Dark Circles
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Printed Date: April 26 2024 at 5:49pm
Topic: Dark Circles
Posted By: Trixie
Subject: Dark Circles
Date Posted: March 09 2003 at 4:51pm
| I always look so tired---my eyes have little dark patches under them. I think it is because I have such a fair complexion. I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions for minimizing this problem. THANXS |
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Posted By: Sophie
Date Posted: March 09 2003 at 6:51pm
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Get your sleep, drink lots of water...avoid caffiene, pop, alcohol and of course smoking. Amber colored consealer under your foundation works well. Yellow neutralizes the lavender/blue shadows. ------------- Sophie http://salonwest.proboards34.com - http://salonwest.proboards34.com |
Posted By: Trixie
Date Posted: March 10 2003 at 10:54pm
 Hmmm...thanks; but the problem is that I do drink lots of water (aprx 1 gallon a day), non-smoker, non-drinker, good sleeper! Does anyone know of moisterizer that works well or makeup that works well to hide this luggage. SOPHIE---can you suggest a certain brand that makes the amber colored concelear? THANKS ------------- |
Posted By: Unregistered Guest
Date Posted: March 11 2003 at 5:03pm
Maybelline has good stick concealers in a yellowish hues
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Posted By: Sophie
Date Posted: March 11 2003 at 6:28pm
I think "Physicians Formula" does too. A Gallon a day! Waaaaa...I am so proud of you . That's really good.The skincare that I love is a private label line that I carry at my Salon, called "Sophie's Skin".....We have a Lavender Sage Moisturizing cream that is to die for.... But Alas...sigh... you guy's would have to come to my salon to get it.  ------------- Sophie http://salonwest.proboards34.com - http://salonwest.proboards34.com |
Posted By: Trixie
Date Posted: March 12 2003 at 6:58am
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Thanks for all the suggestions! I definately want to try something. Yes a gallon a day! I am a gym rat  so I'm always trying to take good care of myself. I have to keep myself hydrated. Do green tea bags on the eyes help? I have read this somewhere and have yet to attempt it. Just wondering if anyone has tried that one yet. ------------- |
Posted By: Isla Q.
Date Posted: March 12 2003 at 7:15am
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Actually those dark patches have nothing to do with lack of sleep etc (that causes bags!), but with circulation. The skin under your eyes is very thin and the dark stuff you see is blood. I read somewhere that regular light dabbing (with a finger) on the dark patches makes them a little lighter; it's supposed to stimulate circulation in that area. ------------- |
Posted By: Sophie
Date Posted: March 12 2003 at 8:20am
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I'm sure heredity has something to do with dark circles on a lot of people. We used to have a European Trained Esthetician working with us and she always used Chamomile Tea bags on the eyes during facials. Isla are you talking about a tapotment (spelling?? I'm referring to a massage technique of light tapping....some one correct me if I'm way off). This seems like it could be good if done very gently.? ------------- Sophie http://salonwest.proboards34.com - http://salonwest.proboards34.com |
Posted By: Isla Q.
Date Posted: March 13 2003 at 1:26am
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I haven't actually heard the word "tapotment", but I was talking about light tapping, so that could be it! ------------- |
Posted By: Trixie
Date Posted: March 13 2003 at 6:36am
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Very very interesting girls! The whole circulation thing makes a lot of sense. I just feel like I'm too young to have tired looking eyes---even when I'm not tired. I'll be 24 at the end of this month. Do you know a website or book that talks about this "tapping" thing? I would like to read up on it somemore. I guess this is a pretty common complaint from us girlies......dark eyes  just arent' so glamorous!------------- |
Posted By: Sophie
Date Posted: March 13 2003 at 8:40pm
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Trixie; I will find outmore, let you know...I have that info some where or I'll ask massage people I know...I'm on it. ------------- Sophie http://salonwest.proboards34.com - http://salonwest.proboards34.com |
Posted By: Unregistered Guest
Date Posted: March 14 2003 at 9:34pm
| Dark circles are for the most heriditary, and thus can't really be cured. Because the skin undernaeath the eye is so thin, occasionally people have results by using a strong moisturizing eye cream on the area that helps to strengthen and thicken the skin, but this still does not create dramatic results.I too suffer from the dreadful things and have done al sorts of research on them that has proven to be quite depressing. The only real salvage from dark circles(heriditarily caused) is to use concealor. I dont know what type of skin you have(i.e dry, oily, etc.) but you should choose a concealor according to those grounds. I have tryed soooo many,(and still searching for the perfect one) so if you want some recommendations, I'd be happy to give you some. Good luck! I know how you feel... |
Posted By: Sophie
Date Posted: March 15 2003 at 3:23pm
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Now obviously not all of these massage movemets are appropriate for the eye area....But gentle tapping is I think what we were discussing. TAPOTEMENT Tapping, Pincement, Slapping Hacking, Cupping, Beating, Pounding Stimulation of tired muscles Relaxation of hypertonic muscles Loosens mucus in thoracic cavity Stimulates nervous system, muscles, vessels Enhances muscle tone via contract-relax response Increases circulation Stimulates organs through low back Increases gaseous exchange Stimulates skin and glandular activity Muscles is spasm or cramping Spastic paralysis Atrophied muscles Flaccid paralysis Insomnia, neurasthenia or complete exhaustion Neuritis or painful conditions Over bony area No heavy tapotement over the kidneys No heavy tapotement over low back in pregnancy or menstruation ------------- Sophie http://salonwest.proboards34.com - http://salonwest.proboards34.com |
Posted By: Trixie
Date Posted: March 18 2003 at 3:30pm
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Sopie---THANXS! Your the sister who is on the ball! You are an encylopedia of knowledge about beauty. Catta---I have fair skin. If you are this skin tone then please share what conclears have worked for you. GENETICS---they seem to be such a pain ------------- |
Posted By: Trixie
Date Posted: April 13 2003 at 8:38am
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YES--my prayers have been answered! Last week I went to the Bobbi Brown cosmetic counter to get a make-over. Not only did I look fabolous and natural when she got done---but I also found my new product that I just cant' live without. They have an excellent conclear for anyone who has problems under their eyes like mine. The conclear with the corrective conclear was $68!!!! I'm sorry, but that was a big chuck for some makeup; but OMG I LOVE IT!!!! I feel more confident now. THe corrector is a rosy color and does miracles to cover up that dark color. Next I apply the regular color conclear and then it comes with some light powder to keep it all in place. If your serious about hiding those pesky bags then this is an excellent investment. Go to the Bobbi Brown counter yourself and try it out.  ------------- |
Posted By: Unregistered Guest
Date Posted: April 13 2003 at 8:35pm
| I'm so happy that you found a concealor you like! I'm still searching for the perfect undereye concealor. What is the name of the one you bought? Is it the "creamy concealor" one of hers? Thats the undereye one i hear most about by bobbi brown. I'm almost out of my old concealor, and im debating whether i should get the laura mercier one, or bobbi brown. |
Posted By: Trixie
Date Posted: April 15 2003 at 9:04pm
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Posted By: Trixie
Date Posted: April 15 2003 at 9:04pm
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Yes, it is the "creamy" type. It is a real life saver!!! Can't compare the other product to it because I have never used it before. I think your best bet would be to go to each of those cosmetic counters and test the products out. Despite all this I will stand by Bobbi Brown ------------- |
Posted By: mandy
Date Posted: May 03 2003 at 11:38pm
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i have the same problem and what i do is dab a little dot of concealer (i use covergirl invisible undereye concealer) right in the corner of my eye and dots all along the circles. then rub it in. it usually looks too fake-looking after i do this so i blend some tawny-colored blush from nose to ear and then my skin really glows! it makes u look more alert too.
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Posted By: Trixie
Date Posted: May 05 2003 at 2:06pm
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Interesting----I will have to try that out! THANX ------------- |
Posted By: Karen Shelton
Date Posted: May 06 2003 at 4:59pm
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Hi Trix & all, Thanks for all the info. Of course I was fascinated with how to remove dark circles since I get them every once in awhile. I did some research as well as talking to a woman I know who is a nurse for a plastic surgeon. Here is what she said the doctor recommends for undereye darkness and circles: Peter Thomas Roth Power K Eye Rescue. It is a cream that contains: Vitamin K combined with Vitamin C, Kojic Acid, and other antioxidants. It is a new eye cream that is specifically formulated to reduce the appearance and ultimate eliminate undereye circles. Although concealer works just as well, for people who want to eliminate the circles she said the Peter Roth works very well. It is generally available at high end department stores although it is not cheap. You apply it 2x a day in the morning and evening. The cream also helps reduce bags and sags as well as dark circles. I am still researching all natural treatments but I found this very interesting. I have heard good things about Peter Thomas Roth so this is even more interesting. However, concealer as you found...also works great. Best wishes, Karen ------------- That which doesn't kill you makes you stronger or drives you totally insane. :-) |
Posted By: Unregistered Guest
Date Posted: May 06 2003 at 6:29pm
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Karen, Where can you buy this Roth cream? I would love to try it since I have never figured out how to do a good job w/ concealers. I am a total makup klutz. Thanks. T |
Posted By: Trixie
Date Posted: May 07 2003 at 10:56am
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YIKES---your right that stuff isn't cheap. I found for 100 a pop at: http:// - http://store.yahoo.com/skin1/petthomrot.html#EyeCreams - http://store.yahoo.com/skin1/petthomrot.html#EyeCreams Know any cheaper places? thanx for the input ------------- |
Posted By: Karen Shelton
Date Posted: May 07 2003 at 12:50pm
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Hi, Yes....sorry...it is very expensive...unfortunately. I guess that is why the plastic surgeon recommends it. :-) You might try Sephora. They carry the line in some locations and sometimes they have big sales. I am checking into some other creams that may not cost as much. Best wishes, Karen ------------- That which doesn't kill you makes you stronger or drives you totally insane. :-) |
Posted By: Starburst
Date Posted: May 07 2003 at 1:45pm
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Would a generic K cream work instead? That might be an option without the big price tag? Also, I have heard that Preparation H will shrink bags. Anyone try that? Star ------------- |