Not preparing your eye contour properly

As we all know, the area around the eyes is one of the most delicate areas of the face, requiring special attention to minimize signs of fatigue and other visible signs of stress. So it is essential to moisturize the eye contour area morning and night with a moisturizing cream (ideally enriched with hyaluronic acid) that will gently nourish the skin, erase imperfections and reduce wrinkles.

Doing so makes your concealer last longer and prevents it from accumulating in the creases, which would accentuate their appearance and be counterproductive!

Caudalie Resveratrol-Lift Eye Gel Cream

Watier Luminessence Brightening & Cooling Eye Balm

La Roche-Posay Hyalu B5 Eye Cream

Choosing a shade that's too light

It is important to remember that concealer is first and foremost a corrector, not a brightener! If you're trying too hard to achieve a radiant look, you often end up wearing a concealer shade that's too pale for your skin tone, which can create an obvious demarcation, especially if it contrasts sharply with your foundation. What's more, choosing a shade that's too light in the hope of brightening the eyes can not only create unsightly demarcations, but is also ineffective against other imperfections such as dark spots.

So, to avoid ending up with panda eyes, be sure to choose the shade closest to your skin tone.

What procedure should I use for dark circles?

If the dark circles under your eyes are very dark, start with a thin layer of concealer. For the best camouflage results, choose the colour that best neutralizes the colour of your dark circles: if they are bluish, choose a beige or pinkish shade; if they are more brownish, opt for beige, peach or orange concealers.

Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra Wear Sérum Correcteur

Maybelline New York Instant Age Rewind Eraser Multi-Use Concealer

Rimmel London Multi-Tasker Concealer

Clarins Instant Concealer

Applying the concealer at the wrong time

For a natural finish, it's best to apply the concealer just before the eye makeup, once the liquid foundation or BB cream has been well absorbed by the skin. As concealer requires targeted application, you run the risk of diminishing its effects and effectiveness if you dilute it in a formula designed to even out the overall complexion.

Spreading your concealer in a half-moon shape

Many of us have applied concealer in the shape of a "smile". However, this is not the best option, as it can often accentuate rather than mask imperfections.

So how do you apply your concealer?

To open the eyes and conceal the entire surface of the dark circles, we recommend applying concealer using the inverted triangle technique:

• Make two dots on each side of the eye, then a third in the centre, a little lower down;
• Blend by spreading the concealer using small upward strokes (the secret of natural, even coverage!);
• Add a little loose powder to set the formula (bearing in mind that this is a greasy substance, so it can move easily).

Apply concealer with your fingers

As the skin around the eyes is much thinner than that of the rest of the face, it's not a good idea to apply concealer (or foundation) with your fingers. What's more, using your finger generally uses more product than necessary (“skin absorbs!”). To protect the eye area (and the product), use a sponge or a flat brush with a tapered tip.

Personnelle Cosmetics Precision Cosmetic Sponge

Personnelle Cosmetics Concealer Brush