This tone-correcting concealer camouflages my dark circles

I’m constantly sleep deprived, partly because I look at Pinterest in the middle of the night, partly because my cat finds creative ways to wake me up at 3 a.m., and probably because I drink espresso, Italian style , as a light drink for your dinner. While I’m still learning the rules of proper sleep hygiene, I’ve built a portfolio of products—including eye drops, beige eyelinerand most recently Jones line neutralizing pencil—that together create the illusion of solid rest. The final product, from the makeup artist by Bobbi Brown minimalist cosmetics brand, Jones Streetincreased my efforts immensely.

The Neutral pencil is a firm, plump concealer that glides smoothly under and around the eye area and provides a flawless finish. In addition to disguising dark circles, pencils also neutralize dull skin tones by color correction purple, red, or green shades may show through the ultra-thin skin around the eyes.

Available in nine shades, each shade works with a different tonal spectrum to neutralize dullness, hide shadows and create a brighter, more rested look. My specific shade, beautiful peachfor example, counteract the green undertones that come with my shadow, thereby creating a neutral-toned base for my next concealer.

While technically sturdy, the formula is still creamy and resists tugging at the delicate skin underneath the eyes. On the rare occasions when I’m well-rested, this formula is enough to replace my concealer and provides medium, breathable, and crease-free coverage.

Most days, however, I layer the pencil underneath a high-coverage liquid concealer to maximize the brightening power of both products. The pencil glides on like a dream, especially over eye cream, and melts into the skin seamlessly. In addition to below and around the eyes, I often swipe the pencil underneath the brows for a fresh and enhanced look. My favorite area to apply the formula? The inner corners of my eyes, which are notoriously difficult to reach with doe-foot concealer. The pencil’s pointed tip and sturdy, mess-free format help brighten crevices with ease.

I’m hardly alone in my love of the Jones Road stick; Shoppers are similarly fascinated. One 72-year-old reviewer said “it erases any tired-looking blemishes,” while another fan said “it blends with the skin and hides dark circles better than concealer.”

For a user-friendly concealer or a luminous boost to your current concealer routine, shop Jones line neutralizing pencil. In the meantime, I’ll be sipping espresso and pinning the location for my hypothetical wedding.

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