Under-Eye Concealer
Camouflage that evens out shadowing beneath the eye.
What it is
Under-eye camouflage places corrective pigment matched to your skin tone to soften the appearance of shadowing beneath the eye. It is a specialist treatment and genuinely does not suit everyone — under-eye darkness has several different causes, and pigment only addresses some of them. Assessment matters more here than for any other service.
Is it right for you?
A good fit if
- Flat, pigment-based discolouration under the eye
- Discolouration that persists regardless of sleep
- You have already tried concealer and skincare without lasting result
- You are willing to attend a consultation before booking the treatment
Not right if
- Shadowing caused by hollowing or volume loss — pigment cannot fix a shadow cast by anatomy, and filler is the correct route
- Vascular darkness from visible blue-purple vessels
- Very thin or crepey under-eye skin
- Pregnancy or breastfeeding
Your skin, specifically
- Skin tone
- Works across all skin tones, but the approach changes. On deeper skin (Fitzpatrick IV–VI) the risk is post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation and pigment healing ashy or grey, so we choose warmer pigment bases, work shallower and build in more than one session rather than forcing saturation in a single sitting. On very fair skin the opposite applies — cool-based pigments can heal grey, so warmth is added deliberately. A patch test is available for anyone who wants one.
- Skin type
- Oily skin pushes out crisp detail: hair strokes blur and soften faster, so powder, ombre and combo techniques hold much better and are what we normally recommend. Dry and normal skin holds fine individual strokes beautifully. Combination skin usually does well with a combo approach — strokes at the front, shading through the body.
- Age & skin maturity
- Younger skin is firmer and holds pigment crisply, but also regenerates fast, so colour can fade sooner than expected. Mature skin is thinner and more delicate — we work with a lighter hand, softer shapes and expect a gentler result, which is usually what suits the face anyway. Skin that has had a lot of sun over the years tends to hold pigment less predictably regardless of age.
Before & after care
Before your appointment
- Skip alcohol and caffeine for 24 hours — both thin the blood and increase bleeding, which pushes pigment back out during the appointment.
- Stop retinol, glycolic and other actives on the area for 7 days.
- No waxing, threading, tinting or lamination for 7 days beforehand.
- Avoid sun exposure and tanning for 2 weeks — pigment cannot be matched accurately to burnt or freshly tanned skin.
- If you take blood thinners or have a medical condition affecting healing, tell us before booking so we can plan around it.
- Come with your brows or lips as they normally are. Seeing your everyday shape helps the mapping.
Aftercare
- Keep the area dry for 7–10 days. No swimming, sauna, steam rooms or long hot showers.
- Do not pick, scratch or peel the flaking — lifting a scab early lifts the pigment with it and leaves a patch.
- Blot, do not rub. Apply the aftercare balm in a thin layer exactly as directed; too much suffocates the skin.
- No makeup, sunscreen or skincare directly on the area until it has finished flaking.
- Sleep on your back if you can for the first few nights.
- No exercise that makes you sweat heavily for 7 days — salt in sweat fades fresh pigment.
- Once healed, wear SPF on the area daily. Sun is the single biggest cause of premature fading.
Common questions
Will this work for me?
Honestly, sometimes no. If your darkness is from hollowing or visible vessels, pigment will not help and may make it look worse. We assess first and will tell you if you are not a candidate.
What is the difference between this and dark circle removal?
This adds corrective pigment to camouflage. Dark circle removal works to lift existing pigmentation. Which one suits you depends entirely on the cause, which is what the consultation determines.
Is it risky?
It is the most technique-sensitive treatment we offer. The under-eye is thin and unforgiving, which is why we work conservatively across sessions rather than aiming for full coverage immediately.