Olay Eyes Illuminating Eye Cream with Niacinamide for Dark Circles, 15ml

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In the morning: Use a lightweight formula, as it will feel more comfortable under makeup, if you wear any. Opt for products with SPF to help prevent sun damage. You don’t need to use a facial tool every time you apply your eye cream. But you might opt for them every now and then for a soothing, relaxing experience that may improve the look of puffiness. Refrigerate your eye cream before use Treatment for dark eye circles depends on the underlying cause, but a few home remedies could make a difference. Some of the more common methods include:

I love this highlighter so much because it has a translucent, naturally luminous finish, without being glittery or chalky on the skin," says Shannon Stubbs, Commerce Updates Writer. "It's the perfect finishing touch to my makeup for a noticeably dewy glow." Caitlyn Martyn is a commerce staff writer at Byrdie, covering all things beauty and style. She considers eye creams a non-negotiable in her daily routine and has used each cream on this list at least a few times. If you prefer, you can also use a cotton swab to apply the product delicately around your eyes, de la Fuente Garcia says. “Be sure to avoid tugging or stretching the skin, as the area around the eyes is very delicate and can be easily damaged,” he adds. Use jade or ice rollers

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This ingredient can also help brighten the under-eye area and leave tired eyes looking more awake. Vitamin C

According to de la Fuente Garcia, one of the most effective ways to manage dark circles is to ensure you’re getting enough sleep each night. We've sung the praises of vitamin C eye creams earlier in this article, and we don't plan on stopping anytime soon. This vitamin C-rich eye cream from iNNBeauty Project is another option to consider for its brightening, illuminating, and hydrating capabilities. With three types of vitamin C, this formula works to reduce the look of dark circles while trying to firm the skin around the eyes with the help of peptides and caffeine. While we didn't notice drastic results just yet—vitamin C takes time to work—we did love the formula's light-reflecting pigments that gave our eyes a much-needed boost upon application. Speaking of application, we also thoroughly enjoyed the feel of this eye cream right away. It offers a soft, cooling feel before drying down and layering well underneath makeup and other cosmetics. According to King, “Puffy under-eye bags can either be from fluid or a fat pad.” If you notice that the puffiness is worse in the morning and better by evening, then your eye bags are most likely the result of fluid buildup — and in that case her advice is to “drink more water, eat less salt, and sleep propped up on a couple of pillows,” so fluid does not collect in the under-eye area. She also suggests using an eye cream containing caffeine, since it constricts blood vessels and can prevent fluid from accumulating. Several of the dermatologists we spoke to were in agreement that caffeine is the No. 1 ingredient to look for if you want to tighten bags and reduce puffiness. Doyle likes this one from SkinBetter, which contains green coffee, algae, and sodium hyaluronate, an extraction of hyaluronic acid. “This is a caffeine-based eye serum that is used to instantly tighten the delicate skin around the eyes, reducing bags and puffiness,” says Doyle. I raved about this product when it launched last spring and my feelings are just as strong," says Jasmine Phillips, Social Media Editor. "E.l.f.'s Halo Glow Liquid Filter offers lightweight coverage that is perfect for warmer temps. I typically wear this alone for a your-skin-but-better look but it can also be worn under foundation for an extra complexion boost."

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Watching hours of TikTok or streaming an entire season of your favorite TV show may come at a price. The lymphatics are a drainage system for fluid that accumulates in the soft tissue,” Ilyas says. “We do know that fluid tends to accumulate in the soft tissue of the face and around the eyes. It can worsen with allergies, rosacea, high blood pressure, and hormonal changes.” The skin in that area is fair and very thin, and thus the deeper blood vessels are more visible to the naked eye,” says Graf. As we age, the collagen and elastin in our skin break down, which makes our skin thinner and more translucent to the vascular structures below,” Mraz Robinson explains. Ah, dark circles. This under-eye discoloration ultimately (and annoyingly) boils down to things you can’t control, i.e., genetics. Not to mention that, because the skin under and around your eyes is thinner than on the rest of your face, the area is more prone to signs of aging like wrinkles, fine lines, puffiness, and, you guessed it, discoloration, says Dr. Marina Peredo, a board-certified dermatologist in New York City.