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Even after a restful night, dark circles or a lackluster under-eye area can persist. Surprisingly, the key to a radiant and balanced under-eye might lie in an unexpected shade: lavender.
Using purple on your face might feel counterintuitive, but Mayerling Cintron, a New York City-based makeup artist and founder of Tuhlz, confirms it’s a reliable color-correcting technique.
“Lavender-based products neutralize yellow undertones,” Cintron explained. “Their cool tones also brighten the skin by reducing warmth.”
The application method for lavender products can vary based on their type and formulation.
“For cream or liquid formulas, apply a thin, even layer. The color should blend seamlessly into the skin, neutralizing unwanted tones without being visibly obvious,” Cintron advised. She added that for powders, use a puff to apply and gently brush off any excess once the desired brightness is achieved.
Cintron suggests avoiding lavender tones for deeper skin tones, as they can create an ashy or unnatural appearance. Instead, those with richer complexions may benefit from orange or red color correctors for a brightening effect.
If you’re eager to experiment with this makeup artist-recommended trick for a brighter, more refreshed eye area, check out this curated list of lavender-based products tailored to various formulas and budgets.
1. A lightweight, finely-milled loose setting powder
This silky, sheer lavender powder from Rihanna's Fenty Beauty enhances your complexion with a brightening effect, avoiding caking or settling into fine lines. Its lightweight formula also minimizes shine and blurs the look of pores.
Available at Sephora or Fenty Beauty for $36.
2. A high-definition color-correcting concealer
This budget-friendly liquid concealer offers a lightweight, buildable coverage that stays crease-free. If lavender isn’t your shade, it comes in other color-correcting options, like green for reducing redness.
Purchase it from Ulta or Amazon for $5.49.
3. A lavender-infused smoothing makeup primer
4. A finely-textured mattifying powder
5. A versatile color-correcting cream palette
Ideal for tackling various skin tone issues, this NYX cream palette offers more than just lavender—it includes yellow, green, and peach shades to brighten and even out your complexion. Its blendable formula layers effortlessly, glides on smoothly, and resists creasing.
Available at Ulta for $12 or Amazon for $9.88.
6. A hydrating, creamy concealer
Another gem from NYX, this concealer delivers a natural finish without appearing heavy or obvious. Enriched with moisturizing ingredients like glycerin and coconut oil, it comes in a range of shades, including natural skin tones.
Purchase it from NYX for $6 or Amazon for $7.50.
7. A luminous cream concealer
For a high-end choice that also promotes skin health, try Givenchy's Prisme Libre color corrector in a soft indigo shade designed to enhance natural radiance. Its skincare-infused formula includes plant-based glycerin for moisture and capucine extract for a luminous glow.
Available at Sephora for $39.
8. A radiant setting powder
Bésame, a vintage-inspired makeup brand, offers this translucent violet pressed setting powder enriched with vitamin C for brightening and plant-based squalene for hydration. This powder comes in an eco-friendly pan, but you can pair it with their vintage-style compacts for a touch of elegance.
Purchase it from Bésame for $20.
