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How to Conceal Your Dark Circles

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I attended a tutorial with makeup maven Fyza Ali during her quick trip to Dubai this weekend. A beauty blogger with some serious clout, Ali has amassed some 300K Instagram fans along with her sister Sonia (her muse and fellow beauty addict). In particular, their blog, SoniaXFyza, is gathering attention for its concealing and contouring beauty tips.

What was the number one makeup-related question in the class? How to cover up dark eye circles.

The trick is to apply a color corrector before the concealer. If you have dark circles under your eyes with a hint of purple or blue tones, first apply a sweep of an orange-based color corrector. A little frightening, to say the least, but when you note the underlying science, it starts to makes sense.

Take a look at the color wheel and you’ll see that orange is directly opposite blue and purple, meaning that this is the color that will best neutralize the purple or blue tones present in the skin. So instead of opting for a concealer with a light pink undertone (this will only make your skin look gray) or one that is too light, the answer is to go for orange.

Consult the Color Wheel:

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The Star Products:

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The Color Corrector

Ali’s favorite color corrector for Middle Eastern skin tones is the M.A.C Studio Conceal and Correct Duo in rich yellow and burnt coral (US $25; AED/SAR 92). She slicks quite a bit of the coral-toned product under the eyes and blends it in with a beauty blender before applying a yellow-toned concealer over the top to act as an instant brightener for the entire eye area.

 

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The Concealer

The Laura Mercier Secret Camouflage Concealer in SC4 (US $34; AED/SAR 124) is the tool that Ali swears by, as it has two shades to help you create the perfect match. Follow this application with a sweep of loose powder. “Remember to opt for a powder shade lighter than your skin tone. If you use a wet liquid or cream concealer, you will want a loose powder to ensure it sets, as pressed powders tend to crease.”

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