Dark circles and bags under the eyes are a problem many can relate to. Even when you've slept well and feel refreshed, they can linger, making you look much more tired than you actually are. Thankfully, there are several tricks to at least alleviate this annoyance!
Read on to discover our 5 tips to fix dark circles under your eyes.
1. Use Xlash Awakening Eye Gels
Awakening Eye Gels are the skincare equivalent of your morning energy duo. Each Eye Gel contains an invigorating cocktail of Vitamin C, niacinamide, peach extract, and caffeine that evens out skin tone, reduces puffiness, and diminishes dark circles. In just 15 minutes, you'll have a smoother, brighter eye area. A must-have for slow mornings when you'd rather stay in the snooze bubble.
How to use:
- Step 1: Apply the eye masks to clean, dry skin.
- Step 2: Leave on for 15 minutes or longer.
- Step 3: Remove and gently pat the remaining serum into the skin.
- Step 4: Follow up with your regular eye or moisturizer.
2. Use Xlash's Wake Me Up Eye Serum
As the name suggests, this eye serum can make the eye area feel both brighter and tighter in the morning after the serum has worked overnight. This antioxidant-rich serum helps brighten the under-eye area while providing skin firmness. The effective and easy-to-apply formula is packed with camellia leaf extract, Vitamin C, and jojoba oil. It absorbs quickly and can be applied under your favorite moisturizer. Use in your morning routine for an invigorating effect.
How to use:
- Step 1: Apply to clean, dry skin (after toner if you use one).
- Step 2: Massage a pea-sized amount of serum into the under-eye area.
- Step 3: Follow up with your daily eye or moisturizer.
- Step 4: Repeat every morning for best results.
3. Use Rejuvenating & Super Youth Peptide Eye Gels
Instagram's most famous eye patches? Our signature eye masks aren't just selfie-friendly—they also work hard to make the world think you've just returned from a yoga retreat.
Rejuvenating Eye Gels: Four types of hyaluronic acid (HA4) and amino acids replenish moisture reserves, plump up delicate skin, and reduce puffiness. Lavender provides much-needed zen for both you and your skin. Fifteen minutes is all you need.
Super Youth Peptide Eye Gels: An active (yet gentle) combination of bakuchiol, retinol, and peptides visibly reduces the appearance of fine lines and strengthens the skin barrier. Use as part of your evening routine 15 minutes before bed for firmer and smoother skin.
How to use the patches:
- Step 1: Remove all makeup and wash your face. Remove any contact lenses.
- Step 2: Use the included spatula to pick up the eye masks.
- Step 3: Place an Eye Gel Patch under each eye on clean, dry skin. Leave on for 15 minutes.
- Step 4: Discard the eye masks after use and gently pat the remaining serum onto the skin under the eyes.
- Step 5: Use Eye Gel Patches daily or as needed.
4. Your dark circles might be due to a B12 deficiency
If you have a vitamin B12 deficiency, it could be the reason for your dark circles. The solution might be as simple as ensuring a better diet or taking supplements. Since the body cannot produce B12 vitamins on its own, many vegans and vegetarians often lack this vitamin. If you do not consume animal products and also suffer from dark circles, it might be worth considering supplements. Not a vegetarian or vegan? Make sure to eat more meat, fish, eggs, and dairy products that contain vitamin B12.
5. Eye massage – the solution for dark circles and bags
A little massage can't hurt, right? This is a great trick to reduce dark circles. By doing this regularly, you strengthen the eye muscles while tightening the skin. We recommend massaging the eye area at least once a day. Do it after applying eye serum or eye cream. You can perform eye massage in several different ways, read on to find out how!
Our best eye massage exercises:
- Circular motions: Close your eyes and make circular motions around the eyelids with your fingers. First, move in one direction and then in the opposite direction. Repeat four times in each direction.
- Up and down movements: Close your eyes, look up, and then down. Repeat eight times.
- Blinking: Look straight ahead and blink quickly for 30 seconds. Repeat three times.
- The V exercise: Look up to the left, look down, then up to the right, and finally down again. Repeat seven to eight times.
- Focus on a specific point: Keep your eyes wide open and focus on a specific point for a few seconds.
- Massage: Close your eyes and gently press your palms against your eyelids. Hold for one to two minutes.