Dark circles are caused by one of three primary reasons. Here's the quick and dirty on which solution works best for each type.
- Bone structure. If you have deep-set eyes, shadowing contributes to the dark color under the eyes. Your best bet: camouflage. Look for concealers with yellow undertones, which counteract the bluish cast to under-eye circles.
- Pigmentation. Genetic hyper-pigmentation is the most treatable form of dark circles. Your best bet: Try a lightening cream or talk to a dermatologist about chemical peels or laser resurfacing.
- Vasculature inflammation. Late nights, allergies and nutritional deficiencies can enlarge the blood vessels beneath the thin under-eye skin. Your best bet: Take care of yourself! Sounds cliché but drink that water, get your beauty sleep, eat a healthy diet and avoid cigarette smoke (easy enough, right?). I suggest taking milk thistle supplements as well.
ChrissynRicky
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Some people say it's from 'lack of sleep'...but I seriously believe it's hereditary.
They're formed when the cappilaries under your eyes break (hence causing the 'dark') and the blood clots.
I use makeup!
M&S Sept12006
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Sleep and drink a lot of water...you can also slice a cucumber and apply the slices to your eyes.
SIBride06
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Thanks
I use clinique concealer everyday. I feel like I look 60
tzayas
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I have to agree that it may just be hereditary...I have been trying to get rid of mine in time for the wedding (8 days to go!) and I have tried several creams, cucumber slices, etc...nothing worked.
Vitamin K is supposed to help that. There is a Vitamin K gel that you can put on your eyes...it didn't work for me though.
RadioLau
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I have dark circles under my eyes too. I have tried every cream and cover up. If I sleep too much my circles are the darkest. I give up. If you find a solution please FM me.
Boston&NY2006
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I have terrible dark circles because I am fair skinned and I guess the skin around my eyes is really thin. I used Bliss All Around Eye Cream (from Sephora) and I think it helps. I still use concealer, but not as much...
denise2006
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They are definitely hereditary too. My meditteranean background is definitely a factor.
ali120206
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I have them too.
I started using an eye cream that Dove came out with. I think it's helped them a little bit (only started two weeks ago) but, they are still there. I get a decent amount of sleep most of the time and I do drink a lot of water. I try to eat right (although I do lack in a few food groups).
DanaRenee
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I have them too...bad. I hate them!! They are always the worst when I am dehydrated and when I don't eat right.
LaurenluvsTJ
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Its mostly hereditary. I use the stila under eye concealer - works great!
seta
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Posted by SIBride06
How do I get rid of them?
i once asked my dermatologist and she pretty much laughed at me....i think hers were darker then mine...
i use a concealer from lancome..it is called Corrector, i think and it is not a nude color it is on the yellow side..and i noticed that the yellow tones it down best and does not look caked on.
good luck!
summer06bride
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well i tried hylexin and i think the only thing that happened was i lost $100. Still using it though. Hoping one day I'll notice a difference. I use lemon-aid from benefits to balance out my eyes.
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Posted by summer06bride
well i tried hylexin and i think the only thing that happened was i lost $100. Still using it though. Hoping one day I'll notice a difference. I use lemon-aid from benefits to balance out my eyes.
i've been thinking about getting that but was nervous not knowing if it worked about b/c it costs so much $$$. i guess i won't bother!!
LBride
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according to my dermo, the only way to truly get rid of them is fat injections... ??
ssdbk
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Mine are pretty bad. I get anemic sometimes and it gets worse! I recently got a sample from Nordstroms, of this stuff:
http://www.amazingconcealer.com/
I thought it was great. I wish I had it in time for my wedding!
klingklang77
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i have dark circles too. it is heriditary for me- my mom's side has them.
what i do is:
MAC has a yellow cover up (concealor) and i spread that lightlyy under my eyes. i then mix that in with my regular foundation and then i pat a little yellow under eye powder. after that i use my regular powder.
angel77
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UH, my ultimate nightmare dark circles. I think I have spent 3/4 of my life trying to get rid of these things. I always wear make-up for this exact reason otherwise I look like rocky, LOL. I have been to doctors regarding surgeries, and basically they even say you might see a slight difference but they will never completely go away. So basically save your $$$. I use MAC select cover up in the tube. It is light weight and you can layer for excellent coverage. I have tried every product and this is the best. I call it my miracle cream. I also use Patricia Wexler (she is a doctor) under eye brightening cream. You can find it at Bath and Bodyworks Flagship stores only, it is about $25-$30 which is not bad considering Hylexin costs $100 and I think the Patricia Wexler works better.
