Ditch Dark Circles

A makeup pro's tips for hiding discoloration under eyes

- BOBBI BROWN

Often dark circles indicate that you're tired, stressed, dehydrated, or a combination of all three. Believe me, I'm familiar with them: When my kids were small, lack of sleep was the culprit. Now I blame a busy schedule and dry skin, which becomes more common as we age. Lack of moisture can be a catalyst for crepey discoloration beneath the eyes.

Of course you can always throw on a pair of glasses with strong frames (like I do!) to keep dark circles out of sight, but you'll still want some makeup to cover them. To fully camouflage, it takes more than just concealer. I spent years (and decades in the beauty industry) perfecting my mini system for tackling the problem. Here's my approach:

NOURISH SKIN