Whether it is temporary or unavoidable due to genetics, dark circles and sagging around the eyes do not always go well with a radiant look. That said, here are a few beauty tips that will help you to reduce getting shaded features.
Because everyone is unique, everyone's features mark differently. The features of our face can be temporarily affected in periods of fatigue or stress. It can also be more permanent, in which case it is a question of genetics. If the first type may be easier to correct than the second, both can be reduced with the right techniques, the right skincare, and the right choice of pigments. And here they are.
N°1: Stimulate Micro-Circulation
To prevent a sad or tired look, everything depends on dark circles or sagging. The more the area around the eyes is dark and/or hollowed out, the more the features of the face will seem tired. This phenomenon can be caused by poor blood circulation.
It can be either temporary after a long night, an excessively rich meal, or a few drinks (fat, salt, and alcohol increase water retention), or genetic. The best thing to do is lightly massage, which will alleviate congestion by stimulating the flow of lymph and micro-circulation.
The area is extremely thin and delicate so it is very important to be gentle. To do so, you can use little tools like stone rollers or Gua Sha. By playing with the temperature of the stone – by putting it in cold water or warming it in the palms of your hands – it is possible to get different effects. Cold temperatures will alleviate congestion and firm things up, whereas warmth will serve to soothe.
No tools at hand? Take a spoon and delicately place it on your eyes. Freezing temperatures should be avoided, as they may be too brutal for the skin, especially for sensitive skin types. Chilling your tool under running water is more than enough.
N°2: Use the Right Skincare
Once micro-circulation has been stimulated, nothing works as well as a dedicated skincare product with revitalizing ingredients. Just like Laboratoires de Biarritz Eye Contour from our Hydra-Protect+ range.
Certified Organic, its formula is enriched in brown and red seaweed extracts that are ideal for a refreshed and youthful look. It reinvigorates fragile skin around the eyes, stimulates collagen synthesis, activates natural cellular defenses, reduces inflammation…
Dark lines and sagging go away. Also present is hyaluronic acid, which sooths and hydrates, and a tautening ingredient from marine plankton that smoothens out fine lines by restarting in situ production of collagen, elastin, and hyaluronic acid.
This multi-action product also protects against the effects of blue light and pollution thanks to an antioxidant complex combining an amino acid and our patented red seaweed extract, Alga-Gorria®. At the heart of the product, 100% natural-origin ingredients, of which 37.9% are from Organic farming.
Hydra-Protect+ Eye Contour will be your daily go-to.
For proof, during testing, 90% of the women asked claimed that the Revitalizing Eye Contour provided a feeling of refreshment on application and hydrated their skin. 85% said that they looked less tired, and 95% more relaxed.
N°3: Choose the Right Colors and Pigments
Finally, with tired features come shadows.
By playing with the light, you will be able to camouflage dark lines and sagging. So try a corrector with pigments suited to your complexion.
If the dark circle is bluish, prefer beige; if it is gray, go more for a pinkish tone; for apricot if the circle is dark.
And, if you have to do some touch-ups during the day or the night, do not put pigments directly around the eye, in a clean hand mix it up with a few drops of your Eye Contour.
It will prevent getting a papery look, all while providing a bit of hydration.
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