Concealer for Dark, Dark Circles??? - Beauty & Cosmetics Message Board

Pagegurl · 02-09-2004, 05:35 PM

Does anyone know of a very good concealer that would dark circles? I've tried so many brands over the years, but most of them cake up and then the darkness comes back. Thanks in advance for any advice given.

Crossbow · 02-09-2004, 06:14 PM

What's causing them? If it's allergies, the concealer might be making them worse.

Pagegurl · 02-09-2004, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Crossbow

What's causing them? If it's allergies, the concealer might be making them worse.

To be honest, I'm really not sure. I drink about 2/3 gallon of water every day, so it's not a lack of water. I've had dark circles for years, and I'm beginning to wonder if it has anything to do with the heavy menstrual cycles I use to have. Also, I suffer with thyroid trouble and there have been times when I've thought that may be my problem. I don't suffer with allergies, so that rules that out. I'm really at a loss.

Thanks for responding though.

FaerieStars · 02-10-2004, 07:25 AM

If they're bluish then they're veins, and you can't do anything to make them go away. It's just thin, pale skin with veins showing through. That's the kind that I have. Some people say yellow concealer. I find it makes it worse, since the veins are blue, and the yellow just stands out, with the blue showing through. I heard some good things on another beauty site about cinema secrets makeup. It's a FULL coverage thing made for professionals that's supposed to be able to cover tattoos. You can get it from their site, and other sites, but you HAVE to get a really good match since it's so pigmented. I think they have a store in california, and certain beauty salons might have it, but I have no clue which ones.

Pagegurl · 02-10-2004, 07:30 AM

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Originally Posted by FaerieStars

If they're bluish then they're veins, and you can't do anything to make them go away. It's just thin, pale skin with veins showing through. That's the kind that I have. Some people say yellow concealer. I find it makes it worse, since the veins are blue, and the yellow just stands out, with the blue showing through. I heard some good things on another beauty site about cinema secrets makeup. It's a FULL coverage thing made for professionals that's supposed to be able to cover tattoos. You can get it from their site, and other sites, but you HAVE to get a really good match since it's so pigmented. I think they have a store in california, and certain beauty salons might have it, but I have no clue which ones.

Mine are actually a dark purple. Do you think things like low white and red blood counts could be contributing to the problem?