“The eyes don’t lie, they will tell you everything,” says a well-known expression. And indeed, the eyes reflect a person’s character, temperament, emotions and mood, his mental state. Unfortunately, dark circles under the eyes are considered a common problem today and make the face look tired and haggard. Many women try to fight them with foundation, powder or concealer. However, such measures are aimed at combating symptoms, not eliminating causes. Homemade masks for dark circles and bags under the eyes can solve the problem and guarantee you a long-term effect.
Why do circles appear under the eyes?
The solution to any problem related to both health and cosmetic defects begins with identifying the cause. The following factors can be a consequence of the appearance of circles under the eyes.
- Fatigue, physical weakness.
- Chronic fatigue syndrome.
- Deficiency of vitamins and microelements in the body (especially K, C, P).
- Lack of proper skin care around the eyes.
- Stressful situations, systemic psychological stress.
- Smoking, drinking alcoholic beverages and other bad habits.
- Intoxication of the body associated with long-term use of pharmacological agents.
- Kidney diseases, dysfunction of the endocrine glands.
- Disruption of the cardiovascular system.
If we consider the problem from a physiological point of view, then the appearance of dark spots is associated with insufficient blood circulation in the vessels and capillaries located under the skin in the eye area.
Reference! Circles in the eye area may be due to genetic predisposition. In such cases, it is not prohibited to make masks, but it is more rational to choose a make-up option to thoroughly disguise the flaw.
How can I remove them?
There are several ways to remove circles under the eyes, using special cosmetics and alternative medicine recipes. If the cause lies in stress or other health problems, a comprehensive approach will be required, including the use of medications, vitamins and physical therapy. In addition, to stabilize the psycho-emotional background, it is necessary to review the daily routine, introduce walks in the fresh air, active recreation, and ensure proper sleep. Massage will help restore blood circulation through the microvessels of the face.
To accurately determine the cause of the formation of circles in the eye area, it is recommended to visit a cosmetologist. If blemishes on the face appear due to problems in the body, an examination at the clinic will be required. Darkening of the skin around the eyes can be caused by the kidneys, liver or gall bladder. A blue, yellowish or gray tint to the circles should alert you.
In case of urgent need, you can quickly disguise flaws by using cosmetics. In order to hide a defect, you need to familiarize yourself with the rules of color combinations. Women often make the mistake of believing that foundation can even out large differences in skin color. To obtain the desired effect, a layer of camouflage pencil is first placed under the tone (tones from light green to blue).
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What are the benefits of natural products?
Some people prefer to use specialized cosmetic formulations instead of home remedies. However, they may not always be useful and improve the situation. In some cases, you can even get the opposite effect. For example, many people use fatty creams to care for the skin of the face and eyelids, but such products clog the pores and make it difficult to breathe, causing skin cells to accumulate excess fluid and the load on the capillaries increases. The result of these processes is dark circles under the eyes.
Clogged pores on the face
Advice! It is better to use moisturizing face creams rather than greasy ones.
Natural homemade masks do not have such side effects. Moreover, their effect is longer lasting, but only with regular use. From store-bought products, you can use creams that have a lifting effect. The main thing is to buy a quality product.
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Top best masks for dark circles under the eyes at home
From parsley
Parsley helps lighten the skin around the eyes
Chopped parsley does a good job of lightening the skin, its effect is not aggressive, which makes it possible to use the ingredient for the area around the eyes. For use in winter, greens are stored in the freezer. After defrosting, it retains valuable microelements and properties.
The simplest version of the mask involves brewing parsley in a glass of boiling water. After 20-30 minutes of settling, the liquid is ready for use. Cotton pads, after generous wetting, are applied to closed eyes. As the cotton dries, you need to moisten the discs again and repeat the steps for 15-20 minutes.
You can enhance the effect by combining parsley with sage, chamomile, and cornflower.
Cucumber
Grate the cucumber, add a couple of drops of apricot kernel essential oil to the pulp. Place a portion of the composition on two cotton pads and apply them to your closed eyes. Keep the mask on for 15 minutes.
Potato
Potatoes contain a large amount of starch, which has a bleaching property. This can be used to eliminate dark circles under the eyes. It is enough to grate the peeled vegetable on a fine grater and distribute the pulp in the eye area. After 20 minutes, you can remove any remaining product with cool water.
To enhance the effect, you can combine potatoes with milk, cream, lemon juice, apricot kernel essential oil, and olive oil.
From soda
Dissolve a tablespoon of baking soda in 100 ml of chamomile infusion (brewed only). Let the product sit for 30 minutes. The composition works when applied to the skin using a cotton pad.
From starch
Starch is also a popular component for lightening the skin.
Several types of starch are sold in stores, but only rice and potato are suitable for the eye area. The process of preparing the mask involves pouring 1 tbsp. l. water at room temperature (100 ml) and heating the mixture until a thick consistency is formed. You cannot boil the mass; valuable microelements will be lost.
During heat treatment, it is necessary to thoroughly knead the starch so that lumps do not form. After cooling, the product is ready for use. It is applied as a stand-alone product, or in combination with sour cream, chopped parsley and other whitening ingredients.
From eggs
You can make many masks for the area around the eyes from eggs. The simplest recipe involves applying the yolk to the skin (for 15 minutes). Whipped protein is best combined with chopped oatmeal or starch. The yolk nourishes the skin more, the white promotes lightening and lifting.
Bread and milk
Peel two slices of white bread from the crust, pour them with slightly warm milk. After 5-7 minutes, thoroughly mix the ingredients into a paste. Apply the resulting mass to closed eyes and hold for 20 minutes. After the procedure, you need to wash your face with cool water and treat the area around the eyes with a nourishing cream.
Curd
Mash the homemade cottage cheese with a fork, add a little freshly brewed green tea into the pulp. Make two cakes from the mixture, 5-7 cm in diameter, and place them on your closed eyes for 25 minutes. After the procedure, wipe the skin with ice cubes from frozen green tea.
Lemon
Mix lemon and cucumber juices, taken in equal proportions, with grated raw potatoes. Distribute the mixture onto cotton pads, which are subsequently placed on closed eyes. You need to keep the mask on for 20 minutes.
Tomato
Tomatoes can be used as an independent component or in combination with other products (turmeric, lentil flour, lemon juice, etc.). The most primitive method involves applying the pulp of a fresh tomato to the skin. The duration of action is 20 minutes.
For the winter, you can prepare tomato ice cubes. They wipe the skin around the eyes after taking a bath or before bed.
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Cream against dark circles under the eyes Eyelisse, Joëlle Ciocco
The cream contains aloe extract (soothes and moisturizes the skin), arnica (improves blood circulation), orange flowers, grapefruit seeds and borage. It has a slight cooling effect. Madame Joelle Siocco herself recommends using it every day as a cream for the skin around the eyes and once a week as a mask (apply in a thick layer, leave on the skin for 15-20 minutes and blot with a napkin).
Price: 7,850 rub.
Hydrogel patches Gold & Snail Hydrogel Eye Patch, Petitfee
They contain snail secretion extract, so the patches moisturize and restore tissue well. Other components include collagen, vitamin E, peppermint. Separately, I will say about mulberry extract - it has whitening properties, due to which dark circles and pigmented areas are reduced. There are 60 pieces in a package.
Price: about 1,300 rub.
Revitalizing night cream Reticap-EL-Night, Tebiskin
The Tebiskin brand is known for cosmetics for peelings and post-peeling care. This product is for the area around the eyes and lips. But you can only apply it at night - it contains encapsulated retinol. I can say with confidence that after two weeks of use, dark circles under the eyes are reduced. This is where retinol works – it whitens pigmentation and dark circles.
Price on request
Hyalogy Daily And Nightly Cream For Eyes, Forlle'd
Universal cream for young skin. Ingredients include luffa extract (a plant that improves lymphatic drainage) and arbutin (found in all whitening products). Hyaluronic acid moisturizes the skin. Forlle'd has another cream for the skin around the eyes - Platinum Eye Cream. It also removes bruises and swelling well, but it is an anti-age product.
Price: 7,200 rub.
Collagen eye masks Eye Regenerating Mask, Valmont
Contains mucopolysaccharides and natural collagen - moisturizing components that increase skin elasticity. Caffeine, arnica, and green tea are responsible for reducing swelling and dark circles under the eyes. The set includes the collagen masks themselves (stay on your face for at least 20 minutes), a preparatory complex (a mixture of mucopolysaccharides and plant components, which I have already mentioned) - they need to moisturize the mask before use, and post-collagen care is the final stage.
Price: about 25,000 rub.
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Cream mask Reine Blanche Illuminating Eye Care & Mask, L'Occitane
The newest L'Occitane line is all designed to whiten, brighten, and even out the skin. One of the most interesting characters in the series is a cream mask with tonic extracts in its composition, packaged in tubes with a massage applicator. The product can be used daily in the morning and evening, or applied twice a week in a thick layer as a mask.
Price: 3,550 rub.
Yuza Sorbet Eye Gel, Erborian
The extract of the Asian citrus yuzu contains a lot of vitamin C - it is an excellent antioxidant and one of the few components that can actually reduce the intensity of circles under the eyes. By the way, vitamin C is very unstable, but Erborian was able to keep it effective - the extract is placed in capsules that burst when applied, and the gel itself is packaged with a pump.
Price: 3,100 rub.
Shadow-Off Eye Cream, CremorLab
The CremorLab brand seems very interesting to me - the Korean approach to beauty, combined with high-quality, expensive ingredients, together can create a small revolution. The brand has two eye creams – one with a blur effect, the second – firming and brightening. Asian brands are the undisputed leaders in skin whitening, so this cream, containing oils and niacinamide, does the job.
Price: 4,023 rub.
Genuine Glow Eye Balm, Estee Lauder
Skin radiance is the general focus of the entire Genuine Glow line, the products of which combine decorative and caring functions. This balm, billed as the perfect primer for concealer, does not contain any reflective particles and has no tint itself. But it smoothes the skin well, filling wrinkles, and lightens it slightly.
Price: 3,915 rub.
Gel Eye Contour Gel-XT, Cellcosmet
This gel from a smart Swiss brand is recommended for use from the age of 20, but promises not only to lighten dark circles and reduce swelling, but also to smooth out small wrinkles. There are no silicones in the composition (mostly plant extracts), so visual smoothness will not come instantly - but when it comes, it will remain for a long time. And when you use it, you feel like a wildly luxurious woman - this makes wrinkles and swelling disappear on their own.
Price: 9,200 rub.
Serum Enhancing Eye Lift Serum, Clarins
A very interesting and unusual product! This is a serum with a light gel texture and gold reflective particles. However, after distributing the product they are invisible on the skin. Suitable for those who have swelling not only under the eyes, but also in the upper eyelid. If the latter is swollen and you don’t know where to draw the arrows, this remedy will help you out. After application it seems a little sticky, but the eyelids seem to be “glued” and the eyes open.
Price: 2,700 rub.
Gel Caress de Lotus, Kenzoki
This weightless gel, with a narcotic lotus scent, is aimed primarily at hydration. It absorbs very quickly, instantly smoothing the skin, and the ceramic applicator gently cools the skin, reducing swelling. The skin under the eyes feels smoother and reflects light better immediately after use. The product is so lightweight that it can be used over makeup with minimal risk of concealer smudging.
Price: 1,920 rub.
Eye Cream, Somme Institute
The creators of the brand invented and patented MDT5™ technology, which allows a complex of five essential vitamins (A, B3, B5, C and E) and proteins to penetrate deep into the skin without losing active concentrations. The brand has a small assortment; there is one product for each stage of care. The eye cream does it all - strengthens, brightens the skin, tones and reduces wrinkles. Indeed, the composition of the product is impressive - there is niacinamide, caffeine, and even a small concentration of glycolic acid.
Price: 6,900 rub.
Cream against dark circles under the eyes Mission Perfection Yeux, Clarins
The French brand released two new eye products this spring – one with an anti-aging effect, which I’ll talk about later, and Mission Perfection Yeux cream to reduce dark circles. Mission Perfection Yeux is tinted and contains silicones in its composition - so your eyes really immediately look more rested. It also has SPF15, a rarity in the world of eye products.
Price: 3,400 rub.
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Pep Start Eye Cream, Clinique
Clinique Pep Start Eye Cream is a lightweight cream with reflective particles and a very quick effect - in just a couple of minutes it noticeably invigorates the skin around the eyes (both in feel and appearance). I also like that it applies makeup well, even if you don’t have time to wait for it to completely absorb. This Clinique series is specifically designed for city dwellers who are always in a hurry.
Price: 2,100 rub.
Eye Balm, Skinceuticals
Finding the right eye cream is a whole story for me (and others!)! Everyone loves the lightest possible means: manufacturers rely on them. But I love rich ones, and only these suit my dry skin, and this is already minus 2/3 of the products on the market. Even if the product has a rich texture, it does not always pass the following test: it burns the face or irritates the eyes after application. For me, the exception is Eye Balm.
Price: 5,078 rub.
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Silicium Eye Cream, Thalgo
A product with a melting texture and a funny name - cream with silicon, it immediately became my indispensable weapon against the first wrinkles.
Thalgo cosmetics are made on the basis of seaweed and plant extracts, and this cream is no exception: it contains marine silicon, which tightens the skin and fills wrinkles. The “neighbor” of silicon in the composition is hyaluronic acid. It moisturizes and restores the skin around the eyes, and also eliminates signs of fatigue. The result was noticeable from the first use: I applied the product at night, and in the morning I looked rested, as if I had slept for the entire eight hours. Since the cream is intended for aging skin, I recommend that young girls use courses so as not to overload their face.
Price: 4,000 rub.
Resveratrol [Lift] Eye Lifting Balm, Caudalie
We have a particularly warm relationship with Caudalie cosmetics - I love them for their natural plant extracts and essential oils.
The composition of the eye contour balm generally sounds like poetry: it contains a complex of hyaluronic acids and grapevine resveratrol (in other words, an antioxidant). The texture of the product resembled a gel rather than a balm: it is absorbed very quickly, without the feeling of a film. Therefore, it has received a well-deserved place on the cosmetic table - I apply it before makeup, and sometimes on top of it during the day.
The balm promises to deal not only with wrinkles around the eyes, but also with nasolabial folds, so I confidently use it on both areas.
Price: 3,350 rub.
Cream for eyelids and areas around the eyes “Rose”, Ausganica
One of the main advantages of the product is its composition. It contains 100% natural extracts (olives, roses, jojoba, aloe vera and a dozen other components) that smooth out facial wrinkles and tighten the skin. It is for those who have already formed facial wrinkles. But it will also be useful for girls who have just begun to develop such wrinkles, as a prevention and detox.
The cream gently moisturizes the skin due to hyaluronic acid in the composition, nourishes the skin and has a pleasant smell. I used it as night and day care and it absorbs quickly. Can be applied as a base for shadows - they do not roll off and blend well.
The cream also gives a lifting effect. After a week of regular use, the result is already noticeable: the skin looks more toned.
Price: from 4,970 rub.
Eye Cream, 3Lab
Almost every girl dreams of trying 3Lab products at least once in her life (and also finding out whether the high price corresponds to the quality!). WW Eye Cream is perfect for any age. We all live in the frantic rhythm of the city, rarely get enough sleep, and often complain about dark circles under our eyes. The product contains the ingredient Nano-Claire GY™, patented by 3LAB®, which at the cellular level can reduce and prevent the appearance of facial and chronological wrinkles, as well as strengthen the cellular matrix of the skin. The composition also contains Niacinamide (Vitamin B3): it controls the production of melanin, and also neutralizes the negative effects of the environment and fights dark circles and swelling. I tried this cream for the first time when I slept 3-4 hours a day all week. It gives a wow effect: after half an hour you can already notice that the swelling has subsided, the skin has smoothed out, and not a trace of the bags remains (the formula contains Portulaca extract, a highly effective anti-inflammatory agent). It is absorbed quickly, does not have any special smell, and does not leave a greasy film. It’s also great to apply 10 minutes before foundation and concealer.
Price: 26,435 rub.
Vitamin serum for the eye area V7 Spot Eraser, Dr. Jart
A real vitamin boost for the skin around the eyes! The serum successfully fights dark circles and fine wrinkles. After a week of use I see noticeable improvements. There is a cumulative effect. After one and a half to two months, Dr. Jart promise that circles will practically disappear.
I apply the serum using the built-in applicator using massage movements. Be careful: when pressed, quite a lot of product is squeezed out. Don’t worry, the product is economical and will last for a full course - the kit includes a replaceable unit. The serum is absorbed long enough, but does not leave a sticky feeling.”
Price: about 1,200 rub.
Retinol Eye Gel, Skincare cosmetics
The texture of the gel is similar to jelly, green in color with golden balls inside, which, as I understand, are retinol.
I take a very small amount of the product and apply it to the skin under the eyes with massage movements before going to bed. With light friction, the balls dissolve and the gel is quickly absorbed.
In the morning, the skin is moisturized, and the face looks fresh and rested.”
Price: about 2,000 rub.
Anti-aging serum Age-Delay Eye Serum Caviar de Russie, Natura Siberica
The product has cool packaging: matte, it’s pleasant to touch, and the serum has a convenient applicator. The product is very delicate in texture, applies easily, moisturizes the skin and is quickly absorbed. Smells like spa cream.
I confidently apply it morning and evening. There is no feeling of a film on the face. The composition contains vitamins A and E, extracts of Siberian herbs and algae from the Faroe Islands. The main innovation of the product is the Regu-Age complex: it removes swelling and dark circles, helping the skin receive more oxygen.
Price: 1,500 rub.
Brightening eye cream Eye Expert Dual Eye, Vprove
This product is two in one: cream and concealer. To use the first one, you need to unscrew the washer with concealer. The product has a very light, bitter floral scent. The cream nourishes, moisturizes, gives the skin radiance and relieves puffiness.
The concealer is applied with a roller applicator. It completely hides the bruises, the eyes seem to become brighter. The product is suitable for all skin types!”
Price: 1,950 rub.
A Perfecting Eye Cream, Ultraceuticals
It's a small tube, but the product is used very sparingly. One press gives the right amount of cream at a time. More like a gel - when applied you feel a slight cooling effect. Contains encapsulated retinol, shea butter, bisabol. The product soothes delicate skin.
I applied it once a day for a week, and my eyes became noticeably fresher and the puffiness disappeared. It is convenient to use before concealer - it enhances its effect, dark circles under the eyes become less pronounced.
Price: 6,600 rub.
Refreshing gel against bags under the eyes Hydra Végétal, Yves Rocher
I always deal with such means the same way and very quickly. As soon as the gel fell into my hands, it immediately went into the refrigerator, where it is now stored. I really love the feeling of freshness around my eyes in the morning. It is the dense gel textures that give the right “chill.” In the composition I found extracts of Madagascar tea and blue agave leaves - familiar components for Yves Rocher products protect cells from moisture loss. There is also caffeine, which tones the skin.
The gel has an elongated applicator, so it won’t work for a light massage. I do it with my hands, and when the gel is absorbed (and it will be absorbed if you don’t apply too much), I apply concealer. It gives a good matte effect and no swelling.
Price: 840 rub.
Creamy Eye Treatment with Avocado, Kiehl's
I only use this product in the evening. It has a thick oily texture that does not absorb immediately. After applying the cream there is a feeling of a mask, which is very useful at the end of the day. The consistency of the product resembles avocado puree, which is not surprising, because its main component is avocado oil. After two weeks of use, I already saw a difference: fatty acids and shea butter made the skin nourished and moisturized.
And the product is also very economical. It is available in two miniature sizes: 15 and 28 ml. – both fit perfectly into a travel cosmetic bag. In this case, you only need a pea of cream, it is very dense and really “drives” into the skin with light patting movements.
Price: 2,250 rub.
Rich Eye Contour Cream, Egia
I don’t suffer from dry skin around my eyes, but with the onset of cold weather it needs special care and hydration. Rich Eye Contour Cream is a light-textured product that is practically odorless (this is a separate plus!).
The cream is easy to apply and works well with cosmetics - it does not “float”. Contains: phyto-oils, antioxidants that fight free radicals, peptides with moisturizing properties. The effect is cumulative. After a week of regular use, fine wrinkles are smoothed out and swelling disappears. The skin around the eyes looks well-groomed and healthy.
Price: 3,220 rub.
Aox Eye Gel, SkinCeuticals
Antioxidant gel for the skin around the eyes is applied in the morning. Its main function: protecting the delicate area from free radicals, reducing puffiness and dark circles. The gel contains ascorbic acid - when squeezed out, it instantly turns yellow, but does not leave circles. Aox Eye Gel has a characteristic pharmaceutical smell - it disappears 2-3 minutes after application.
The effect is noticeable after several days of use - not even a hint remains of the traces of sleepless nights and several flights.
Price: 5,641 rub.
Cream Hydraphase Intense Eyes Rehydration Anti-Puffiness, La Roche Posay
Products from this brand often become “long-lived” on the bathroom shelf. Hydraphase Intense Eyes cream with a light, gel-like texture moisturizes well without leaving a greasy film. Main active ingredients: soy protein, caffeine with antioxidant properties, hyaluronic acid. The cream is quickly absorbed and not sticky at all. For lovers of lightness and a pronounced moisturizing effect, this is an ideal option.
Price: 1,976 rub.
Eye cream against dark circles and swelling Bioregene Creme Anti-Cernes, Cholley
This cream is part of the Bioregene series for dehydrated, sensitive, dry skin. For me it is normal, but, of course, the area around the eyes needs care. After using the cream, the Swiss brand Cholley promises to make it moisturized and improve microcirculation. That is, I was waiting to get rid of bruises, swelling and a tired look. And I waited! Swelling goes away immediately, and bruising decreases after a couple of weeks. How it works? The composition contains horse chestnut extract (improves microcirculation), the herbal ingredient arbutin (brightens the skin) and hyaluronic acid. By the way, about the ingredients. There are practically no synthetic components in Cholley products.
Price: 5,600 rub.
Eye cream Sublimage, Chanel
This is the third generation of the Sublimage line. This year's new product, La Créme Yeux, was created by the Chanel Research Center with enviable diligence. A special chrono-extraction technology was invented that makes it possible to extract the main active component of the cream - planifolia ephemera (molecules available in the vanilla pod before ripening). They normalize microcirculation, reduce puffiness and dark circles under the eyes.
2 in 1 product: cream and mask. If you want sos-restoration and radiance of the skin, apply La Créme Yeux in a thick layer, leave for 10 minutes and remove with a cotton pad, moving from the inner corner of the eye to the outer. The set includes a special applicator for applying cream and massage.
Take note: light pats on the upper and lower eyelids activate microcirculation, smoothing the area between and under the eyebrows strengthens the skin, and sliding movements with the applicator on the lower eyelid removes signs of fatigue. The cream has a light texture; I use it morning and evening, massaging it into the skin with my fingertips.
Price: 6,999 rub.
Cream for the skin around the eyes “Moisturizing Expert” 24 hours, L'Oreal
The product is enclosed in a cardboard box and cellophane packaging, so when purchasing you will definitely be sure of its safety. The jar is made of lightweight plastic - it is convenient to take on trips.
The cream is white, odorless and has a delicate texture. I applied the product with my fingers, took a pea-sized amount and spread it over the skin around the eyes. I'm 20 years old and don't have any visible wrinkles yet. The cream perfectly moisturizes my skin, I will use it in the cold autumn, and for the winter I will look for something nourishing.
Price: 250 rub.
Revitalizing eye cream, Dr.Konopkas
Cream in a convenient soft plastic tube. In the bathroom, it is better to store it on a shelf rather than placing it vertically so that it does not fall. The consistency of the product is very light, it is quickly absorbed and well moisturizes the skin around the eyes.
The cream has a natural aroma - a mix of herbs and flowers. Plus: the product really nourishes the skin, so you can safely use it in cold weather for prevention, even if you have no visible deficiencies.
Price: 200 rub.
Radiant cream-mask for the skin around the eyes “White Queen”, L'Occitane
White Queen" is a line of L'Occitane products based on meadowsweet extract (a plant with snow-white flowers). The products promise to lighten pigmentation, dark circles under the eyes and generally make the complexion uniform.
The cream mask for the skin around the eyes is a thick gel that is squeezed through a cooling metal applicator. If you take the time to massage your skin with it (especially in the morning), you will see that the swelling will noticeably subside. I applied the cream in a thick layer as a mask before bed and in the morning in a thin layer under makeup. From what is visible immediately after application, the skin under the eyes seems to be illuminated (due to this, the look looks rested) and small wrinkles are smoothed out. And after a week of use, dark circles really lighten. By the way, this cream lasts for a long time - you squeeze out exactly as much as you need.
Price: 3,550 rub.
Renewing eye cream-balm Skin Regimen,
My relaxing spa treatment for workaholics took place with Italian products (we wrote about this here).
The brand is focused directly on spa care, so all products have a very calm design, subtle scent, delicate composition and light texture. Skin Regimen eye cream-balm is a unisex cream that can be used by both women and men. It contains caffeine (1%) and the “longevity complex” developed by the brand, which awaken and renew the skin of the eyelids. In appearance, the cream seems thick, but the texture is more like a balm, so it is suitable for thin skin. It moisturizes well and smoothes out fine wrinkles, but I can’t say that it copes with dark circles. But it can (and should) be applied to the upper eyelids in order to achieve a lifting effect over time and “open” the eyes.
Price on request.
Collagen Eye Zone Mask patches, Purederm
I take collagen patches in small disposable packaging with me on trips. Therefore, instead of the claimed relief from wrinkles, I only felt a moisturizing effect. After using them, the skin feels soft and the complexion feels fresh. Collagen Eye Zone Mask is good as an SOS remedy that quickly relieves signs of fatigue.
Price: 150 rub.
Gold Racoony Hydrogel Eye & Spot Patch, The Secret Key
Only the lazy did not try these patches. Gold Racoony is really good when you need to urgently eliminate signs of fatigue. True, the manufacturer claims that the patches also help against dark circles under the eyes, but I would question this claim. Thanks to the presence of glycerin and konjac gum, the product perfectly moisturizes. To enhance the effect, I apply patches to the area under the eyes before bed and remove them in the morning. I complement the result with concealer, and the signs of fatigue are gone!
Price: 1,299 rub.
Patch filler with hyaluronic acid microneedles, Librederm
A pharmacy option for biorevitalization for those who have not yet decided on full-fledged injections. The surface of the patches consists of 130 microneedles with hyaluronic acid, which is designed to deliver active moisturizing components under the skin. All this is needed to moisturize, tighten the skin and save you from the first age-related changes. It sounds fantastic, but in reality the patches really help out. They can be glued to the nasolabial folds, the bridge of the nose, the forehead, but not to the bags under the eyes - this problem certainly cannot be solved with additional moisturizing.
Price: 1,487 rub.
Patches Benefiance WrinkleResist24 Pure Retinol Express Smoothing Eye Mask, Shiseido
These Shiseido patches are also good because they work instantly. Even after the first use, the skin around the eyes really looks better. But if your goal is a long-term effect and smoothing out wrinkles (and the creators of the patches promise this too), I advise you to use the product regularly, leaving the patches on your face for about 15 minutes until the retinol-based mask is completely dry.
Price: 3,500 rub.
Lift Patch Yeux, Payot
I don't like patches that leave sticky marks on the skin. I can only forgive this property for super-effective products that I apply only at night. I fell in love with Lift Patch Yeux for its neat work. Sometimes you only have 10 minutes to moisturize your skin during your lunch break, and this is where these patches from Payot with Persian silk tree and wakame extracts come to the rescue.
Price: 3,549 rub.
Prodigy Powercell Eye Urgency, Helena Rubinstein
The case when the price justifies the means. The bio-cellulose from which the product is made soothes the skin, and the plant cells of sea kritmum (a plant that is dearly loved by manufacturers of anti-aging cosmetics) restore tissue and add elasticity.
Price: 6,200 rub.
Hydro Gel Eye Patch Black&Goldy, BeautyDrugs
A godsend for combating dark circles under the eyes and puffiness. I use it in the morning after washing my face, on the plane and before an important exit. Gel patches are easily fixed on the skin and within 15-20 minutes of use they lighten dark circles and remove puffiness. Formula based on colloidal gold and black pearl powder promote deep hydration. It also contains aloe vera extract (to prevent the first signs of aging). I love it for its ease of use and wow effect: the skin under the eyes is smoothed out and the concealer goes on in an even layer. An interview with the creator of the BeautyDrugs brand Tatyana Kirillovskaya can be read at the link.
Price: 1,400 rub.
All About Eyes Serum De-Puffing Eye Massage, Clinique
I first saw this product on one of the models on set. A miracle happened before my eyes: the bags under the eyes of a girl who had clearly not slept for several days instantly disappeared and the blueness of her eyes noticeably decreased. For 6 hours (that’s how long the shooting lasted) there was one thought in my head: “I want.” After work I ran for the “miracle” and never regretted the purchase. I’ll say right away: the wow effect only happens in the event of a “disaster”. With daily care, your skin will be fine. The product cools, removes puffiness under the eyes, and moisturizes. The main secret is a roller applicator with a metal tip, which improves blood circulation and promotes the outflow of fluid.
Price: 2,950 rub.
Eye patches Gold Racoony, The Secret Key
Another bestseller about which I have heard either only good things or a radical “not suitable”. I love this product: for the effect (swelling goes away, and the skin color under the eyes becomes a little lighter) and for the opportunity to create a spa at home and lie down with patches (when else!). It will be difficult for you to get things done: they are hydrogel and constantly slide down. So don't even try and devote 15 minutes to them in the evening. The package contains a set of round “patches” that need to be glued to the site of inflammation. They also cope with their task: they dry out small pimples. And they last for a year if you don’t have constant skin problems.
Price: about 1,000 rubles.
Hydrogel patches for the area around the eyes Gold Hydrogel Eye Patch, Petitfée
There are so many brands releasing eye patches now – I want to try them all. What I am doing. But the hand still always reaches out to the patches of the Korean brand Petitfée. Firstly, they keep their promises - they remove traces of lack of sleep, make the skin elastic and smooth out wrinkles. Secondly, they last a long time - the package contains 30 pairs well soaked in serum.
The main ingredients of these patches are snail mucin and colloidal gold. The first enhances skin regeneration and helps moisturize it, and the second improves metabolic processes.
I like to use patches in the morning during breakfast - they stick perfectly without slipping into a cup of coffee and in 20-30 minutes they manage to give that “wide-open” look effect.
Price: 1,190 rub.
Two-component complex of masks Jet Super Hydrating Mask Kit, double dare
On my last business trip, during a flight, I tried a two-component complex of masks with a softening effect, Jet Super Hydrating Mask Kit, from the Korean brand double dare, or, simply put, a real cure for dark circles under the eyes, “gray” complexion and swelling. 99% of the time I choose the earliest possible flights, so I can’t sleep.
And when you travel, you want to look better than at home, so that upon arrival you can immediately start taking photographs and selfies.
So, my find consists of two parts - a cleansing wipe and a softening mask. A napkin with aloe, green tea and AHA acids exfoliates and refreshes the skin - you need to thoroughly wipe your face with it.
Then put on the mask and leave on for 15-30 minutes.
There is no need to rinse off any remaining product after use - just spread it on the skin using massaging movements.
The mask is impregnated with a complex of squalane, lecithin, ceramide NP and powerful antioxidants (cactus and rose hip extracts).
This super set replaced my favorite patches (bruises and bags under my eyes disappeared in half an hour), my skin became radiant and moisturized, my complexion became healthy (the #Ialreadysleptthisweek effect disappeared instantly).
I have a dry type, so this complex came in handy and did not leave my skin dehydrated during the flight.
Take note - spring has arrived, which means summer and the period of vacations and unforgettable trips are also just around the corner.
Price: 790 rub.
Blue Serum Eye, Chanel
This is a new product from Chanel, which appeared in the classic Blue Serum line only this year. The press release tells us that the components for it were collected even in the blue zones of the planet (and there are only four of them in the world, and they say that people live 10 years longer in them). This is how the serum contained extracts of green coffee, olives and mastic tree resin. Chanel specialists assigned an impossible task to the new product: to increase the elasticity of the skin around the eyes and reduce bruises.
I apply the product with patting movements every morning and evening to cleansed skin around the eyes. The serum has a light texture - it is quickly absorbed and does not leave sticky marks on the skin. Then the usual care regimen, which is completed with eye cream. The result of such a beauty attack is a complete absence of swelling and a visual reduction in bruises (we told you how to get rid of them forever).
Price: 5,230 rub.
Refining Eye Serum, Kanebo
If you want to get rid of dark circles under your eyes, but don’t know which product to choose, trust the Japanese. They have long learned to beat time by producing products for different skin types with different needs. This spring, the Kanebo brand introduced new products for skin exhausted by cold and stress - powder for washing, serum for wiping the skin and a magical serum for the area around the eyes, erasing fatigue like an eraser.
The latter is recommended to be used as the final stage of skin care - before applying makeup. Along with signs of fatigue, small wrinkles are also erased - thanks to the formula with extracts of licorice, watercress and Japanese medlar. The skin instantly becomes moisturized - but do not overdo it, one press on the snow-white dispenser will be enough.
Price on request
Serum for a youthful look LiftActiv Serum Eyes & Lashes, Vichy
When brands release universal products, it can’t help but rejoice – you must admit, not everyone has time for a long beauty routine. Thanks to the serum from Vichy, you can now combine care for the area around the eyes and eyelashes - and even those with sensitive skin can do this (the product is hypoallergenic and tested by ophthalmologists).
It contains rhamnose, which promotes the production of your own collagen and elastin, the well-known hyaluronic acid (have you read our “30 facts” about this component?) and reflective particles that turn you into a well-rested person. There are also ceramides - they are the ones that strengthen the eyelashes, so don’t forget to apply the serum to them with massaging movements.
Price: 2,373 rub.
Express masks for the night
It’s no secret that homemade cosmetics give an effect after a course of procedures, which includes an average of 6-12 sessions. But there are other ways, so-called express methods, that allow you to get rid of dark circles under the eyes and bags in just one night.
- Option #1. Before going to bed, apply a paste of sour cream (2 tsp), parsley (1 tsp) and green tea leaves (1 tsp) on the skin in the eye area. The duration of the procedure is 20 minutes. In the morning, massage the eye area with ice cubes made from parsley decoction and lemon juice.
- Option #2. Prepare a mask from grated fresh cucumber and cream (1 tsp). Before going to bed, apply the mixture to the skin and allow time for the upper layer of the epidermis to soak in (15-20 minutes).
- Option #3. Distribute a mixture of liquid honey and cottage cheese onto the skin around the eyes (fat content is adjusted depending on skin type). Leave the mask on for 25 minutes. Remove any remaining composition with a cotton pad soaked in cool water.
What masks are suitable for teenagers
Teenage girls, trying to imitate their mothers, use different face masks. They should not be prohibited from doing this, especially when there is a skin flaw in the eye area. You just need to check that the ingredients included are safe and as effective as possible.
The body in adolescence is at the stage of restructuring, which is accompanied by a hormonal surge. This is one of the main causes of bruises and bags under the eyes in children. A deficiency of nutrients and vitamins can provoke the problem. Therefore, to eliminate flaws, you need to use products based on herbal ingredients that are enriched with valuable microelements. Among the recommended products for preparing a mask:
- raw potatoes;
- egg;
- citrus;
- liquid honey;
- oatmeal (ground to powder);
- avocado, etc.
Before a teenager begins to perform procedures on his own, the basic rules for applying masks need to be explained in order to avoid unpleasant surprises.
- When using any ingredient for the first time, you should test it on the back of your hand. If 7-10 minutes after application there is no redness and itching (burning), the component can be used.
- It is recommended to immediately apply the prepared mass from fresh products to the skin in the eye area with light finger movements or using a spatula. The settled product loses its properties, which reduces the effectiveness of the mask.
- Before distributing the mass, you need to clean your face with lotion or clean water. This helps to open the pores, which allows microelements unhindered access to the tissues and cells of the upper layer of the epidermis.
- The frequency of procedures should not exceed 2 times a week.
- The product is prepared strictly according to the recipe. It is not permitted to make adjustments to the quantity of components or make substitutions at your own discretion.
- The mixture can be left on the skin for a maximum of 20 minutes.
- At the end of the time, the remaining mixture is removed with a damp cloth. The procedures are completed by washing the face with cool water.
Ways to get rid of circles and bags under the eyes
To solve a cosmetic problem that has formed on the skin in the eye area, it is recommended to use an integrated approach, including several types of treatment simultaneously.
Hydration - disturbed water balance in the body is reflected primarily in the condition of the skin. Therefore, for daily care you need to purchase a moisturizing cream, spray, gel. It also doesn’t hurt to make ice cubes from mineral water or herbal decoctions. If the reason lies in a moisture deficiency in the layers of the epidermis, then the effect can be achieved by performing regular procedures for 1-2 weeks.
Nutrients - this method involves the use of homemade or ready-made cosmetics. However, first, it’s worth checking out your makeup bag. One of the reasons for the formation of circles under the eyes is the incorrect selection of cream.
A product that is enriched with useful minerals and vitamins is considered nutritious. If the composition consists primarily of chemical compounds, it should be discarded.
It is also important to consider the shelf life of products; expired cosmetics can cause harm to the skin.
Compresses are made from decoctions or tinctures of medicinal plants. It is allowed to use both dry herbs and fresh herbs. The liquid obtained after filtering is applied to the skin using cotton pads or gauze pads. Ideally, the impregnated blank is applied to the entire area around the eyes, including the upper eyelid. The eyes should be closed. Ice cubes made from a healing decoction are considered no less effective.
Eye massage – the remedies used for circles under the eyes have an effective effect while simultaneously massaging the treated area of skin. After distributing the cream or mask, you need to use light patting movements with your fingers (pads) to promote rapid absorption of the composition into the upper layer of the epidermis. This should be done for several minutes (2-4 minutes); using stretching or pressing movements is strictly prohibited.
When choosing ready-made cosmetics to combat dark circles under the eyes, you should give preference to formulations that include the following components.
- Vitamin A is an essential skin nutrient and contains large amounts of retinoic acid.
- Kojic acid (hydroquinone) – has a powerful whitening effect and significantly reduces the susceptibility of thin areas of skin to darkening.
- Caffeine – promotes contraction of blood vessels, thereby activating them to normal activity.
- Products with epidermal growth factor - used to eliminate dark circles under the eyes and for prevention purposes.
The root of the problem
The causes of dark circles should be sought in our daily habits and lifestyle. Overwork when working at a computer, stress and chronic lack of sleep (less than 7–8 hours a day) are, unfortunately, constant companions for residents of the metropolis. Remember that due to stress and lack of sleep, the complexion becomes unhealthy pale and the capillaries become more noticeable against the background of such contrast. This is especially true for people of the winter color type with light, sensitive and redness-prone skin, for whom shadows under the eyes may appear as early as adolescence.
Normalize your daily routine, allocate enough time for sleep and rest, try to put your thoughts in order and relax. These primary measures will be the first step in combating the cause of the problem.
Cheap cosmetics, allergic reactions caused by their use, excessive tanning and visiting a solarium not only lead to the appearance of circles under the eyes, but also contribute to the early appearance of fine wrinkles and pigmentation. Alcohol abuse removes water from the body, thereby causing dehydration and, consequently, bruises under the eyes. Please note that if the skin under the eyes is not sufficiently hydrated, it will become more permeable and transparent, and the eyes will appear sunken. Try to limit your alcohol intake and drink enough water throughout the day.
What do circles under the eyes mean - video
Preventive measures
Changes in skin color in the eye area, swelling, and a tired appearance are generally easier to prevent than to eliminate the consequences. Therefore, cosmetologists recommend systematically performing preventive measures.
- Adjust your daily routine so that you have at least 7 hours of sleep left. It is worth considering that the most productive sleep occurs before 2 am.
- To refuse from bad habits. Alcohol and smoking contribute to rapid aging of the skin and changes in its color.
- You should start the morning by washing your face with cool water or wiping with ice cubes. To prepare ice cubes, you can use purified or mineral water, as well as herbal decoctions.
- Fresh air enriches blood circulation with oxygen, which has a beneficial effect on metabolic processes and cell regeneration. Therefore, it is recommended to introduce regular evening walks and active rest on days off from work.
- Dark circles often appear as a result of a deficiency in the body of vitamin C, A, E and other trace elements. You need to take a vitamin complex at least 2 times a year.
- Ventilate your home or work space more often.
- Review your diet and adjust it so that the menu consists of 70% fresh vegetables and fruits.
- Use cosmetics that are appropriate for your age and only those that suit your skin type.
Physiotherapy
Gymnastics for the eyes helps restore clear vision faster. You need to do it every day (preferably several times).
The effective complex includes the following exercises:
- Rotate your eyeballs, first clockwise, then counterclockwise. With eyes open and closed;
- alternately focus your gaze on objects located far and close to the person;
- close your eyes tightly, then relax your eyelids;
- blink frequently and forcefully.
Complete each task for 5-7 minutes. In addition to blackness under the eyes, such exercises help prevent myopia.
