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Best colour corrector and concealer for dark circles on fair skin

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BunfightBetty · 07/04/2026 16:22

I really need something that will cover up the dark circles under my eyes, which just seem to be getting worse with age. Concealer alone isn’t cutting it anymore, and I’ve read that I’ll likely have more success if I cancel out the grey/blue circles first with a corrector before putting concealer on top.

Trouble is, I have no clue about which colour to go for (Peach? Pink?), or what the good brands/products for this might be. I have quite fair skin with blue eyes. Budget would be a bonus, but I’m willing to splurge a bit for a good product. I’d like it not to settle into fine lines and stay all day (early 50s with skin that’s still quite oily).

So I’m looking for the moon on a stick, really! 😬 Any recommendations?

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ohthefrostishere · 08/04/2026 03:02

The new maybeline one is good and not v expensive

ohthefrostishere · 08/04/2026 03:04

Instant eraser colour correcting concealer

dreamlove · 08/04/2026 03:18

The Bobbi brown ones are really good and advice on their website about which colour to go for. I like the one in a pot

Doublebubblegum · 08/04/2026 05:57

I use the Huda colour corrector before applying concealer. I use the shade 'cherry blossom' and I have a fair/neutral skin tone. They have a few other colours too.

BunfightBetty · 08/04/2026 08:41

Thanks for the recommendations, I’m going to check them out.

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FartSock5000 · 08/04/2026 09:42

@BunfightBetty dab a little red lipstick and pat gently into the skin. Cover that with a neutral toned concealer.

You don't need to spend extra on a "colour corrector". Red cancels out blue.

BunfightBetty · 08/04/2026 11:06

FartSock5000 · 08/04/2026 09:42

@BunfightBetty dab a little red lipstick and pat gently into the skin. Cover that with a neutral toned concealer.

You don't need to spend extra on a "colour corrector". Red cancels out blue.

Ooh, that’s a good idea. I’ll give it a go. Thanks!

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OliveGrovez · 08/04/2026 11:11

Bobbi Brown

They do Corrector and Concealer. Both good but wait for 20% off on site if you can.

If your colour is blue you need the pink toned corrector.
Be aware that Extra Light Bisque is very light- almost white.

If you want something cheaper, ELF has a hydro concealer in a 'wand' and it's about £9.

namechange0998776554799000 · 08/04/2026 11:18

I also like the Bobbi brown corrector stick and found the advice on the site on which colour to choose was very good

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