Tuesday, August 30, 2011

Dealing with Under Eye Circles

Bad news is, most under eye circles are hereditary so there is no real way to prevent them. Good news is, I have some great tips for you to follow to deal with those pesky dark circles.  
Topical creams can help to treat dark circles. When choosing a product look for a topical product that contains retinol and peptides which will help strengthen and stimulate collagen production. The product should also contain caffeine which constricts blood vessels, and green tea and aloe for anti-inflammatory. An eye cream with illuminating particles that reflect light is also a great way to brighten up under the eyes.
When it comes to using make up to cover up under eye circles remember, less is more. Too many women make the mistake of using a heavy concealer under their eyes and apply too heavily. The best thing to do is apply foundation to your dark circles first, then apply a concealer in a color just a bit lighten than your skin color using a brush form concealer that is targeted for brightening the under eye area.
For eyes, use light shimmering eye shadows and skip heavy eyeliner. Heavy eyeliner will just add more shadows and make under eye circles more obvious and dark. Light shimmering eye shadows are great for brightening the entire eye area.  
You could also try a bight lip color to draw attention away from the eyes.

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