Under-eye circles - discussion & suggestions

[Miracle]

I have inherited dark undereye circles as well.

What I do is dab MAC's Select Cover-Up on my circles, then buffing powder foundation over it (I use Philosophy's Supernatural Airbrushes Canvas). I find it covers up my circles very nicely. I make sure to apply MAC's Prep+Prime before concealer though so the makeup doesn't settle into my lines.

 

[xiahe]

vitamin K can help reduce the appearance of undereye circles.

and...clinique also has this "all about the eyes" and "all about the eyes rich" creams that are supposed to help with undereye circles, but i personally have not tried them. maybe try that?

 

[lainielainie]

I've tried tons of creams and solutions for my circles. Vita K solution burned my eyes and made them tear like crazy, and now I keep under my eyes moisturized with Benefit Eye-con and I apply mac concealer with a sponge.
I've also started using a tinted moisturizer which is just good in terms of improving the complexion and making the circles slightly less noticable.

 

[Treejewel19]

Re: Dark Circles

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Originally Posted by misslexa Hi all.. My boyfriend has dark undereye circles that arent caused by lack of sleep or water *he gets plenty of both* Are there any other causes/solutions that you are aware of (short of concealer, he's not down with that!) Thanks

I used to have this same problem, although probably caused by lack of sleep in college. I starting using the clinique "all about eyes" eye cream developed especially for under eye circles and puffiness. I have notice dramatic improvement...maybe it will work?

 

[Voz]

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Originally Posted by Miracle I have inherited dark undereye circles as well. What I do is dab MAC's Select Cover-Up on my circles, then buffing powder foundation over it (I use Philosophy's Supernatural Airbrushes Canvas). I find it covers up my circles very nicely. I make sure to apply MAC's Prep+Prime before concealer though so the makeup doesn't settle into my lines.

I do something similar, too. I use Estée Lauder Idealist Skin Refinisher under and around my eyes, then use small brush and apply MAC Studio Fix over it. It feels a lot less heavy and works pretty darn well.

 

[Amber-126]

Take him on vacation, or just sit out in the sun to get a tan for a while. Don't get me wrong you should definitely use lots of SPF, but you'll still achieve a mediocre tan. Plus, a tan naturally darkens AND thickens your skin (yes, it's been proven). It should lessen the apppearance of these circles if they are of black/ blue color (much like veins in fairer skinned people.) Be careful in the sun, and I hope this works.

 

[frocher]

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[Ralen81]

I've been using GOaWay Circles Eye Serum from Garden of Wisdom for about 2 months or so now and it's made a big difference for me.
http://www.gardenofwisdom.shoppingca...27/3899812.htm

 

[miss holly j]

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Originally Posted by rouquinne there's a new cream on the market called Hyelexin or something like that. i like the Avon Lighten Up Plus.

I've tried Hylexin as someone who has dark circles due to heredity and it did NOTHING for me, please don't waste your money if you have hereditary dark circles.

 

[V15U4L_3RR0R]

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Originally Posted by Sushi_Flower I have had iron problems in the past too and thought i was much better but i guess i could always do with topping up my iron. I can't swallow any type of pills, so is there any kind of supplements, healthy snack foods etc that would help top up my iron intake?

Drink a Pint of Guinness ever so often. Loads of Iron in that. You can buy breakfast cereals that have added iron in them. Spinish and Liver are other good ones. I'm told Carrots is quite good as well. This might sound daft but have you tried getting iron suppliments and crushing them into powder and then mixing it in with food?

http://www.mothers35plus.co.uk/iron.htm - This might give you additional information too. HTH

 

[Sanna]

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Originally Posted by Jude I tried out some samples that I got from Nordstroms for a concealer called Cover FX. This stuff is hardcore... it was designed by dermatologists to help people with burn scars, rosacea, acne scarring and other skin discolorations. The best thing about this product is that when used with the setting powder, it literally lasted all day without settling into the little lines under my eyes. Here are a few things to take note when it comes to Cover FX: A good match is key. There is very little oops room with this product so if you can't get to a Nordstroms, you can call them and the artist at the Cover FX counter will help you figure out your range of colors and send you a few samples within that range to test out. Nordstroms counters do mail order which is a great option for people who don't live in close proximity to the store. You have to apply it with a concealer brush. It was kind of rubbery when I tried to put it on with my finger or sponge but it melded perfectly when I busted out the brush. It is a little pricey. I paid $35.00 for this after using up my sample but to me, it is well worth it. I hope that helps!

Thank you for the tips! I have the worst dark circles ever and when I try to cover them up, it highlights my wrinkles under the eyes (it's so sad to say I have wrinkles at 23 ;_; but I do..) and makes my under eye area look worse. $35 seems high, but I'm willing to try anything at this point. Unfortunately for me, I think my dark circles are genetic

. I've been using some Avon products for my eyes for the past two-ish weeks, but I haven't noticed a difference.

 

[FemmeBella86]

Has anyone tried the eye stress gel by St. Ives?

 

[Blushbaby]

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Originally Posted by more_please I've heard Hylexin is a waste of $$. The MUA ladies recommend Reviva DMAE firming eye serum (about $17), which I'm trying. No results yet, but its only been two weeks

Who stocks this??

 

[V15U4L_3RR0R]

I just found this awesome video by xsparkage on youtube. It's got this great trick for covering dark circles.

YouTube - Say Goodbye to Undereye Circles!

 

[kaddy]

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Originally Posted by Isis Have him use an eye cream/gel containing Vitamin K as it will decrease the flow of blood to the area. Vitamin C serums work as well, though not as effective as using Vitamin K. HTH!

Cheers for the advice!

 

[SquirrelQueen]

Has anyone here tried laser or IPT for hereditary undereye circles? TIA!

 

[Ode to Joy]

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Originally Posted by leopard_print many dark circle are aggravated by allergic reactions.

really??? i don't understand the connection??? how does it come allergies result in dark circles?

 

[joojoobss]

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Originally Posted by rouquinne being a little old lady - - i read More magazine [for women over 40]. there's an ad in there for a dark circle "repair" product called Hylexin. while it sounds too good to be true and a bit voodoo to me [i used to work for medical researchers, so i'm skeptical of a LOT of claims products make!], it could be worth a try for anyone with serious dark circles that don't respond to anything else. however it's $95US for a small tube! take the claims of this product with a grain of salt, it swears it can replace Botox and plastic surgery... yeah... right! :roll:

i personally do not recommend that AT ALL.. i think dark circles are my biggest problem which was why i was willing to pay 95 bucks for it..
it did NOTHING... and i was religious about putting it on

I've bought sooooo many concealers just for my circles.. and for some reason, when i first apply the concealer itll look fine, but for some reason after an hr. the concealer would just start to disappear, and my circles would look darker!!! (i know after concealer sets its darker)

the other thing that bugs me sooo much about my undereye is i have those little lines, that look like sagging skin, or wrinkles?.. and my concealer would settle in there and its so obvious!!!!!, if i set it with powder my eye would just look tired and saggy. HELLLLP!!!

 

[Sunnylee]

Re: Dark Circles

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Originally Posted by misslexa Hi all.. My boyfriend has dark undereye circles that arent caused by lack of sleep or water *he gets plenty of both* Are there any other causes/solutions that you are aware of (short of concealer, he's not down with that!) Thanks

I would try eyeslices. It's like minispa treatment, but not too girlie for a guy yah know. They alleviate dark circles, puffiness, and soreness. Plus their resuable!

 

[Efionawade]

Get a doctor to take a blood test if you are worried about dark under eye circles! I have had them my entire life but it turns out (after I had been telling my doctor for years) that I -am- anemic! Dark circles are normally a sign of iron deficiency! I started taking supplements and now it's obvious when I don't take them because it helps so much with my skin!