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Dark Academia Makeup

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Indulge in the captivating allure of Dark Academia with our curated collection of makeup essentials. Embrace the mysterious charm and intellectual elegance synonymous with this literary-inspired aesthetic. From rich, velvety eyeshadows to deep, moody lip shades, our selection offers a range of products that will transport you to the hallowed halls of ivy-covered libraries and candlelit study sessions. Discover the perfect combination of timeless sophistication and edgy flair, allowing you to effortlessly channel your inner bookish rebel. Whether you're attending a lecture or simply seeking to add a touch of literary romance to your everyday look, our best eyeshadow palette for natural look is sure to inspire and captivate.

MAC CosmeticsStudio Fix Conceal and Correct Non-Creasing 24HR Buildable Coverage Concealing and Correcting Palette

Size: 0.21 oz/ 6 g·ITEM: 2327435

Color: Dark

28 Reviews

$54.00

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Trust me, a little goes a long way. For makeup artists using the full palette: scrape a small amount out with a spatula, place it on your mixing palette, and warm it up with your spatula or finger.

What it is: A palette that includes four concealers and two corrector shades to match any skin tone.

What Else You Need to Know: This is a professional palette has four concealers and two corrector shades in a four-color wave. Each formula is enriched with antioxidants and suited for all skin types. Each shade can be used individually or combined to match any skin tone. The emollient-based formula delivers medium to full, buildable coverage in a natural finish. It also helps to correct skin tone and conceal dark circles, blemishes, moles, tattoos, and birthmarks.

SEPHORA COLLECTIONSephora Colorful® Contour Matte Powder

Size: 0.12 oz·ITEM: 2711299

Color: 04 Deep to Dark - deep to dark skin tones

359 Reviews

$19.00

Beautiful countor it sculpts my face perfectly. I have medium dark brown skin and shade 4 is perfect for me. It blends so smoothly and I definitely recommend for any makeup beginners. ...Its pigmentation is high, this shade is a little dark for me but it blends really well and I always like to keep my makeup on the tan side no matter what time of year it is and I can also use it as an eyeshadow.

What it is: An ultra-fine, highly pigmented matte contour powder to effortlessly sculpt and define.

Coverage: Medium

Finish:
Matte

Formulation:
Pressed Powder

What Else You Need to Know: This powder is the perfect partner for creating a quick, natural, contoured look. With its extra fine and weightless powder veil, it delivers intense and adjustable pigmentation from the first brush stroke. It comes in four cool-toned shades specially designed to create the illusion of natural shadow, adding shape and dimension to strategic areas of the face.

$120.00

What it is: An 18-pan essential palette of textures and neutral shades in Natasha’s iconic, user-friendly, velvety-soft formulas, designed to sculpt and enhance eyes.

What Else You Need to Know: Natasha expands her innovative eye sculpting concept with must-have palettes featuring curated textures and tones in a user-friendly layout. Inspired by her signature HY-GLAM Concealer undertone system, each shade is named and arranged by undertone and overtone, making it effortless to create endless looks, from every day to bold and dramatic, tailored to every skin tone and preference.

This Palette Contains:
- 18 Eyeshadows

$57.00

What it is:
A pro-formulated color correcting cream palette with curated shade ranges for a perfectly even, primed complexion with long-lasting wear.

What it does:
Each Ultra HD Underpainting Color Correction Palette was developed by MAKE UP FOR EVER’s pro artist teams and tested on a wide range of skin tones to ensure precise and undetectable color correction—ridding skin of unwanted darkness, redness, and dull areas. As with the other Ultra HD products, a signature combination of coated pigments, powders, and a blend of emollient oils provide a second skin, seamless look and feel.

Live TintedHuestick® All-Over Color Corrector

Size: 0.01 oz / 3 g·ITEM: 2704211

Color: Perk - peachy pink

122 Reviews

$40.00

i love this product but had to return it because it was way too dark on my skintone. it will work perfectly for those who wear heavy makeup and for darker skintones. i love the creamy texture and it does the job well....Live Tinted All Over Color Corrector in “Rise” is a versatile makeup product designed to address a variety of skin concerns, particularly the appearance of dark circles, hyperpigmentation, and uneven skin tone. ...Bye Bye Dark Circles !

What it is: A tone-balancing multi-stick that doubles as makeup for your eyes, lips, and cheeks.

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Hyaluronic Acid: Provides hydration.
- Squalane: Acts as a highly effective antioxidant and emollient.
- Vitamin C: Works to visibly brighten dark spots.

Ingredient Callouts: This product is vegan, gluten-free, cruelty-free, and comes in recyclable packaging.

What Else You Need to Know: The Live Tinted Huestick Corrector is a four-in-one eye, lip, and cheek multistick that also balances out dark circles and dark spots. The buildable, blendable, weightless, demi-matte color is easy to use and good for your skin.

CLINIQUEEven Better™ All-Over Concealer + Eraser

Size: 0.2 oz/ 6 mL·ITEM: 2364842

Color: WN 112 Ginger - medium, warm-neutral undertones

494 Reviews

$42.00

Dark circles under eye bags, where?! Not here gurl...Makeup went over it really well I did bake it and it stayed for about eight hours. ...Loving this concealer, I only used a bit and it covered my dark under eye circles so well. Also I do not have any cracking after using all day

What it is: A lightweight full-coverage concealer that quickly perfects and visibly de-puffs over time, with a dual-ended applicator featuring a built-in sponge blurring blender with anti-bacterial technology.

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Vitamin C: Visibly brightens and reduces the look of discoloration.
- Hyaluronic Acid: Plumps the appearance of fine, dry lines.
- Caffeine: Energizes skin.

Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, phthalates, and SLS & SLES. It is also gluten-free.

What Else You Need to Know: This 12-hour concealer quickly corrects, conceals dark circles and dark spots, and blurs imperfections with all-day staying power. Plus, see an improvement in the look of dark circles and dark spots.

KosasRevealer Extra Bright Serum-Powered Color Correctors for Dark Circles

Size: 0.17 oz / 5.3 mL·ITEM: 2840825

Color: Supernatural - Red Peach for deep to rich deep skin tones

542 Reviews

$43.50

His my dark circles...Hid my dark circles and helps to brighten my look without the raccoon eyes....Dark circles be gone...I got a shade that was too dark or it would be 5 stars. Definitely for us dark circle gals

What it is: A full-coverage dark circle corrector, brightening, and visibly depuffing serum in one that's the fastest way to transform tired eyes.

Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily

Formulation: Liquid

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Hyaluronic Acid, Caffeine and Dipeptide-Two: Visibly reduce puffiness.
- Acetyl Tetrapeptide-Five: Visibly smooths, firms, and diminishes visible signs of aging.

Ingredient Callouts: This product is vegan, gluten-free, cruelty-free, and comes in recyclable packaging.

What Else You Need to Know: This supercharged dark circle eraser with peptides fights the causes of under-eye darkness: discoloration, puffiness, and visible sagging. It is creamy, blendable,

IT CosmeticsBye Bye Dark Spots Concealer + Serum with Niacinamide & Hyaluronic Acid

Size: 0.22 oz / 6.5 mL·ITEM: 2643849

Color: Rich Neutral 53 - rich to deep complexion with subtle golden neutral undertone

536 Reviews

$43.00

Application was so smooth it glided on and then used the brush which was super soft to blend it. Used it on my darks spots and under my eyes and it worked great, stayed all day. ...A must have makeup item...I will definitely be adding this to my makeup products I use and recommend to any friends with the same dark spot issues.

What it is: A concealer and serum that provides instant medium coverage and clinically fades the look of dark spots and other skin texture concerns over time.

Coverage: Medium

Finish:
Natural

Formulation:
Cream

Highlighted Ingredients:
- 2% Niacinamide: Helps skin look more even-toned and minimizes the look of dark spots.
- Hyaluronic Acid: Helps support skin elasticity and plumpness.
- Caffeine: Helps skin look brighter.

Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, mineral oil, and contains less than one percent synthetic fragrance. It is also vegan.

What Else You Need to Know: This lightweight, creamy concealer contains two percent niacinamide, hyaluronic acid, and caffeine&mdash

PradaMicro-Correcting Blurring Concealer with Peptides

Size: 0.3 oz/9 mL·ITEM: 2928505

Color: DN9.5 - deep tone with neutral undertone

997 Reviews

$65.00

What it is: A micro-correcting concealer that provides up to 24-hour medium-buildable coverage without appearance of creasing and reduces skin imperfections over time.

Coverage: Medium

Formulation:
Liquid

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Micro-Filter Pearls: Skin appears blurred and radiant; skin tone looks even.
- Peptide Complex: Reduces appearance of fines lines and dark circles.
- Squalane: Known to help to make skin feel smoother over time.

What Else You Need to Know: This lightweight concealer effortlessly melts into the skin, delivering a blurred, radiant finish. Skincare-infused and long-wearing, it works to reduce dark circles, blemishes, and other imperfections over time.

KosasMini Revealer Super Creamy + Brightening Concealer with Caffeine and Hyaluronic Acid

Size: 0.06 oz/2 mL·ITEM: 2935856

Color: Tone 5.8 - medium with neutral undertones

1.6K Reviews

$22.00

Perfect part of my makeup routine....I loved this perfect match for my skin tone and my dark under eyes went away....Lately, I have been wanting to use less makeup products especially no foundation. I want to achieve a more natural look, just covering my dark circles and some uneven skin tone/discolouration without looking heavy.

What it is: A creamy, clean, non-comedogenic, skincare-packed concealer that’s safe for sensitive skin with medium coverage and a fresh, hydrated, radiant finish.


Coverage: Medium


Finish: Radiant


Formulation: Cream


Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily


Highlighted Ingredients: 

- Caffeine and Pink Algae Extract: Fights dark circles, puffiness, and dullness.

- Hyaluronic Acid and Peptides: Hydrate and visibly plump for supple, juicy skin.

- Arnica and Panthenol: The ultimate skin-calming tool for blemishes and redness.

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