DARK CIRCLES + PUFFINESS
Well, if you’re like most people, the answer is dark marks under the eyes (and if you’re not, pop some champagne to celebrate your luck and skip ahead to the next section). It can happen to anyone- you start off all bright eyed and bushy-tailed, but the combination of stressed out days and not so restful sleep gives your pretty face the illusion of a perpetual black eye, and a solid 10 years on your age.
Now, here comes the bad news (as if suggesting you look like you went 10 rounds with Mike Tyson and have an extra decade on your age weren’t bad enough): there is no magic fix for puffy, dark eyes. The only things that will give you real, honest results are enough sleep and tons of water. Even the best eye cream in the world can’t counteract the root of the problem, which is a combination of stress, alcohol, lack of sleep, and (as if you needed ANOTHER thing to blame on the ‘rents) genetics.
WHAT DO A QUARTERBACK AND A STRESSED OUT BRIDE-TO-BE HAVE IN COMMON...
POP QUIZ
IF YOU SIMPLY REFUSE TO HYDRATE, SLEEP, AND SKIP THAT SECOND GLASS OF WINE, YOU CAN TRY SOME OF THE TRICKS BELOW. BUT REMEMBER...
THESE ARE ONLY GOING TO HIDE THE DAMAGE, NOT FIX IT.
JUST GET SOME DAMN SLEEP!
Well, they might not be the only ones to blame. When it comes to looking your best, what you put in your body has just as much of an impact as what you put on it.
Neocutis Lumiere Firm Riche Extra Moisturizing Eye Cream
Like SkinCeuticals, this product boosts collagen, and also contains caffeine (this is the genie in a bottle ingredient to look for in any eye cream!)
beautystat Universal c eye perfector
Vitamin C brightens, fades dark circles and diminishes puffiness, and hemp oil works to provide anti-inflammatory protection fighting irritation and minimizing redness.
ICE ROLLERS, COLD Spoons, eye masks
Put spoons, compresses, or an ice roller in your fridge or freezer overnight, and place them on your eyes when you wake up to reduce puffiness and swelling. We promise, this really does work, and is our favorite trick if you need immediate results!
COLOR correcting concealer
Make concealer your new best friend. Makeup can do wonders to fake a good night’s sleep, especially peach or salmon colored concealer. These shades neutralize the blue and purple tones in dark circles, so use a product like Bobbi Brown's Under Eye Corrector in Bisque or Peach. Apply this only on the exact spots you see discoloration, and then apply your skin-tone colored concealer or foundation on top.
TEAR TROUGH FILLER
A little bit of filler in the under eye area will ever so slightly lift the thin, transparent skin, leaving a much brighter appearance. Make sure you see a seasoned professional for this treatment (we recommend a thoroughly researched or recommended licensed dermatologist or plastic surgeon) since working so close to your eyes is high stakes.
PUFFINESS / FINE LINES
PUFFINESS / FINE LINES
puffy, swollen eyes
DARK CIRCLEs / SUNKEN EYES
DARK CIRCLES / sunken eyes
Skinceuticals a.g.e. eye complex
Flavonoids and peptides work to improve puffiness while blueberry extract and Pro Xylane nourish and work to prevent future visible signs of aging. This also contains caffeine, which constricts blood vessels, reducing under eye darkness and de-puffing the area.