ANYONE ELSE SUFFER FROM BAD DARK CIRCLES? ANY ADVICE?

Hi!  I have a product that worked well for me.  Meladerm - civant skincare.  I read about it a while back from a fellow Megs: 'Imbucalo'. (by the way thank you Imbucalo, what a life saver you are for reviewing this).   I gave it a try and after about a week I saw unbelievable results.  I tried other brands of this same type of product and nothing comes close (Jan Marini and one other brand I forget). After a while you don't have to use it everyday, just maintance.  At first I went ahead and got the whole system (but that is kind of expensive and you really don't have to do that).  They are all good, but now I only reorder the eye cream and my love...the basic pigment reducing complex.                   http://www.civantskincare.com/products.html       Hope this helps.  Good luck!

Everyone is different - I don't know if what works for me will work for others. I, too, have had problems with dark circles.I found that the following have helped:1. Diet. I avoid dairy and processed stuff. Seems like they aren't as bad if I eat lots of fruits, veggies, lean meats and avoid alcohol and carbs. Drinking lots of water helps, too.2. Less is more. The more I try to conceal, the worse it looks. Heavier concealers just don't look right.3. I have oily skin so if I plan to wear any eyeliner or mascara, I need to go waterproof with the mascara and use powder liner - otherwise I smudge and look like a raccoon. DO NOT USE POWDER. It only seems to darken and draw attention to fine lines.Favorite products: Laura Mercier Flawless Skin Eye Serum. It seems to brighten or lighten the area and makes the skin seem healthier. http://www.lauramercier.com/products/skincare/treatment/eyes/flawless_sk...Sisley  Eye Concealer. It's not cheap, but lasts a long, long time. I only use a little and use it on the inner corners and just beneath the eyes. It can attract attention to fine lines, so avoid the outer eye area. http://www.sisley-cosmetics.com/?page=produit&type_categorie=maquillage&...Good luck!

I don't really have this problem (although I have plenty of issues of my own), but I know the girls here will help you find a great solution.  Good luck, and I know you'll look amazing at your reunion no matter what!

I feel your pain. I too have bags and dark circles. I've posted here on Meg's looking for what has worked for others. And I've tried some of the suggestions.  I have a drawer full of concealers. Some work better than others but what I've learned in my 58 years is that everyone is different and every product works differently on every person.  Sooo, as sure as there are so many helpful ladies here on Meg's, what works great for one may do nothing for you. I'm afraid one simply has to keep trying different products to see what works best for you.  Good luck!

BabyLove, honey I definitely feel your pain.  While I don't always have dark circles from hell I sometimes do - especially when I haven't been all that good to myself and have been scrimping on the fruit, veges and water.  Hangovers are the worst for causing these for me!!  1.Prepping this area with a silicone based primer is the perfect start.  It helps smooth out any wrinkles and lets the concealer adhere to your skin.  2. The area under you eyes is darker than the rest of your face, so to counteract this you should try a concealer that has a peach undertone. If you have really dark circles you should go a shade lighter than your skin tone, without going too too light. A creamy consistency works best for under eye circles because it’s moisturising and provides good coverage.  3.The best tool to apply your under eye concealer is your ring finger. Using your finger instead of a brush helps warm the concealer so it applies smoother. The ring finger uses the least amount of pressure which is important when dealing with the sensitive skin around your eyes  4. If your having trouble with your under eye concealer creasing, sett your concealer with a translucent powder.

Here's some info I found:http://women.webmd.com/features/banish-the-bags-under-your-eyes?page=3 

I have the same problem as Nicollback, where the only solution is to conceal them.  At the moment the best combination I have found for them is to first use a yellow concealer to brighten the area, and then to use a peachy concealer to cover them.  Good luck in finding a product that helps you

Hi BabyLove - I see and treat this condition daily in my office and I have hereditary dark circles so I can really empathize!  The top three reasons for this condition are (1) it's inherited (2) it's inherited and (3) it's inherited...then, of course, other factors can worsen the appearance as we age (chronic sun exposure, not enough sleep, diet etc).  I would not spend money on gimicks and products that over promise and under deliver.  Lightening the area can be achieved with the right combination of ingredients (I use Retin-A and Vitamin C mixed with botanicals to potentiate the result while minimizing irritation to the delicate eye area).  "Bags" can often cast shadows making the darkness appear worse.  In this case, don't let any products fool you.  Bags require a surgical approach (a blepharoplasty) wherein the fat under the eye is transposed or removed and the skin is tightened.  Alternatively, a less invasive approach I use a lot is to inject a dermal filler or even your own fat to even out the area under the eyes if hollowness is an issue.  I also use lasers to lessen the "purple" color caused by veins visible under thinning skin.  I would recommend getting a consultation with a dermatologist or cosmetic surgeon to see what factors are contributing to your specific condition.  Meanwhile, focus on keeping your skin healthy (avoid sun, use antioxidants and other collagen producing ingredients) because, ultimately, healthy skin looks good!  I hope this helps...Dr.D

All of these tips are great! I too suffer from hereditary dark circles and haven't found anything that gets rid of them. My favorite concealer is Bobbi Brown's Corrector, it's magic stuff. I use that and then apply concealer over the top and my dark circles are magically (if only temporarily) gone.

I also agree with Champ (Gigi) about the oil.  I have found that Joining of Herbs toner (yes I know that is my favorite product) works the best.  I do not have bad dark circles but this stuff cleaned them right up and I think maybe the vitamin C in the vinegar did it.  My niece has very dark circles that she inherited my several of my aunts and she found this same toner really was a great help.  For under $7, it is a steal.  Of course there is shipping, but then you can order their face wash and body butters to make the shipping "cheaper".  Good luck.

I dont' know what to do to eliminate them, but I'm pretty good at hiding mine...I use Physicians Formula Gentle Concealer Stick -Yellow. And yes, it's YELLOW. It's like a Butter Crayola. But..something about the yellow that neutralizes the blue in the dark circles. I use that, cover it with some concealer in my shade and they are gone. Even on my worst day, they'll barely show through.

What works for me: (1) Silk Naturals Sleep in a jar light peach concealer - it's a salmon peach powder. Very light, and contains silk powder. Does not settle into the fine lines around the eyes.  SN also has the original yellow powder, extra light peach, and medium peach. (2) Eye acupressure massages --  If your dark circles are due to poor blood circulation, you might want to try this method by ettusais (a junior makeup brand by Shiseido). I didn't use their eye gel and still get some results (be very gentle, don't pull your skin!):  http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_R4RWmGnuLvU/SXh-ebu5ozI/AAAAAAAAOJo/HGwA3tE0JAw/s1600-h/DSC09846.JPG or demo by a youtuber: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YI5cjSlPU-w   (3) Heat treatment or interchange heat & cold treatment (cold treatment is esp good if you have eyebags too).  (4) Talika eye detox contour gel. Works fantastic for me, esp when I use Talika's regenerator night mask eye contour cream at night. Pricey though, for just 0.063 fl oz of product... And, I just googled this: http://www.naturaleyecare.com/pub-darkeyes.asp, hopefully useful for you!

It really depends what colour circles you have, and is it a problem with backs and a big dent/bulge or a problem with colour?! I know a load of trick that have been tried and tested on my sisters ever so stubborn under eye circles so if you can be specific with your issue i can tell you which trick would best suit you! my sister had found benefit erase paste to work best for her blue under eye circles (but i used a £2 concealer stick and my nifty tricks and it worked just as well if not better) guest book me if its easier and i will reply! x

hmmm, my mom started using that vitamin E cream by jamiesonand she was actually really surprised that it worked to get of the dark circles and fine lines from her eyes

I'm a sufferer too. Still haven't found any possible way to fix it... it's a nightmare really...@@ My circles are too dark even MAC studio fix concealer can't hide it...gosh!

I have dark circles undereyes and i have to use so much concealer to cover it. I bet you theres a simple cure but i wish there was a permanant fix.

I don't have dark circles under my eyes but i know a lot of people who do.They cover them really well they use MAC studio concealer it covers everything. I also think putting a lighter power under the eyes will also help to mask the dark circles.

Does anybody use or know if olay or garnier fructis eye products work??? I just bought the eye anti puff roller but have not noticed it working yet.

When I get less than 6 hours of sleep (read: every other night!) I get puffy and purplish circles under my eyes. I've tried the frozen tea bag method and it works slightly well. I use a peach-toned concealer to cover them up!

I have the same problem and even a Chanel eye cream that I got on Fashion Night Out... BUT nothing really works for me except for changing my sleeping habits (and some really kickass concealer)

ColoreScience "My Favourite Eyes Cream" is the thing for you! It has a yellowish shade, so it covers (very slightly) and gives your undereye skin a glow and heals the darkness with time.

hmmm not so much for dark circles perhaps but really good for puffy eyes...Liz Earle Eye Tonic. it is amazing stuff! :)