Instead, the hero ingredient here is vitamin C, a powerful antioxidant that benefits the skin in several ways: It shields against environmental stressors, promotes collagen production, and helps lighten brown spots or discoloration. In this formula specifically, we have an upgraded vitamin C trio (compared to the original Banana Bright). Concealer by itself is a great way to lighten the eye, and this is perfect for everyday natural makeup," advises Amy. "For the ultimate brightness, opt for a corrector underneath to banish any darkness first, as this will give a flawless under-eye lift." Browse these concealer brushes for the best application. Where should you put concealer? But while the original formula was an immediate beauty bag staple for me, there were reports from those with more sensitive skin that the formula caused irritation and allergic reaction. Ole Henriksen could have continued to reap the benefits of chart-topping sales of Banana Bright despite the complaints and recent innovations in vitamin C—but instead, the brand sprung into action to reformulate a more effective, gentler, fragrance-free iteration. Next, apply concealer (we recommend the L’Oréal Paris Infallible Full Wear Concealer Waterproof, Full Coverage) to any blemishes and imperfections you still feel are noticeable. If you plan to bake your makeup, apply a concealer in a color that’s one to two shades lighter than your skin tone in upside-down triangles under your eyes. Make sure to buff and blend the triangles so there are no harsh lines. Step #4. Dust On Banana Powder

With a warm, yellow undertone, it's ideal for brightening and colour correcting under eye dark circles with light coverage and can be used on top of a full coverage concealer to add greater luminosity to the skin. APRICOT: CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, AQUA/WATER/EAU, CERA MICROCRISTALLINA/MICROCRYSTALLINE WAX/CIRE MICROCRISTALLINE, SYNTHETIC WAX, C9-12 ALKANE, TRIDECYL TRIMELLITATE, PROPANEDIOL, POLYGLYCERYL-3 DIISOSTEARATE, GLYCERIN, MICA, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, POLYGLYCERYL-6 POLYRICINOLEATE, SODIUM CHLORIDE, 3-O-ETHYL ASCORBIC ACID, TETRAHEXYLDECYL ASCORBATE, CAFFEINE, TOCOPHEROL, PONCIRUS TRIFOLIATA FRUIT EXTRACT, CITRUS NOBILIS (MANDARIN ORANGE) FRUIT EXTRACT, CITRUS PARADISI (GRAPEFRUIT) PEEL EXTRACT, JOJOBA ESTERS, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, SODIUM PHYTATE, POLYSILICONE-11, PHENOXYETHANOL, TIN OXIDE, IRON OXIDES (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499), TITANIUM DIOXIDE (CI 77891).After you’ve applied your banana setting powder, you can move along with the rest of your makeup look. This means following suit with blush, highlighter, eyeshadow—you name it. Finish your routine as you normally would before heading out the door. If you’re interested in adding banana powder makeup to your routine, you’ll be happy to know it’s quite easy. To make it even easier, we’ve pulled together a step-by-step tutorial, below. Step #1. Prime Your Face

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So, contrary to the name of this eye cream, banana is not one of its ingredients; the name is inspired by banana powder, a yellow-tinted powder that makeup artists use to brighten and color-correct dull skin. You agree to indemnify and hold Space NK (and its officers, directors, agents, subsidiaries, joint ventures, employees and third-party service providers, including but not limited to Bazaarvoice, Inc.), harmless from all claims, demands, and damages (actual and consequential) of every kind and nature, known and unknown including reasonable attorneys' fees, arising out of a breach of your representations and warranties set forth above, or your violation of any law or the rights of a third party.

that is, or may reasonably be considered to be, defamatory, libellous, hateful, racially or religiously biased or offensive, unlawfully threatening or unlawfully harassing to any individual, partnership or corporation; One of my non-negotiable make-up steps is concealer right on the inner corner of my eye. I loathe seeing that big chunk of darkness which, yes, is worse if I’ve not slept enough or haven’t been drinking enough water, but is pretty much always there whatever I do. Aqua (Water), Cyclopentasiloxane, Phenyl Trimethicone, CI 77891 (Titanium Dioxide), Sodium Citrate, PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone, Cera Alba (Beeswax), CI 77492 (Iron Oxides), Phenoxyethanol, Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate, Polyglyceryl-4 Oleate, Mica, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sodium Potassium Aluminum Silicate, Aluminum Hydroxide, Potassium Sorbate, Hydrogen Dimethicone, Caffeine, CI 77491 (Iron Oxides), Silica, Sodium Dehydroacetate, CI 77499 (Iron Oxides), Escin, Methicone, Sodium Hyaluronate, CI 75470 (Carmine).Next up: Continue to build your makeup know-how by learning about a new makeup application method. Head on over to our article, What Is Draping? Here's How To Master This Makeup Technique. Editor’s Note: We reviewed this article on September 23, 2023. As per our editorial policy, we are constantly updating our content, to make sure it reflects the best of the best when it comes to beauty, wellness, and fashion. We want to assure our readers that we still stand by our recommendations, which we do. It’s time for your banana powder! Use a fluffy face brush to sweep the powder over your complexion. If you’re baking your makeup, use a makeup blender to press the powder under your eyes, overtop the triangles you created in the step prior. Let the powder sit for a few minutes, then use a fluffy brush to sweep it away and reveal a brighter, awakened complexion. Step #5. Finish Your Look I was unsure about the brightening promise in the name of this eye cream. How, precisely, would it brighten? And how significantly? Could I skip inner eye corner concealer altogether if I got on board and used it every day? The answers after testing are as follows:

One common question is if banana powder should be applied before or after foundation—and the answer is after. In fact, banana setting powder should be used after foundation and concealer. So, the next step in your routine should be to apply foundation. Use the L’Oréal Paris Infallible Blend Artist Foundation Blender to buff out the L’Oréal Paris Infallible 24 Hour Fresh Wear Foundation, Lightweight, building the formula to your desired level of coverage. Step #3. Reach For Concealer Banana powder is a setting powder that was originally created and solely used by makeup artists, which is why the two often go hand in hand. It gets its name from the slight yellow tint the powder has, as opposed to the more commonly used translucent and skin tone-specific colored setting powders that you may already have in your makeup bag. What Is Banana Powder Used For? Plus, I've been using it for almost a month now, and I've started to notice a difference in my under-eye brightness. My dark circles seem to be getting lighter, albeit slowly. I'm genuinely excited to continue using this product to see if I can banish my dark circles once and for all. Formulated with caffeine to depuff the eye area, antioxidant-rich vitamin C and vitamin E to condition and soothe, and light-reflecting pigments to illuminate.use of the content you supply does not violate these Terms of Use and will not cause injury to any person or entity. It's best to apply concealer only where you need it," says Amy. Apply a dot of it in the inner corner of the under eye (close to your nose, which often has shadows). "Then using your finger blend that out to the outer corner of the eye for a sheerer finish. This will give the most lift without applying it too heavily where you don't need it," she says. Elsewhere, make a judgement call. It often helps to add a touch around your nostrils (an area that often gets missed) and dot a small amount over blemishes and breakouts as and when they crop up. Should you apply concealer or foundation first? Since the launch of Banana Bright Eye Crème, we discovered an exciting gold complexed vitamin C active that inspired us to upgrade Banana Bright Eye Crème to deliver bigger and brighter benefits," says Riva Barak, SVP of Product Development at Ole Henriksen. "Banana Bright+ combines this upgraded gold complexed vitamin C with the two additional powerhouse forms of vitamin C included in the original–3,O-ethyl ascorbic acid (aka ethyl ascorbic acid) and tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate–to deliver more potent benefits to the skin. For any content that you submit, you grant Space NK a perpetual, irrevocable, royalty-free, transferable right and license to use, copy, modify, delete in its entirety, adapt, publish, translate, create derivative works from and/or sell and/or distribute such content and/or incorporate such content into any form, medium or technology throughout the world without compensation to you. that is, or may reasonably be considered to be submitted in extreme volumes and as such be deemed as ‘spam’;