Makeup artist shares how to remove dark circles and make 'your eyes look brighter'

Monica Ravichandran spoke on her YouTube channel about "figuring out what kind of dark circles you have".

Monica said: "The first type is pigmentation-based dark circles, which is most common in people with darker skin tones. The second type is vascular dark circles, which are very common in people with fairer skin who tend to have purple or even a reddish hue underneath their eyes, which is usually caused by veins or blood vessels."

"The third type is hollow or structural dark circles, and you might have this type as well as one of the others. Structural dark circles are when you have a 3D hollow underneath the eye. A great way to figure out if you have it is by pinching your skin under the eye and pulling it forward. If the pigmentation goes away then you probably have structural dark circles."

Before getting rid of dark circles, it is important to prepare the skin, especially under the eye, as "this is where the skin is naturally thin".

Monica explained: "For the eyes, I apply a hydrating cream, which is especially important for those of us who have fine lines under the eyes. Gently apply by tapping it in."

Avoid applying foundation under the eye as it will appear cakey. Instead, skip the under-eye.

For individuals with vascular dark circles, apply a "pinky, peach shade of colour corrector", which will act as a brightener against purple, dark circles.

Once applied, the makeup artist recommended: "Using a concealer that is only one shade brighter to cover it up. The idea is to neutralise dark circles, so they look really natural."

Those with pigmentation-based dark circles, start by mixing a colour corrector and concealer that are "similar tones" on the back of your hand.

The YouTuber said: "This method is effective if you have time, as you can get the tone right for your skin. Keep adding to the mix until you get the desired coverage.

"If you do not have time to mix, an under-eye brightener is a good choice, but make sure you get the right tone. A big mistake I see people make is buying a shade too light, so the greyness still comes through.

"When applying your concealer, pick a shade close to your skin tone and do not apply too much. Try to get the most natural under-eye by tapping in with a brush."

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People with structural dark circles should use a "more luminous concealer" to bring the shadow of the eyes forward.

Monica advised: "Firstly, look up, locate the shadow under your eye, and place the concealer over the shadow. It is going to bring the shadow forward, and not cause any extra creasing."

For all skin tones, the makeup artist recommended applying part of your makeup to the area of your eye closest to your nose, as it is a spot lots of people miss. She said: "I promise, if you correct this area, your eyes will look much brighter."

The final and "most important step" is to use a powder, to create the "right shade and undertone for your skin tone, and give it some extra brightness".

Monica said: "Blend it out on the back of your hand and make sure that the powder is evenly distributed on the puff. Then lightly press onto the skin, making sure you do not swipe it in."