Why it is Always a Good Idea to Use Under Eye Brightening Powder

Under Eye Brightening Powder is used with eye concealers, BB, CC creams, and other cosmetics to improve one's final makeup look and remove all the things one doesn't want to show on their face. These miracle powders are designed to add that final touch that amplifies the entire makeup look. 

What are Under Eye Brightening Powders?
Okay, you got your makeup right with the best primers, an excellent selection for eye makeup, and all the things one may need to get to the point of a great makeup look. But still, they don't look like the ones shown on the video of the Youtuber tutorial they were following. There is a high chance they missed using under-eye highlighters, also called brightening powders. 

As their name suggests, these powders are made with special pigments whose prime function is to add glow and a "brightening effect" to which they are applied. The skin under the eyes needs concealer to hide the fine line and other imperfections one may get over age, and it does the job well. But brightening powders add glow to them while remaining noticeable. This is why they are so good at making the eye makeup more noticeable and glowy. They also help to conceal darker eyes and skin puffiness.

So, Concealers & Brightening Powders are the Same?

Although they are basically doing the same thing, they aren't. The concealers are designed to be used in small quantities because they are meant to be used on spots that need to be corrected. These corrections can be for uneven skin texture and black spots. Looking for a great concealer? Check out the Clear Cover 3-color Concealer Palette from Perfect Diary which we recommend the most.

Brightening powders have nothing o do with correcting skin imperfections, and even if applied for this purpose will not do this job properly. Their only function is to give a glow effect and improve the look of already done makeup under the eyes and anywhere else they are applied. 

Powders light as a Feather
One of the biggest pros of brightening powder compared to concealers is that they are made to be very lightweight. After application, they give a very subtle look and are hard to detect if they are present on the skin other than their glowy effect.

Which one to get? It depends on skin tone
The selection of shades for the brightening powders is critical and depends on the skin tone. Using the wrong shade will make the application stand out compared to the rest of the skin and will not give an even look to the face. Here are three thumb rules for brightening powders: 

1. Fair Skin tones to light/medium fair skin tones can go with pink and peach shades of brightening powders

2. Dark to Medium skin tones (also tan and deep) are recommended to go with yellowish-shaded brightening powders. They will be great for brightening the inner eye skin area and can effectively correct discoloration problems. 

3. If one is accustomed to pressing powders, one should go for banana powders. They are ultra-popular nowadays thanks to their brightening and natural glowing look. Try our recommended Silky Featherweight Pressed Powder Shine if you are looking for quality pressed powder.

How to use them?
1. Always use a special under-eye concealer brush to apply the brightening powder.

2. First, apply the bottom of the lash line and from the inner corners of your eyes. Make sure the moves are subtle and not overdoing.

3. It's always a good idea to add soft strokes on the top of the upper lash line, which will help define the brows.

This Glowy powder won't glow until you do this.
The brightening powder may sound very promising, and it may feel that this cosmetic will yield the ultimate look one may be looking for, especially for under-eye makeup. But the truth is that it's hard to get that "signature" glowy effect from them if not used properly.

Why? because they are made in very light concentration, and when applied, sometimes they are not super visible. And to get the brightening effect requires one more step, which we recommend. Just take a powder puff or sponge and let your beloved brightening powder stay on the face for a while. How much? At least two to three to five minutes to lock in the glowing effect on the skin. Then, gently dust away.

Conclusion:
Under Eye Brightening Powder is the best way to get rid of the minor imperfections which even concealers will not be able to deal with and add the glow one may want but don't get us wrong, shining skin and healthy looking under eye skin depend more on your sleeping and eating habits. Make sure to keep them in check.