Banish Bags

If you’ve got dark circles or bags under your eyes, you probably don’t care if it’s due to

genetics, lack of sleep or dehydrated skin. You probably just want them to go away. While the old spoons-in-the-freezer trick can help minimize both temporarily, applying concealer correctly can also make a big difference.

The trick is in the technique:

For dark circles:

1. Begin with an eye cream, gel or primer to even out the texture.

2. Choose a lightweight concealer in shades of peach or orange, which neutralizes blues, browns and purples.

3. Apply using a brush in the shape of a downward facing triangle instead of dotting across the bottom lid.

4. Consider a white or nude liner to add brightness to your eye area.

For bags:

1. Apply concealer slightly lighter than your skin tone right below your bags in the shadows using a small angled brush.

2. Dust translucent powder above the shadows.

3. Don’t use a dark liner on your lower lids.