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By Sophie Joaman • August 2, 2022 • 6 mins read
Had enough of that annoying under-eye creasing when you’re wearing makeup? We get it. We’ve all been there! While concealer is an absolute hero product in our eyes, the matter of under-eye creasing is incredibly common and as a result, can leave some people wondering whether concealer is even worth bothering with.
Under-eye makeup creasing can be frustrating, especially when you’ve tried a hundred and one things to fix it and nothing seems to work.
Like, how exactly do you stop it from happening and what should we all be doing within our makeup routines to keep the crease at bay?
Well, luckily we’ve cracked the code and found the solution for you with a quick and easy step-by-step guide. Your under-eye makeup will look so good, that you’ll be sought after for advice.
There are plenty and plenty of people who find an issue with under-eye creasing. In fact, we’re pretty sure that the majority of makeup wearers have experienced creasing before.
Why does this happen? Well, there are a few factors that can cause under-eye creasing to happen. One of the most common reasons is all down to how you apply your makeup and whether or not you are prepping the under-eye area well enough.
If you are not prepping and priming your eyes before putting your concealer down, then your makeup is just not likely to stay in place and will crease.
Another reason for this issue, and a completely fixable one at that, is all down to how much product you are using. While the ‘more the merrier might seem like the right approach to applying concealer, this couldn’t be further from the truth.
Using too much concealer can cause your under eyes to become heavy, which in turn enhances creasing and exaggerates fine lines.
Of course, factors outside of your control and makeup technique can affect the way that your under-eye makeup looks. The weather and heat for example can have a massive impact on how your makeup looks during the day.
But, and this is a big but, you can absolutely stop the dreaded crease from creeping in. The perfect recipe for making your under-eye makeup last throughout the day is 50% prep and 50% technique.
If you follow a simple step-by-step method to applying your under-eye makeup (just like you would with the rest of your face) you’ll find that creasing can happen less and less, if at all.
You wouldn’t skip out on prepping and priming the rest of your skin, so why should your under-eye area be any exception? It’s a part of the bigger picture overall, so making sure you take time to practise good skin care and prime before putting on any concealer is the best way to ensure that you don’t get any movement in your make up which can lead to creasing.
To begin, apply a moisturising/hydrating eye cream by dabbing a small amount of product into the area. Then, massage gently into the under-eye area using the very tip of your finger.
It goes without saying, but the under-eye area is extremely delicate and the skin is much thinner, so avoid pulling or tugging on the skin and instead use tapping motions to set the moisturiser in.
Leave to dry for a few seconds-minutes and then use a small amount of your face primer in the same area, leaving it to set also once applied. This step can be done with the rest of your face prep and priming if that helps make it easier for you.
So you’ve prepped and primed your whole face, including your under-eye area. Some people apply their foundation at this point, which is absolutely fine. Others will apply their foundation after they’ve done their eye makeup. Neither way is wrong.
A good tip to stopping under-eye creasing when applying your foundation, however, is to actually completely avoid putting foundation on the under-eye area altogether.
While it might seem like a good idea to have some extra coverage, this can actually have the opposite effect. Foundation can make your under-eye area look heavy, especially after you apply your concealer.
So if you are going in with your foundation, try skipping straight to the concealer and see if it makes a difference.
When you apply concealer, you also want to make sure that you are using a small amount of product to avoid a build-up and of course, creasing later on. Apply a few dots to the under-eye area and use your beauty blender to blend in well to the eye.
If you have darker circles under your eyes, you can place the concealer where you think you need it the most.
The final step of your under-eye concealer routine is to set the concealer in place. If you don’t you might find that your concealer loosens and slips much easier.
Start with a translucent powder and pat a small but good amount carefully onto the under-eye area. If you want to take it one step further you can even give baking a go.
Baking works by applying powder to your under eyes and leaving it to set in place for a few minutes while you get on with the rest of your makeup. You can then go ahead and brush off any excess powder or blot.
Your under-eye concealer should now be set in place, and any makeup disasters should be kept at bay. Phew! And of course, you can certainly make use of your setting spray when you spritz over your face to keep your under-eyes hydrated- Particularly if dry skin is an area of concern for you.
So there you have it, the easiest step-by-step guide to banishing the under-eye crease for good. Making sure to prime, using the right amount of product and setting your under eyes, is the quickest and most effective way to make sure that you’re not dealing with creasing later on down the line.
Give it a go today, you’ll be mesmerised by the results!
