This first of its kind, full-coverage crème corrector completely eradicates the appearance of under eye darkness by brightening and evening skin tone. It’s perfect to wear on days when you need a little more help in the brightening department, but don’t want to wear a full face of make-up. While Becca might be more famously known for its best-selling highlighter and celebrity collaborations, this little pot is my unsung hero. But now – after many months of testing – I've found a spot-on replacement for my much-missed dark-circle banisher. It takes away any unwanted dewiness to keep your under-eye makeup in place all day, without looking dry or cakey.

But (because there is a but here), while the Under Eye Brightening Corrector undoubtedly accomplished exactly what it said it would, I did find that the product’s paste-like texture settled into some of the fine lines around my eyes. NARS Radiant Creamy Colour Corrector is less glowy and more pigmented, offering more of a ‘make-up’ finish that’ll come in handy for the third consecutive Christmas party. Bobbi Brown’s Colour Corrector is another high-pigment option: with a dense, balm-like texture and huge shade range, it’s ideal for anyone who wants to look especially airbrushed. A month ago, we’d forgotten all about this part of our make-up routine, but this week it has once again taken its rightful position in our lineup. The effect was natural looking (which is a must for me), and more importantly, unlike other concealer products I’ve used, I didn’t feel the need to reapply this one throughout the day.Plus, of course understanding that not all dark circles are the same hue, Becca has recently added a much-requested medium-dark shade that works to colour correct on darker skin tones. You can change your choices at any time by visiting Cookie preferences, as described in the Cookie notice.

Either way, if you’re just relying on your trusty concealer to cover them up, you’re missing a trick. Although for a night out I might still reach for my full-coverage concealer to help mask the dark circles, for the day time I want something a little more natural-looking, and this is it.

For as long as I can remember, I have sported an unsightly pair of purple rings around my eyes that make me look permanently exhausted. And while I’ve added a few of these to my permanent makeup collection over the years, I’d be lying if I said I was 100 percent satisfied by any of them, especially when it comes to the concealers. This revolutionary product, unique in texture and tone, creates the perfect backlighting for concealer.

Full disclosure: I had forgotten to apply my go-to eye cream that morning, but it also didn’t exactly help to conceal the winter-induced dryness that I was experiencing. The full-coverage formula of the Smashbox X BECCA Under Eye Brightening Corrector uses light to brighten the look of dark under eye circles.Looking at how well it conceals dark circles, how natural it looks on the skin and how long it stays in place. Loved by celebrities and make-up artists alike, this unassuming pot has garnered cult status when it comes to colour correcting. Smudge-resistant and ideal for all skin types, the corrector is the perfect new addition to your daily skincare routine.