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how to reduce under-eye bags and shadows an interview with massimiliano della maggesa, senior make-up artist for mac.

under-eye shadows and bags are two problems that men often tend to underestimate, says massimiliano della maggesa. we do this because of laziness and also because we feel a bit self-conscious going into a perfumer's and ask for advice.

it is a pity because make-up has no gender and it is not "women's stuff". we just need to be more careful when applying it, because man's make-up must be undetectable even though its results must be visible.

concealing bags under eyes does not compromise our masculinity but helps us have a better appearance. there are several ways to conceal under-eyes bags and shadows.

first of all it is good practice to use, from the age of 25 onward, a good eye contour cream, which nourishes the skin and prevents the formation of those ugly dehydration lines (wrinkles). i recommend a good moisturizing night cream accompanied by a good eye contour cream. once applied, you can proceed to apply a light layer of concealer.

concealers are just a creamy formulation (slightly thicker than a foundation) that must be chosen with care. its color and texture need to suit the type of skin problem. for example, under-eye shadows can be purple, red, gray or even green. the skin of the lower eyelids is so thin that you can see those unattractive capillaries and veins through it.

for the choice of the right color for the concealer we make-up artists study the color palette and apply the principle of complementary colors. two colors that are opposite each other on the wheel, contrast each other.

it seems complicated but it is not. if, for example, your under-eye shadows tend to be red, you should use a concealer that contains a strong yellow/green pigmentation. those who have dark under-eye shadows should buy a concealer containing peach color, which tends to give light back to the eye. if you cannot find the right solution, consult an expert.

it is very easy to apply the concealer. once you have found the right color and texture, you can rest assured that no one will realize that you are have a concealer on. you will have a healthy look, and never look tired, no matter how stressful your lifestyle and your job are.