I’m 40 but can pass for 24 – I use a $5 buy instead of concealer, it looks wild at first but is a miracle after blending
DARKNESS under the eyes can make any complexion look tired and older than their years.
One woman figured out how to combat the makeup mishap, by foregoing traditional concealer.
Redditor Downtown-honeydew388 explained her method in a post on the social media platform.
“Instead of concealer, use color corrector,” she revealed.
“It settles so much better on me. I use a cheap [one] called LAGirl at Target.
“I’m fair-skinned, Black, and use orange and peach.
“It looks wild at first, but is a miracle after blending with a sponge.”
The L.A. Girl Pro Conceal HD Concealer is sold for $5.99 at Target.
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Downtown-honeydew388 added some tips for a snatched under-eye.
“Color corrector isn’t visible if the right tone is selected,” she said.
“I wear very, very minimal makeup, but can go with a full-look, too.
“Don’t apply right up to the lash line.
“Do it about half a centimeter down, mostly on the soft area beneath your eye, not part of the lower lid.”
She also gave some tips for keeping the under-eye area hydrated, which can preventing future caking.
“As for hydration: water (duh), a super mild/non-irritating lotion, slug eye area with Vaseline, and sleep with a bedside cool mist humidifier,” she said.
Her tips clearly work, as she recalled someone guessing her age much younger.
“The other day someone couldn’t believe I’m 40. They thought 24,” she said.
One person appreciated her cosmetic advice, replying to her in the comments section.
“I typically like to keep my makeup as minimal as possible but my under-eye area always needs some help,” she said.
Another Redditor raved about the product, which can be found at Dollar Tree.
“LA Colors Conceal Correct line is fabulously underrated,” she wrote in a post.
“The peachy corrector is perfect for under-eye darkness and has such a nice consistency.”
She added that its best worn when it dries a bit due to its watery consistency.