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20 Most Annoying Beauty Problems Solved

Concealer for dark circles is cakey!

Piling on a heavy cream concealer isn't the way to go. "Liquid formulas absorb more easily under the eyes and cover circles without caking," says Bailey. Go for an opaque fluid with a peach base, which will help counteract the blue-gray tones. Still seeing shadows? Try a dusting of fine, light-reflecting powder over concealer to brighten, says Stiles.

Laura Mercier Secret Brightening powder, $22; lauramercier.com.
Make Up For Ever HD Invisible Cover concealer; $28; sephora.com.
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