Bright Eyes: 3 Dark Circle Treatments

Clinique’s Even Better Eyes Dark Circle Corrector

Anti-aging ingredients to help strengthen skin around the eyes are swirled within a tinted cream that relies on mica, titanium dioxide, and iron oxides. Mica to help reflect light away from shadowed areas, titanium dioxide for a brightening effect, and iron oxides for a light flesh-toned color.

Application: Twice a day, morning and night, simply squeeze a small amount of the oil-free cream onto the darkest spots and glide the contoured applicator back and forth across the undereye area. You’re likely going to have to use your finger to smooth in any excess cream until it fully absorbs. Side perk -- the cooling metal tip helps massage away puffs.

Timely Effects: Will lighten dark circles by 30 percent in 12 weeks.

Paring with Concealer: Since this is in fact a treatment, and not a concealer, the cream won’t hide your circles the second you glide it on. However, once absorbed you can apply a thin layer of concealer, without worry of oily residue.

Skin Type: Suitable for all skin types, within the fair tone range.

Lancome’s Genifique Yeux Youth Activating Eye Concentrate

Specially formulated with buckwheat-extract for the delicate eye area, this gel-cream strengthens thin skin. Buckwheat contains all eight essential amino acids, all of which are needed for skin repair, as well as Rutin, which helps maintain collagen levels in the skin, keeping the skin elastic and firm

Application: Apply a thick layer of the gel under the eyes just before bed. The next morning, wash and apply makeup as usual.

Timely Effects: Dark circles will begin to lighten after seven days, but for optimal results use regularly for at least six to eight weeks.

Paring with Concealer: Since this is an overnight treatment, there’s no need to worry about concealer pairing.

Skin Type: Suitable for all skin types, from fair to dark.

Borghese’s Cura Viso Brillante Brightening Eye Enhancer

By combining a polypeptide and ATP complex with ginseng, jiaogulan and aloe vera leaf juice, Borghese’s eye cream strengthens the skin and underlying capillaries helping prevent the blue-violet tinge of dark circles and reduces puffiness.

Application: Apply twice daily, morning and night. Squeeze a small amount onto fingertip and gently massage into dark, puffy skin under the eye until fully absorbed.  

Timely Effects: With regular use, results can be seen in three weeks.

Paring with Concealer: Once absorbed you can apply a thin layer of concealer, but not recommended.

Skin Type: Suitable for all skin types, from fair to dark.