Olay Eyes Illuminating Eye Cream with Niacinamide for Dark Circles, 15ml

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As we age, the collagen and elastin in our skin break down, which makes our skin thinner and more translucent to the vascular structures below,” Mraz Robinson explains. Along with getting better sleep and choosing an eye cream that works for you, de la Fuente Garcia adds that staying hydrated and eating a balanced diet is key for healthy skin all over your body — including around the eyes. If you live with allergies, you may notice your sniffles come with a side of dark circles. You can think of these dark circles as allergic shiners brought on by seasonal allergies, according to Mraz Robinson. Featuring two super-concentrated forms of vitamin C, this serum delivers a lovely brightening effect while reducing the appearance of dark circles, dark spots, and hyperpigmentation. What's more, it contains calming niacinamide, an ingredient known to boost luminosity, which works in tandem with vitamin C to minimize the look of fine lines. Also nice: soothing squalane adds hydration (the product was silky smooth on the skin and immediately hydrated it) and targets inflammation all at once. The eye cream also impressed us with its buildable glittery, highlighter-y tint that adds radiance to the eye area, regardless of skin tone. We also appreciated the fact that this formula doesn't have a scent—a win for people sensitive to fragrance.

This ability to aid blood clotting makes it a formidable ingredient when it comes to banishing dark circles. RetinoidMake sure you’re drinking plenty of water throughout the day and make an effort to eat balanced meals full of vitamins and minerals. Always remember that what you put into your body is just as important for skin health as the products you put on it,” he says. Medical treatments for under-eye circles

The lymphatics are a drainage system for fluid that accumulates in the soft tissue,” Ilyas says. “We do know that fluid tends to accumulate in the soft tissue of the face and around the eyes. It can worsen with allergies, rosacea, high blood pressure, and hormonal changes.” While certain skincare products – eye creams being a good example – don’t produce results overnight, we take note of a product’s feel on application in terms of whether it delivers an instant cooling or soothing effect on that delicate area of skin. To evaluate their effect on under eye puffiness, we observed the under eye area before and after application for any visible changes to the feel of skin and reduction of puffiness. If you’re after immediate results, this is definitely the cream for you. Admittedly, results are only temporary, lasting several hours on average. But of all the skincare products we’ve put to the test, this is a significantly transformative product. In the morning and evening: To enjoy all of the above benefits, use eye cream at both times. You’ll need two different formulas, so keep this in mind when shopping for products.

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Reach for this formula if you experience puffiness in addition to dark circles. Optic brighteners (which instantly make you look more awake) plus actual caffeine help you fake a full eight hours. Your eye cream of choice should be applied as one of the final steps of your skincare routine: after you cleanse, tone and add any serums to your skin, but before you apply your moisturiser. How do I apply an eye cream for puffy eyes?

The Good Housekeeping Institute Beauty Lab tests thousands of skincare products every year, including eye creams (our scientists evaluated more than 5,900 data points in our most recent eye treatment test!). These tests consist of weeks-long Lab and consumer tests across several price points to help you find the most effective products on the market. Many of the eye creams below have also earned the Good Housekeeping Seal, our guarantee that they work as claimed. Other ingredients work by building up collagen in the skin. “Peptides and retinol help to increase collagen and strengthen skin, which is a common contributor to dark circles,” says Dr. Liu. “Vitamin C, niacinamide, and illuminating ingredients can help reduce pigment and temporarily improve the appearance of dark circles.” These effective ingredients sink deep into skin to hydrate and nourish it, as well as reverse the signs of aging that wrinkles and dark circles cause. I love this highlighter so much because it has a translucent, naturally luminous finish, without being glittery or chalky on the skin," says Shannon Stubbs, Commerce Updates Writer. "It's the perfect finishing touch to my makeup for a noticeably dewy glow."It doesn't take going to top dermatologists and aestheticians in the world for that glowing, dewy skin. But while it does help, it doesn't mean you can't fake it 'til you make it. That's where highlighting (sometimes referred to as "strobing") comes in: It's where you take a powder, cream, or liquid formula to the high points of your face to help give your skin a glowing-from-within look. Treatment for dark eye circles depends on the underlying cause, but a few home remedies could make a difference. Some of the more common methods include:

WATER/AQUA/EAU, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII (SHEA) BUTTER, HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) SEED OIL, GLYCERIN, C10-18 TRIGLYCERIDES, ZEA MAYS (CORN) OIL, MICA, GLYCERYL STEARATE, CETYL ALCOHOL, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, SODIUM HYALURONATE, TOCOPHEROL, PALMITOYL TRIPEPTIDE-5, SESAMUM INDICUM (SESAME) SEED OIL, JOJOBA ESTERS, MACADAMIA INTEGRIFOLIA SEED OIL, OLEA EUROPAEA (OLIVE)FRUIT OIL, HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) SEED WAX/CERA, BORAGO OFFICINALIS SEED OIL, DUNALIELLA SALINA EXTRACT, ACACIA DECURRENS FLOWER WAX/CERA, COFFEA ARABICA (COFFEE) SEED OIL, ROSA GALLICA FLOWER EXTRACT, PORPHYRIDIUM CRUENTUM EXTRACT, ROSA DAMASCENA FLOWER OIL, SEA WATER/MARIS AQUA/EAU DE MER, PANTHENOL, POLYGLYCERIN-3, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, PANTOLACTONE, TBHQ, CARBOMER, PEG-75 STEARATE, STEARETH-20, CETETH-20, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, XANTHAN GUM, DISODIUM EDTA, PROPANEDIOL, SODIUM CARBONATE, CITRIC ACID, SILICA, PHENOXYETHANOL, POTASSIUM SORBATE, SODIUM BENZOATE, SORBIC ACID. MAY CONTAIN/PEUT CONTENIR/(+/-): TITANIUM DIOXIDE (CI 77891), IRON OXIDES (CI 77491). Due to the illuminating pigments in the formulation, we recommend limiting the use of this product to just your under-eye area to avoid getting any in your eyes. Farris P. Idebenone, green tea, and Coffeeberry extract: new and innovative antioxidants. Dermatol Ther. 2007 Sep-Oct;20(5):322-9. doi: 10.1111/j.1529-8019.2007.00146.x. PMID: 18045357.With that in mind, these tips can help you get the most out of your eye cream application. Gentle massage I raved about this product when it launched last spring and my feelings are just as strong," says Jasmine Phillips, Social Media Editor. "E.l.f.'s Halo Glow Liquid Filter offers lightweight coverage that is perfect for warmer temps. I typically wear this alone for a your-skin-but-better look but it can also be worn under foundation for an extra complexion boost." Getting the right amount of sleep is often easier said than done, but de la Fuente Garcia says these moves may help you get there: This naturally occurring glycosaminoglycan is found throughout your body’s connective tissue. It helps your skin hold onto water so it stays hydrated. Immediately brightens under eyes – 87% of consumers agree this product immediately brightens the look of the under-eye area, while 80% agree it brightens all day long*