Camouflaging dark circles can require more than just a dab of a light colored concealer. If you have very noticeable dark circles, it is usually because the skin beneath the eye area is thinning and this creates shadows in the hollows. Because the skin is thinner, blood vessels under the skin cast a darkish, bluish hue.

To counteract the blue, yellow is the color you use. Apply a yellow-based concealer in the darkened areas and follow it up with a light flesh color makeup applied over it. The yellow will help reflect light away from the area, creating fewer shadows and brightening the under-eye area.

I have found what I think is the perfect product for this purpose: Physicians Formula Concealer Twins Cream Concealer 2-in-1 Correct and Cover.

This duo combines a yellow color corrective that is applied over dark under-eye circles and bluish skin and a cream concealer that covers the yellow. The formula is transfer-resistant and water-resistant. It’s also hypoallergenic and non-comedogenic (won’t clog pores). Under $7, and available at drug and department stores everywhere.

Dark circles under your eyes make you look tired and unhealthy, worst of all, they draw attention away from the eyes themselves. Revlon has two great ways to banish those dark circles and brighten those eyes.

Revlon Skinlights® Illusion Wand adds a bit of tint and shimmer to reflect light away from those dark shadows which also helps to conceal fine lines. It applies with a brush tip. Skinlights® comes in three shades and contains SPF 12 UVA/UVB protection.

If you want to firm undereye skin as well as conceal, then try Revlon’s Age Defying Concealer with Botafirm IIIâ„¢. It promises to diminish the look of lines and wrinkles while hiding those dark undereye shadows. Banish dark circles and fine lines and wrinkles all at once.