With hectic work schedules, endless instagram scrolling and weekends spent binge-watching movies, dark circles and deep set sunken eyes have become very common. It's just that familiar feeling when you know you have done a great job with your makeup but despite that something still looks amiss? Prominent dark circles can often take away from the gorgeous makeup look you have created by making you look tired and worn out instead of fresh and flawless. 

This contrast can make your eye makeup lose its impact—no matter how much you blend that perfect smoky eye or add shimmer to the inner corners.

We, at Moira Beauty, believe that makeup should be effortless and it should enhance your best features without making you conscious of your imperfections. That's why we have come up with the only guide you need to get rid of your dark circles quickly! Let's dive into it! 

How do we get dark circles and is it possible to prevent them?

Dark circles and deep set sunken eyes can be due to genetics or due to various lifestyle reasons as well. If your problem is genetic, it is usually very hard to get rid of those pesky imperfections but making healthy life choices is always a good idea. Makeup is a tool that helps us elevate our confidence and make us feel confident in our skin and it is possible to completely get rid of your dark circles through the correct makeup techniques and makeup for dark circles around eyes.

How to cover dark circles with makeup?

Step 1: Start with a clean canvas and invest time in doing your skincare properly. Use a hydrating moisturizer and make sure you gently massage it into your under eye area well to hydrate and nourish the delicate skin there. 

Step 2: Once your skincare is done, go in with a face primer of your choice and apply it all over your face. If you have fine lines and wrinkles under your eyes, using a smoothening primer or a balmy primer is a good idea as it blurs the lines and ensures the makeup does not settle into your creases. 

Step 3: Allow the primer to settle into your skin before going in with a color corrector. Color Correctors work according to color theory so it is recommended to use an orange or peach color corrector depending on the intensity of your dark circles. Apply the color corrector evenly in a thin layer to ensure it does not look very cakey and blend it well using your fingertips or a small beauty blender.

Step 4: Once you are done with color correction, you can go in with a concealer that matches your skin tone exactly or is one shade lighter to create an even toned finish. This gives your eyes a brightened effect and takes attention away from any darkness under your eyes. 

Step 5: Once you are happy with your concealer, you can go in with a foundation as usual to complete the base. By the time you finish blending your foundation, a lot of people notice that their concealer might settle into their skin and create some minor creasing. This is absolutely normal and happens to even professional makeup artists but at Moira Beauty we have a special trick for you! 

Step 6: Take a small fluffy brush and gently dab the excess product from your under eye and blend it well once again before you set your under eye with powder. 

Step 7: Gently pick some translucent powder with an under eye powder puff instead of a big fluffy brush and dab off the excess powder on the back of your hand before going in and gently pressing the powder puff under your eyes to lock the concealer in place. 

Step 8: Lastly, finish the rest of your makeup as usual and don’t forget to use a setting spray to ensure that your concealer makeup does not budge from its place and voila you are ready to go! 

Moira Recommendations:

Moira beauty has a wide range of products that work very well to makeup to hide dark circles or imperfections you might be struggling with!  So if you are looking for eye makeup to hide dark circles, you are in the right place! 

Moira’s collection of smoothening and blurring primers make a perfect base. If you are struggling with fine lines under your eyes that make your concealer crease, you should try the Complete Facial Primer ( 001 Smoothening ) as it helps reduce the appearance of fine lines and texture all over your face, ensuring you have a smooth and even base that will hold your makeup very well. You can also opt for the Dream Canvas Color Correcting Balm in the shade 004 orange if you are looking for a more natural look. 

When it comes to color correction, Moira has several options according to your needs. If you have light imperfections and dark circles, opt for the CC prep concealer which has buildable coverage and comes in multiple shades that suit Indian skin tones. 

If you have very severe dark circles you can use the Lavish Color Correcting Concealer to hide them as it gives full coverage and comes in 3 shades. The Shades 105 Peaches N Cream and 106 Orangeade are perfect to cover those dark circles and you can pick them according to your skin tone.  

Once you are done with color correction you can go in with the Mega Waterproof Concealer in a shade that matches your skin tone to get an even base which will not oxidise or become grey with time. 

Once you are satisfied with your base, you should set it using powder. You can use the Soft Focus Waterproof setting powder in a shade that matches your skin tone and lightly dab under your eyes to ensure your makeup stays in place. If you do not want that extra coverage, you can also use the Set and Correct Loose Setting Powder which is a translucent powder that keeps your makeup intact through the day. 

Now that you have learnt how to conceal your dark circles using eye makeup for your under eyes, it's time to shop your favorite products from Moira! Pick your shades, add to cart and get going because makeup is meant to empower you and make you feel like the best version of yourself! 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. How do I hide my dark circles with under eye makeup?

To hide your dark circles, first go in with a color corrector and then follow it up with a concealer that matches your skin tone

2. What makeup color cancels dark circles?

Orange or Peach color correctors cancel out dark circles very well in Indian skin tones

3. Which product should you use to avoid undereye creasing?

You should always use setting powder or compact powder to set your under eyes and to avoid any creasing, always brush off any excess concealer first and then use a setting powder as it is the excess concealer that settles into your fine lines and creates creases. 

4. Which is the best undereye makeup tool?

A mini makeup sponge or a small flat concealer brush is the best tool for under eye makeup

5. How to correctly set undereyes?

To set your under eye makeup correctly, first go in with a loose powder and then follow it up with a compact powder to ensure your under eye does not crease and your makeup stays in place all day long.