Who likes dark circles under their eyes? No one, darling! That’s why today I am talking about how to get rid of those dark circles with the best under-eye concealers for women over 50. But before we do, I thought I would delve into what actually causes those pesky dark areas.
The Causes of Dark Circles
Did you know that dark circles under your eyes usually is not a sign of a medical problem? In fact, dark circles are usually caused by being tired. Sometimes, it may just be shadows cast by puffy eyelids or hollows under your eyes that develop as a normal part of aging. For mature skin, hydration is critical, so the best formulas add flexibility and moisture when you choose an under eye concealer. If you are concerned bout discoloration or swelling that is a sign to see your doctor. As well, make sure you are drinking enough water and getting enough sleep. Those are both very important.
Now since we don’t have to worry about dark circles as a medical problem, and just a lack of sleep or aging issue, we can look at the wonderful concealers that will help cover dark circles without settling into fine lines. Happy shopping!
The Best Under Eye Concealers for Women Over 50
MAC Studio Finish SPF 35; $24 online here.
MAC Studio Finish is a creamy and lightweight concealer that is packed with antioxidants. The formula banishes dark circles and also helps blur dark spots and hyperpigmentation while keeping your eyes delicate by protecting them from the sun’s harsh rays, and that lightweight texture matters because heavier formulas can highlight fine lines and wrinkles on mature skin. Not to mention, MAC is a wonderful company with quality products.
Bobbi Brown Tinted Eye Brightener; $45 online here.
This product by Bobbi Brown is ideal for those quick touch-ups. The formula is super lightweight and is perfect for when you want sheer to medium coverage for everyday wear, though it’s also buildable enough to keep the under eyes looking fresh with a natural finish. All it takes is one swipe to get rid of those pesky under eye circles in a light and breathable way. It’s a little pricey, but a little goes a long way.
NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer; $29 online here.
What I love most about the NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer is the crease-proof formula. The vitamin E ensures that the product isn’t heavy and cakey, and crease resistant, hydrating formulas like this help resist creasing without feeling heavy throughout the day; built up, it works like a full coverage concealer with strong pigment. Because of that, this is one of my favorites for all-day wear!
Benefit Eye Bright Instant Eye Brightener Pencil; $20 online here.
Because it comes in a stick format, this one is a change-up from the usual creams and concealers that you wear under your eyes, and that precise shape makes quick application especially easy. Instead, you use the Benefit Eye Bright Instant Eye Brightener Pencil on the inner and outer corners of your eyes for bigger and more awake-looking eyes.
Yves Saint Laurent Touche Eclat Radiant Touch; $38 online here.
The Yves Saint Laurent Touche Eclat Radiant Touch pen really lives up to the name – it will make you under eye area radiant! The pen serves as a luminizer that makes your skin and eyes appear awake, refreshed, and rejuvenated. So if you only got a few hours of sleep, It’s like an instant pick me up, and serum concealer-style options can be especially flattering here because they move more naturally with the under-eye area and work well when you want a natural look instead of a full face of heavier base makeup.
A few newer best concealers are also worth a look. Kosas Revealer Concealer stands out for its shade range of 38 shades that works across varying skin tones, while Danessa Myricks Yummy Skin Concealer is one of those hydrating formulas that helps smooth texture without the flat look of thicker matte finish options. Fenty Bright Fix Eye Brightener blends seamlessly into mature skin, and ingredients like hyaluronic acid, peptides, and glycerin are especially helpful when your skin type leans toward dry skin, though they can still work for oily skin when you want coverage plus skin care benefits.
More Concealers To Look and Feel Great
Choose the right shade by matching undertones, adjusting for seasonal changes in skin tone, and going one or two shades lighter under the eyes if brightening is the goal.
A wide shade range makes a seamless match easier, and many people apply foundation first so foundation can even out pigmentation before concealer is used where extra brightening or correction is needed. A small brush also helps place product precisely around the nose or on targeted spots.
- Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circles Treatment Concealer
- PÜR 4-in-1 Sculpting Concealer
- Rare Beauty by Selena Gomez Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer
- Even Better™ All-Over Concealer + Eraser
Way’s To Help Rid Dark Circles Without Makeup
Now, if you’re not big into concealers, or you’re just trying to eliminate any dark circles under your under eyes, there are ways to help without the use of makeup. Of course, getting a good night’s rest is one thing, as well as drinking enough water, but you can also prep with a hydrating eye cream or a hydrating serum before makeup, which is especially important for aging skin and helps prevent dry patches, and use a few more remedies.
If you do apply concealer, keep the product minimal and focus it on the darkest area, starting at the inner corner. If you wear foundation, apply that first, then use concealer only where you still need coverage, since this targeted method usually works better than using concealer across the full face. Then blend outward and build in thin layers only where needed, since thin layers can reach full coverage without looking heavy and help prevent creasing.
If you need to set it, use a finely milled powder sparingly for a smoothing finish, since too much concealer or heavy powder emphasizes fine lines and can make dryness look more noticeable.
- Two cold spoons from the freezer! Just pop two spoons in the freezer, then place them smooth side down on your eyes. This will help reduce inflammation.
- A great evening under eye cream!
- Under eye masks. Pro tip: Put these puppies on while you are on an airplane. They will keep you looking refreshed and your skin hydrated.
- The Ordinary Caffeine Solution – use this serum with caffeine to help reduce the look of puffiness. It’s wonderful!
- Extra tips: keep coverage light and avoid heavy powders so skin stays fresh instead of dry or cakey.
What under eye concealers for women over 50 do you love? Share with me in the comments at the bottom of this page. I’d love to hear from you!
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Thank you for the great tips
My favorite is Becca. It makes my eyes look great. Just enough that it looks so natural but a little sparkly.