This Tone-Correcting Concealer Effortlessly Camouflages My Sleep-Deprived Dark Circles

I’m chronically sleep deprived, partially because I peruse Pinterest into the wee hours, partially because my cat finds creative means of rustling me awake at 3 a.m., and perhaps because I drink espresso, Italian-style, as a nightcap to my dinner. While I’m still navigating the laws of proper sleep hygiene, I’ve built a repertoire of products—including eye drops, beige eyeliner, and, most recently, the Jones Road Neutralizer Pencil—that, together, create the illusion of solid rest. The lattermost product, from makeup maven Bobbi Brown’s minimalist cosmetics brand, Jones Road, supercharges my efforts immensely.

The Neutralizer Pencil is a solid, chubby concealer stick that glides under and around the eye area and delivers a traceless finish. In addition to camouflaging dark circles, the pencil neutralizes sallow undertones by color-correcting the tinges of purple, red, or green that can show through the ultra-thin skin around the eyes. 

Available in nine shades, each works within a spectrum of tones to neutralize sallowness, conceal shadows, and impart a brighter, more well-rested appearance. My specific shade, fair peach, for instance, counteracts a greenish tinge that accompanies my shadows, thereby creating a neutral-hued base for my ensuing concealer.

Though technically solid, the formula is nevertheless creamy, and resists tugging the delicate skin beneath the eyes. On the rare occasions I am adequately rested, the formula suffices as a replacement for my concealer, and provides medium, breathable, and crease-free coverage. 

Most days, however, I layer the pencil beneath a high-coverage liquid concealer to maximize both products’ brightening potential. The pencil glides like a dream, especially over eye cream, and melts into skin seamlessly. In addition to below and around my eyes, I often swipe the pencil beneath my brows for a lifted, fresh look. My favorite area to apply the formula? The inner corners of my eyes, which are otherwise notoriously tricky to reach with a doe foot concealer. The pencil’s tapered tip and solid, mess-free format make brightening crevices a breeze.

I’m hardly alone in my love for the Jones Road stick; shoppers are similarly enthralled. One 72-year-old reviewer said “it erases any tired-looking darkness,” while another fan said “it blends with the skin and hides dark circles better than concealer.” 

For a user-friendly concealer or a brightening boost to your existing concealer routine, shop the Jones Road Neutralizer Pencil. In the meantime, I’ll be sipping espresso and pinning venues for my hypothetical wedding.

Shop more Jones Road eye brightening favorites, below:

Under-Eye Armor Eye Cream

Just a Sec Bright Eyes Eyeshadow