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The Old Red Lipstick Trick Works in a Pinch Using red lipstick in place of concealer is an age-old under-eye concealer hack. But does it really work? According to celebrity makeup artist Stephanie Flor, the logic behind it is sound.
"Using red lipstick under the eyes is one of the oldest tricks in the book -- I learned it when I was in my teens," she says. "The whole idea is that a tiny bit of red placed on a certain area will cancel out the blue." Neutralizing the blue or purple color allows you to apply your concealer on top without the dark circle coming through.
"Does it work? Yes," says Flor. "But with so many great products out there, why take a chance trying to find the right red lipstick to correct your under-eye circles?"
If all you've got with you is some red lipstick, go for it. But for best results, try Make Up For Ever 5 Camouflage Cream Palette for Dark Complexions, $40.
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"Using red lipstick under the eyes is one of the oldest tricks in the book -- I learned it when I was in my teens," she says. "The whole idea is that a tiny bit of red placed on a certain area will cancel out the blue." Neutralizing the blue or purple color allows you to apply your concealer on top without the dark circle coming through.
"Does it work? Yes," says Flor. "But with so many great products out there, why take a chance trying to find the right red lipstick to correct your under-eye circles?"
If all you've got with you is some red lipstick, go for it. But for best results, try Make Up For Ever 5 Camouflage Cream Palette for Dark Complexions, $40.
SEE NEXT PAGE: Use Green to Reduce Redness