beauty secrets
Rejuvenate your peepers with our tips and tricks for youthful and awakened under- eyes
Colour Correctors
If you’re struggling with dark circles, pigmentation or tired-looking eyes applying a colour corrector before your foundation and concealer is an amazing way to brighten your under-eyes. The Charlotte Tilbury Magic Vanish, , £26, neutralises, smooths and lifts the look of your skin for an awakened and flawless complexion. For a budget option, the e.l.f..f. Putty Colour-Correcting Eye Brightener, £6, features illuminating pearls for a radiance-boosting effect. Last but not least, bag the Beauty Pie Superluminous Under-eye Genius, £25 (or £12 for members), which not only brightens but nourishes the delicate skin barrier and smooths the look of fine lines.
Pampering Patches
To give your complexion some extra TLC, incorporate patches into your routine. Like a face mask for your under-eyes, they are designed to deliver a dose of active ingredients and provide a quick pick-me-up for your peepers. PIXI’s FortifEYE Eye Patches Serum (30 pairs), £22, use botanical collagen and peptides to instantly lift and firm, while the BeautyPro Retinol Under Eye Patch (three pairs), £4.95, feature retinol to help improve pigmentation, fine lines and uneven texture. For a cooling treat, choose the NIP+FAB Hyaluronic Fix Extreme4 Hydration Jelly Eye Patches, £19.95, whichh are packed with hyaluronic acid for a long-lasting moisture boost.
High Coverage Concealers
A hectic social life or lack of sleep can wreak havoc on the eye area, but luckily there are a host of under-eye concealers that offer full and flawless coverage. The IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Concealer, £26, has a highly pigmented, water-resistant and long-lasting formula which effectively covers imperfections. If you’re looking for a buildable concealer with a luminous finish, the NARS Cosmetics Radiant Creamy Concealer, £26, uses light-diffusing technology to illuminate your under-eyes. For just under a tenner, Maybelline’s Instant Anti Age Eraser Concealer, £9.99, banishes dark circles while minimising the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
