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I’m doing my own wedding makeup, and since you’re a fellow “real budget” bride I’ll recommend the concealer I use: Cover Girl under-eye concealer. It works really well for my raccoon circles and only costs about $4 or $5

But if you want to splurge, I’m sure one of the other ‘bees or readers can recommend high-end stuff that will work fabulously as well

http://beauty.ivillage.com/makeup/concealit/0,,8hqd,00.html I think the trick is to use the correct color for your skin. The real question is to figure out what color works. My suggestion is to go to the make-up counter in a department store and tell them you are interested a few new things, one of them being getting rid of the circles. They will tell you the right color and how to do it. Then you will know what works and can buy the product from them, or something similar at the drugstore. I am a huge fan of covergirl products.

Thanks everyone, so far… I went to Sephora yesterday and almost went into shock. I was honestly so overwhelmed. Right now I have maybelline dream matte mousse foundation, but I realized I don’t need matte. I need dewy damn it! Keep the help coming! Thanks!

I have always heard that concealer for eyes should be a shade lighter than the one you would choose to match your skin. I use bobby brown’s concealor stick and apply it under my eye from the corner of my nose and below my tear duct to the opposite corner of my eye every morning and I instantly look more awake and bright eyed. You can find bobby brown counters at major department stores, but I’m sure many other concealers would also work. Just make sure you get that right, light shade.

laura mercier’s secret camouflage is great for covering even the peskiest undereye circles. http://www.lauramercier.com/products/flawless_face/products/concealers/secret_camouflage/

right now i use prescriptives camouflage cream, which has a lighter coverage. http://www.prescriptives.com/templates/products/sp_shaded_color.tmpl?CATEGORY_ID=CATEGORY3283&PRODUCT_ID=PROD998

I know you’re on a budget, but if you want to get the creme de la creme… that’ll give you coverage plus the dewy finish you want, touche eclat by ysl is the way to go. http://www.amazon.com/Yves-Saint-Laurent-Radiant-Highlighter/dp/B00024Y2SK

i’ve also heard good things about kevyn aucoin’s concealers. http://kevynaucoin.stores.yahoo.net/sensualskin.html

good luck miss kiwi!

Thanks so much everyone!! I’m going to have to check these all out!

I had this same problem with blisters from the sun. After numerous tests (including lupus), my doctor finally decided that it was the medication I was taking that was causing these blisters. This problem didn’t start until after I started taking medicine for a sluggish thyroid and high blood pressure. They changed my bp medicine and the blisters only occur occasionally now when I get in the sun. You should get your doctor to check the side effects of any medication (or any over the counter supplements) for photosensitivity. I hope this helps.

Miss Blueberry, I use Cover Girl too–the liquid one with the little wand. I buy the two lightest shades, and put the darker on the inside by my nose, and the lighter around it and on blemishes. The best method I’ve found is to put it on, and let it sit for a couple of minutes for it to dry a little, then rub it in gently with a fingertip in a patting sort of motion. Then I set it with powder–my favorite is Prescriptives Virtual Skin. I have very dark circles due to pale, thin skin, heredity, and allergies, and I’ve tried many concealers over the years. The best is still Cover Girl, for me.

Hi,

I have dark circles under my eyes because of light, thin skin as well as allergies. I’ve had the best luck with Lancome’s photoreflective concealor. Not only does it provide thick coverage, but it goes on smoothly and it reflects light which means it looks better in photographs. You should give it a try :).

I would try mixing a nice sheer foundation with your sunblock. And using a bit of concealer to cover up the problem areas.