For anyone having an olive skin tone, the everyday routine of concealing under-eyes feels like a never-ending struggle. From experimenting with various color correctors to trying out countless branded concealers, it’s easy to end up with a greyish or ashy look instead of the desired bright, natural finish.
Many people with the olive color skin get frustrated easily as no branded cosmetics or products work on them. If you ever feel like your olive skin color is too overwhelming, here’s a five-minute read that will save you a lot of time, energy, and money on spending on the wrong kinds of beauty cosmetic purchases.
Later in this blog, we’ll explore how to effectively color correct undereye dark circles specifically tailored for olive skin color. Let’s begin with the steps to hide your under eye bags more efficiently and effortlessly.
- Start With The Skin Prep
The first step in skin preparation is to cleanse your face thoroughly, removing any dirt, oil, or makeup. For that, you can use any primer with a light-weight formula or sometimes skin toner works well for olive skin. However, this ensures a smooth base, allowing skin care products and makeup to adhere better and last longer.
Over time, it also helps to smooth fine lines and pores, creating an ideal canvas for a flawless foundation application. Proper skin prep not only enhances your makeup but also promotes a healthier-looking olive skin tone by keeping it hydrated and balanced.
- Neutralize Your Olive Skin With An Orange Color Corrector
By understanding which shades neutralize different hues in olive skin, it is also important to understand the best techniques to apply makeup on your olive skin tone. For this, you can use Elf – Camo Color Corrector – Orange as this has higher pigmentation and a smooth base to make a foundation base.
Not just under the eyes, apply this to any kind of dark spots, acne scars, hyperpigmentation, and any kind of discoloration on your face. This way, you can achieve a fresh, bright, and naturally blended look.
- Setting the Color Corrector for a Seamless Finish
Since foundation should match your desired complexion, something that you want to achieve on your olive skin color. It is essential to set the color corrector that you applied earlier with translucent powder. This will prevent it from mixing and getting orangish. Use small amounts of loose powder from Bare Minerals and tap gently under the eyes or around the lips.
Make sure to Use small amounts of loose powder from Bare Minerals and tap gently on under the eyes or around the lips. It refrains from the skin to cake up, giving it a more natural and non-cakey finish.
- Paint Your Canvas with Foundation Made Easy
With this, you need to get started with a foundation on your olive skin tone. The best that would work for an olive skin color would be Super Stay by Maybelline (match it with your skin color) as it lasts longer even with the oily T-zones that you might have.
Start by dotting it all over your face and then blend it out with the damp sponge. Also, bring it down to your neck to match it with the skin complexion on your neck. Otherwise, it would look a bit too obvious and darken as compared to your face.
- Conceal in the Perfect Way, Every Time!
Since, we are concealing the under eyes for olive skin tone, its time to use the concealer. L’oreal Infallible in any shade recommended for your skin. Use it in small generous amounts by tapping them under your eyes, around your lips, or any other areas that you think are scary. Finally, blend it out using the same damp sponge.
However, this time a newer one since you don’t want the two different products with completely different shades to mix altogether. As there is residue left in the used sponge the new product that you apply won’t give you a seamless blend.
- Powder It Out, One Last Time
It’s time again to finish with a final dusting of loose powder. This last step not only locks everything down but also keeps excess shine under control, ensuring a fresh look throughout the day. This final step will not only set your makeup in place but help unnecessary shine in control on your olive T-zones. The powder gives your olive skin a smooth, natural matte effect that’s perfect for all-day confidence. This simple step adds a refined touch, making your makeup appear flawless and effortless.
- Finish Up with Final Touches
Complete your look with a coat of mascara to make your lashes pop out with a few strokes on your eyebrows to give it a more furnished look. Use Wet and wild mascara as it lasts longer. Finally, tap on your cheeks with a generous amount of rose tink and repeat the same for your lips.
Achieving a flawless under-eye look for an olive skin tone doesn’t have to be complicated. By following the right steps—from skin prep to choosing the right concealers and powders—you can effortlessly neutralize dark circles and create a natural, radiant complexion. Remember, the key lies in selecting the right color corrector, blending your products well, and setting everything in place for a long-lasting finish. With these simple yet effective techniques, you’ll be able to confidently tackle under-eye concerns and enjoy a smooth, polished look all day long.
⚠️ Note: The information provided in this article is for general guidance only and is limited to different kinds of olive skin color. Results may vary based on individual olive skin types and scar conditions. It is always recommended to perform a test on a small patch before using any new product and consult a dermatologist or beauty professional if you have concerns regarding your skin type, any skin allergies, sensitivity, or which will suit your skin better.