solve my dark under eye circles and grey complexion

shoequeen

Its been a rough few weeks. And, oh but it shows. My face looks like I died 10 days ago. Grey skin, nicely offset by black circles.

I've just found myself spending - GOSH! How much!??? - on the Boots website so in the next few days I'll be taking delivery of Benefit's ooh la lift and moon beam. (And 500 free advantage points: have not entirely taken leave of my senses)

So - two questions to you lovely people.

Are there any MSE tricks to looking not-dead? I am willing to experiment with the contents of my pantry if so directed...

And when I get my horribly expensive cosmetics - any tips on how I use them?

chloebelle

my sister suffers badly from undereye shadows - literally one heavy day and she looks like a badger! :rotfl:

To be honest, we have found that standard foundation and powder is the best disguise. All these hideously expensive creams don't help, just plain cover up!

seraphin_2

The ooh la lift cream is a similar concept to ysl touche eclat, its a light reflective principle, just dab a small amount under your eyes (or where on your eyes you want to disguise dark circles/pigment) and blend.

the mmon beam is again a light refective lotion,it will give a healthy glow onb its own or lift your complextion used under foundation, the effect will depend on the quality of your foundation however.

Hope that helps, i suffer from dark circles due to a young baby ! and find cold tea-bags de-puff them and I also swear by ysl touche eclat, im sure benefits will be just as good.

Hope that helps, if you like them why not look on e-bay when you need more and save yourself a few quid.

Sarah

frivolous_fay

Drink lots of water

Plum_Pie

I have very deep set eyes and natural dark brown half-moons under them! I have found that only touch eclat works for me....Yours might be less serious.

The amount of fruit and raw veg I eat makes the biggest difference to my skin - that and booze!

skyrocket

isnt vitamin k cream meant to be good for dark circles?

shoequeen

My diet's okay and I do drink a lot of water / herb teas so don't think thats it. Definately a stress / sleepless problem.

Vit K cream is new to me. When my bank's recovered from the weekend splurge I'll investigate. Holland & Barrettt, I guess?? Intereesting idea.

but the package is here!!! Am sitting with this side of my face 'done' and that side 'undone'. Can I tell a difference? Um. Need natural light. Maybe? But - lovely packaging, nice textures, feel good about em. Isnt tthat what the cosmetics industry's all about?

SmileyHappyBeing

Try exfoliating twice weekly to get rid of the old, dead skin cells, this should brighten and smooth your face

Cat72

Get a muslin cloth for cleaning your skin and use it morning & night. Put it in warm water and cleanse your face followed by cold water- this should help brighten your skin & I use it under my eyes as I have badge baggy eyes too. I also use rose oil for my face and under eyes- this definately helps your skin tone- also keeps wrinkles at bay & is cheaper than cosmetic brands. Aso spritzing your face with water before putting your oil or moisturser also helps skin tone.
I have found by using a muslin cloth, spritzing & rose oil my skin tone has really improved and under my eyes slightily. However it all doesnt cost very much and is chemial free.
I agree with th op about exfoiliater the NO7 total renewal microderminision exfoliater is brilliant and £10, you should see your skin glow after using this.