covering up violet shadows under eyes?

[Gatekeeper]

dd is just about 13 and has inherited her G Grandmothers violet shadows under her eyes; not just in the corner but are like a semi circle underneath the whole of eyes. She is becoming more aware and self conscious about them and we have tried a concealer but it didn't do the job

Any recommendations or tips please ; she is fair skinned

thank you

What issue did you have with the concealer? Could it just not be the right texture/coverage?

I've never used concealer so not sure which one works best; I was hoping that someone with the same issue would recommend theirs

We used a brush on one by Rimmel and it just looked 'fake' compared to the rest of her skin (colour was fine)

Gatekeeper, these are called allergy shiners and you need to think about having your dd allergy tested.

No amount of concealer will hide the blue, but if you exclude the allergen they will disappear.

Allergies run in families, so she has your G grandmothers sensitivity to something.
Get her tested and then exclude the food, the blue shadows will disappear and your dd will be much healthier... What's not to like!

I have exactly this type of problem too. Solution: color corrector then concealer or foundation set with powder. On me (super pale cool pink toned skin), yellowish corrector cancels out purple, I'd try that first but just on the violet part to avoid looking jaundiced. If needed, add on top concealer or foundation that matches her skintone, then set with powder. I use an eye shadow blending brush and just about any translucent powder, Lily Lolo sample jars of finishing powder are cheap. I've tried many different things, including drugstore concealers (Revlon and Physician's Formula pink-yellow duo), they are fine, but currently using Bobbi Brown. Nothing totally covers them, I think I would need fillers as it is also about bone structure too, but with this technique I don't look like a zombie.

If I were you, I would take her to a counter to try out something. It would be an exciting treat and once you see how to do it you can then purchase cheaper versions of the same products. I have this coming up too: DD2 (5j already has purplish shadows under her eyes.

Venus

bloody hell; I just thought these were inherited as a lot of dh's family sport them!

Here is a medical page about them - underlying reasons vary, in our family it is just something that we all have. No allergies, asthma or atopy, just very translucent skin and deep-set eyes.

Yes, gatekeeper, allergies run in families!
Have her checked out, her health will benefit if she is allergic to something, and if she's not, well then you can find her a concealer.

thanks everyone; dd is incredibly healthy and is never ill. No sign of allergies whatsoever so I reckon she has just inherited 'the mark , and it shows more as her skin is very fine and translucent- another one with super pale cool pink toned skin

Will try the yellowish corrector; which one do you use Frugal ?

Also came to mention allergic shiners. Caused by swollen blood vessel in nose - often related to allergic rhinitis - especially dust mite, pollen and airborne allergens.

Might be worth trying a daily antihistamine for a month and seeing it it makes a difference?

Meanwhile, I can imagine at her age she's quite self conscious so how about taking her to somewhere like boots that will do testing and advice re products? It will probably do wonders for her self confidence to have a girly makeover trip out with mum and a coffe and cake somewhere?

Marking place with interest as I have huge great dark shadows, as do my dad's family. I always thought it was part of our family 'look' but am intrigued at the idea of it being an allergy thing.

How on earth do you persuade your average NHS GP to do allergy tests though, just because you're worried about dark shadows? Mine are loath to do ANY tests and spend ANY money at all.