How to properly cover up a bruise on your face?

What and how to hide bruises under the eyes?

First you need to evaluate how strongly the circles are highlighted, what shade they have. Small dark bruises can be removed with just powder, after lubricating the skin with moisturizer. Spots with a purple or yellow tint are more difficult to hide.

For the camouflage procedure, it is better to immediately prepare different products: powder, concealer, foundation. The main thing is not to overdo it, because in an attempt to hide dark circles, you can, on the contrary, highlight them, make them more pronounced.

What colors to cover

Blues, browns and grays are neutralized with peach and pink. Choose one tone. For dark skin, peach is suitable, for white, pale skin - pink. When the bruises are purple, it is better to use a yellow corrector.

Greenish and yellow areas of the skin are hidden with a lavender tint. In this case, a mandatory point is to blur the boundaries. Finally, you need to use powder that matches your skin tone.

Concealer for dark circles under the eyes

Choose a light concealer so you don't accidentally highlight the area around your eyes. Yellow and peach shades are suitable for dark circles.

It is recommended to use concealer to cover up circles after applying makeup.

Bruise corrector

The corrector is a dry concealer. Well suited for masking small color defects and unevenness. The corrector will get rid of bruises completely. The choice of color is done according to the same principle as with concealer.

Do not choose a dark shade, it will highlight the area under the eyes more. Too light will have the same result.

Concealer

A quick option to remove circles is to tint them using foundation. It hides unevenness and color defects. The main thing is to choose a product from a trusted manufacturer.

Apply foundation to the bruised area in a thin layer, spreading evenly over the desired area. The final stage is the contours of the circle, they need to be hidden.

Tips from makeup artists

To hide dark circles, makeup artists advise using products in the exact sequence: start with moisturizer, then apply foundation, then use corrector, cover with concealer, powder.

Makeup artists warn about mistakes that can highlight bruises:

1. Do not take products that are several shades lighter. When you need to remove bags, such correctors will make them more pronounced.
2. After using the concealer, do not apply too much powder to the areas under your eyes. This will lead to facial wrinkles becoming more expressive.
3. Do not use a black pencil if there are pronounced circles under the eyes or, for example, a bruise from a blow.
4. Bags will not be noticeable if you make your eyebrows more expressive (tattooing or painting).
5. Don't forget about the wonders that highlighter can do. By purchasing a palette, you will hide almost any defects. Highlighter is used to paint over and lighten dark areas.

A common mistake is highlighting the eyes with makeup. This only makes the problem worse. It is better to focus on eyelashes and lips.

1Mask the bruise with cosmetics

These tips can be used to disguise a bruise on the face or on another area of ​​the skin. In modern cosmetology, there are special foundations that can quickly cover up the mark of an impact. Unfortunately, this cream is sold in specialized beauty salons and is expensive. But a bruise can be disguised with the foundations at hand, which are in every cosmetic bag. The main thing is to apply it correctly and fix the makeup. It is necessary to use concealers layer by layer:

• Step 1: Apply a neutral makeup base to the impact area. It is important that the base does not have shimmer particles, as they can enhance the blue color. Wait until the base is well absorbed into the skin, about 5 minutes. and continue the disguise;
• Step 2 - use a foundation with a thick base that matches the tone of your skin (if you apply a liquid foundation, you will not be able to successfully disguise it; on the contrary, it will emphasize the change in skin color), using your fingertips to lightly “drive” the cream;
• Step 3 - after a few minutes, apply another layer of foundation;
• Step 4 - use a corrector (the color of the corrector depends on the shade of the bruise; if the consequence of the blow is blue or purple, then it is better to choose a red or orange concealer. If the bruise has a green or yellow tint, then a purple corrector will come to the rescue. If you don’t have a special corrector at hand, you can make it by mixing red (or another shade) lipstick with foundation;
• Step 5 - after applying the corrector, you will see how the bruise becomes less noticeable. You need to continue masking with the help of a concealer; it should be a tone lower than the foundation. Apply the concealer pointwise and gently rub it over the bruise, lightly pressing it into the skin with your fingertips;
• Step 6 - you need to fix the disguise using mineral powder of a neutral color.

Tip: If you are covering up a bump on your face, make sure your makeup doesn't differ from your overall skin color. The applied foundation should not be felt and create a mask effect. Be sure to tint your neck as well (if you plan to open it); the discrepancy between the skin color of your face and neck looks inharmonious and can arouse suspicion. Do not start applying makeup if you have applied anti-bruise lotion or cream to the injury site. They have a greasy texture and it is impossible to create a good disguise.

Effective remedies for dark circles under the eyes

You can choose for yourself an effective option from pharmaceutical and folk remedies to eliminate bruises. It is correct to combine professional medications and home recipes. Before using them, perform an allergy test.

Do not use products with an unknown composition at home, as well as those that promise to get rid of the problem in one application. It is very easy to damage delicate, thin skin, and restoring it may require a lot of effort and money.

Pharmacy drugs

Pharmacy products include ointments, creams, serums and patches.

Ointments to reduce puffiness under the eyes and hide dark circles:

1. Solcoseryl. Improves skin condition by synthesizing collagen and accelerating metabolism at the cellular level.

   

2. Hydrocortisone. Has anti-inflammatory and anti-edema effects.

   

3. Blefarogel. Reduces capillary permeability and helps remove swelling.

   

4. Lyoton gel. The product helps with puffiness and swelling of the eyelids. The drug is expensive, more budget-friendly analogues are Heparin, Lyogel, Trombless.

   

5. Retinol. The composition contains the substance of the same name - a necessary vitamin for improving skin condition.

Apply a thin layer of ointment 2-3 times a day. Before use, read the instructions and make sure there are no contraindications. Ointments will not help to cover up a bruise, but they fight the causes of its appearance, which is much more effective.

Creams can be just as effective when dark circles are caused by dry skin and poor nutrition. Products containing vitamins A, C, E, and retinoic acid will help cope with swollen eyelids. The cream, like the ointment, does not cover bruises, but helps to remove and prevent their appearance.

For anti-bag serums, try professional products from well-known brands - VICHY, BIODERMA, GALENIC, AVENE. These products are more effective than creams. It is recommended to use them for dry skin.

Patches are another way to deal with blue under the eyes. They are strips that are applied to the eyelids. The patches are impregnated with vitamin complexes, essential oils, and hyaluronic acid. Representatives: Japan Gals, Gold Racoony Hydrogel, Black Pearl & Gold Hydrogel Eye-Spot. Patches fight circles, remove wrinkles, smooth out depressions.

Folk remedies

At home, you can prepare masks, serums, creams that are no less effective than professional products. Swelling and edema are relieved by milk, lemon, cucumber, and cottage cheese. Green tea will help refresh you.

Popular recipes:

1. Raw potatoes are great for removing blue stains. To prepare the mask, peel the vegetable and grate it. Apply the resulting paste for 15 minutes.
2. Lemon and cucumber – refresh and brighten the skin. Take small slices and apply to dark circles for 10-15 minutes.
3. Herbal decoction is an auxiliary measure for daily use. It is useful to use sage and chamomile for cooking. Every morning, apply ice cubes from the herbal decoction.

If a burning sensation, severe redness, itching, or inflammation begins, you need to abandon the traditional medicine used. In case of side effects, rinse your skin with warm water and apply moisturizer.

Medicines to correct the problem

The time to use targeted pharmaceuticals comes after you have applied cold and stopped the spread of subcutaneous hemorrhage. A number of medications are available in pharmacies to treat unpleasant bruise marks.

They are divided into groups:

1. Ointments in the formulation of which troxerutin or heparin rank first. They help in the treatment of bruises, resolve hematomas, prevent inflammation;
2. Nonsteroidal medications (NSAIDs). Aimed at preventing inflammation and swelling;
3. Warming ointments. Due to slight irritation of the receptors, blood flow is activated. This way the injured area recovers faster;
4. Therapeutic masking creams. The recipe contains anti-inflammatory components and pigmented microparticles that allow camouflage of skin defects.

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Heparin ointment

The main ingredient of this drug actively fights the consequences of injuries - bruises, bruises and hematomas. Heparin by its nature is an anticoagulant, resolves blood clots formed under the surface of the skin, improves the condition of capillaries and small vessels.

Nicotinic acid is responsible for vasodilation and improves the absorption of heparin itself. And the local anesthetic benzocaine reduces the sensitivity of the bruised area.

Treats bruises, injuries, bruises, subcutaneous hematomas, is effective in the treatment of trophic ulcers, swelling, internal and external hemorrhoids.

Apply 2-3 times a day for 3-7 days. Causes bruise resorption already on the third day after the first application.

Heparin-based ointments:

• Lyoton-gel – 315 RUR/30 g;
• Trombless gel – 210 RUR/30 g;
• Lavenum – 195 rub./30 g;
• Heparin-Acrigel – 150 rub./30 g.

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Troxevasin

The main active ingredient of this drug is troxerutin. It strengthens capillaries, prevents their fragility, helps get rid of swelling and inflammation.

Apply the ointment 2 times a day; do not use on open wounds. Rub the gel in with light massaging movements until completely absorbed.

Medicines based on troxerutin:

• Troxevasin – 190 rub./40 g;
• Troxerutin – 60 rub./40 g.

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Bruise-off

The product is based on leech extract, pentoxifylline, ethoxydiglycol, carbomer. Cost – from 100 rubles. The gel helps to quickly get rid of the visible results of injuries on the face. It has a resolving effect and reduces swelling. Do not use if you have problems with blood clotting.

To achieve a speedy recovery, apply “Bruise-off” at least 5 times a day.

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Express bruise

It is important to apply the drug immediately after the injury. If you apply it immediately after the blow, there is a high probability that the bruise will not “spread” across the face. When used within 2 hours, the effects will subside on the second or third day.

The instructions say to apply the cream up to 5 times a day.

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Preparations with arnica

This medicinal plant is known for its regenerative properties. Arnica is used as the main ingredient in many medicines, because it is known for its analgesic, anti-inflammatory and antibacterial effects.

After applying the ointment to the bruise, the subcutaneous receptors are irritated. This helps improve blood flow, increases vascular permeability, and accelerates the resorption of subcutaneous hemorrhages.

Popular pharmacy offers:

• Arnica DN – 190 rub.;
• Arnica GF – 180 rubles;
• Vitateka – 260 rub. Cream based on arnica and badyagi;
• Arnigel – 50 rub.

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Preventing the appearance of dark circles

The first thing you need to do is get rid of lack of sleep. Lack of normal sleep is the reason for the appearance of bags.

What else can you do to maintain healthy skin around your eyes:

• eliminate alcohol and smoking;
• rest more;
• make time for walks in the fresh air and relaxation;
• do not forget to wash off makeup at night;
• Minimize coffee consumption.

With a healthy diet and a good night's sleep, dark circles will not appear. In rare cases, cover up bruises with makeup. If the problem is severe, visit a therapist who will prescribe tests and, based on their results, give a referral to the right doctor.

How to make up a bruise on your face: advice from makeup artists

We asked leading makeup artists to share their top beauty tricks with you. Take it into service!

• Unusual beauty tricks in this case include replacing the concealer with liquid lipstick in a nude shade. Its advantage is that it blends out no worse than any other cream product, but when it hardens, it becomes matte and shows miracles of durability. This property of such lipsticks can be useful, given that foundations sometimes fail and do not stick to the skin as well as we would like.

• And instead of red corrector, you can apply red lipstick to the bruise - the effect will be the same. True, you will have to repeatedly layer foundation and concealer on top, but the result will be more reliable.

Do you know other ways to cover up a bruise? Share your experience in the comments.