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Beautiful You: How to conceal dark under-eye circles

Prep: Moisturize to hydrate skin and create a stable makeup base. Let moisturizer sink in for a minute before continuing.

Color: Finding the right under-eye concealer is not easy. I like to use two — one to color-correct and one to brighten. Cover blue and purple hues with yellow / orange shades — their opposite on the color wheel. A peach-toned concealer works for fair skin; use orange for darker skin. Don't be afraid of that color! We'll cover it up later. Use the ring finger to warm up the product, then dab it on dark circles.

Conceal: To even the skin tone, apply foundation and blend out. If you aren't wearing foundation, use a concealer that matches your skin tone to cover up the color corrections.

Brighten: Using a concealer that is one or two shades lighter than your skin tone, dot under your eyes in a V-shape. Blend with a damp beauty blender for best results, or use your finger.

Set: Setting your concealer with a powder is a must to prevent creasing later in the day. Apply under the eyes and in the T-zone. Pick a tinted powder that matches your skin tone, or use translucent powder.

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