5+ clever eye concealer makeup hacks

When your schedule has you running ragged, it takes a toll on your skin. Whether they're caused by lack of sleep or are just part of your genetic makeup, dark circles are never welcome.
Applying concealer is an effective way to mask those pesky circles, and the following videos are filled with helpful tips to help you cover them flawlessly. You'll even find alternative methods in case you don't have certain tools. Take a look.
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Neutralize darkness with red lipstick
This may look like one of the crazier hacks on the Internet, but concealer and red lipstick (or peach, if you're really fair-skinned) can cover dark circles better than concealer alone. Just like purple correctors that remedy sallowness, colored lipstick has a canceling effect when it comes to dark circles.
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Prep
If you've ever tried to apply products on dehydrated skin, you know that they drag across the surface or simply refuse to adhere properly. Prepping the skin for makeup is a must.
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Conceal
Concealer is one of the number one products in most makeup mavens' arsenals. Although you can use them anywhere on your face, their ability to cover dark circles makes them a makeup must. Consistency does matter.
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Use a light patting touch
You don't necessarily need a brush to apply concealer. Your fingers make efficient tools because their natural warmth softens the makeup and helps it set, but you still need to be gentle.
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Set your concealer
Once you've successfully covered dark circles, you need to ensure that the concealer doesn't shift or crease. We all have little lines under our eyes, and if you don't set your concealer it will creep into them.
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