With the skin around the eyes being naturally thinner, its quick to suffer from dryness which also makes the eyes look tired and lacklustre. The easiest hack is simply to keep the the skin supported and moisturised. Well hydrated skin always looks healthier than dry crepey skin. This is where a good eye serum is a worthy investment and if you have mega bucks you won’t go wrong with at Skin Better Science Interfuse Eye Treatment Cream (£92) formulated with Niacinamide, Vitamin C, caffeine and hyaluronic acid to support and brighten the eyes in as little as four weeks. Show
Budgetnistas can check out La Roche Posay Pigmentclar Eye Cream (£26) which has caffeine that constricts the blood vessels to make the eyes appear brighter as well as light reflecting pigments to illuminate the eye. If your eyes are particularly prone to sensitivities, then Cerave Eye Repair Cream (£12) is full of the brands signature ceramides to help restore and maintain the skin’s natural protective barrier whilst keeping the eye area smooth and hydrated. This is only a good option for oily skin types - it doesn’t clog the pores so you can use safe in the knowledge it won’t fuel breakouts. Sometimes fluid retention under the eyes can cause it to become puffy and discoloured. And on these occasions incorporating a gentle ring finger eye lymphatic massage will encourage fluid to drain. Just pat and press gently across from the inner corner of your eye down to you ear. For more targeted action, Clinique’s Even Better Dark Circles Corrector (£32) comes with a cooling metal tip to tighten and de-puff the skin, whilst brightening. There is also such a thing called tear trough depression. You’d know if you have this because the under eye area will be sunken and it causes a dark shadow, making you look perma -tired. I know that this can be particular irksome; the fastest way to a resolution is to call in expert needlers like Dr Ejikeme at Adonia Medical or Dr Ewoma at SKnDoctor, who within a matter of minutes and two pin pricks later will have you looking bright eyed, well rested and alert. If you’d rather not have injectables, then I rate Radara (£150 - box of 30)rejuvenating eye patches which starts giving results in as little as two weeks. It uses clever micro needling technology to stimulate collagen and drive hyaluronic acid deeper into the skin to smooth, boost and plump from within. With continuous daily use, you can expect perky peepers with no downtime whatsoever! If you’ve tried it all and dark circles aren’t budging, take a look around your family and if you can see relatives with dark circles too, genes are the culprit and there may little you can do if it is a family trait. However, all is not lost - Pat McGrath Sublime Perfection Blurring Under-Eye Duo (£40) - does exactly what it says blurring imperfections and brightening the eyes in a lightweight two step liquid and powder system. With thirty-six shades in the range, there’s a colour for every skin tone. Skip to main content
Packed with awakening ingredients like caffeine and hyaluronic acid, these top-rated picks help you fake a full night's rest. Soleil Summer / Allure The use of moisturizers for your undereyes is a heated debate in the Allure office: About half the team believes slathering the best eye creams for dark circles over this delicate area of skin can help depuff and minimize the appearance of dark circles over time, while the other half seems to think they're moisturizers in tiny tubs and offer nothing more than a placebo effect. There is one thing we can agree on: No one wants to look like they got roughly four hours of sleep. Of course, we asked our dermatologist friends to weigh in on the matter. What we do know for a fact is that "eyelid skin is thinner than the surrounding facial skin, so it can be more prone to sensitivity and irritation," Rhode Island-based board-certified dermatologist, Tiffany Jow Libby, M.D., previously explained to us. However, not all eye creams are created equal, which is why we've combed through dozens (hell, probably hundreds at this point) of formulas to find the most effective creams and gels for all skin types. It ultimately comes down to the level of prevention you desire. "Because they are landing on thinner skin, eye creams have a tendency to be thicker — a higher amount of oil, less water — than facial moisturizers," Mona Gohara, M.D., a board-certified dermatologist based in Connecticut tells Allure, comparing the use of an eye cream to "putting extra padding on a spin bike." And that extra cushioning just might pay off, since it's also known that the eye area is one of the first to show signs of aging such as sagging skin, fine lines, and crow's feet. "As we hit our thirties, hyaluronic acid, our skin's natural water absorber and plumper, begins to decline," Dr. Gohara explains, which is why applying the ingredient topically and making up for lost hydration is of the essence. In fact, many of our go-to formulas are packed with HA and other powerful ingredients like blood vessel-constricting caffeine and collagen-boosting peptides to help fake a full night's rest. Ahead, you'll find 27 of the best eye creams, including a drugstore favorite by Neutrogena and a retinol eye cream from Sunday Riley, each formulated for the thinnest, most sensitive skin on your body. You won't believe your eyes (wink, wink) once you see the transformative effects. All products featured on Allure are independently selected by our editors. However, when you buy something through our retail links, we may earn an affiliate commission.
Check Out Some of Our 2022 Allure Best of Beauty WinnersMarci Robin is a contributing editor at Allure. She previously served as senior beauty editor at GoodHousekeeping.com, executive editor of xoVain, and senior online editor at NewBeauty; her writing has also appeared in publications such as InStyle, MarthaStewart.com, and Refinery29. She graduated from Florida State University with a degree... Read more Jennifer Hussein is a commerce writer at Allure. Previously, she served as beauty editor of BestProducts.com and COOLS, as well as junior beauty editor for L'Oréal's Skincare.com. Her work has been published in Teen Vogue, Paper Magazine, Byrdie, Coveteur, The Zoe Report, and StyleCaster. Jen is also a... Read more How can African Americans get rid of dark circles?Treatment. Apply a cold compress. A cold compress may reduce swelling and shrink dilated blood vessels to lessen the appearance of puffiness and dark circles. ... . Get extra sleep. ... . Elevate your head. ... . Stay hydrated. ... . Soak with tea bags. ... . Try eye creams. ... . Conceal with makeup.. Which cream is more effective for dark circles?Ceuticoz Pervite Under Eye Cream reduces dark circles, puffiness, and eye bags and makes your under-eye skin more elastic. It is also good for protection against hyperpigmentation and may prevent inflammation around the eyes and improve microcirculation around your eyes.
What ethnicity has dark circles under eyes?Dark circles may be noticeable in childhood from genetics, and are also more common in some ethnic groups such as Arabs, Turks, Andean and Indians, as these people have a greater natural deposit of pigments.
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