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Ditch Dark Circles and Puffiness for Good

Use these expert tips to treat and camouflage your annoying eye issues the right way

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Treat dark circles caused by visible blood vessels

If your dark circles are caused by visible blood vessels, look for "anything that vasoconstricts," to help reduce the darkness, Waldorf says. Caffeine is the most common ingredient found in skin care products that fits that bill (try Replenix CF, $56 or Garnier Nutritioniste Skin Renew Anti-Puff Eye Roller, $12.99). Your other option (especially if products alone don't solve your issue) is to get laser treatments with a laser like the VBeam, which Waldorf says will significantly improve the appearance of the vessels. VBeam can be used just on the eye area (as opposed to having to treat your whole face). It costs $200 to $400 per treatment and you'll likely need two to four treatments.

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Great...I have the genetic kind. The purplish ones you have even after a good night's sleep and people still think you got punched in the face.

by m.rose Thursday, November 10, 2011 at 11:21PM Report as inappropriate

i need to save these tips!!!!!

by anna_davis Sunday, November 6, 2011 at 10:05PM Report as inappropriate

i have this.. the garnier wand.. it really works! i totally love the product! i also put it in water with ice so its cold when i put it on my eye.. it will reduce the puffiness!

by Mssaralee18 Tuesday, October 11, 2011 at 02:24PM Report as inappropriate

interesting tips

by Breton Sunday, September 11, 2011 at 08:01PM Report as inappropriate

I have the worst puffiness ever so thanks for the article....

by kelly_ahrman Wednesday, August 24, 2011 at 04:23PM Report as inappropriate

i'll try these tips

by LittleBunny Monday, August 22, 2011 at 02:07PM Report as inappropriate

I have tried all these and I stil lhave dark circles, I guess I'm hopeless

by Bon_Bon Sunday, August 14, 2011 at 11:36PM Report as inappropriate

I also recomend using hemaroid cream, embarrasing as it sounds, the cream actually helps to shrink blood vessels and lighten the area, I use this if I am going to an important event eg- school photos. Good Luck! x

by ellie_tidswell Tuesday, July 19, 2011 at 06:43PM Report as inappropriate