What Is An Under-Eye Corrector and How to Apply It

Dark circles, puffiness, and fine lines around the delicate eye area can make you look exhausted, even if you had a full eight hours of rest. Most people reach for heavy concealer to hide the problem, but a better approach would be to pair it with an undereye brightener that revives tired eyes by nourishing skin, corrects and evens the tone with a hint of tint, and protects against future damage with mineral SPF. ReFresh Eye Brightener does all three in one lightweight application.

Why Color Correcting and Brightening Work Together

Concealer masks dark circles by sitting on top of the skin. A color corrector with brightening benefits works differently. It can address what's beneath the darkness while simultaneously evening your tone. Dark circles may form from shadowing, puffiness, thin skin, and loss of radiance. When you use a formula that corrects discoloration while brightening, you're treating the root cause instead of just camouflaging it.

The undereye zone ages faster than other facial areas. It needs protection from sun damage and hydration to maintain elasticity. ReFresh Eye Brightener Broad Spectrum SPF 30 + Correcting Tint combines both functions: a correcting tint that neutralizes darkness and active skincare ingredients that brighten. You get sun protection, correction, and radiance-boosting treatment in one lightweight application.

How Correcting and Brightening Differ From Coverage Alone

Color correctors neutralize discoloration using opposite pigments. An undereye brightener brings luminosity and reduces shadows through active ingredients. ReFresh does both.

The formula uses a correcting pink-peach tint to balance tone while GlowPlex™ boosts radiance, Tightenyl™ firms and tones, and caffeine reduces dark circles and puffiness. The cooling metal rollerball can add instant depuffing. This is treatment-focused, not coverage-focused. 

Concealer can't address these issues alone, but ReFresh can.

Why Dark Circles Persist With Concealer Alone

Dark circles form from multiple causes: 

• Genetics determine skin thickness and blood vessel visibility

• Sleep deprivation causes fluid to pool under the eyes, creating shadows

• Dehydration makes skin look dull

• Sun damage thins delicate eye skin

A Concealer can't address these issues as it only fixes the outward appearance temporarily. An undereye brightener improves how the eye area looks by hydrating and boosting radiance. Caffeine and coffee seed extract reduce puffiness, so shadows don't pool. Mineral SPF 30 stops future sun damage.

How to Apply Your Undereye Brightener Correctly

Application is straightforward with minimal product. The cooling metal rollerball simplifies the process while adding depuffing benefits.

Step 1: Prep With Hydration

Apply your eye moisturizer and wait 30 seconds. This ensures your brightener glides on smoothly without tugging delicate skin.

Step 2: Apply With the Rollerball

Squeeze gently until you see product at the tip. Using the cooling metal rollerball, apply to your entire undereye area, up to the brow, with gentle rolling motions. The coolness instantly depuffs while the tint color corrects to brighten the look of dark circles.

Step 3: Blend with Precision

Gently blend with fingertips or use the Skin2Skin Concealer Brush for detailed application, or the Skin2Skin Everything Brush for larger areas. Wear alone or under concealer as a brightening base.

Rose-Marie's tip: Keep it in the fridge for extra cooling and depuffing.

Step 4: Layer Concealer or Wear Alone

Wear ReFresh alone for sheer brightening and protection, or layer concealer on top for additional coverage. Because ReFresh already addresses discoloration, your concealer won't need to work as hard.

The Skincare-Infused Formula Advantage

What sets ReFresh apart is the 94% skincare-infused backbone. GlowPlex™ smooths and brightens tone. Tightenyl™, a gentle retinol alternative from biotech research, firms and tones without irritation. 

Caffeine and coffee seed extract actively reduce puffiness and dark circle appearance. This isn't makeup masquerading as treatment. It's a treatment with coverage benefits.

• Apply every morning to brighten instantly

• Apply 15 minutes before sun exposure to protect

• Reapply throughout the day for a quick refresh and additional SPF protection

• Keep it in the fridge for extra cooling and depuffing benefits.

Shade Matching for Your Skin Tone

ReFresh comes in four flexible shades:

• Adore for fair skin

• Cherish for light-to-medium

• Hush for medium

• Swoon for deeper skin tones

Each is a correcting pink peach tint designed to brighten while also correcting the tone. The tint is subtle enough to work under concealer or worn alone for a natural, brightened look.

Final Thoughts

Dark circles don't necessarily need heavy layers of makeup. They need brightening, hydration, and protection. ReFresh Eye Brightener gives you all three. The lightweight, ultra-sheer formula revives tired eyes instantly while skincare ingredients work beneath the surface.

Book a free Artist Advice session at RMS Beauty to find your perfect shade match, or use our Shade Finder tool to get started. 

Correct, refresh, protect.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Can I wear an undereye brightener without concealer?

Yes. ReFresh works alone for sheer brightening and SPF protection, or layered under concealer for more coverage. The decision is personal, based on how much coverage you need or prefer.

Q. Is ReFresh suitable for sensitive skin?

Yes. It's hypoallergenic, ophthalmologist-tested, and dermatologist-tested with soothing ingredients like calendula and aloe.

Q. Can I layer ReFresh under another concealer?

Yes. Apply ReFresh first, let it set for 15 seconds, then apply concealer on top. You'll need less concealer because ReFresh already evens tone and brightens.

Q. When should I apply my undereye brightener?

Apply every morning to brighten. Apply 15 minutes before sun exposure for SPF protection. Reapply throughout the day as needed for a quick refresh.

Q. Does an undereye brightener help with fine lines?

Yes. Tightenyl™ can help smooth and firm, reducing fine line appearance. Caffeine reduces puffiness while brightening.