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I'm only fourteen but I have major bags under my eyes. They make me look super tired, even though I get enough sleep. I'm pretty sure they're hereditary because my dad has them too and I used to rub my eyes a lot so that might have contributed. Is there anything I can do to make them go away or a good makeup trick to hide them?
Hey babe, dark circles under the eyes can be super annoying, and trust me, plenty of girls share your problem! You're right-—they can be hereditary, so unfortunately there's not too much you can do to stop them. Unlike your dad though, you can totally get away with covering them up with some makeup!
First and foremost, make sure you're getting enough sleep-at least eight hours a night. Sleep deprivation can def give ya bags. Since malnutrition is another cause of undereye circles, make sure you're drinking plenty of water and eating a healthy diet full of fruits and veggies.
How else to banish those pesky bags? Many cosmetic brands sell eye cream that you use once a day to keep the skin around your eyes nice and firm. You can also dab some concealer on dark circles to keep them hidden and balance your eyes out with a light coat of mascara. Don't over-do it on the concealer though, it can tend to look cakey and actually cause the bags to look even worse. A few dabs will do wonders.
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BY CAITLIN R. ON 8/30/2009 7:00:00 AM 69 COMMENTS
Cucumbers are proven to reduce it! Tinted moisturizer instead of foundation! Sleep! Don't put a whole bunch of eyeline and rub while having mascara!
popsweet838 on 2/25/2010 7:57:34 PM
hey... i alwys look tired. evn my bf and friends hav tld me tht ilook tire.... wch is tru... i no i dnt get eno sleep i ply alot of sports and smetmes i hav practices till lke 9 30 pm.
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lovemenot on 9/3/2009 12:02:45 AM
ug, i have bags all the time, especially when i have allergies. i use bobbi brown concealer and i cream, and it works well. try it!<3
katr11 on 9/2/2009 9:40:44 PM
oh mine arent to bad so i just use a powder foundation/concealer with a eye highlighter over and it works PERFECTLY!! hope this helps!
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mtsnow12 on 8/31/2009 12:28:57 PM
Same prob, but im sure its cuz i dont get enough sleep... i go to bed at 3AM and get up at NOON.... ugh i need to get back into a regular sleeping pattern for school.
4lz_Valentine on 8/30/2009 8:54:26 PM
Thanks so much, I think i'll try that.
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i have the same problem, and mine are hereditary too but i found a way to make them almost completely disappear first i use mary kay triple eye enhancer or something like that...its made specifically to reduce the appearance of dark circles and bags under your eyes. it might be available from cheaper brands too...im not really sure. then i use either mascara or eyeliner to draw the attention to the eye itself instead of the bags under it. it works like a charm and they arent even noticable
taytay118 on 8/30/2009 6:22:26 PM
hey girl... story of my life... i have tried every cover up trick known to man kind... i even tried getting enough sleep for like 3 weeks straight... it doesn't help... good news! nobody really cares... i'm still plenty pretty with the bags... i have friends i'm happy... no one really notices them so stop worrying! *ChAsE lOvEs YoU tO bItS*
ChAsEmEhOmE on 8/30/2009 6:14:20 PM
cutiecakes on 8/30/2009 5:54:56 PM
i have bags too. they are so annoying cuz they look funny. >
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periodworrier17 on 8/30/2009 5:10:57 PM
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edgypunkrockerchick on 8/30/2009 4:58:03 PM
i have that too , espicially in the summer. but mine arent very bad. its just because my sleep gets messed up in the summer lol
Maddyrox92 on 8/30/2009 4:39:26 PM
smileysevvie on 8/30/2009 4:28:46 PM
Hmm, I have that. The dark circles and I always get around 8+ hrs of sleep. I use this eye defense cream from L'Oreal. Works amazing! All ya do is dab it on and gently rub it in the skin under your eyes ... I haven't tried concealer though
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jonasNtwilight3 on 8/30/2009 3:04:13 PM
I saw this health clip on the news that said teens arent getting enough sleep because many of us are spending late hours on the internet, txting friends and watching to much late night tv. And not to mention trying to get our homework finished. I know I go to sleep later than I should.
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greengirl111 on 8/30/2009 2:42:36 PM
thanks Katie S. i have major bags under my eyes hey girls please check out my profile
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