Help !!

[kphuyel]

So I’m fairly young (19) and I’ve had hyperpigmentation for as long as I can remember under my eyes and without makeup it looks black. I feel self conscious going outside without makeup.

I was wondering if anyone had recommendations to brighten up the skin under my eyes? Or my skin in general. I’m in desperate need of help.

[PattyRazzle3]

For a great concealer: Kevyn Aucoin The Sensual Skin Enhancer is for you! 

But generally (I know cuzy sister had the same issue growing up):

Use a color corrector: this can be applied underneath your concealer to counteract the darkness you are experiencing. If you have light skin tone choose a yellowish color corrector for brightening up the area, applying only after you moisturize (I personally like Sephora's moisturizer from their collection 👍🏻💃🏻). For darker skin tones choose a peach or reddish color corrector, for optimal brightening effects. 

Concealer: then blends and smooths on top of the corrector, adding coverage and brightening the area. Together, it's important to note that 'less is more' when it comes to adding foundation to round out your face. Use your fingertips to pat gently under and around your eyes to get the full (note: not OVERLY covered make-up look) we are after here haha. Too much face makeup caked on can have a negative affect on your under eyes: drawing attention to the area-not away from. (Or just giving you that "GREY" make-up look).

I'm not knowledgeable about setting powders but perhaps others are, in terms of using them as shadows under and around the eyes after applying eyeshadows? I'm not this advanced with make-up yet, and I'm over 40 soon! Kroyalan Supra (Dewy) Palettes are full coverage and come in incredible finishes! Makeup artists must love their jobs! Then again, to be a woman and capable of purchasing stage makeup online and knowing how to use it can always be my dream, no?

Anyway, don't forget to be kind to yourself, get good sleep, STAY HYDRATED, and decrease screen time as this can exacerbate the problem for some (depending on the genetics and underlying issues at hand-blood vessels from genetics and skin tone/lack of sunlight vs. a need for sleep and depression, for example). The good thing is, it's totally doable! You got this! 

Alternatives:

Chanel's Vitalumière Radiant Moisture Rich Fluid Foundation

Lancôme Tinte Idole Ultra Wear Care and Glow Foundation 

Pricier than some, but well worth it and remember you don't need much at all! 

Personally I tend to stick with tinted moisturizer or simply primer and color correctors with a hint of tinted moisturizer if not a splash of foundation from Lancôme or Nars, something one to two shades lighter than my skin tone, and never keep it on my shelf longer than 6 months. It goes bad and the consistency cakes-hence I stick to the tinted moisturizers. Surely this community talks specifically about using well-all products, but tinted moisturizers.

[WinglessOne]

@kphuyel  Do some of your relatives also have dark undereyes? Since you’ve always had ’em, they might be genetic and no topically applied skincare product will reverse that hyperpigmentation. Your best bet there is makeup. You can also see a board certified dermatologist about other options. 

UV rays can definitely worsen genetic hyperpigmentation, so do wear sunscreen during daylight hours, all year long, regardless of weather or season. Make sure it’s broad spectrum and at least SPF 30, and bring it all the way to your lash lines. If most chemical sunscreens make your eyes burn, try a mineral sunscreen around your eyes. You can use a different sunscreen everywhere else on your face. 

If you think your dark undereyes aren’t genetic: do you have sunken skin there (hollow tear troughs)? That’s the main thing causing my dark undereyes: it’s really just shadows in my sunken skin, not hyperpigmentation. But I’m in my 50s and haven’t always had those deep hollows. You said you’ve always had dark undereyes, so this might not be your issue. Even if it is, the “fix” is still makeup that can bounce light off those shadows. Eh, I could also ask my derm about undereye filler, but I’m too big a baby about getting injections there—and some derms don’t like putting filler there anyway. 

[ThatRougeGirly]

Firstly, Vitamin C and Azelaic acid work the best for your purposes, and you shouldn't start using retinol and bakuchiol yet. It depends on what you need, so I'll list out a few different products and explain their purposes:

Cleanser : Youth To The People Superfruit Gentle Exfoliating Cleanser with Vitamin C + Papaya 5 fl oz / 150 mL This will has vitamin C and papaya extract which is amazing for discoloration and hyperpigmentation.

Serum / Treatmenet : Topicals Faded Serum for Dark Spots & Discoloration 1.7 oz/ 50 mL This treatment is for brightening and for treating uneven skin tones with it's niacinmide and high-ratings.

Moisturzer : If you're on a budget and don't want to splurge on the Tatcha moistuzer, I would reccomend the The Ordinary Natural Moisturizing Factors + PhytoCeramides Rich Moisturizer.

Sunscreen: Since the sun is the main cause of hyperpigmintation, you need a sunscreen with SPF 40, or higher. I use this one every day and it literallty glides onto my skin with no white cast. It is the Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow Niacinamide Dew Balm Face Sunscreen Stick- SPF 45 0.58 oz/16.5g .

Total cost:

$39 (youth to the people)

+

$38 (topiclas)

+

$14 (the ordinary)

+ 

$30 (glow recipe)

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$121.

Hope this helped, girly!

[ThatRougeGirly]

I forgot to mention that eye creams might not be the best for your fairly young skin and that this routine will make it a lot better.