Besides getting plenty of restful sleep, what else can you do to look refreshed at all times? It’s easy: Simply use the right concealer! Here’s how to find it, and how to apply it once you’ve unearthed it.

What are the main causes of dark circles under the eyes?

Dark circles appear when the thin skin around the eyes becomes more transparent, allowing blood vessels to show through. Several factors come into play:

• Genetics and pigmentation: Some skins, particularly darker ones, naturally produce more melanin, which darkens the area under the eye.
• Aging and sagging skin: With age, collagen becomes more fragile, skin loses elasticity and becomes thinner, accentuating the shadowed appearance.
• Fatigue and lack of sleep: Insufficient sleep leads to poor blood circulation, promoting fluid accumulation and tissue swelling.
• Dehydration and diet: Insufficient hydration or excess salt promotes water retention and accentuates puffiness and dark circles.
• Stress, smoking and pollution: These oxidative aggressions disrupt microcirculation and accelerate skin aging.

Understanding the origin of your dark circles is the first step to better treating them: whether pigmented, vascular or due to sagging, each type requires a targeted approach.

How to camouflage dark circles?

Camouflaging dark circles may seem very simple. However, to do so, it is essential to find the right concealer for you.

First, choose a texture that suits your skin type. Then, find a shade that matches the skin under your eyes. All that’s left to do is apply!

How to hide dark circles naturally?

Say Goodbye to dark circles and bags under the eyes. Simple gestures can help reduce them. All you need to do is develop good habits in your makeup beauty routine. For example:

• Cold compresses: Apply green tea bags or cold spoons to decongest and stimulate microcirculation.
• Fresh masks: Slices of cucumber or raw potato moisturize and brighten thanks to their enzymes and antioxidants.
• Draining massage: Using your fingertips or a quartz roller, make circular movements from the inner corner outwards to dislodge excess fluid.
• Targeted care: Choose eye contour creams with caffeine, vitamin K or peptides, which strengthen capillaries and smooth skin over time.

How do I choose the right concealer for my dark circles?

For a uniform make-up look, the shade of your concealer should match your skin tone. In addition, to perfectly cover your dark circles, choose an undertone that neutralizes the colour of your dark circles.

If your dark circles are bluish: Choose a golden-orange hue.

If your dark circles are brownish: Choose for a pinkish, peach or salmon concealer.

If your dark circles are purplish: Go for a golden yellow tone.

How to apply concealer?

No need to apply a lot of product. A small amount is enough. Applying too much concealer under the eye could create the illusion of wrinkles or a crocodile-skin texture.

Follow these steps to effectively conceal dark circles and achieve a more natural look:

1. Simply apply a few small dots of the product under the eye, preferably in the inner corner.
2. Blend by patting toward the outer corner while directing the product upward to give your face a lifted effect. Melt the product into your skin to avoid marks;
3. Set it with a finishing powder that suits your skin type.

What are the best and most effective concealers?

Lancôme - Teint Idole Ultra Wear All Over Concealer, 13.5 ml

The easy-to-blend formula and precision-tip applicator target pigment spots, blemishes and redness without settling in fine lines or creases.

NYX Professional Makeup - Bare with Me Concealer Serum, 9.6 ml

100% vegan formula and up to 24 hours of hydration for skin that feels moisturized all day long.

Personnelle Cosmetics

Coverage without overload and a flawless, natural finish. Get skin-boosting benefits in one dose.

Maybelline New York - Fit Me Concealer, 6.8 ml

Natural coverage leaves skin as it should be: fresh, airy and natural.

What is most effective against dark circles?

Beyond makeup, a combined skincare + lifestyle approach yields better results:

• Active eye care: Caffeine serums to relieve congestion, vitamin K creams to strengthen capillaries.
• Sleep and hydration routines: Aim for 7-8 hours of sleep and drink 1.5 L of water/day.
• Diet: Focus on foods rich in antioxidants (berries, green vegetables) and iron (lentils, spinach).
• Institute treatments: LEDs, gentle peels, carboxytherapy or hyaluronic acid injections for longer-lasting correction.

How to remove dark circles under the eyes in 5 minutes?

1. Apply a corrective (or "patch") hydrogel enriched with caffeine to refresh your skin.
2. Neutralize the tone with a coloured concealer, then apply your skin tone.
3. Apply a hint of illuminator in the inner corner to restore clarity to the eyes.
4. Spray gently to set make-up and extend wear.

Which vitamin can eliminate dark circles?

Like natural products, vitamins can also have a visible effect on your skin’s appearance. Vitamin K improves coagulation, strengthens microcirculation, and visibly reduces puffiness. Vitamin C stimulates collagen production, brightens and evens out the skin tone under the eyes. Vitamin E is an antioxidant that will protect your skin from free radicals and improve its elasticity.

How can I get rid of dark circles under my eyes for good?

Dark circles under the eyes don’t disappear by magic. However, by combining an appropriate daily routine and, if necessary, professional skincare, your dark circles can be visibly reduced or even eliminated over the long term. If your dark circles persist despite skincare and makeup, consider:

• Dermatological consultation: For customized treatments (laser, peeling, micro-injections).
• Hyaluronic acid: Fills sub-ocular hollows for an immediate plumping effect.
• Carboxytherapy: Subcutaneous medical CO₂ gas to stimulate circulation.
• Radiofrequency: Gently firms skin and stimulates collagen production.

Apply, blend, set. These simple steps will help your complexion look fresher right away, and in the long term, your skin will thank you!