How to Make Fake Rings Under Your Eyes

It only takes a few minutes to make fake rings under your eyes, whether you're using eyeliner or cocoa powder. This is the perfect trick for a ghoulish Halloween costume, or just for spooking your friends because you feel like it.

Method 1
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Marker Method

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    Get a black marker; preferably washable.
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    Draw a rather large smudge on one of your fingers. Make it big, but not very thick.
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    Take another finger on the opposite hand. Rub that on your smudged finger.
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    Apply the marker to below your eyes carefully. Start at the inside corners of your eyes and work the mark down and out slightly.
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    Add a much lighter bit. Start from the outside edge down toward the first mark if you want a more extreme effect, or for darker lighting.
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Method 2
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Cocoa Powder Method

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    Get some cocoa powder.
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    Put some on your finger, and rub it in lightly.
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    Do this again, so it is layered. Also try to get the bit closest to the eye darker.
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Method 3
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Eyeliner Method

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    Scribble with some black/dark brown eyeliner on your finger.[1]
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    Smudge it under your eyes, darker towards the bridge of your nose.
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    Add purple or blue lightly over it. This will make it look more bruised (if you want that look).[2]
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Community Q&A

  • Question
    What if I get cocoa powder in my eye?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    At first it would hurt, just keep the other eye open and run to the bathroom, then carefully wash it out and dry it. See your doctor if pain persists.
  • Question
    What if I don't have cocoa powder?
    Ifloatinapeggy
    Ifloatinapeggy
    Community Answer
    Try either of the other methods. If you don't have any of the items, try using eyeshadow.
  • Question
    Cant I do it with pen?
    Ifloatinapeggy
    Ifloatinapeggy
    Community Answer
    You probably could, however it would take a lot of scrubbing to remove the ink and it also wouldn't smudge very well.
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Warnings

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References

  1. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dfOEjjvFmgk
  2. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m4-oSH0VJto

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Updated: January 5, 2023
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Categories: Halloween Costumes
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