Did you fall off your skateboard just the night before a big event? Have you had an embarrassing argument with your little brother and would you rather not give explanations about it? No fear! To remedy a black, sore and swollen eye, just use cosmetics (or an alternative solution) and reproduce the natural color of the skin. With a few little tricks, in no time you can start walking around again without shame!
Steps
Method 1 of 3: Before You Begin
Step 1. Make a cold pack
If the eye is not particularly dark and swollen, it will be easier to fix it. Before trying to hide it, place a cold compress on the affected area for 10 minutes, then remove it and let the eye rest for another 10 minutes. Repeat as needed.
- This will reduce the pain and swelling around the eye area, as well as help stop bleeding under the skin. Also, this treatment should alleviate the problem before using the concealer, or at least make the area less painful to touch.
- Making a cold pack is easy - just take an ice pack or a bag of frozen vegetables and wrap it in a towel or thin cloth. You can also buy an instant ice pack from a pharmacy or use frozen tea bags.
Step 2. If desired, take an over-the-counter anti-inflammatory
If the area is quite sore or swollen, you may want to take medicine to relieve the discomfort. In particular, anti-inflammatories such as ibuprofen can fight swelling and pain at the same time, so they are very effective.
Make sure you follow the instructions on the package carefully. If you are a child, ask an adult for permission before taking medication
Step 3. If you are being abused, ask for help
In case the black eye was caused by an accident or nonsense, click here to skip this step. On the other hand, if it is due to an episode of violence within the family or the couple, then it occurred voluntarily, you should ask for help immediately. Saving yourself from abuse is much more important than hiding the evidence. Remember it's not never it's okay for someone to use violence on you.
- If you are a victim of abuse, call Telefono Azzurro at 1.96.96 or Telefona Rosa at 06.37.51.82.82. You should also call the police to report violence or situations that make you feel unsafe.
- Read also:
- How to get out of an abusive relationship.
- How to Overcome Family Violence.
- How to Survive Domestic Violence.
- How to Recognize a Potentially Violent Relationship.
Method 2 of 3: Using Makeup
Step 1. If you have a concealer available, use it
It is a particularly useful cosmetic for covering a black eye. It does exactly what the name suggests: it corrects imperfections to make the skin homogeneous. The concealer is usually meant to cover visible marks such as cuts, scars, and so on, so it should be effective for bruises, especially minor ones.
- For best results, carefully apply an oil-based concealer with your fingers. This will make it easier to control the pressure exerted on the eye. If you use a brush, you risk accidentally hitting the bruised area, causing pain and swelling.
- If you don't have a concealer, you can find it for a low price at a makeup shop. Make sure you choose a tone that matches your complexion.
Step 2. Optionally, you can also apply a little red lipstick before using the concealer
If the concealer creates a waxy or artificial effect, try removing make-up and, before reapplying it, apply a veil of lipstick. Red simulates the blood flowing under the skin surface, allowing for a slightly warmer and more natural result. In addition, it corrects the imperfection, as it neutralizes the purplish and bluish tones. As if that weren't enough, it's a trick that should work for all skin tones.
Step 3. Use an orange or green concealer
It may seem odd to treat a black eye with cosmetics of a different color than your complexion, but if done correctly this can be quite effective. A black eye tends to create reddish or purplish shades on the skin. By applying a light green concealer, it is possible to make the two colors cancel each other out, creating a tone similar to that of the actual complexion. Green erases all redness due to inflammation.
- The choice of the exact tone depends on the complexion and severity of the black eye. Get ready to experiment - it can take some time, but when you find the right product the result will be great.
- After a few days the black eye often takes on brown-yellow shades. At this point, you may want to switch to an orange concealer to tone down these tones.
Step 4. Try using dark eyeshadow to create a homogeneous effect
If the occasion allows you to be a little more daring (for example you have to go to a rave or a punk rock concert), you can always darken the "good" eye to suit the other. This way you could end up with a smokey Avril Lavigne make-up: it's not for everyone, but go ahead if you feel like daring!
Step 5. As a last resort, use your usual foundation
To quickly remedy the problem, you can use any type of foundation you have available. It's generally better than nothing, but it's often not ideal. In fact, the black eye could still be noticed due to the color it has taken and due to the semi-transparent properties that characterize most foundations, especially if you have fair skin.
However, if foundation is used in conjunction with other methods, it is effective, so experiment to find the makeup that's right for you
Method 3 of 3: Other Solutions
Step 1. Bring the hair to the black eye
If you don't have any tricks available, don't worry! However, it is possible to hide the imperfection. For example, if you have long hair, try wearing bangs to cover it. It is not a method that works for everyone. For example, if you have a short bob, you won't be able to use it. If you can, it is effective for hiding the black eye and all the embarrassment that comes with it.
Step 2. Put on your sunglasses
This is another effective way to cover up a black eye. The beauty is that glasses also allow you to enrich and complete an outfit. Not only will you hide the black eye, your look will also benefit. However, this strategy has drawbacks: remember for example that wearing sunglasses indoors can arouse suspicion.
If the situation is serious, choose thick-rimmed dark sunglasses. For example, a reflective aviator model or a vintage Kurt Cobain style frame is ideal
Step 3. Use a hat or hoodie
If you can cover your head, take the opportunity to hide the black eye. Drop your hat or hood over your eyes, but not so much that you can't see where you're going: you certainly don't want to hurt your other eye as well.
As for the hat, you can opt for a baseball or visor one, a straw one, a sun hat, a cap and so on. As for the sweatshirt, a simple one with a hood will do
Step 4. Try to brag about it
Can't get a good result at all? Do not worry. There is usually nothing wrong with having a black eye. It can indeed be a source of pride. Basically, it's like I'm saying to the world, "I'm not going to let common beauty stereotypes ruin my day, I don't care." Generally, 99% of the people you see will be curious about it, they won't feel repulsed. At best it can also help break the ice, maybe you have a fun anecdote to tell everyone who comments on it!
Advice
- If your eye doesn't start to improve within five to seven days or your vision has been compromised, see your doctor.
- Be extremely careful when you make up the eye area. No product recommended in this article would cause damage if it ended up in the black eye, but it can still cause an annoying sting.
