A Simple Guide to Understanding the Bronzer Under Eye Makeup Hack

A skin-tone concealer, the OG brightening tool for concealing dark circles under eyes and covering blemishes and imperfections, it sometimes plays hard to get. Apply it wrong, or a bit too much, and you might inadvertently bring attention to areas you'd rather keep under wraps. It also brings your facial features forward by blurring the lines surrounding your eyes. The result can sometimes be smaller, flatter-looking eyes. This is where a liquid bronzer or bronze concealer comes in. Now making waves as a secret weapon for bigger, more defined eyes, it’s so much more than a tool for creating that “just-back-from-vacation” sun-kissed glow.

Understanding how colors work together is like having a secret power in your makeup arsenal! When using a warm shade of cream or liquid bronzer, its undertones effectively counteract the cool blue or purple shades often found under the eyes. This is all thanks to the concept of the color wheel, where warm tones, such as those caramel browns or cinnamon oranges found in bronzers, can neutralize cool tones, creating a harmonious balance. Here’s where it gets even cooler: the brown tones in the bronzer also help to create an illusion of depth and dimension on the face. By applying the bronzer under eyes, shadows are created, making certain areas recede and others stand out. Applied skillfully, this technique can make your eyes appear larger, as the bronzer defines and enhances the surrounding features, ultimately resulting in a balanced and flattering makeup look.

Now, to nail the bronzer undereye hack like a seasoned pro, first you need to grab your Maybelline Age Rewind Eraser Multi-Use Concealer in a brown shade, or a color a few shades darker than your skin tone. For the best results, twist the sponge applicator until you see a little bit of bronze concealer on the sponge and dab a touch directly beneath your eyes and onto the upper lid with the sponge tip applicator. Now, take a medium-sized fluffy brush and blend the bronzer into your skin. The perfect makeup hack for a natural, no-makeup makeup look, finish off by applying a few coats of Maybelline Lash Sensational Sky High Mascara in the shade True Brown. Lengthening and volumizing your lashes, it will allow your eyes to appear even bigger and bolder. Finally, reach for the Maybelline Build-A-Brow 2-in-1 Brow Pen and Sealing Gel to frame your eyes and create fuller, natural-looking brows.