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What causes dark circles?
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), environmental or extrinsic factors (like excessivesun exposureor sleep deprivation), genetics, and natural aging.
Determining the best treatment will ultimately depend on the cause and severity.
Dr. Bosley says that darker skin tones are more prone to that first category, specifically, post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation.
Before color correcting.
However, its not always as straightforward as popping a Benadryl.
There is often overlap in what causes shadows under your eyes, explains Dr. Bosley.
However, intrinsic factors such as your genetics and natural aging often complicate the process.
With color corrector applied.
You dont necessarily need to find aneye creamwith all four.
(The cause of your undereye shadows is likely multi-faceted, after all.
Butler thencolor correctsstressed, darkened skin under the eye for a temporary but immediate fix.
After blending the color corrector.
Use an orange-toned color corrector to cancel out the blue in the dark circle, she says.
Makeup artistKeita Mooreis also an advocate of color correcting.
The darker the skin tone, the deeper the orange or red should be, he says.
With a full face of makeup.
The key is choosing a lightweight, blendable corrector to avoid heaviness.
For less severe dark circles, he recommendsTartes Shape Tape Correctorin the shade Orange.
He recommendsLaura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting PowderandFenty Beauty Pro Filt’r Soft Matte Longwear Powder Foundation.
With color corrector applied.
After blending the color corrector.
With a full face of makeup.
I was slightly intimidated to use the product, as Im not all that experienced with color corrector.
But I followed the tips just as the pro instructed.
Moores method was simple and, most importantly, effective.
My complexion looked radiant and even, especially once I applied the rest of my everyday makeup.
To prevent dark circles from forming or worsening, Dr. Spearman recommends prioritizing seven to nine hours ofsleepevery night.
Improving blood flow through exercising or massaging your body is important.
And all of our experts stress the importance of usingsunscreento prevent hyperpigmentation.
