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DARK CIRCLES ARE MY BIGGEST BEAUTY INSECURITY—THESE ARE THE ONLY 8 EYE CREAMS TO
HAVE MADE A DIFFERENCE

Spoiler: most eye creams won't get rid of dark circles (but some can help)

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I have chronic dark circles. Seriously, I have had permanent purple rings under
my eyes more or less since the day I was born. People are always asking me if
I'm tired, run down or sick, even when I'm feeling right as rain. As a result, I
have dedicated my entire career to finding the best eye creams for dark circles.



And I'm not alone in my desperation. As a beauty editor, queries about how to
treat dark circles are amongst my most received. But why are so many of us so
desperate to budge our dark circles? Well, it's because they're really hard to
treat. Ridah Syed, Senior Medical Aestherician at Skinfluencer London explains,
"Dark circles are usually caused by either genetics or your internal health. For
genetics, there is nothing you can do to change the gene expression, and for
internal health issues, you need to deal with the root cause, not just the side
effect."



(Image credit: Shannon Lawlor)

It's for this reason that, actually, even the very best eye creams for puffiness
or the best eye creams for wrinkles can't eradicate dark circles—and
subsequently why so many people end up feeling let down by eye creams. "You can
never get rid of them completely. This is because a very strong component in
their development is a genetic predisposition, and there is nothing you can do
to change your genes," says Dr Marko Lens, surgeon and founder of Zelens.



The trick when shopping for eye creams for dark circles is, sadly, to lower your
expectations. Speaking from experience, I can safely say that no eye cream will
ever get rid of your dark circles—it's impossible. However, there are some
formulas I have found to help improve their appearance somewhat (out of the
hundreds that seem to do nothing at all). "When looking for an eye cream
for dark circles, keep an eye out for vitamin C, kojic acid, retinol eye creams,
caffeine eye creams and hyaluronic acid. These ingredients can help address
different aspects related to dark circles, such as pigmentation, collagen
production and hydration," says cosmetic dermatologist, Dr Nowell Solish.

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So, here it is. After years of trying every eye cream to have ever come my way,
these are the only eye cream formulas that actually make a difference to my dark
circles.




1. NO7 FUTURE RENEW EYE SERUM



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NO7 FUTURE RENEW EYE SERUM




Today's Best Deals
£24.95 at Boots

REASONS TO BUY

+
Lightweight
+
Contains powerful ingredients, such as vitamin C and niacinamide

REASONS TO AVOID

-
Not super hydrating

It's not very often I finish an eye cream in its entirety, but I've actually cut
this tube in half to get out every last drop. The texture sits somewhere between
a lotion and a cream, and it's not too heavy for my milia-prone eye area
(although that means it might not be rich enough for those who have a drier eye
area). The formula is made up of a very clever peptide complex, hyaluronic acid,
vitamin C and niacinamide to plump fine lines, boost firmness and even out skin
tone. All of these things somehow make my eyes look more awake and revived, even
though there's no specific brightening effect.


2. ORIGINS GINZING EYE CREAM



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ORIGINS GINZING EYE CREAM




Today's Best Deals
£23.80 at Lookfantastic (was £28)

REASONS TO BUY

+
Illuminates
+
Sits well under make-up

REASONS TO AVOID

-
Could be better at colour correcting

This eye cream is probably my oldest beauty friend. I first bought it as a
university student in a bid to help my dark circles out when they were most in
need (thanks to student sleep deprivation). And it really did see me and my
under eyes through some of their toughest times. With caffeine, it helps to
brighten and hydrate, but it's the pearly pink finish that makes it exceptional
at disguising dark circles. Of course, it doesn't eradicate them, but it makes
my whole face look a whole lot more awake.


3. RUDOLPH CARE AÇAI EYE CREAM



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RUDOLPH CARE AÇAI EYE CREAM




Today's Best Deals
£46 at Oh My Cream

REASONS TO BUY

+
Cooling and lightweight
+
Visible difference over time

REASONS TO AVOID

-
Doesn't have any illuminating properties for instant brightness

On paper, there's not a lot about this eye cream that should make it good for
treating dark circles, but it just has a way of making me feel a lot better
about the appearance of mine. With acacia gum from Senegal and chamomile
extract, it does a standup job at smoothing out fine lines and quenching skin to
battle dehydration-related dark circles.


4. L'ORÉAL PARIS REVITALIFT FILLER EYE SERUM



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L'ORÉAL PARIS REVITALIFT FILLER EYE SERUM




Today's Best Deals
£16.66 at Boots (was £24.99)

REASONS TO BUY

+
Cooling applicator
+
Lightweight, refreshing texture

REASONS TO AVOID

-
Applicator doesn't reach all of the product

This eye serum is the skincare equivalent of an ice-cold glass of water on a hot
summer's day. It's lightweight, cooling and unbelievably refreshing. It has an
applicator made up of small metal balls that provide a cooling massage with
every application. The formula itself is a water-like gel that contains
hyaluronic acid to plump and hydrate, as well as caffeine to brighten dark
circles.


5. OLE HENRIKSEN BANANA BRIGHT+ EYE CRÈME 



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OLE HENRIKSEN BANANA BRIGHT+ EYE CRÈME




Today's Best Deals
£35 at Sephora

REASONS TO BUY

+
Great for those with dry skin
+
Has immediate brightening effect

REASONS TO AVOID

-
Too rich for those prone to milia

I'm going to be totally honest here, I haven't been able to use this eye cream
for a couple of years because it's just too rich for my oily skin. But its
ability to disguise and brighten dark circles is undeniable. It has a yellow
tone which helps to cancel out the purple tones of dark circles, meaning you get
an instant brightening effect. My problem? The cream is thick and rich, which
for me, exacerbates milia. However, if your skin is on the drier side, chances
are you'll love this.


6. SUSANNE KAUFMANN EYE RESCUE SERUM



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SUSANNE KAUFMANN EYE RESCUE SERUM




Today's Best Deals
£68 at Space NK (was £85)

REASONS TO BUY

+
Handy cooling applicator
+
Visible difference with prolonged use

REASONS TO AVOID

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Very expensive

If this product was more affordable it would probably be the only eye product
I'd purchase for the rest of time. Sadly, it's eye-wateringly expensive. Like
every skincare product, it's not worth putting on a credit card—however, if you
can afford it, you won't regret it. It cools, calms and takes down puffiness in
an instant. What's more, it's chock-full of hardworking antioxidants to tackle
dark circles longterm.


7. INDEED LABS RETINOL REFACE EYE CREAM



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INDEED LABS RETINOL REFACE EYE CREAM




Today's Best Deals
£24.99 at Lookfantastic

REASONS TO BUY

+
Contains retinol for optimum results
+
Very noticeable difference over time

REASONS TO AVOID

-
Not great for sensitive skin that doesn't tolerate retinol well

There's no doubt that retinol is one of the best skincare ingredients for
tackling dark circles, but finding a formula gentle enough for the eye area
isn't easy. If you're new to retinol eye creams, this one makes for a great
starting point. The formula is light and hydrating, which helps to counteract
the potentially drying or irritating effect of retinol. I can't use many retinol
eye creams, but this one I can.


8. SUMMER FRIDAYS LIGHT AURA VITAMIN C + PEPTIDE EYE CREAM



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SUMMER FRIDAYS LIGHT AURA VITAMIN C + PEPTIDE EYE CREAM




Today's Best Deals
£40 at Cult Beauty

REASONS TO BUY

+
Cooling and refreshing
+
Immediate brightening effect

REASONS TO AVOID

-
Might be a little too rich in oils for some

When my skin is particularly dry or irritated, I love reaching for this cream.
It contains clever dark-circle-fighting ingredients such as peptides, vitamin C
and caffeine, but it also has an apricot hue to help with physical disguising
and colour correcting, too. It's a nourishing treat, which makes it a joy to
use. If you don't like using eye creams that contain a lot of oils, however,
this won't be for you.






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Shannon Lawlor is the Acting Senior Beauty Editor at Marie Claire. With over
eight years of experience working for some of the beauty industry’s most
esteemed titles, including Who What Wear, Glamour UK, Stylist, Refinery29 and
Fabulous, Shannon’s aim is to make the conversation around beauty as open,
relatable and honest as possible. As a self-confessed lazy girl, Shannon has a
particular love for fool-proof make-up products and skincare tips that save on
both time and energy.



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