Dark circles and bags under the eyes are some of the biggest complaints that people have when it comes to their skin concerns, especially as we age. Covering dark circles on mature skin can be more challenging than on younger skin. Common concealer techniques on younger skin can actually emphasize wrinkles or create a cakey looking appearance if not applied correctly on mature skin. To help navigate this, I am sharing a guide on how to properly cover dark circles on mature skin.

How to Cover Dark Circles Under Eyes on Mature Skin

The under-eye area changes as the skin matures becoming more thin which will show dark eye circles more prominently. Using standard concealer techniques often does not work for mature skin so it’s necessary to update your routine with age. Covering dark circles on mature skin is less about using more makeup and more about using the right techniques. There are a ton of home remedies that people may share, but ultimately there are proven techniques and products that can help minimize the darkness under your eyes. It’s important to focus on hydration, lightweight products, and targeted application which can make a noticeable difference in how the under-eye area looks and feels on mature skin.

What Causes Dark Circles Under Eyes On Mature Skin

• Thinning skin revealing blood vessels
• Loss of collagen and elasticity
• Hyperpigmentation
• Dryness making shadows more visible
• Lifestyle factors such as lack of sleep or dehydration
• Genetics

What Do Dark Circles Look Like On Mature Skin

• Bluish or purple tones from visible veins
• Brown pigmentation from hyperpigmentation
• Hollow or shadowed areas from volume loss

How To Cover Under-Eyes Dark Circles On Mature Skin

Prep the under-eye area with a hydrating eye cream. Allow it to fully absorb before applying makeup.

A lightweight gel or serum with ingredients like hyaluronic acid and caffeine are the best option for helping to intensely hydrate and reduce puffy eyes each morning. This is my current favorite eye gel to use every morning.

Apply a color corrector if needed. Use peach or orange tones to neutralize blue or purple darkness.

You can use a color corrector in conjunction with your concealer. Apply your color corrector first just on the area that is dark rather than covering the entire under eye.

Use a lightweight, hydrating concealer. Avoid thick or matte formulas that can settle into lines.

This can definitely take some trial and error to find a concealer that works but I am sharing the best concealers for mature skin further down in this post.

Apply concealer sparingly and focus on the inner corner and darkest areas rather than covering the entire under-eye.

Less is definitely more when it comes to concealer. Start small with just a tiny dot where the darkest part is and blend out. Add more if needed.

Blend gently using a sponge or fingertip to avoid tugging the skin.

Try a tapping or dabbing motion to blend rather than swiping or tugging.

Set lightly with a small amount of finely milled powder if needed to prevent creasing.

Once again, this will take some trial and error to find the best setting powder for mature skin that doesn’t emphasize fine lines or texture.

What Is The Best Under Eye Concealer For Mature Skin

Sarah Creal Face Flex Concealer & Complexion Enhancer

The Face Flex Concealer gives medium coverage though can easily be sheered out by applying a smaller amount. For me, it is the perfect amount of coverage and manages to look absolutely flawless on the skin. It gives a nice natural finish that mimics the look of real skin. It’s truly beautiful.

Natasha Denona Hy-Glam Brightening & Hydrating Concealer

This is formulated to be a serum-like concealer with medium to buildable full coverage. You can instantly feel the serum texture as soon as you swipe it on the skin. It’s incredibly creamy, hydrating and smoothing yet still covers anything and everything I need. It contains biomimetic pigments and texture-perfecting microspheres which gives it a flawless and slightly blurring aspect.

MAKE Beauty Skin Mimetic Concealer

Another serum concealer that I instantly impressed me and would be perfect for dry, textured or mature skin. It provides light to medium coverage in a serum-like consistency with a radiant dewy finish. While it’s somewhat buildable, it’s not meant to be full coverage. The formula has skin mimicking pigments so it does blend in effortlessly and lasts nearly all day.

RMS Beauty Revitalize Hydra Concealer (discount code: Maree-15)

The Revitalize Hydra Concealer is a medium coverage hydrating concealer with skincare ingredients. It blends like an absolute dream, doesn’t emphasize fine lines and LASTS ALL DAY! This is  one of the longest wearing concealers I have ever tried. Another distinguishing feature of this concealer is the small brush applicator which is different from many traditional doe foot applicators. I love how precise you can be with the brush as it allows me to spot treat areas easily.

ILIA Beauty Skin Blur Serum Concealer

I’ve only been testing this concealer for a short time but I had to include it in this list because the formula is that impressive. This is a true blurring formula that gives medium coverage with a satin finish. It gives a soft focus like look to the skin which is perfect for those with texture or fine lines.

How To Prevent Concealer From Creasing

Use minimal product

Less is more when it comes to concealer and you should only focus it where you have darkness.

Avoid over setting with powder

A very light dusting of pressed powder or setting powder is all you need to fully set your concealer. I personally like to use a powder puff and press the powder gently into the concealer. If you feel that you applied too much, you can always spritz a hydrating spray over your face to add some moisture back in.

Blend quickly before product settles

Depending on the concealer formulation, many self set and may not require any powder to increase longevity. But the downside to that is you have to blend almost immediately after applying to ensure your concealer doesn’t set.

Focus powder only where needed

Only apply your powder where you put concealer rather than under you entire eye area.

Amazon’s Spring Sale begins today which is the last big sale before Prime Day. I have so many items included in the sale so I am doing a huge post with all my sale recommendations and personal picks. This list is a mix of clothing, home, beauty and other random items I have ordered from Amazon.

Amazon Spring Sale Picks

Makeup Favorites on Sale

L’Oreal True Match Nude Hyaluronic Tinted Serum

As I have gotten older, I definitely find that lightweight foundations and skin tints look better on my face. I have tried this Tinted Serum Foundation before but had the wrong shade so this time I got the correct shade and fell in love with it even more. It’s designed to be lightweight skin tint with skincare benefits – most specifically hyaluronic acid which helps hydrate the skin. It’s not thin and runny like a serum and has a thicker texture much like a foundation. But product names aside, the texture is still lightweight and super easy to blend. It truly feels like I am not wearing anything on my skin – so weightless!

L’Oreal Le Shadow Stick

I will forever be a one and done eyeshadow gal and these shadow sticks are absolute perfection! They are smoooth, creamy, long lasting and come in a ton of everyday wearable shades. I also recommend these to any one that struggles with crepey lids because they show very little texture and have a subtle blurring effect.

Missha M Perfect BB Cream

This BB cream gives medium coverage yet still manages to feel like I’m wearing nothing on the skin. Additionally, it is one of my longest wearing foundations! I will put it on in the morning and it doesn’t budge until I take it off at night. It gives my skin the creamiest and smoothest finish out of this entire group and it provides sun protection too. The only downside to this is the limited shade range. I use both shade 21 and 23 and find they can both work separately or even mixed together. However, the formula and the way it makes my skin looks does override this for me but I did want to mention that.

Tarte Tubing Mascara

My favorite holy grail mascara that I’ve been buying for years!

Skincare Favorites on Sale

Elemis Cleansing Balm

I’ve been using this cleansing balm for 10 years and it’s still my tried and true favorite. It’s worth every penny but it’s always on sale during Prime Day so now is the perfect time to grab one.

Biodance Collagen Gel Toner Pads

I was obsessed with the Mediheal Collagen Ampoule Pads as a daily toner to give a boost of hydration to my skin after cleansing. I was about to repurchase them but saw these and decided to order them to compare. I’ve been using these every single day after cleansing and am IN LOVE with them! Even more than the Mediheal pads. They are a very different texture than what I am used to but absolutely love the jelly-like feel to them. They instantly plump and hydrate my skin and you can also leave them on for a few minutes as a mini sheet mask treatment. These will absolutely be a repurchase!

TirTir Milk Skin Toner

I like to “skin flood” which is layering multiple toners one after the other to help boost hydration. I pour them into my hands and then pat into the skin. This is my favorite lightweight milky toner and really nourishes my skin and calms it almost instantly.

Medik8 Total Moisture Daily Face Cream

I still like to end each evening skincare routine with a rich moisturizer but this isn’t as thick as the ones I use in the winter. This moisturizer is a tad bit lighter in texture but still gives my skin a deep hydration. In addition to hydrating the skin, it helps to strengthen and support the skin barrier.

Clarins Cryo-Flash Instant Lift Effect & Glow Boosting Mask

This mask is a combination of great results and a product that is enjoyable to use. It’s designed to tighten, firm and give the skin a glow which it definitely does. It’s also super cold and has a menthol/cooling sensation to it that I absolutely love. I use this as needed when my skin needs to look its best for a night out or special occasion.

TirTir Ceramic Milk Ampoule

The TirTir Ceramic Milk Ampoule is a 3-in-1 milky serum designed to provide skin barrier support, deep hydration and nourishment for the skin. I love a creamy milky serum in my skincare routine so I had high hopes for this. After the first time trying it, I fell in love with the way it made my skin feel and look. Since my skin has progressively been getting drier and slightly more dull looking, I seek out products that help to moisturize my skin but also leave it looking glassy and dewy.

La Roche-Posay Hydrating Gentle Cleanser

This cleanser could fall both in the dry skin and sensitive skin category because of how gentle and nourishing it is. It’s a cream texture that feels moisturizing and soothing yet still gives the skin a really deep clean. Some of the key ingredients are the La Roche-Posay thermal spring water which is rich in antioxidant properties. Additionally there is ceramide-3 which is a natural component of the skin barrier and glycerin which moisturizes and hydrates the skin. As someone who really focuses on protecting and strengthening my skin barrier, this cleanser is a must have!

Colorescience Sunforgettable Total Protection Face Shield Flex SPF 50

This is a tinted SPF that goes on white and then transforms into a skin tone shade when you blend it in. The coverage is more than any other SPF with a slight tint in this list so you can wear it as a true makeup or skin tint. The finish is VERY dewy and glowy which I personally love because my skin is more dull and dry these days but it may not be a good option for those with oily skin. It wears beautifully throughout the day and also works well underneath makeup as a great base or primer.

Abib Collagen Eye Masks

I may have mentioned these eye patches before but I felt the need to include them in my Prime Day post because I love them that much. These are under eye patches that DO NOT move. I have tried dozens of eye patches and almost all of them slip and slide around my face. These feel hydrating, soothing and stay in place until you remove them.

More Amazon Favorites on Sale

Nightlight (updated version)

I bought this for Miles a few years ago and we still use it EVERY SINGLE NIGHT. This exact model is no longer available but they have updated it and made it look a bit better but it still performs the same way. Out of all the toys and things I have purchased Miles over the years, this may be one of the best things and the one we use the most. It’s perfect for kids of all ages – not just for the little kiddos.

Hoover Smart Wash Vacuum

My girlfriend recommended this carpet cleaner to me because I wanted something to deep clean my carpets at home. This is AMAZING and removed nearly every stain even if it was yearssss old. A must have for every home!

Black Leggings

I’ve been wearing these leggings for years and they are still one of my favorites!

Makeup sponges

I’ve been buying these for a few years now and they have replaced all my other makeup sponges.

Shower steamer tablets

Both myself and Miles love these. You place one on the floor of the shower and they dissolve and release the most amazing spa-like scent as you wash.

Clip-on light for phone/computer

This is absolute magic and is like your own personal lighting crew. If you do zoom meetings or film content, this light is a must have.

Jergens Wet Skin Self Tanner

I already repurchased this self tanner. So easy to apply on damp skin and it doesn’t smell like self tanner.

Weighted Vest

I wear this every time I go on a walk. I bought it after seeing a menopause doctor I follow on social media recommend it for helping with bone density in perimenopausal and menopausal women. I wear the 10lb vest.

Flameless Lighter

A rechargeable lighter for my candles. Every time I gift someone a candle, I gift this with it.

Eye Massager

I bought this for my husband to help with sinus pressure and headaches. It is heated and massages the eye area and temples. It’s absolutely a game changer for headaches and sinus pain!

Foot Massager

Amazing for sore feet!

Powder Puffs

These are the puffs I use to apply my pressed powder and they are fantastic! So velvety smooth and the perfect shape.

Exfoliating foot cream

I’ve been buying this for 4 years because nothing makes my feet as smooth as this.

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