i need serious help with dark under eye circles

[Anonymous]

I need help with my under eye circles. I've tried EVERYTHING i can find to try. I've tried moisturizing a ton, moisturizing a little, and not moisturizing before applying concealer. I've tried to color correct before and not. I've tried to set with powder, set with spray, and not set. I've tried mixing with a dab of coconut oil. I've used the smallest amount possible and a huge glob. I cannot keep my under eye from either creasing, sliding off my face, or not covering enough. It ALWAYS looks horrible after an hour. I didn't have this problem until I turned 31 and started getting fine lines, and I've tried to watch every you tube video I can find. Does anyone gave any other suggestions? I've tried all the cheap and high end concealers people rave about online: tarte, maybeline age rewind, clinique, bare minerals, nars, nyx, makeup revolution, colourpop, elf, etc. I've tried a ton of primers and moisturizers too. I don't think I'm so wrinkly that there's no hope, but i need help 😞 😞

[MichelleVetTech]

you can't get rid of them, I've struggled with them my whole life, however temporarily you can make them lighter. Dr. Brandt no more baggage worked for me, but I couldn't get it to worked with makeup... Wander Beauty baggage claim gold eye masks were another great one and that actually helped mine a lot and didn't mess with the ability to apply makeup after using. both of these products are found in Sephora. If you've never heard of Wander Beauty... man... Their products are amazing!! cruelty free and vegan with NONE of the bad ingredients AND the Makeup has skincare properties in it!!!

[Anonymous]

I think like most people have stated, you can't really get rid of them (although you've had some useful tips to cover them up) without fillers, but I do know that addressing the issue of dehydrated skin can make the under eye area look at least a little better. Upping water intake, reducing sodium intake, and using hydrating face masks is helping my eyes to look at least a bit less tired... I don't mind looking older so much as looking haggard! 

[bellandee]

Ole Henriksen has just restocked his site with Banana Bright Eye Creme and it is 

phenomenal for under eye darkness. Can't wait to purchase 

[Anonymous]

I was told this is the best for terrible underage problems. My daughter 37 and beautiful has only one facial flaw. That is bluish black circles to the orbital bones. She's been like that since high school. I am so hurt for her for she is a beauty. I'm going to try this because I've heard talk about banana powder being powerful! Any other advice?

[raebow]

Your issue isn’t the circles, you have a hollow tear trough. I have the same issue. There’s no way to actually fix it except getting fillers. I just use lots of concealer to cover the circles as much as I can.

[KrishAtl]

Yup..diagnosed me tooo!! I just figured I looked like my dad...had no idea that the hollows under my eyes were “a thing” and had a name! Well, I have had luck with dark circles using Shiseido eye cream and love the Tarte colored clay concealer over the Becca Anti-Fatigue Under Eye primer. Dark circles are gone but hollows are forever...unless fillers, apparently....

[Anonymous]

I heard someone on YouTube talking about that, and I wondered if that applied to me! Thanks for the info! 

[Anonymous]

You've just diagnosed me too!  Thank you.  No wonder nothing worked for me.

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@raebowwrote:
Your issue isn’t the circles, you have a hollow tear trough. I have the same issue. There’s no way to actually fix it except getting fillers. I just use lots of concealer to cover the circles as much as I can.

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[Anonymous]

Out of the mouths of babes... I m a guy who started using makeup 6 months ago. I’m learning a lot from approaching it I would repair a motorcycle rather than face makeup. I used the usual primer and other makeup and at the end applied white eyeshadow over the dark bags under my eyes. Bingo good bye dark bags. I showed my girl friend and she was amazed. We’re 70 but we dropped 20 years. 

[Anonymous]

Thank you! I'm going to give it a shot! Apparently I have hollow tear troughs which now that those 2 people on here mentioned it's extremely obvious when looking at pics. I'm going to try adding matte white on the part where I get the really bad shadows!

[darlyndar]

@Anonymous It’s not so much Dark circles but the hollowness. That will cause it to appear darker. I have the same issue. There is no cream or serum that can fix that. The only solution is fillers. I’ve had Juvederm a few times. It fills the hollows and in turn, the darkness goes away. It plumps any fine lines and is just a true miracle. The obvious down side...the price. I use about half a syringe. That will run you around $900. Now, I’m in So Cal, so prices may be less depending where you live. It’s expensive, but it’s the only true fix.

[Anonymous]

About how long does the filler tend to last for you? When it fades away do you have weird bumpy under eyes or does it fades away smoothly?@darlyndarwrote:@cookiemonstretIt’s not so much Dark circlesbut the hollowness. That will cause it to appear darker. I have the same issue. There is no cream or serum that can fix that. The only solution is fillers. I’ve had Juvederm a few times. It fills the hollows and in turn, the darkness goes away. It plumps any fine lines and is just a true miracle. The obvious down side...the price. I use about half a syringe. That will run you around $900. Now, I’m in So Cal, so prices may be less depending where you live. It’s expensive, but it’s the only true fix.

[darlyndar]

@Anonymous No. I’ve never had issues with bumps or crepyness afterwards. It just naturally fades away. I start noticing after the 9 month mark. It’s definitley something to look into it does work and the results are amazing. 

[Anonymous]

@darlyndar thank you! I'm going to check out the doctors in the area that provide it. 

[CandyG1]

It depends what filler you’re Doctor uses. Have you tried the vampire? It helps more than the fillers.

[Anonymous]

Nope, never heard of it. Details?

[Anonymous]

I'm looking it up for my area now. I grew up in Ventura county So Cal, but live in SC right now - I have noticed a lot of stuff is cheaper once you leave Ca, lol. Thank you for the input! I've been approaching this all wrong! 

[Moonray]

Boy can I relate! I am an aesthetician and I still haven’t found the holy grail for dark circles. What I can yell you is that dark circles are prominant either due to thin skin (from aging or hollows due to bone structure), allergies, and genetics. If you sleep face down your dark circles will also be worse, also. The best I have found is to use a peachy color pencil and follow with concealer on top. I use the nude side of a browgal 2-sided pencil and then IT cosmetics bye bye eye. The It one creases a bit so sometimes I just use the pencil and foundation. Anyhow, good luck and I hope you find something that works well for you!

[Anonymous]

Thank you for the advice! Mine are definitely genetics so I'm screwed. I have been making a serum cocktail with stuff from the ordinary, like they caffeine and buffet serums - it's actually helped more than anything else I've ever tried, but I know there's no actual cure. 😞  Today I moisturized really well, let that sink in for 30 min, applied benefit primer, elf peach correcting stick, then too faced born this way, then tried to set with just setting spray, it was already sliding off my face after a few minutes so I put a little laura mercier translucent powder, and this is the end result after a few hours. Ughhh. Do you moisturize before you apply? Do you prime? How do you set the products?