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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.
Steps
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Get a black marker; preferably washable. -
Draw a rather large smudge on one of your fingers. Make it big, but not very thick.Advertisement -
Take another finger on the opposite hand. Rub that on your smudged finger. -
Apply the marker to below your eyes carefully. Start at the inside corners of your eyes and work the mark down and out slightly. -
Add a much lighter bit. 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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Scribble with some black/dark brown eyeliner on your finger. [1] X Research source- Prep your skin with primer or light moisturizer before applying the makeup for the most natural-looking results.
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Smudge it under your eyes, darker towards the bridge of your nose. -
Add purple or blue lightly over it. This will make it look more bruised (if you want that look). [2] X Research source
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QuestionWhat if I get cocoa powder in my eye?Community AnswerAt 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.
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QuestionWhat if I don't have cocoa powder?IfloatinapeggyCommunity AnswerTry either of the other methods. If you don't have any of the items, try using eyeshadow.
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QuestionCant I do it with pen?IfloatinapeggyCommunity AnswerYou 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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Tips
- Use washable marker instead of permanent marker, unless you really want to look that way for weeks.Thanks
- Take your time, rushing it won't make it look good!Thanks
- Try to make sure your fingers are in the right spot before you slather yourself in marker.Thanks
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Warnings
- Make sure that you do not get it in your eyes!Thanks
- Be careful! If you get it all over your face, it's hard to get off.Thanks
- Don't leave the smudge on your finger or people will notice it... and your cover will be blown.Thanks
- Don't make the smudge on your finger too thick, or it looks totally fake.Thanks
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