Perfecting the Undereyes
I am here today to talk about those pesky undereyes. The delicate skin under your eyes are often the first to age, and poor makeup application can also easily make you look much older then you are. I have a few things to discuss that I have found really help!
Eye Cream
I am not kidding when I say START NOW. You are never too young to start moisturizing the skin around your eyes. This is what I use, which is the iS Clinical Youth Eye Complex. It’s considered medical grade skincare which I have been dabbling in, and thoroughly hydrates the under eye area as well has helps diminish those tiny wrinkles and even crows feet. The most important thing is just to add this step in your skincare routine regardless of the product. For those of us in the younger ages, you may even consider starting with drugstore options, such as this or this which will do a solid job of hydrating. Start using once a day, then possibly move to twice if your eyes aren’t too sensitive.
Eye Masks
These have been increasing in popularity which is great for us because it makes them easier to find! The masks above are from Sephora, and can be found for about $5 a mask. I use these a few times a week at night, and they are very relaxing, great for your own little spa moment at home. They will give you extra hydration and can help depuff or brighten the undereye with repeat wear. Quick Tip: store these guys in the fridge, the cold will provide extra help in the depuffing and invigorating department!
Use the right powder
You have conealed your undereye darkness, and you go to set that concealer to help it stay all day. This is where mistakes can easily be made. First, you should never be using a foundation powder to set your undereye. Anything that says it provides coverage is a no no. Your best bet is a loose translucent powder, and when it comes to which one to use it’s all about preference. Many popular options include the Kodi Airspun Powder (above), RCMA no color powder (above), Laura Mercier Translucent Powder, and a new product I want to try the Cover FX Perfect Setting Powder which contains no talc. You can read reviews, but this seems to be something for me that I have to try myself. If you don’t like the way your eyes look throughout the day, try changing your powder.
And most importantly with this step is, DO NOT use too much powder. Baking is very popular right now, which is putting a lot of powder over your concealer and letting your body temperature help melt some of it into your skin, then you dust off the excess. It has it’s benefits, but for everyday use I find it can really be too much. Always remember less is more.
I hope these tips help!
Tayler