How to get rid of dark circles is one of the most common queries I get in my Instagram inbox. The answer to this question lies in figuring out what is causing your dark circles in the first place. Here is all the information you need to figure out what will work the best on your dark circles!
Best Eye Creams For Dark Circles
Genetic Dark Circles – If pigmentation under the eyes runs in your family, you have genetic dark circles. Topical eye creams won’t be able to get rid of genetic dark circles. They may reduce the pigmentation but don’t expect any significant change.
Lifestyle-Induced Dark Circles – If your dark circles are caused by inadequate sleep, dehydration or stress, an eye cream can reduce the pigmentation. However, fix your lifestyle too! Drink more water, get more sleep and consume more nutrients. This will help you more than any eye cream in the long run.
Eye Creams That Can Help – Any eye cream that contains anti-pigmentation ingredients such as Vitamin C, Retinol, and Niacinamide. I recommend the Eclat Eye Serum if you don’t mind fragrance in your skincare. Eclat coupon code MRINALINI will give you 20% off on this eye cream!
What About Dark Circles Due To Sunken Eyes?
What are Sunken Eyes – If your under eye area curves inwards compared to your face, you have sunken eyes or hollows. It can give you the appearance of dark circles, but the darkness under your eyes is caused by shadows and not by pigmentation.
How To Fix Dark Circles Caused by Hollows – Since your dark circles are caused by the geometry of your face and not by pigmentation, eye creams won’t help. To reduce the concavity of the under eye area, you can get fillers injected in the region.
Are Fillers Safe? Getting under-eye fillers is a fairly safe and reversible procedure. Most fillers are made of Hyaluronic Acid derivatives. However, the results only last for a few months to a year, so you need to have the budget to fund the procedures. PLEASE CONSULT A PROFESSIONAL FOR MORE INFORMATION!
How To Hide Dark Circles With Makeup?
If your foundation makes your under eye area look grey, use a peach/orange colour corrector followed by a concealer that is slightly lighter than your natural skin tone.
My Picks – The Nykaa InstaBlur Peach Corrector under the PAC Spotlight Concealer.
PSA: Dark Circles Don’t Make You Less Attractive!
If you are getting dark circles because you are neglecting your health, then fix your lifestyle by all means! But if you are healthy and are just prone to getting dark circles, embrace them! I’m quite certain that your dark circles are way more prominent in your head than they are in reality. So, stop fretting over them please!
P.S. – The latest makeup trend among teenagers is to draw on dark circles with makeup, what’s stopping you from flaunting the real deal?
Mrinalini
Mrinalini is a beauty blogger with over 7 years of experience in reviewing skincare, makeup, and wellness products. Her professional experience in the biomedical space plus her keen interest in testing products spanning decades gives her the upper edge when it comes to reviewing new beauty products, particularly for oily, acne-prone, Indian skin.
Nice post, yes every one suffering for dark circles.. It’s really helpful😊