Dermatologists Recommend Top Products and Procedures for Dark Under-Eye Circles
Experts outline causes of under-eye darkness and suggest both cosmetic procedures and over-the-counter products to lessen their appearance.
According to four board-certified dermatologists, dark under-eye circles stem from a mix of puffiness, loss of volume, hyperpigmentation and visible vasculature. While injectable fillers and lower eyelid lifts offer the strongest, lasting correction, less invasive options include retinol, vitamin C, caffeine and hyaluronic-acid-based eye creams, as well as cooling patches and silk bedding to reduce puffiness. Specific products such as a RoC retinol cream, L’Oréal Revitalift, Neutrogena retinol eye cream, Isdin K-Ox, Garnier eye roller, Alastin treatment, Supergoop mineral eye cream, Charlotte Tilbury serum, Neocutis eye cream and Pacifica patches are recommended.
Dermatologists also advise daily sunscreen, moisturizers like Aquaphor, and avoiding harsh makeup removers. They emphasize that a combination of treatments, lifestyle changes and protection from UV light yields the best results.
