Dark circles under the eyes - causes and best remedies for them

Getting rid of circles and bruises under the eyes: TOP 7 cosmetic products

Getting rid of circles and bruises under the eyes: TOP 7 cosmetic products
Dark circles and bags under the eyes often spoil not only your appearance, but also your mood. What cosmetic products will help solve these problems?

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Dark circles and bags under the eyes are one of the most common appearance problems affecting many people. Decorative concealers help only temporarily get rid of this deficiency, however, there are special care products that significantly reduce puffiness and make the skin under the eyes much lighter. Their effectiveness is explained by the components included in the composition, which have a decongestant and whitening effect, thanks to which there is no trace of signs of fatigue.

Folk remedies, for example, a compress made from raw potatoes, cucumber or tea bags, also help fight swelling and bruises under the eyes. When performed regularly, they relieve swelling, redness and bruises.

How to remove swelling

To solve the problem you need to choose the right cream. It should be used 2 times a day. In the morning before applying makeup, but not earlier than 40 minutes before leaving the house. In the evening, apply the product an hour before bedtime. The amazing L'Oreal Preference Ombre paint palette will help you create a fashionable look.

With brownish darkening, hyperpigmentation associated with excess melanin is diagnosed. An effective cream should contain brightening ingredients: hydroquinone, vitamin C, caffeine, kojic acid. The product must have UV filters that protect against sun rays and the production of additional melanin. And all the pros and cons of Evelyn depilation creams are described in detail in this article.

Helps reduce dark circles under the eyes and effectively hydrates and tightens the skin. Cost – from 650 rubles.

If the lower eyelid area has a blue or purple tint, then there is a problem with weakened capillaries. An effective face cream after 30 should contain components that strengthen the walls of blood vessels, compacting the delicate epidermis of the eyelids. This task is accomplished by: vitamin K, ceramides, retinol, antioxidants.

Almost all cosmetics manufacturers have products that eliminate darkening. They differ in composition and price. And the rating of face creams after 40 years can be seen here.

The cost of a 15 ml bottle is 1150 rubles.

Eye creams are divided into day creams with a light gel structure and thicker night creams. Daytime products can have a light tinting effect, which allows you to disguise the blueness under the eyes without the use of additional products. For a detailed review and rating of face creams after 50 years, read this material.

Here are the most effective remedies based on consumer reviews:

Lumene Time Freeze lifting eye cream contains biological extract of Arctic lingonberry, rich in the active antioxidant quercetin. The product effectively smoothes wrinkles and brightens the epidermis of the eyelids. Active components stimulate the production of your own collagen and elastin. Does not contain parabens, fragrances or mineral oils. A 15 ml bottle costs 650 rubles.
VICНY THERMAL FIX for the eye contour has the consistency of a balm. Contains active moisturizing ingredients: hyaluronic acid, aquabioryl, L-carrageenan. Caffeine and the active complex dextran sulfate reduce bruises and prevent their formation in the future. The epidermis of the eyelids looks young and fresh with regular use of the product. The cost of a 15 ml bottle is 1150 rubles.
KORRES with rosehip for expression lines and dark circles. Contains SPF 15 filter, rosehip and jojoba oil, yeast extract, vitamins E, C, B5, butcher's broom extract. The cream has a light texture, restores, brightens the area under the eyes, and protects against photoaging. A 15 ml bottle costs 1,520 rubles.
Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Eye helps reduce all signs of age-related changes: puffiness, dryness, dark circles, wrinkles. The product has a gel consistency and is applied overnight using an applicator. The exclusive ChronoluxCB™ component provides radiance to the skin and neutralizes the effects of free radicals. In the morning, the skin looks rested and smoothed. A 15 ml bottle of cream costs 5,250 rubles.

A 15 ml bottle of cream costs 5,250 rubles.

Increasing the amount of time spent outdoors and including parsley and oranges in your diet will increase the effectiveness of creams for dry skin.

Men face the problem of dark circles under their eyes no less often than women. But only a few of them are trying to solve it. The rating of face creams after 35 years is presented here.

Effective cosmetic products from the series for men are the following:

The improved MKMen™ cream is the winner of the “Best of Beauty” award among facial products from Allure magazine. The product brightens the skin around the eyes, increases its elasticity, softens and moisturizes. Contains collagen-forming peptides, plant humectants. The bottle weighs 18 g. costs 1120 rubles.
Men Eye Contour Gel has a light gel structure. The product contains melito extract, hyaluronic acid, chrysin, organic silicon, boswellic acid. The effect of the cream lasts 18 hours, it softens and moisturizes the skin, eliminates bags and dark circles, and smoothes out wrinkles. The cost of a 30 ml bottle is 3630 rubles.
PFC cosmetics for puffiness under the eyes “FOR MEN” has a light texture and does not leave an oily sheen. The product contains aloe extract, witch hazel bioflavonoids, and the innovative component Eyeseril, which has a decongestant and brightening effect. A 30 ml bottle costs 1,430 rubles.
Collistar - Eye Contour Lifting has an instant tightening effect, reduces bags and circles under the eyes. A bottle with rollers allows you to combine the application of the product with a light massage. A tube of 10 ml costs 2150 rubles.

An effective anti-bruise cream helps eliminate signs of holidays and makes the skin of the eyelids visually fresher and younger.

PFC cosmetics, a 30 ml bottle costs 1,430 rubles.

If you don’t have a special eyelid product at hand, and in the morning you find dark circles under your eyes, then you can use hemorrhoid cream from your home medicine cabinet.

The products are applied in small quantities to the lower eyelid. You should not regularly use pharmaceutical ointments. If they come into contact with the mucous membranes of the eyes, they can cause an allergic reaction.

Gel patch-mask “From circles under the eyes” from Extraplast Beauty

The gel patch-mask is more active than conventional creams due to the greenhouse effect it creates. During use, the components of the product penetrate into the deep layers of the skin, moisturizing it and saturating it with useful substances. Thanks to green tea and ginseng extracts, the patch has a draining and anti-edematous effect, and Goya whitening essence significantly reduces dark circles under the eyes. It is recommended to use the patches at least 2 times a week before bed or in the morning for 15–20 minutes.

Estimated cost – 270 rubles.

Homemade Cream Recipes for Dark Circles

You can prepare the product yourself, based on the individual characteristics of the skin and the causes of the defect.

Recipe 1

To prepare an effective product you will need:

organic coconut oil – 5 tbsp. spoon;
fresh cucumber juice – 2 tbsp. spoons;
pharmaceutical aloe vera gel or prepared from crushed leaves – 1 teaspoon;
rose water – 2 tbsp. spoons;
vitamin E – 2 capsules.

Mix coconut oil and aloe vera gel in a glass container. Cucumber juice and vitamin E are added to the mixture. Rose water is added last. Mix everything thoroughly. The finished product must be stored in the refrigerator. The cream is applied to the skin, wait 5 minutes until it is absorbed. Remains are removed with napkins.

Recipe 2

Required components:

aloe vera gel 1 teaspoon;
licorice root extract – 10 drops;
green tea extract – 10 drops;
vitamin E – ¼ teaspoon in cream.

All ingredients must be mixed well. The product is ready for use. Can be stored in a glass container with a lid in the refrigerator.

Lifting gel for bags and circles under the eyes “Blueberry and psyllium seed gel” from Green Mama

Blueberries are very beneficial for the eyes, and the ascorbic acid and rutin they contain help strengthen the walls of blood vessels, which improves blood flow and significantly reduces blueness and puffiness of the eyelids. The gel also contains amino acids, vitamins and oils that actively nourish the skin and prevent its aging. This product can be used by those with very sensitive skin, as it does not contain dyes or fragrances.

Estimated cost – 200 rubles.

Types of cream

It is believed that the problem can be eliminated by the well-known “Bodyaga” or an ointment like “Troxevasin”. However, such drastic measures should be resorted to if the black eye is caused by mechanical force or impact. Such drugs are not recommended for regular use.

You can use whitening cream. But this should be done only after consultation with a specialist, since such products often contain large doses of active substances that have many contraindications and side effects.

The effectiveness of creams based on plant extracts is often questioned by consumers.

Eye cream for wrinkles and dark circles with wild rose from Korres

Mask: Sticky Nettle

To relieve stress on weak blood vessels, make it a rule to apply masks with a lymphatic drainage effect to your face at least once a week. They usually contain horse chestnut, nettle, butcher's broom, etc. These components improve blood microcirculation, so that the scarlet liquid, instead of settling somewhere under the eyes, tends to continue its further path. The form of release of the mask does not matter much. However, if you want to achieve the best effect, opt for so-called “films” that harden after application. When hardening, these masks tighten the skin and thereby provide it with a minimal, but still massage. And it is known to also improve blood circulation. To get the maximum benefit from the mask, you should first prepare your skin: clean it thoroughly and open the pores with a hot compress. Therefore, the ideal place for a “masquerade” is a bath filled with warm water.

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Roll-on gel for eye contour Aqualia Thermal from Vichy

This gel is equipped with a roll-on applicator, which not only allows you to conveniently apply it to the skin around the eyes, but also has a cooling and massage effect. The main component of the product is thermal water from the French Vichy spring. The gel also contains other substances beneficial to the skin, such as dextran and escin. They improve blood circulation, strengthen the walls of blood vessels, and also remove all excess from the tissues, due to which swelling subsides and bruises become less noticeable.

Estimated cost – 900 rubles.

How to properly apply cream to the skin around the eyes

If you are completely healthy, but unsightly shadows under the lower eyelids have become your constant companions, then you can try medicinal and skin care cosmetics. But before you go for the next tube, take a close look in the mirror, carefully see what shade the circles under your eyes are.

Most often they have a brownish or dark beige tint, which means that you are faced with the problem of hyperpigmentation. In this case, you need to choose a product that contains components with a lightening effect, such as caffeine, vitamin C, hydroquinone and kojic acid.

All these components will help solve the problem in a short time. The thing is that vitamin C is a natural and very strong antioxidant that promotes intensive collagen production and at the same time prevents its oxidation. As a result, hyperpigmentation disappears. The next component is caffeine, which tones the epidermal cells and lightens dark pigments. Kojic acid and hydroquinone are natural brightening agents that also moisturize the skin.

It is very important that the product you need includes UV filters. Why is this so important? — Under the influence of ultraviolet rays, the active production of melanin begins, which is the cause of the appearance of circles under the eyes.

It is worth warning that when you apply a quality product to the skin around the eyes, its components immediately begin to act, and at this time you may feel a slight tingling sensation. The unpleasant sensation will pass in just a couple of seconds, so you shouldn’t be too scared.

If bluish or purple shadows lie under the eyes, this indicates a very close location of blood vessels and capillaries to the surface of the skin, local stagnation of blood. In this case, you need to choose a product that will thicken the skin layer and strengthen the capillaries, making them less noticeable. The composition of such a product should include retinol, vitamin K and ceramides.

Retinol is a derivative of vitamin A; it seals blood vessels well and improves blood circulation in them, and perfectly heals broken capillaries. As a rule, retinol is included in night creams, as it increases the sensitivity of the epidermis to ultraviolet rays.
Vitamin K is a rather capricious vitamin; it is easily destroyed under the rays of the sun and also easily oxidizes. To prevent it from oxidizing, vitamin C is usually added to the product, and to prevent sun rays from falling on the product, it is produced either in containers made of dark glass or sealed plastic. Vitamin K perfectly improves local blood circulation and strengthens the walls of blood vessels and capillaries, and useful tables about products will help you find the vitamins you need.
Ceramides have a beneficial effect on the skin itself, making it elastic and moisturized, and also serve as a barrier against external aggressive factors.

We recommend not to buy creams and other universal products. In this case, it will be more effective to purchase a product according to your specific problem, skin type and age category. Also, do not forget to pay attention to the special Ophthalmic Certified inscription. This inscription indicates that the product has been tested by the Association of Ophthalmologists and can be safely used by people even with very sensitive eyes.

It follows from this that you will need two creams - day and night. The first has a gel texture, the second is more oily. In addition, the day cream for dark circles under the eyes has corrective and mattifying properties. Thus, you kill two birds with one stone - and treat hyperpigmentation and disguise unsightly shadows.

We never tire of repeating that the skin around the eyes is very delicate and thin; any careless movement or rough touch can lead to the formation of early wrinkles. In order not to aggravate the problem and get the maximum benefit from the product, you need to know how to properly care for your facial skin and apply cream!

So, the first thing you should remember is:

do not rub the cream in
do not smear it, moving from edge to edge,
Apply the product by lightly patting your fingertips.

This way you will warm up the cream, and it will begin to act immediately, speed up blood circulation in the vessels and capillaries, just like when massaging your face with spoons.

Make sure that the cream does not get into your eyes; even the most hypoallergenic product can cause swelling or irritation of the eye mucosa. Try to stay away from the edge of the eyelid when applying the cream. Many cosmetologists recommend applying night cream about an hour before going to bed. This way the cream will be absorbed well, and you will not risk swelling.

Before applying the cream, you need to thoroughly clean your face and hands. After each use of the product, make sure that the tube or lid on the jar is closed tightly and no air gets in. To ensure that the cream does not lose its qualities and lasts longer, keep it in a cool place, protected from the sun, or better yet, on the refrigerator door.

All About Eyes Serum De-Puffing Eye Massage from Clinique

The liquid gel serum is available in a compact pencil bottle with a roll-on roller, so it is convenient to take it with you and use it in any situation. It cools and refreshes puffy eye areas, making dark circles and puffiness less noticeable after just one use. The components that make up this product care for the delicate skin of the eyelids, stimulate blood circulation and promote the outflow of fluid, eliminating signs of fatigue.

Estimated cost – 1,700 rubles.

Stick: ice coffee

It is clear that the fight against dark under-eyes will not immediately give a positive effect. It takes time for them to lighten. However, while waiting for the result, you probably don’t want to scare your colleagues and friends with your bruises. Therefore, in addition to caring and medicinal cosmetics, you should also purchase a masking product. For example, a stick with an ice cube effect or a roll-on gel for the skin around the eyes. The first, as the name suggests, will “freeze” your bruises and swelling, the second will remove excess fluid with a light massage. At the same time, neither one nor the other drug will harm your makeup. So you can safely refresh your eyes with sticks and rollers right at your workplace during the day. Sticks and rollers intended for the delicate skin around the eyes should not contain dangerous ingredients - alcohol or perfumes. But tonic caffeine, retinol and vitamin C, which protect the epidermis from aging, are welcome.