If you wish to eliminate dark circles from beneath your eyes, you may choose to review color theory.

The hack
Dark circles beneath your eyes? What’s fresh? But can you cover them with blush instead of concealer?

The test
This traditional cosmetic artist’s trick, which has recently gained popularity on TikTok, is based on color theory: the study of how colors mix, match, and contrast (on your face or in your home).

The theory says that certain (quite unexpected) colors can be used to offset others, and in this case, dark blue under-eye circles can be diminished by using a concealer with a reddish hue. The procedure is straightforward. Apply a cream blush in a red/coral hue on the darkest areas, followed by your usual concealer.

Deepica Mutyala, a south Asian businesswoman who went popular in 2015 for using red lipstick to cover her under-eye circles, designed the Live Tinted Huestick in Rising that I used. Those with more purple shadows may find a yellow-based corrector more effective, while those with redness may try a green-based corrector.

The decision
I find the notion that we “must” repair every natural skin flaw quite tiring. It’s also worth noting that in France, concealing dark bags under the eyes isn’t a thing; there, they’re virtually a badge of honor, indicating that you’ve been up all night. But does it work? Yes, it does.