How To Treat Dark Circles With Skincare & Makeup
When it comes to dark circles, you're not alone. We all know them, we’ve all had them. Slathering ourselves with concealer hoping that those dark, dreary circles under our eyes will miraculously disappear.
Whether you binge-watched a box set or gained them genetically – there’s a wealth of options available to you. From efficacious skincare to make-up hacks, here's what really works.
Let’s get to the bottom of things. Invest in a good eye cream with a dose of Vitamin A, C, E and caffeine to tackle hyperpigmentation, fine lines, puffiness and inflammation.
Drunk Elephant C-Tango Multivitamin Eye Cream
This luxurious eye cream instantly brightens and hydrates tired eyes. Infused with vitamin C, peptides and ceramides, C-Tango targets fine lines, free radical damage, discolouration and loss of firmness.
Vichy Mineral 89 Hyaluronic Acid Eye Gel
This comforting gel cream combines 89% Vichy Volcanic Water, pure hyaluronic acid and caffeine for a brighter and rested look while smoothing fine lines and protecting skin’s moisture barrier.
Consider eye mask for an instant brightening effect before a big event. These top picks will bid adieu to the fine lines, puffiness, and sagging within minutes.
Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair Concentrated Recovery Eye Mask
Rejuvenate the look and feel of your eyes with these under eye masks for fresh, youthful-looking eyes after the stresses of modern life — from long days to lack of sleep, even pollution.
Elemis Pro-Collagen Hydra-Gel Eye Mask
Indulge in these eye masks that provide a tightening effect for the skin, backed up by highly moisturising hyaluronic acid leaving eyes smoother and visibly younger in just 20 minutes.
Try switching to a formula that’s creamy and hydrating. These radiant concealers contain brightening pigments to ‘bounce’ the light back out from under your eyes.
BareMinerals Complexion Rescue Brightening Concealer SPF 25
This gel-mousse concealer immediately and visibly brightens the under-eye area for a fresh, wide-awake look. The brilliant formulation is clinically shown to reduce visible under-eye puffiness after two weeks. The crease-resistant formula won't cake on skin and provides all-day, comfortable wear.
Clinique Even Better All Over Concealer + Eraser
Instantly correct and perfect with this long wearing concealer. It's lightweight yet offers a full coverage lasting up to 12 hours. Formulated with a blend of hyaluronic acid, vitamin C and caffeine that work together to brighten, hydrate and plump fine and dry lines. Plus, it is sweat and humidity resistant.
Bobbi Brown Intensive Serum Concealer
Awaken your look with this serum concealer. Harnessing the power of skin-energising Cordyceps, the luxurious formula brightens undereyes while medium buildable coverage helps camouflage dark circles.
ILIA True Skin Serum Concealer
A clean, medium-coverage concealer with skincare benefits and a featherweight texture that blends seamlessly into skin without creasing. Powered by skincare ingredients to help improve skin over time.
If your dark circles are too stubborn for a concealer, try the colour theory. Create a base to neutralise the shadowy tones under your eyes and balance things out.
Stila Correct And Perfect Palette
This all-in-one correcting palette to address all skin tone imperfections and leave the complexion beautifully luminous. Bid redness, sallowness, dark circles and grey tones goodbye!
Fenty Beauty Bright Fix Eye Brightener
This undereye brightener can be used as a colour correcting to neutralise discolouration or with another shade or concealer for ultimate brightening! It easily hydrates, blends, and conceals.
Finally, work on getting enough uninterrupted sleep so you can look rested and refreshed. There's not a faster way to light up them under eye circle and get rid of bags than getting a good night sleep.