Under Eye Concealer: What To Look For
Heather Bradshaw, contributor
Using an under eye circles concealer is a great way to hide under eye circles. Here are some things to look for when purchasing an under eye concealer:
- Look for an under eye concealer that blends smoothly. Ideally, you want to purchase an under eye circles concealer that is the same shade as your natural skin tone. If you have very dark circles, you can purchase a concealer that's up to one shade lighter than your natural skin tone.
- You want an under eye concealer that won't cake or is so thick that it accentuates any fine lines you may have around your eyes. By their nature, concealers are thicker than foundation, but they shouldn't cake.
- A long-lasting concealer is also important so that you do not need to reapply your concealer throughout the day.
- If you live in a high humidity area, you want to look for an under eye circles concealer that can withstand some humidity. Otherwise, your concealer may not stay in place.
- Lastly, you need to consider price. Your local drug store may offer the least expensive under eye concealers, but you may find a better product for a few dollars more.
Overall, we recommend the Magic Stick by Paula Dorf . This reasonably priced concealer (available at www.makeup.com for $21) meets our criteria above.