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“Wow, are you okay?
You look tired!”
We’ve all heard it.
That concerned, but slightly offensive question.
Yes, everything’s fine, and yes, I am quite tired.
Know the cause
First, it’s helpful to know what’s causing your under eye circles.
Once you know the cause, it will be easier to find the right solution.
New York oculoplastic surgeonDr.
These fat pads can protrude and cast a shadow around the eyes.
People who have under eye fat pads usually have them due to genetics.
Take a look at your parents and grandparents.
If they had dark or protruding under eye circles, that’s most likely where yours are coming from.
They actually worsen as we age.
As we get older, we lose fat in our faces.
“This causes the depression and sunken look in our faces.”
You may have also noticed this effect if you’ve ever lost weight.
Losing fat throughout the body means less fat in your face, causing an older appearance.
“And of course to be sure to get plenty of rest and drink lots of water.”
Rodriguez recommends using an anti-aging cream like Chalet Green Apple Eyes every day.
A good eye cream should provide the skin nourishment and moisture it needs to maintain its elasticity.
One of the easiest ways to improve your bags is to not be tired for once.
That means it’s crucial to get plenty of restorative sleep.
“Get your beauty rest,” owner ofBlu Skin Care, LLCZondra Wilson told me.
And while you’re getting your restorative sleep, try doubling up on your pillows.
When we light flat all night, fluid pools under our eyes.
If you sleep at a slight incline, that fluid drains down and won’t pool as much.
This is one of the easiest ways to keep a wide-awake, youthful look every day.
Be sure to remove all your makeup before bed.
Nobody wants that."
New York esthetician and consultantLiz Donat, LE agrees.
“Never sleep in your makeup!”
Protecting your skin from sun damage helps prevent your under eye circles from becoming darker.
“My favorite isKat von D’s Lock-it concealer,” she told me.
It’s creamy, high-pigmented and full-coverage.
It’s definitely my secret weapon to a flawless finish."
And when you’re choosing the right concealer, take a good look at those under eye circles.
If your circles have a purple hue, try a yellow concealer.
If the circles are more red, go for a greenish concealer.
Blue circles are best covered up by a peach concealer.
Before applying your concealer, be sure to first dab on some eye cream.
“Eye cream helps concealer to go on smoother,” makeup artist John StapletontoldElle.
“It helps thin it out a little better so it doesn’t get cakey.”
Use just a dab to see how you react.
Take an antihistamine
One of the most common reasons for under eye circles starts with seasonal allergies.
Dr. Shainhouse said you could also try taking pseudoephedrine to help with the swelling.
However, many people don’t like how they feel when they take those “daytime” cold medicines.
Because cucumbers are high in sodium, they will naturally draw fluid out from under your skin.
If all else fails, try a beauty pageant trick and dab some hemorrhoid cream under your eyes.
The cream is designed to shrink blood vessels, so it will temporarily take care of those bags!
Having a thicker barrier on that delicate skin will also keep your skin more resilient.
“Take a white eyeliner and apply it to the inner corners of your eyes,” she explains.
“By doing this, you will give the illusion of bigger and wide awake eyes.
Definitely worth a try before going to surgery!
Falconrecommends sticking with cool colors to draw attention away from red irritation or circles.
“I loveOsmosis Eye Pencilin navy, which has incredibly long wearability.”
“My newest observation is a link between lash extensions and dark under eye circles,” saysDonat.
Donat told me it’s also possible to be allergic to the adhesives used on the lashes.
This allergic response will cause puffiness and irritation around the eye.
Dry contact lenses or sensitivity to makeup could also cause an allergic response.
Visit your plastic surgeon to discuss where to start.
An under eye filler can be especially helpful if your circles are looking worse with age or weight loss.
If you’ve lost some facial fat, the filler could fill in those fine lines.
Most of these under eye treatments are temporary or need to be kept up every day.
Surgery is a way to kiss them goodbye once and for all.
Depends on how much they’re bothering you.
Start with natural treatments
Under eye circles can be annoying and distracting for anyone.
Wash your face every night.
Splash cool water on your face in the morning.
“This will help eliminate puffiness as well as dark circles.”
To apply, just put a small amount onto your ring finger and dab it underneath your eyes.
Wilson recommends using it up to twice per day.
