Raise your hand if you have tried concealing your dark circles by drawing two big triangles under your eyes, then proceed to baking with a tone of powder, only to end up looking like you’ve aged forty years in ten seconds.
Yep! Me too. Been there, done that. Thanks 2015 makeup gurus.
There was even a time when I had convinced myself that using a powder was just not for me and that I would just have to put up with my concealer gathering in my fine lines. Urgh!
But ever since entering my thirties, I really wanted my under eyes to look brighter and smoother.
So I went on a witch hunt for the best concealer and powder for my under eye and I'm thrilled to report that I have found the PERFECT duo that every makeup lover needs to have in their makeup bag: the Huda Beauty #Fauxfilter Luminous Matte Liquid Concealer and the Baby Bake Loose Powder.
Let’s dive into a mini review of these two gems, while I also guide you through a mini tutorial on how to use them together for that flawless under-eye.
How to Set Under Eye Concealer With Two Huda Beauty Products.
1. Huda Beauty #Fauxfilter Luminous Matte Liquid Concealer.
What: Huda Beauty #Fauxfilter Luminous Matte Liquid Concealer
Fast facts:
It will cover and conceal your dark circles thanks to its medium to full coverage, creamy formula.
Perfect concealer for under eyes as it contains sweet almond oil and vitamin E to care for your delicate skin.
Excellent concealer if you have combination skin as it has a luminous matte finish.
Available in 29 versatile shades that will blend easily into the skin without looking cakey.
Blurs your skin and brightens your under-eyes without settling into fine lines.
As a professional makeup artist and beauty lover, the #Fauxfilter Luminous Matte Liquid Concealer by Huda Beauty genuinely stands out.
I find that the luxe doe foot applicator dispenses the right amount of products, while the lightweight, formula has a perfect balance of full coverage and a luminous matte finish.
It leaves my under-eyes looking bright but never cakey.
For this tutorial, I used the shade 'Coconut Flakes', which brightens my under-eye area for that "fresh” look.
Application tips:
1. Using the doe foot applicator, apply a small amount of concealer in the inner corner of the under the eyes. Less is more, as the formula is quite pigmented.
2. Blend gently by using a damp beauty sponge for a flawless, creaseless finish.
2. Huda Beauty Baby Bake Loose Powder.
What: Huda Beauty Baby Bake Loose Powder
Fast facts:
This powder will give you the smoothest under eyes thanks to its ultra-fine, silky texture.
Your makeup will last longer as this powder will set your base and control the shine throughout the day (and night).
Gives you an airbrushed finish and NO FLASHBACKS.
Available in 5 shades, suitable for all skin tones.
The Huda Beauty Baby Bake Loose Powder has been a game-changer in my makeup routine.
It feels almost weightless on the skin and works wonders in setting my under eye concealer.
The size is ideal if you travel a lot, however I find that this smaller container is mess-free and great for people who are always in a rush doing their makeup (guilty).
For this look, I chose the shade 'Pound Cake,' perfect for light to medium skin tones with a warm undertone.
Application tips:
1. After applying and blending your concealer, ensure there's no creasing by giving it one last blend.
2. Pour some Baby Bake Loose Powder in the palm of your hand then dip your powder puff in and coat it evenly.
3. Once your powder puff is evenly coated with the loose powder, gently press it (never dragging) on top of your concealer.
4. This part is optional but for extra longevity, let the powder sit for 3-5 minutes before gently dusting off the excess with a small blending brush.
