How to eliminate dark circles under the eyes

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<b>Step 3:</b> "The deepest part of the eye area" - underneath the inner eye, closest to the bridge of the nose - "is the most telling after a late night because the skin is the most translucent there and the veins are apparent," Quinn says. He recommends color correcting to even out this area. Using a concealer brush made with synthetic hair, apply color-correcting concealer to the deepest part of the eye. Use under-eye concealer on the outer eye and lids. Blend it all in with the brush. Those with more wrinkled skin should stick to a thinner and more lightweight concealer so the under-eye area stays hydrated. Tap a light eye cream under the eye throughout the day to "reactivate" the concealer, rather than layering more makeup, which will just result in a caked-on look.<br>
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Step 3: "The deepest part of the eye area" - underneath the inner eye, closest to the bridge of the nose - "is the most telling after a late night because the skin is the most translucent there and the veins are apparent," Quinn says. He recommends color correcting to even out this area. Using a concealer brush made with synthetic hair, apply color-correcting concealer to the deepest part of the eye. Use under-eye concealer on the outer eye and lids. Blend it all in with the brush. Those with more wrinkled skin should stick to a thinner and more lightweight concealer so the under-eye area stays hydrated. Tap a light eye cream under the eye throughout the day to "reactivate" the concealer, rather than layering more makeup, which will just result in a caked-on look.

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