ladies...or gents! any tips on making my eyes look less tired in the morning?

[katie83]

whenever i try and put concealer under my eyes to cover them, it exaggerates the dark circles. not sure what else to try!

[sft42]

Sounds like your using the wrong concealer for you skin/foundation or applying it before the foundation (concealer should always go on afterwards).....the best option is to get rid of the dark circles in the first place but failing that you can try using (depending on your foundation) some of the dryer stuff as it will go on lighter or a lighter shade round the eyes as this will work far better than any concealer.

This is culled from the web:In the mean time stop piling it on, 'whatever product' you use to cover them. Too much can actually make matters worse. Instead apply the correct concealer after foundation rather than before. This way you can place it exactly where you need it. Try using a fine brush to apply the concealer, you'll find you use less and it looks much more natural, not heavy. Use a moisturizing, light reflecting under eye concealer. Or a demi-matte concealer in a shade close to your skin tone, too light a color will look ashy and obvious. For the optimum results, tip your head forward and look up into a mirror, this will really highlight the dark circles, now apply the concealer and blend. When you put your head up the dark will have disappeared. One of my favourite light reflective concealers is YSL Touch �clat, although it comes in only one shade it is suitable for most skin tones. For women of color check out Colorings Lightening Touch no.2. Another fab concealer is Prescriptive Magic Wands. Keep your eyes on up and coming 'Sneak Peaks' for news about New Under eye Concealers soon to be released. TOP TIP - Can't find the right concealer? Don't worry simply do as many make-up artists do, use the slightly dryer bit of foundation that collects around the neck of the bottle and inside the cap. It is denser than your foundation, just the perfect consistency and colour for you to use as a concealer. You must NEVER use a blemish concealer under the eyes. It could dry out and irritate the delicate eye area.

[katie83]

thanks mate, very helpful.

[Cetti]

There is only one concealer that truly works (on me anyway!) and that is YSL Touch Eclat, or Radiant Touch as it's usually known. It's not cheap but lasts forever and it comes in a very classy container with a fine paintbrush applicator - and one shade suits all.

Put tiny dots under eyes, side of nose, mouth - whatever you need conceal or diminish..... blend in with finger in a rocking movement and the light reflecting cream will instantly give your face a lift. Use on it's own or over makeup.

[Casey]

I use boots No7 concealer in extra fair, it's the best one i've ever used and lasts for ages!

[coggles]

I haven't tried the one Casey recommended but the one Cetti mentioned is brilliant. It's about �20 but lasts a long time.

[enema]

Try a kipper

[Janetex]

I swear by clinnique, but a better option for under the eyes is: use a lighter shade of foundation and the same shade of loose powder all over.