Concealing dark circles

Your step-by-step guide to concealing those dark circles that are a new mom’s rite of passage.

Step 1: Moisturize.

Taking good care of your skin always makes it look better. (But beware of ingredient-laden eye creams, which aren’t always safe for expectant moms.)

Step 2: Find your color.

Choose a shade lighter than you would use to conceal blemishes, or one to two shades lighter than your foundation. If your dark circles are more color-specific, use this guide to find your match:
    • Purplish tint – Try a yellow concealer.
    • Brownish circles – Go for a mauve or tan tint.
    • Bluish skin – An orange-based shade is your best cover.

Step 3: Conceal.

Using a lightweight cream concealer, blend color over your circles using a concealer brush or your ring finger (it’s the weakest and least likely to damage sensitive skin).

Step 4: Cover.

Apply foundation or tinted moisturizers you normally would.

Step 5: Finish.

Just with a coat of light powder to make the coverage last longer.

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