Why am I getting reverse raccoon eyes with my concealer?

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Erica H.

Jan 7, 2013

Erica H.

I've been following blogs and watching videos that tell me to use a shade slightly lighter than your skin tone for undereye concealer. yet no matter what brand I try, drugstore or high end, I'm still gettin lines or Cakey or the worst: reverse raccoon eyes where my undereyes are paler than my face. anyone have this problem?

Alia R.

Jan 7, 2013

Alia R.

Do you set it

Taylor D.

Jan 7, 2013

Taylor D.

I would suggest a product that matches your skin tone with words like brightening/illuminating in the name :) this should help draw light to that area without such a stark contrast.

Zuri F.

Jan 7, 2013

Zuri F.

I've foundation this too, do you prime? I've found that coastal s ends works for me

Erica H.

Jan 7, 2013

Erica H.

I don't prime really? I put a thin layer of Clinique lotion on then foundation then concealer. sometimes I set it

Drea L.

Jan 7, 2013

Drea L.

Just do what I do, bring it down to your cheek area, say it's highlighting & call it a day. XD

No but really, you should ALWAYS set your under eye concealer. Press it in with a puff or even a large brush. DON'T swipe it or dust it on, your creasing will still appear.
They say to use a shade lighter under your eyes to make the under eye area brighter. You're highlighting the area, if you bring it down a bit down to your cheek area & blend it properly, you can achieve that famous Kim K look. 

Ave M.

Jan 7, 2013

Ave M.

If you don't really need it don't use it. 

Erica H.

Jan 8, 2013

Erica H.

thanks everyone :) unfortunately I really have bad panda undereyes they're so dark! I'll try these tips tomorrow :)

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