Fastest Dark Circle Solutions You Need In Your Vanity Now!
Dark circles. Nobody wants them on their face. But, unfortunately, we’re only human, and sometimes life just doesn’t allow all that much room for rest and pampering. So what do you do when your skin starts to reflect the crazy hectic life you lead? Because we all know we should “go get it girl,” but self-realization should not come at the expense of your health and your energy.
Don’t let dark circles bum you out anymore. Read on to find out which ten products can help you restore your bright and fresh looks. Because you’re just bound to have a better day when you don’t feel like you need a week of sleep to stop looking tired. Whether you prefer natural home remedies, or you’re hunting for the perfect concealer we’ve got the answer. With this newfound freedom, your days are bound to start getting better soon.
Cucumber slices
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A classic. It’s a simple and affordable remedy, and it also works with potato slices or even two spoons. Make sure your cucumber/potato/spoons are chilled, put them over your eyes and relax for a few minutes while they work their magic. The cold helps reduce inflammation in the area under your eyes. Not only is this method for reducing circles great in a pinch, but you can also pair it with a face mask to give your skin some extra love.
Essential oils
Vitamin C
Eating foods rich in vitamin C helps your body produce collagen, which keeps your skin healthy, hydrated, youthful and free of dark circles. You can get vitamin C by eating the following: bell peppers, kale, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, berries, citrus fruits, tomatoes, peas, papaya, guava, pineapple, mango and melon. Make sure to include these vitamin C-rich foods on your meals and snacks to prevent your skin from looking tired. After all, you are what you eat. Or you can also use vitamin C concentrated eye creams/serums.
Tea bags
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Another easy remedy to whip up at home. Simple stew two green tea bags on some warm water and then refrigerate for a few minutes (the cold helps with swelling). When they’re chilled, place one tea bag over each eye, lean back, relax and let them to their thing. Caffeine in black and green teas helps contract blood vessels, keeping your skin taut, while soothing herbal teas like chamomile help reduce inflammation.
Yes to Coconut Energizing Coffee Super Eye Mask
This eye mask contains coconut extract to moisturize your skin and coffee to invigorate it and stimulate blood circulation, reducing puffiness. Place over your eyes for 10 minutes to feel refreshed and energized. It’s shaped like a superhero mask, which won’t do much to conceal your identity, but some would say having gorgeous skin is a superpower. And now that your skin looks well-rested you can get back to saving the world.
Aloe Vera gel
Mix Aloe Vera gel with any of the previously mentioned essential oils to make your very own cooling gel at home. Aloe Vera moisturizes and protects your skin, making it perfect to treat dryness and wrinkles around your eyes. It’s also soothing, to reduce puffiness, and it even contains vitamins that help you fight free radicals to keep your skin healthy and rejuvenated. You can easily incorporate this into your morning routine to stay fresh-faced all day long.
NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer
Light but pigmented, super long-lasting concealer is perfect to cover up dark eye circles when you just don’t have the time for a complete eye treatment. It comes in 22 shades that span a wide range of skin tones, so no matter where you are on the spectrum, this concealer has literally got you covered. For extra effective dark circle coverage, apply concealer in a triangle from under your eyes to your nose and blend.
Dr Andrew Weil for Origins Mega-Bright Dark Circle Minimiser
Brimming with vitamin C, this eye cream will do wonders for your little peepers. The hydrating formula works to strengthen the delicate skin around your eyes and banish shadows forevermore. Make this part of your skincare routine and you’ll look bright-eyed and bushy-tailed in no time, before you even have your first cup of coffee.
The Body Shop Aqua Eye Mask
Relieve your sore, tired eyes with this soothing eye mask. Keep refrigerated for a cooling effect that will help reduce puffiness under your eyes or warm up for a calming effect while you relax at the end of the day. Either way, this mask is sure to give you some much needed relief if your eyes get irritated once in a while. And, I mean, with the amount of time we spent staring at screens every day, whose eyes don’t need that relief?
Oh K! Ginseng and Eucalyptus Under Eye Mask
Some dark circles can appear as a result of thinning skin creating indentations. If this is your concern you might benefit from using the deep puffing cream included in this eye mask at night so it works while you sleep to plump up your skin, and applying the eye mask that has been chilling in the refrigerator in the morning to refresh your skin. This combo is sure to make you look healthy and well-rested again.
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