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I have always been a little insecure about mydark circles.

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And when it comes to those pesky dark circles, I figured a brightening concealer would do the trick.

This worked to a certain extentonly if I found just the right shade to cover my pigmentation.

At first, I chalked it up to just a poor shade match on my part.

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I was skeptical, naturally, but I left her chair forgetting dark circles lie beneath my flawless look.

To make my look appear more natural, she instead used an under-eye color corrector.

Dark circles arent created equally, says celebrity makeup artist, groomer, and esthetician Britty Whitfield.

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This is where color correctors come inworking to counteract this pigmentation.

I liken it to an artist painting with a color wheel.

It may seem complicated but its actually quite simple.

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And as any good makeup routine does, prep starts with proper skin care.

Next, youll want to go in with your corrector.

Finally, lock everything in place withsetting powderto avoid any creasing or cracking.

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The result honestly felt like magic.

Tarte

Maracuja Creaseless Liquid Correctors

REVOLVE

Whitfield says these Tarte correctors never leave her side.

They blend like a dream!

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The formula is quite lightweight, but buildable for reliable medium coverage.

NARS

Radiant Creamy Concealer

Two experts cite this NARS concealer as an excellent correctorbut only in a few shades.

The shades Honey, Amande, and Truffle are true staples!

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