I’m a tired mama. I get woke up at least once almost every night for one reason or another. Even though I get woke up, I feel pretty good. The problem I have is having tired eyes. The dark circles under my eyes scream, “I need more sleep!” I was beyond excited when Root came out with an Under Eye Brightening cream. This stuff is wonderful for those dark circles.
I have a pretty strict “cream before powder” policy when applying makeup. I rarely ever apply cream after I apply powder. Once you put a powder on your face, it’s best to stick with powder from that point forward. If not, you risk it getting gummy and cakey. The only exception is with this brightener. I apply my eye makeup and blush prior to applying this cream and I’m going to explain why.
I prefer having my eyes complete (aside from mascara- that’s the last thing I put on my face, always.) so if there is some fallout from the shadows, I can easily brush it off without messing up all of my other makeup. I also apply my blush before this cream so I can use the cream to highlight under my eyes and clean up any areas where my blush application might have gotten out of control. Other than that… it’s always creams before powders!
So, a must have tool when applying my Under Eye Brightener is the Mini Pretty Blender. I gently squeeze it under running water to plump it up and then gently squeeze it in my towel to remove the excess water from the sponge. This little brush makes it super easy to place the product where I need it most and to give me extra blending time due to its dampness. Okay, without further ado… the Under Eye Brightener in action!
Check out my Natural Eye Makeup Tutorial and find out how I get my Messy, Beach Curls.
That's exactly what I need, gonna try this eye cream, pinning it!
Great video! You definitely have me intrigued and thinking I must try this product. Thanks for sharing!
Love this! You look so great! Under eyes can be a tricky area to conceal!
I found you on the Shopping my Closet linkup! Glad I did!
Great video! I need to use my mini pretty blender for the eye brightener…I always mean to try it but just end up using my fingers. P.S. you're gorgeous! xoxo
Hi Liz!
I am definitely going to try this product and application technique. I, too, am a momma to young kiddos, and I feel like under-eye circles are my nemesis 😉 I found your blog through the pleated poppy link up, and I love it. I feel like I can' relate to you, and I also share your love for Jesus! I look forward to reading more of your blog 🙂
Warmest Regards,
Cynthia at http://styleneverstops.com
They can be tricky! I hope this helped make it a little easier! 😉
This product is perfection! Definitely a must have!
Let me know what you think after you try it!!! 🙂
So glad you found my little blog space, Cynthia! I can't wait to visit you at your blog. 🙂 Thanks for your encouraging words, friend.
Hey, Jess! I love that the mini blender keeps me from pulling at my under eye skin. PS. Thanks… and back at'cha! 😉
awesome!!!! I'll definitely be buying this! I LOVE ME SOME UNDER EYE Highlighter!!!
I am so with you right now! I have 4 little ones and the youngest is nursing. I need this 🙂
Lovely tutorial 🙂 New subscriber.
Beautiful! I need one of these little mini blenders!
So good! Thanks for sharing! My friend was just talking to me about needed an under eye brightener so I'll be passing on the recommendation to her!
Penn&Quill
xo Robin
I mean, how do we live without under eye brighteners??? lol I need something to cover these dark circles! 🙂
Yay! I'm so glad you found this helpful! And, YES, we do need this! 🙂
I like the blenders b/c it keeps me from pulling at my under eye skin! I don't need dark circles AND sagging skin. haha
Yes, Robin! Please do pass it on! This is one of my "secret weapon" tricks for not looking so tired. 🙂
My dark circles are a force to be reckoned with 🙂 Thanks for the tips!