Covering Eyelid Discolouration

[A1aGypsy]

Hey everyone, I’m looking for a day / work appropriate option to cover up bronzish discolouration below my brow bone.

I have tried everything everyone at Sephora has recommended. UD eyelid primer, NARS concealer etc. the only things that work well are a MAC bronze eye shadow which is a little sparkly for work and a Smashbox cream eye shadow which stays like nobody’s business but, of course, has been discontinued.

Does anyone have any brilliant thoughts or options to recommend? Open to anything and appreciate it. I have hooded eyes so lighter is better but really, I’ll try anything. I guess I have greasy eyelids because nothing stays. It either disappears or creases.

Thanks so much!

 

[880]

Just popping in to commiserate. I have a large discoloration birthmark on my cheek that no cosmetic has ever been able to cover. I’m finally getting it treated with a combination of dark skin laser, mainly picosure, which will strip the pigment, but obviously this cannot work on delicate eyelids. I also have oily eyelids (and am prone to milia) so gave up cosmetics for semi permanent makeup during covid.

You did mention you have hooded eyelids, and if you ever consider the possibility of no touch upper blepharoplasty, that might also have the medical benefit of increasing your field of vision. If you were located in my neck of the woods, I’d suggest a no obligation consult with my PS who specialized in opthalmological and ps surgery. He does not push procedures on anyone. I’ve written posts on upper bleph in the ps forum, but I assume you don’t want to go that far.

Semi permanent eye liner on the upper lash line plus a good eye lash curler might also be an option if the dusvoloration is close to the lash line. Hoping someone will pop in with a solution. Barring all of the above, before my various procedures, and even now, I swear by the perfect eye glasses to create an illusion of lifting the eye area and cheekbones (In case you wear eye glasses). Highly recommend .Maison Bonnet in Paris (I believe there is also a shop in London)

ETA: as a cosmetic technique, have you tried simply highlighting directly under the brow so that this area pulls forward (and possibly the eyelid below might recede. . .

 

[A1aGypsy]

Thank you for all of this @880. Lots of food for thought and always you are so kind with your experiences and time. Thank you.

I’m glad you are seeing some success! And I think it would definitely be worth coming in to meet with your PS when I’m ready. I’m not that far, lots of good hotels and you cannot be too careful with the eyes. Kenny Rogers has me terrified. I’ll look up your posts.

The discolouration is above the crease and under the brow bone. So it’s tricky. A concealer would be ideal but none will stick.

 

[880]

The discolouration is above the crease and under the brow bone.

Thank you. I am assuming you have ruled out medical related issues like allergies; thyroid; sun damage; etc

Perhaps a professional make up artist (there are a few here) will weigh in . . . it’s also possible that
Professional make up may provide some choices (it did not for me, but I had a large area to cover.

Alcone Company

Alcone Company

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I have not had luck with dermablend, but various professionals have recommended it to me

Dermablend Professional

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I’ve used these services below:

JelksMedical – Cosmetic and Reconstructive Surgery

jelksmedical.com

Laser and Skin Surgery Center of New York

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www.laserskinsurgery.com

(A cosmetic dermatologist or PS may also recommend a topical before proceeding to other options)

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(I have no affiliation with any of these professionals except as a very satisfied repeat client/patient

 

[papertiger]

Thank you. I am assuming you have ruled out medical related issues like allergies; thyroid; sun damage; etc

Perhaps a professional make up artist (there are a few here) will weigh in . . . it’s also possible that
Professional make up may provide some choices (it did not for me, but I had a large area to cover.

Alcone Company

Alcone Company

alconemakeup.com

I have not had luck with dermablend, but various professionals have recommended it to me

Dermablend Professional

Dermablend Professional, renowned as the #1 dermatologist-recommended brand for high-coverage cosmetics, stands out in the beauty industry for its unparalleled expertise in creating makeup products that not only conceal but also empower.

dermablend.com

I’ve used these services below:

JelksMedical – Cosmetic and Reconstructive Surgery

jelksmedical.com

Laser and Skin Surgery Center of New York

Laser & Skin Surgery Center of New York offers advanced treatments for skin rejuvenation and laser surgery. Schedule your consultation today.

www.laserskinsurgery.com

(A cosmetic dermatologist or PS may also recommend a topical before proceeding to other options)

Le Kitsuné - Premier Eyebrow Tattooing & PMU in Manhattan, NYC

Looking for flawless brows? Book with Le Kitsuné, the NYC Premier Eyebrow Microblading Artist, for a natural, stunning look that lasts!

lekitsune.com

(I have no affiliation with any of these professionals except as a very satisfied repeat client/patient

Dermablend is supposed to be very good. I think it's called Dermacolor now - unless it's a different company that does the same thing. Twin-Set comes with its own coloured setting powder. A little goes a long way.

L'Oreal Infallible concealer is very good too. Build a tiny, tiny bit at a time.

 

[shazzy99]

If you could find a good colour to match your skin tone, can recommend P Louise eyeshadow base. This lasts a very long time for me and sticks to skin well. I know it’s not a concealer, but it covers little blue veins on my eyelid, so might be able to cover and they have various colours that may match your skin tone. It’s also not drying on the skin.

 

[atlantis1982]

I can commensurate since I have eczema; I basically look as if I use mauve eyeshadow in the creases up to the browbone.
Because of that, however, I don't want to use makeup to hide it since that could be a potential irritant (plus the area is so dry/crepey nothing would stick).
So my solution(s) are:
A. bangs
B. glasses
C. explain to people I don't have a communicable disease nor am I in need of a substance abuse intervention. It's eczema. And when my right eyelid swells and only opens halfway, it's still eczema and not a stroke.

And yes, I need to see a derm and most likely go back on allergy shots.


(I'm only 41 so no wrinkles; that crepiness is all eczema-related)