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Ditch Dark Circles and Puffiness for GoodUse these expert tips to treat and camouflage your annoying eye issues the right way |
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Step 1: Run your fingertips under cool water (if they aren't already cold like Turnbow's usually are), dry them off then apply a cold eye gel or cream (keep your eye cream in the fridge for extra depuffing benefits). Press the puffy area with your cool fingertips in a circular, clockwise direction.
Step 2: Apply illuminating concealer (try Jane Iredale Active Light Concealer, $24) in the half moon shape that surrounds the puffy area -- you want to "pop out that indention," says Turnbow.
Step 3: Draw attention away from your eyes by dusting pink blush on the apples of your cheeks.
Step 4: Curl your lashes and groom your brows to open up your eye area. Also, avoid wearing dark shadow or liner on your eyes, it will make them appear smaller and more tired," Turnbow says.
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Very good article. I might try some of these right away.
by nicky22 Monday, April 1, 2013 at 09:03AM Report as inappropriate
Thanks
by Monique3 Thursday, February 7, 2013 at 08:12AM Report as inappropriate
Nice information
by EricaC123 Friday, December 28, 2012 at 05:23PM Report as inappropriate
Very thorough article. Just wish there were more suggestions for my dark circles which are caused by blood collection.
by hiddenexpose Sunday, September 23, 2012 at 03:54PM Report as inappropriate
I read something the other day that talked about the importance of using that peach color for concealer to cover if you have "blueish" dark circles. It made a big difference in the naturalness of the finished product. I also heard a tip that said not to use too much moisturizer/eye cream at night since that could increase puffiness. This is an area I am working on. Thanks for the additional info.
by alictasia Tuesday, July 24, 2012 at 03:35PM Report as inappropriate
I like clinique's eye serum. It feels best after it has been in the refrigerator for a while so it is nice and cool and rolls on so smoothly.
by beautybody Thursday, April 5, 2012 at 10:19AM Report as inappropriate
Unfortunately, I have both dark circles and puffiness around my eyes. Thank you for breaking down the causes, and giving multiple options for treatment!
by powerwoman033 Tuesday, March 6, 2012 at 12:25PM Report as inappropriate
Great article!! Thank you.
by agnesN Thursday, March 1, 2012 at 08:36PM Report as inappropriate
I have the genetic kind as well. I remember as a kid having them, but I have also never had the best sleeping habits, even as a kid. So it's kind of hard either way. to get rid of them.
by yestfl Thursday, February 23, 2012 at 11:19AM Report as inappropriate
Great...I have the genetic kind. The purplish ones you have even after a good night's sleep and people still think you got punched in the face.
by m.rose Thursday, November 10, 2011 at 11:21PM Report as inappropriate