There’s no easier way of telling if a person is sleep-deprived than by looking under their eyes for those familiar dark shadows. As much as we’d like to wake up every morning feeling refreshed and fully rested, sometimes this simply isn’t possible, and dark circles are an inevitability. Caking on the concealer under your eyes can only go so far, but is there a more permanent solution to this age-old problem?
In this blog, we’ll be taking a look at some of the best eye creams on the Australian market to tackle dark circles and leave your under eyes looking brighter and more awake.
What causes dark circles under eyes?
Dark circles under the eyes can occur as a result of several different factors which will vary from person to person. The skin around our eyes is particularly thin and delicate, which makes it more susceptible to visible changes caused by sleep deprivation, allergies and dehydration. For some people, their dark circles are merely a result of genetic hyperpigmentation, so no matter how much sleep they get, their dark circles will remain.
Dark circles can also occur as a result of stress, irritation, inflammation or ageing, as the collagen under the eyes depletes and the skin gets thinner. Thankfully, no matter what the reason may be for your dark circles, there are plenty of fantastic products on the market in Australia to help combat them.
Which are the best eye creams for dark circles?
1. The Ordinary Caffeine Solution 5% + EGCG
2. Skinstitut Eye Believe</a>
3. Dermalogica Biolumin-C Eye Serum
4. asap Firming Eye Lift
5. Medik8 Illuminating Eye Balm
6. philosophy Purity Eye Gel
As the trailblazers of low-budget skincare with high-quality ingredients, The Ordinary has been making waves in the beauty world with their no-nonsense products. Their Caffeine Solution 5% + EGCG is one of their most popular items, and it’s not hard to see why! This lightweight yet powerful formula contains a high concentration of 5% caffeine, which is supplemented by a high-quality, purified solution of Epigallocatechin Gallatyl Glucoside (EGCG), sourced from green tea leaves. Applying this fast-absorbing formula every morning and night will help to reduce any puffiness or dark circles under your eyes, making you look refreshed and awake.
Skinstitut Eye Believe
If ageing is one of your main skin concerns, along with dark circles, this daily wrinkle correcting eye treatment from Eye Believe is perfect for you. This dual-purpose eye cream is designed to target both darkness and signs of ageing from under your eyes to make you look younger, fresher and more rejuvenated. The two factors responsible for the formation of premature wrinkles, dehydration and micro-contractions, are both targeted with this innovative eye cream’s hydrating, de-pigmenting and smoothing active ingredients. To reap the benefits from this multipurpose product, make sure that you apply it frequently to see tighter skin, reduced puffiness and brighter under-eyes.
Dermalogica Biolumin-C Eye Serum
Vitamin C has been labelled as a ‘miracle product’ in the skincare industry, due to its ability to even out the tone of your skin and reduce the appearance of wrinkles and sun damage. It’s easy to see, then, why the New BioLumin-C Eye Serum has proved to be such a hit with customers all over Australia. This lightweight serum is a sister product of the original BioLumin-C Serum by Dermatologica and features the same firming and brightening abilities. This eye serum, however, is formulated specifically to protect the delicate eye area against environmental damage, minimising fine lines and dark circles.
asap Firming Eye Lift
This multi-purpose product is made right here in Australia by skincare and medical experts and is formulated specifically to be able to handle our country’s harsh climate. Proven to target multiple ailments from under the eyes at once, this unique formula uses genius multi-peptide technology to firm and lift the under-eye area by enhancing the skin’s production of collagen and elastin, improving the density of the skin, smoothing out any imperfections and creating a barrier against pollution. If you struggle with puffiness, dark circles, wrinkles and fine lines, simply apply under the eyes twice a day to visibly improve the appearance of your under-eye area.
Medik8 Illuminating Eye Balm
If you’re looking for a more instant solution to your dark circles, the Illuminating Eye Balm by Medik8 is the perfect hybrid of skincare and makeup. This hydrating and illuminating eye balm is designed to refresh and visibly brighten any shadows under tired-looking eyes to make them look more awake in an instant. This innovative balm is made with light-reflecting pigments that have a subtle tint to help minimise the appearance of darkness in the under-eye area while ingredients such as glycerine and hyaluronic acid inject your skin with a hit of hydration to smooth out any visible skin texture and leave you looking fresh and rested.
philosophy Purity Eye Gel
If you wear contact lenses or struggle with sensitive eyes, the philosophy Purity Eye Gel would be a great option for you. Made with a unique blend of ingredients including cold-pressed chia seed oil, ginkgo Biloba extract and caffeine, this revitalising and replenishing gel plumps up the skin under the eyes to deliver hydration for up to 24 hours. The bouncy, gel-like formula sinks into the skin quickly to smooth out any texture while vitamins E and C help to minimise the appearance of dark circles to give your eyes a luminous appearance.
If you’re looking for an eye cream to tackle your dark circles, take a look at our excellent range of products here at RY today.