PROBLEM: Under-eye discoloration and or puffiness
You will be surprised at how many folks have the same problem! Some of the trouble comes for our lifestyle (lack of sleep, too much fun/drinking...) and some or just hereditary (thanks mom!)
But hope is on the way... if we can't get rid of it - at least we can CONCEAL it!
First we want to try to get the best from our skin as possible. We want to drink as much water as we can to clean out the impurities that hang out - alittle too long. (Excuse me while I go get a glass...)
Next, if possible we want to get as much rest and peaceful sleep as we can (good luck, huh?!) Well how about trying to at least sleep on your back. This will help avoid puffiness and wrinkles.
SOLUTION: Puffiness
When all else fails Preparation H is a good stay by (keep it out of your eyes!) I like to have my clients lay back for 10 min. with a warm tea bag on the eye... Green Tea & Chamomile work great. When it cools, wait a few minutes and remove.
Cool pack of ice can help swollen eyes, just don't make it too cold - some brides have given themselves brainfreeze from that one!
A good night creme for the eye area will work miracles! You need to use it consistantly and over at least a 2 month period you will see results. My favorite is YONKA's PHYTO CONTOUR (specifically for puffiness and dark circles). You need to use the entire tube before you are sure results.
Dark Circles
This is easy to conceal with the right color. Most people grab a light highlighter/concealer and actually make it worse!
All you are doing at this point is drawing attention to your circles. You must first, cover them, then you can highlight on top of them with a light concealer.
Finding the right color can be tricky, but works miracles when done correctly.
If you have fair skin you want to find a orange-ish colored concealer in the similiar shade as your skin.
If you have med skin you can go with a darker orange colored concealer. Check out Bobby Brown.
If you have dark skin you can go with a bright orange colored concealer (don't be frightened, it works GREAT!) Check out MUDShop.com
With light to medium darker pigmented skin I love a caramel colored concealer for the undereye area. Not only will it cover the dark pigmentation, it also highlights. Check out IMAN line.
So there you go... with the right preventative treatment and the correct beauty products... you will have the "soap opera" eyes everyone knows and loves!
If you have any questions, let me know!
Best Wishes and Good Luck!
Michelle
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4 comments:
What is your feeling about contact lens and puffyness? I am thinking about contacts but not sure the impact they will have on my eyes?
I have never worn contacts myself but some of my friends and family have.
If you have the option of taking the lens out at night, do that. Less irriation will occur with resting lids at night.
Puffiness is usually caused by liquid retention in the cells, so the lens themselves should not pose a problem.
Once you are used to your contacts, you should be homefree. No puffiness from the lens.
Thanks for the question!
Michelle
What brand concealer would you recommend for fair skin to cover dark cirles?
What BRAND, there are so many...
I would have to say my favority (right now) is LAURA MERCIER #2.
It is so creamy and covers like a dream.
You can purchase it at any SEPHORA store!
Thanks for your question!
Michelle
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