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It only takes a few minutes to make fake rings under your eyes, whether you're using eyeliner or cocoa powder. This is the perfect trick for a ghoulish Halloween costume, or just for spooking your friends because you feel like it.

Method 1
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Marker Method

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  1. Make it big, but not very thick.
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  2. Rub that on your smudged finger.
  3. Start at the inside corners of your eyes and work the mark down and out slightly.
  4. Start from the outside edge down toward the first mark if you want a more extreme effect, or for darker lighting.
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Method 2
Method 2 of 3:

Cocoa Powder Method

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  1. Also try to get the bit closest to the eye darker.
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Method 3
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Eyeliner Method

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    • Prep your skin with primer or light moisturizer before applying the makeup for the most natural-looking results.
  2. This will make it look more bruised (if you want that look). [2]
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  • Question
    What if I get cocoa powder in my eye?
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    At first it would hurt, just keep the other eye open and run to the bathroom, then carefully wash it out and dry it. See your doctor if pain persists.
  • Question
    What if I don't have cocoa powder?
    Ifloatinapeggy
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    Try either of the other methods. If you don't have any of the items, try using eyeshadow.
  • Question
    Cant I do it with pen?
    Ifloatinapeggy
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    You probably could, however it would take a lot of scrubbing to remove the ink and it also wouldn't smudge very well.
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      • Anonymous

        Jun 12, 2017

        "I want to do this for Halloween, and the eyeliner method will look great!"
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