By Anna Deutsch

Dark circles under the eyes are a common problem. They can be hereditary or a result of health issues such as lack of sleep, stress, allergies or smoking. A healthy lifestyle will help to diminish them in the long run. The best short term solution is finding a concealer appropriate for your skin tone.

∙Try to buy a concealer that is a shade lighter than your skin tone, but not too light because you don’t want the reverse effect of raccoon eyes.

∙Don’t just apply directly under the eyes, put several spots around the eyes and then blend it.

2 Suggestions:

-Yves Saint Laurent Touche Eclat- This product may be pricey, but its wild popularity isn’t for nothing. This is basically a magic wand for dark circles, and it minimizes the appearance of bags and age lines as well. Once you try it you won’t go back!

-MAC Studio Lights- This product also works great and comes in a variety of shades.

∙If dark circles persist, try talking to your dermatologist or allergist about medical treatments.