You may naturally look to concealer as a daily disguising tool. However, the method you use will make all the difference and ultimately determine if those dark circles will, indeed, remain undetectable. To help you out, we collected three of our best expert tips: Orange-toned color correctors are typically used to counteract blue or purple discoloration. The exact shade may depend on your skin tone: Fairer skin tones may choose more of an apricot shade; deeper skin tones may want a peach or vermilion corrector, but you’ll typically stick to the orange family, makeup artist Alexandra Compton, product development manager at clean beauty retailer Credo previously told mbg. Look for a creamy formula to apply under your concealer. Our recommendation? The Exa High Fidelity Balancing Color Corrector in Peach, Deep Peach, or Red-Orange, depending on your skin tone. Even if you’re not going for a dark gunmetal eye look, you can still experience noticeable fallout. Any trace of brown, black, or purple hues can make your under-eye circles appear even darker. You may even consider gently wiping the under-eye area before going in with concealer; just to be sure you’ve picked up all of the potentially fallen product. Even if you don’t see fallout on your skin with the naked eye, you may be surprised to find some shadow residue on your tissue (I’m speaking from personal experience). Dot on the concealer with precision rather than coating with broad swipes, covering most (but not all) of the discolored area. Patinkin recommends letting it sit for a moment so the formula can oxidize, then dampen a small beauty sponge and bounce it on the skin to blend. Check out the full tutorial here.
