You could simply use your regular concealer and a dusting of translucent powder on lids (and then follow up with your regular eye makeup), but if you have the cash to spare, you can try a primer that has been formulated for this specific area. Laura Mercier does the best one – called Eye Basics and $42 from Adore Beauty. It’s available in several shades, to deal with various discolouration issues, and in a cream that sets to a semi-matte finish to both control oil and create a great canvas for smooth and long-last lid colour.
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Or you could blot them with a tissue? That’s what I do
Kat knows better than me though
Comment by Laura — November 19, 2008 @ 9:48 am
Any old mattifying primer works well for this purpose too.
Comment by Katherine — November 19, 2008 @ 10:41 am
Hi Kat,
The skin on my eyelids seems really thin and the veins are quite noticeable. Will a product like this help at all, even if I’m not wearing eye shadow? And would you be able to recommend a colour (I think i would be either peach or pink) ?
Thanks. x
Comment by Lyss — November 19, 2008 @ 11:20 am
Hi Lyss - This has good pigment density so should definitely cover up the veins and any other discolouration. Perhaps best to go to a Laura Mericer counter and find your best shade - if you call 02 9663 4277, they will be able to locate your nearest LM counter for you. Kat x
Comment by Kat — November 21, 2008 @ 1:08 pm
Thanks Kat!!
LM counter here I come.
x
Comment by Lyss — November 21, 2008 @ 2:31 pm