• Laura Geller shares tips on how to conceal dark circles and wrinkles under eyes for women over 50.
• The makeup pro explains how to choose and apply the right products, including a few from her brand that are currently on sale.
• Tackling under-eye darkness and wrinkles “is truly one of the most daunting tasks,” Geller admits.

As we age, our makeup needs evolve. Nobody understands this more than makeup legend Laura Geller, who regularly shares groundbreaking makeup tips for women over 50. One concern that Geller admits can be particularly challenging? Concealing discoloration and signs of aging under eyes. Thankfully, Geller has a step-by-step guide for exactly how to tackle “dark circles” and “wrinkles” around the eyes.

When it comes to makeup for mature skin, concealing under-eye wrinkles and darkness “is truly one of the most daunting tasks,” Geller tells Prevention. But, with the right application and some good products, she explains how to best enhance your complexion while avoiding emphasizing areas of concern. Below, find Geller’s top tips for addressing the under eyes with makeup as we age, especially for women over 50.

Prep the area

In order to properly prepare skin beneath and around our eyes, Geller warns against slathering on a thick, moisturizing eye cream. Instead, she recommends opting for an all-over hydrating face primer that you’ll bring all the way up to your under-eye area. Previously, Geller recommended focusing on skincare products at night when discussing makeup tips for women over 50 with Prevention, as applying it right before makeup can lead to smudging and poor coverage. We suggest using an eye cream for wrinkles at night to address fine lines around the eyes with both skincare and makeup.

“Eye cream is going to take off your makeup every time you blink—your mascara is going to get hydrated and you’re going to make a mess under your eyes,” Geller explains. “But primer—primer doesn’t transfer. So that’s number one: Use a primer and bring it up under your eye.” Not only will using a primer (like her brand’s Spackle Skin Perfecting Primer: Hydrate or Spackle Illuminating Under Eye Primer) provide a bit of light moisture and hydration but it will also prevent your makeup from settling into lines and help your makeup stay put all day.