lilylolo.co.uk/sp+mineral-corrector+006 (in shade 'Peep-O' for under-eye circles)
  7. twelve's Avatar
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    Re: How to cover dark circles?
    Try getting an eye moisteriser - I have one which I think is Boots own brand that is really good. The moisteriser part helps to reduce the actual puffiness of my eyes, and I think it must have some kind of concealing stuff in it is as well because it helps to hide what is left. Then I jsut use foundation, concealer, powder
  8. daniellaUS's Avatar
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    Re: How to cover dark circles?
    i recommend the bobbi brown corrector also.
    Put this on, and then put on a concealer (collection 200 lasting perfection concealer is good if on a budget, if not laura mercier/bobbi brown concealers are FAB) and you can get it matched to your skin at a counter (Debenehms, Fenwicks, Selfridges, John Lewis) as they have a range from pinky tones to yellow tones, that will blend into your natural colour and hopefully hide those dark circles!
  9. StressedOut1's Avatar
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    Re: How to cover dark circles?
    I also get dark circles. Like others have said definitely have a look at bobbi brown correctors and I use Yves Saint Laurent Touche Eclat with tiny bit of collection 2000 concealer. Works wonders.
  10. Todd's Avatar
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    Re: How to cover dark circles?
    Ahh I ahve the exact same problem, I KNOW my dark circles aren't due to tiredness because they're always there even if I consistently have an excellent sleep regime, nor do I have paticularly puffy eyes, just dark underneath I'll look out for those correctors
  11. OnlyMe!'s Avatar
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    Re: How to cover dark circles?
    Bobbi Brown corrector and YSL Touche Eclat.
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